Few songs manage to combine depth with danceable beats like “Forget About You,” the hypnotic new duet from Brooklyn artist Ajii and powerhouse vocalist Wé Ani.
This collaboration showcases a hypnotic balance of heartbreak and groove, proving that even the saddest songs can make you move. Produced by Alex Poeppel, whose credits include Billy Porter, Kenny Garrett, and Goo Goo Dolls, this song is a mix of poignant lyricism and an infectious Jersey club beat.
From the moment the beat begins, “Forget About You” draws listeners into a sonic contradiction: a fast, pulsating beat that unleashes lyrics laden with regret and longing, creating a rhythm that never lets up, even as Ajii and Wé Ani navigate their emotionally raw verses.
Ajii opens the song with a breathless rap-singing performance, setting the tone for a tale of lingering love and painful memories. As the song progresses, Wé Ani takes the reins with a soulful performance, amplifying the pain with her signature bold and agile phrasing.
Took two now I miss you, mama
Don’t know what I miss about it
Guess I miss your body
Lyrically, “Forget About You” is a confessional piece that delves into the complexities of post-breakup emotions. Ajii’s verse captures the struggle between chasing and mourning lost love. His words reflect the emptiness masked by ambition, a theme he elaborates on in his statement about the song: “It’s not just about missing her body. It’s about missing how she made me feel, even though I know I can’t go back.”
Wé Ani, on the other hand, flips the narrative and offers a response of painful bittersweet memories:
Boy you spread me thin
Thin like aerosol
Compliment me
Tease me, touch me, love me
Call me lovely, need me
How come everybody leave me
Her verse reveals the emotional scars of being cherished and discarded, ultimately concluding with a fiery mix of vulnerability and fury:
You the man of my dreams
Believe it
But you let me go
Now I’m steamin’
By the time they reach the final verse, it becomes clear that both singers are caught in cyclical heartbreak, knowing they need to move on but unable to completely cut ties.
Ajii, who wowed audiences on season 22 of American Idol, is a multifaceted artist who blends R&B, hip-hop, and alternative rock. His journey, from performing in New York venues with his nu-metal band TMRW NVR PROMISED to signing with BMG Nashville/19 Recordings despite an early elimination from Idol, showcases his resilience and talent. Inspired by a mix of genres, including Jay-Z, Linkin Park, and Pakistani music Kawali Ghazal, Ajii infuses his work with deep emotional currents and raw storytelling.
Since his breakout moment on Idol, where Lionel Richie praised his heartfelt singing, Ajii has been on an upward trajectory, releasing music that balances introspective lyricism with radio-ready choruses.
If Wé Ani’s voice feels like an unstoppable force, that’s because it is. She rose to fame as a finalist on both The Voice (season 11) and American Idol (season 21) and has earned a reputation for her electrifying performances and spine-tingling vocal runs.
A classically trained artist who honed her skills at the Harlem School of the Arts, Wé Ani has shared the stage with legends like Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Alicia Keys. Her ability to blend soul, pop, and theatrical storytelling sets her apart, making her a dynamic collaborator for a song as emotionally charged as “Forget About You.”
With “Forget About You,” Ajii and Wé Ani have created a modern breakup anthem that thrives on contradictions. If their goal was to make listeners feel the push and pull of post-breakup emotions, they succeeded. “Forget About You” is a song for the heartbroken, the hopeful, and everyone in between.
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