The singer has her first new music since her 2024 EP ‘No Hard Feelings’
Singer Leigh-Anne has marked her return with a brand-new single and video for ‘Been A Minute’, out now via Virgin Music Group.
Produced by Elijah “GYW Eli” Ross (Coco Jones, Lucky Daye, Tinashe) and Lasse Qvist, and co-written by Leigh-Anne, ‘Been A Minute’ samples the classic ‘Work’ by Masters at Work, blending its iconic vocal hook with Leigh-Anne’s slick vocals and dancehall rhythms. Meanwhile, the accompanying video directed by Femi Lade (Pa Salieu, Jorja Smith, Stormzy), captures the unmistakable spirit of carnival in a sexy, celebratory fever dream.
Talking about the single, Leigh-Anne said: “There’s something powerful about sampling a song that shaped me growing up. I used to play it with friends when I was younger, and now I’ve reimagined it as the soundtrack to my comeback. “Been a Minute” is fun, nostalgic, and the first taste of this new era…”
Been a Minute marks Leigh-Anne’s first new music since her 2024 EP ‘No Hard Feelings’. The project was a deeply personal exploration of love, showcasing Leigh-Anne’s ability to skillfully blend her Bajan and Jamaican roots with contemporary R&B influences. It was followed by a successful debut sold-out headline tour across the UK and Ireland.
This summer, Leigh-Anne will embark on a major festival run with performances at Reading and Leeds festival and headline slots at Manchester Pride and Mighty Hoopla Malta. Full dates are as follows:
Aug 8th – Boardmasters Festival
Aug 22nd – Leeds Festival
Aug 23rd – Manchester Pride*
Aug 24th – Reading Festival
Sep 27th – Mighty Hoopla Malta*
(*Headline performance)
To date, Leigh-Anne has earned two UK Top 40 singles, completed a sold-out UK and Ireland tour, and graced the covers of major publications including Rolling Stone UK, Glamour and Tush. In 2023, she released her debut singles ‘Don’t Say Love’ and ‘My Love’, experimenting with new sounds and styles, before unveiling her 2024 EP ‘No Hard Feelings’. A personal exploration of love, the project showcased Leigh-Anne’s growth as both an artist and songwriter, skillfully blending her Bajan and Jamaican roots with contemporary R&B influences. ‘Been A Minute’ marks the beginning of a bold new era that sees Leigh-Anne firmly in control.