After making waves with her BBC Introducing Track of the Week “Money Moves” and her summer anthem “Passenger Side” featuring grime legend Scorcher, South London’s fast-rising star LAYYAH is back with another bold statement piece — her brand-new single “FEEL LIKE.”
Blending silky R&B textures with UK afroswing bounce and dancehall energy, Feel Like is a flirtatious, confident track that shows why LAYYAH is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new voices in British music.
Produced by JB Made It — known for work with Drake, Central Cee, and Headie One — the single began life as a freestyle, built around the instantly addictive refrain: “How you feel like, tell me how you feel like.” The result is a late-night anthem made for both introspective headphone moments and dancefloor heat.
“The song flows naturally, blending flirty energy with confidence and connection,” LAYYAH shares. “Feel Like balances intimacy with movement, strength with softness, and romance with play. It invites you to vibe on the dancefloor or lose yourself in headphones — always reminding you to move with confidence and enjoy the moment.”
A Breakout Year for South London’s Rising Star
The new release follows a landmark 12 months for LAYYAH, who made history last December as the first-ever female winner of BBC Three’s The Rap Game UK — a breakthrough moment that drew “generational talent” co-signs from Kenny Allstar, Fumez The Engineer, and Riki Bleu.
Her sound — rooted in R&B feeling, UK rap grit, and diasporic percussion — channels influences from Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Tupac Shakur, and Motown greats, while still sounding fresh, modern, and distinctly South London.
With millions of streams across platforms and support from tastemakers like BBC 1Xtra, Clash Magazine, Notion, KISS Fresh, Spotify, and Apple Music, LAYYAH’s trajectory shows no signs of slowing down.
From South London to the Main Stage
Born and raised in South London to a Sierra Leonean mother and South African father, LAYYAH honed her artistry at the Centre for Young Musicians (CYM) and East London Arts and Music (ELAM) — the same institution that has nurtured stars like Krept & Konan and George the Poet.
Since then, she’s graced stages including Amazon Music +44’s Fifth Anniversary, Krept & Konan’s ‘Young Kingz II’ concert, BBC 1Xtra’s Xmas Party, and Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes In The Park Festival, solidifying her reputation as a magnetic live performer.
Her lyrics champion sisterhood, self-worth, and perseverance, resonating deeply with a new generation of fans seeking authenticity and empowerment through music.
What’s Next for LAYYAH
With Feel Like, LAYYAH continues to carve her lane as one of the UK’s most vital new voices, merging poetic honesty with undeniable charisma. If this release is any indication, 2025 looks set to be a defining year for the South London artist.
Stay tuned for more from LAYYAH and stream “Feel Like” now on Spotify and Apple Music.
