Watch Lila Iké and H.E.R. Navigate Love Triangle in “He Loves Us Both” Music Video

Rising Jamaican artist Lila Iké has released her latest single, “He Loves Us Both,” featuring the immensely talented H.E.R. Produced by Protoje, this track sees the two artists engaging in a poignant and soulful exchange about the complexities of dating the same man.

The music video, directed by CHILD., adds a dramatic visual layer to the song’s narrative. In the video, Lila Iké and H.E.R. find themselves entangled in a love triangle with rapper and actor Joey Bada$$. Drawing inspiration from Brandy and Monica’s iconic 1998 hit “The Boy Is Mine,” the video showcases the emotional depth and tension of the situation. Despite their on-screen rivalry, Lila and H.E.R. maintain a genuine friendship off-screen, bonded by their mutual passion for storytelling through music.

Reflecting on the creation of the song, Lila Iké shared, “I remember working on this song on my guitar and thinking it needs a feature with a really dope female artist as it reminded me of ‘The Boy Is Mine’ collaboration. I met H.E.R. in 2021 during Covid times and we did some sessions together working on her project at the time. That whole experience changed my life. The first time I played this song for her she immediately got in the booth and so effortlessly made it into the masterpiece it is today. I am forever grateful and can’t wait to share this song with people. This song is one of my proudest moments of my career.”

H.E.R. echoed this sentiment, praising Lila’s artistry: “Lila is an incredible artist and we had fun in the studio! ‘He Loves Us Both’ has so many musical elements. She cannot be boxed into a genre!!!”

“He Loves Us Both” is the first single from Lila Iké’s eagerly awaited debut album, set for release later this year. The album will build on the success of her previous EP, “The ExPerience,” delving deeper into themes of perseverance, love, and relationships. The single itself is a masterful blend of vintage reggae with modern elements, featuring steady guitar licks and cracking snare drums that echo the Jamaican dub tradition. The song’s lyrics explore the emotional struggles of love, with both artists navigating a dramatic tug of war that culminates in the chorus: “I don’t want to lose a good thing just because; I really want it to be good for what it’s worth.”

The release follows Lila Iké’s successful U.K. Spring tour with Jesse Royal and Protoje, and her recent collaboration with Davido on “Flex Your Soul,” an exclusive track for Honda Stage and Billboard.

Fans can look forward to Lila Iké’s summer tour, which includes festival appearances across Europe and the United States, culminating in a free BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! show in Brower Park on August 17.

Tour Dates:

• Jun 30 @ L’atomium (Couleur Cafe Festival) in Brussels, Belgium
• Jul 6 @ SummerJam Festival in Cologne, Germany
• Aug 3 @ County Line Ranch (Reggae on the River Festival) in Humboldt County, California, USA
• Aug 17 @ Brower Park (BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!) in Brooklyn, New York, USA

For the latest updates on tour dates, visit lilaikemusic.com.