Alternative R&B artist ilham (pronounced like Elon, but with an “m”) has released “games,” available now on all digital platforms via The Orchard. Spotlighting her unique voice, ilham reminds listeners not to let anything dim their light on the new single. The accompanying visual, directed by Dragan Andic (Chris Brown, Coi Leray, Fridayy), features ilham and her crew as they tee up on the golf course and emulate the unbothered nature of “games.”
“‘games’ is a song I wrote right after letting go of a team I considered family. Realizing that those around you may not have your best interests at heart is a terrifying feeling that can leave you blindsided. While it’s a heartbreaking experience, the decision to remove myself from those who don’t truly celebrate me has been in an effort to reclaim my power.”
ilham’s seductive new-age music and dreamy visuals are influenced by R&B legends and her Moroccan heritage, offering a new take on the ever-evolving genre. Raised in New York City’s infamous Queensbridge Housing Projects, ilham’s formative years were spent studying music theory at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, and graduating early from Cornell University, setting the stage for her evolution as an emerging singer and songwriter.
