Ella Mai Drops Sophomore Album 'Heart On My Sleeve'

Ella Mai has shared her sophomore album Heart on My Sleeve.

In addition to the singles “Not Another Love Song” and “DFMU,” the 15-song set includes collaborations with Latto, Roddy Ricch, and Lucky Daye.

In a recent interview with Billboard, she opened up about the follow-up to her self-titled 2018 debut.

“This go-around, I’m a lot more vulnerable — and was thinking about my real-life experiences when I was recording,” said Ella. “When I listen back to the songs, it takes me back to the place I was in. Not in a super dark way — but even if it was in a super dark way, I’m human, and we’re still in a pandemic.”

The album will also reflect her growth. “When I released my debut album, I was 23 about to be 24, and now I’m about to be 27. Just in life, I’m a different woman,” she said. “I’m more mature and I’ve experienced different things than I did when I was a 23-year-old. I’m more sure of myself as an artist. I’ve been able to tour the world and I think that opens your eyes up a lot more. It’s me still and it’s just an elevated version.”