Leigh-Anne & Rvssian renders a genre-blending spark on bold new single “Friends”

British singer-songwriter Leigh-Anne confidently begins her solo career with the release of "Friends," a new and exciting collaboration with famous Jamaican producer Rvssian. It is both a milestone and a moment of growth for Leigh-Anne. It is her first creative partnership with Rvssian and the fourth single from her highly anticipated debut album, "My Ego Told Me To," which will be released on February 20, 2026, by Virgin Music.

"Friends," which was co-written by Duijai Blake, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Oswaldo Rangel, Tarik Johnston, Terique Johnson, Theron Thomas, and Rvssian, who also produced the song, is a smooth mix of rhythmic energy and emotional depth. The song plays to Leigh-Anne's natural ability to be both vulnerable and confident, and Rvssian's unique production gives the sound a new pulse that takes it to new places.

As Leigh-Anne continues to build her own identity, "Friends" feels like a planned step forward. It has the spirit of an artist who is willing to try new things, mixing island-inspired textures with sharp melodic phrasing. The song sounds both modern and personal, which means that her next album will be as bold as its title suggests.

As the fourth single leading up to "My Ego Told Me To," this song adds to the growing picture of how Leigh-Anne has changed. So far, each of her offerings has shown a different side of her growing artistic skills. However, "Friends" stands out as a confident step into working with others, chemistry, and coming up with new ideas.

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