In "Ego Tripping," Leeds-based rising star MAAME delivers a striking reminder that openness and power can share the same stage. Drawing influence from the atmospheric grit of Billie Eilish, the cinematic melancholy of Lana Del Rey, and the avant-garde edge of FKA Twigs, MAAME turns the tables on manipulation, crafting a song for anyone who's ever been used to polish someone else's ego.
From the first strummed notes of the acoustic guitar, the track invites you into an intimate, almost cinematic scene. MAAME's voice enters rich with emotion, laced with both defiance and poise, and immediately demands attention. Her harmonies wrap around the lead like smoke, blurring the line between confrontation and confession. Just as you start to settle into the mood, the production veers into experimental territory, teasing tension before opening up into a chorus that drips with old-school R&B sophistication.
The collaboration with producers Neil Sullivan and Chris Durkin pays off in spades. The arrangement is unhurried yet deliberate, with each detail carefully placed to underscore the song's emotional core. There's an atmosphere here, but also a refusal to play the victim, even as the lyrics navigate betrayal and ego-driven games.
Since her debut single Sure earlier this year, followed closely by the raw 'Beautiful,' MAAME has shown she's not one to be boxed in. With "Ego Tripping," she expands her palette once again, proving she can effortlessly weave between genres while maintaining her artistic fingerprint. "Ego Tripping" is MAAME telling the world that her story is hers to own, and she's not afraid to sing it in a voice you won't soon forget.
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