Eli Jae is here to stay. After winning hearts and minds online with his popular ‘Jae Mondays’ cover series that has seen him rework popular hits from the likes of Usher, Giveon, and Silk Sonic, and coming on the back of his critically acclaimed debut EP Blend, rising R&B and afrofusion sensation ELI JAE is excited to kickstart his 2024. He just released his new single titled “ALL OVER.” The new track showcases Eli’s adept fusion of R&B, pop, house music, and afrobeats, and heralds his sophomore EP, which is highly anticipated for release later this year.
Moreover, written and composed by Eli Jae, “All Over” is driven by Eli Jae’s amazing vocal performance, and evocative songwriting. All while leaning into his penchant for seamlessly weaving together an eclectic mix of sonic influences to create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The track sees Eli waxing lyrical about a deep consuming desire for his lover. With the rising star expressing a longing to be intertwined with her. His vivid songwriting explores themes of being overwhelmingly drawn to someone and wanting to protect and cherish them. Highlighting a mix of desire, admiration, and the intoxicating power of infatuation.
Stream “All Over” by Eli Jae below
Born and raised in Port Harcourt, Eli Jae has always been immersed in a melange of musical influences. His sonic palette was shaped by afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. In addition to being seeped in ‘90s hip-hop music, early noughties R&B, and gospel music. Fast-forward to today, and Eli Jae has carved a niche for himself in West Africa’s music landscape with his soul-stirring covers that have been causing quite the stir online. In September 2023, he released his own original compositions via his debut EP Blend. Moreover, it was met with rave reviews from fan and critics alike. However, EP’s standout tracks such as ‘Most Beautiful’ garnered over half a million streams. Moreover, ‘You’ went viral on TikTok with over a million views.
However, Eli Jae’s emergence in global music is marked by his signature blend of sweet vocals, heartfelt melodies, and compelling songwriting, which resonate deeply. His passion and talent have drawn music lovers from all corners. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Novo Amor, Japanese House, Frank Ocean, and Burna Boy, and how they approach their music as works of art, Eli Jae offers a unique perspective on music and artistry. It shines through in his glorious fusion sound that seamlessly blends R&B, pop, afrobeats and alté. In addition, it reflects his vision of using art to connect with and inspire a global audience.
