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Mahalia Returns With New Single ‘Pressure Points’

Chama Laura

By Chama Laura

Chama Laura

4 Feb 2025

Mahalia delves further into her “Lovergirl” era with the sultry release of Pressure Points, featuring the mesmerising Lila Iké.

With its lush guitar riffs and hypnotic basslines, Pressure Points blends reggae influences to explore the bittersweet complexities of intimacy. The track captures Mahalia’s frustration with an emotionally distant partner, navigating the tension between desire and distance.

“I love love,” Mahalia reflects. “But recently, I’ve been leaning into the fun, lighter side of it. The world feels heavy right now—I want my music to offer a space where people can find joy and playfulness.”

Following Mahalia’s 2024 single ‘Pick Up The Pace’ and her critically acclaimed sophomore album IRL, ‘Pressure Points’ marks another step in her musical evolution. Known for her confident, relatable storytelling, IRL explored themes of love, boundaries, and self-worth, solidifying Mahalia as one of R&B’s most distinctive voices. Since its release, she has captivated audiences worldwide on her In Real Life tour, bringing her unique blend of vulnerability and edge to fans across Europe, North America, and Australia.

Reflecting on her collaboration with Lila Iké, Mahalia says,

“I’ve been a fan of Lila for ages, so working with her on this feels incredibly special. Pressure Points captures that intoxicating mix of pleasure and pain in relationships we know we probably should leave, but can’t just yet. It’s about embracing the messy, toxic parts while trying to move through them. Sometimes, those pressure points hurt, but they can also ignite moments of intense pleasure. I love this song, and I can’t wait for people to hear it!”

Enjoy it above!

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