Jamaican singer-songwriter Lila Iké, one of the most distinctive voices of her generation, is set to release her first full-length album Treasure Self Love tomorrow through Wurl Iké Records and In.Digg.Nation Collective under exclusive license to Ineffable Records.
The 11-track project blends reggae, soulful R&B, and dancehall while exploring themes of love in its many forms—romantic, spiritual, and self-affirming.
Executive produced by Iké alongside her mentor, Grammy-nominated reggae star Protoje, the album was recorded at Habitat Studio and Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong Studios. It pairs live instrumentation from some of Jamaica’s top musicians with international production influences, creating a fresh take on contemporary reggae.
The album features heavyweight collaborations, including R&B star H.E.R., Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$, UK soul artist Maverick Sabre, Protoje, and dancehall hitmaker Masicka. Among its standout tracks, “All Over The World” ft. Protoje highlights the global reach of Jamaican music, while the sultry “Romantic” ft. Masicka reimagines Patra’s 1994 dancehall classic Romantic Call. On “Scatter,” Iké draws from Peter Tosh’s Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised) and Garnett Silk’s Complain, framing spirituality as both shield and guide.
Iké also leans into vulnerability on the latter half of the record. “Too Late to Lie” captures heartbreak, while “Serious” delivers raw honesty over jazzy tones. “Brighter Days” pivots toward optimism, and “All That and More” ft. Maverick Sabre layers meditative piano with affirmations of resilience. The closing track, “Love in a Lovely Way,” echoes Garnett Silk’s message of renewal and spiritual guidance.
Speaking through an interlude at the end of “Serious,” Iké reflects on the personal journey that shaped the project: “Today I have found that treasure within myself and it warms my heart, the purest love I know is through my own work of art. Treasure self love.”
The album arrives as Iké continues to build her global profile. Fresh off performances at São Paulo’s debut reggae festival, Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest, and Belgium’s Reggae Geel, she will mark release day with a London showcase. Later this month she heads to New York for the Caribbean Music Awards, where she is nominated in three categories, before returning in September for a free Summerstage concert alongside Kabaka Pyramid.
Raised in Christiana, Manchester, Iké first broke out with her 2020 EP The ExPerience, earning MOBO Award nominations and international acclaim for her soul-baring lyrics and genre-blending style. With Treasure Self Love, she solidifies her place among reggae’s most important new voices—an artist bridging roots and innovation while using her platform to advocate for mental health and young creatives through her Blessings & Light Foundation.
Treasure Self Love is available worldwide on August 22.
