Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Salem Ilese gets rowdy and opens up in her new song “don’t shop when ur hungry !!” the final single from her upcoming album, High Concept. Get it HERE via 10K Projects.
Building more anticipation for Salem Ilese’s brand new album, High Concept, her last single before the drop, “don’t shop when ur hungry !!” explores the parallels between the impulsive decisions we make after a breakup and the choices we make when hunger clouds our judgement. The fifth single showcases the popstar’s incredible narrative-driven, allegorical writing, tackling complex emotions with a fresh perspective. The dynamic collaboration with vaultboy cautions against the perils of entering the dating world with an empty heart, creating an effortless, catchy track with a clever twist.
Despite taking time away from her own music to expand her horizons as a songwriter, Salem Ilese’s RIAA-certified Gold hit single “Mad at Disney” has amassed over 3.5 billion streams, with “PS5” following with over 500 million streams. Beyond her own music, she has also worked with some of music’s biggest names including Gwen Stefani, TXT, Ke$ha, Addison Rae, and more, even earning credits for her work on Demi Lovato’s recent album, HOLY FVCK, and Bella Poarch’s hit single, “Build a Bitch.”
With her unique sound, infectious energy, and unstoppable drive, Salem Ilese is a force to be reckoned with in the pop music world. Now kicking off the next era of her career with her biggest and boldest effort yet, her last releases, “Team Sport,” “PainHub” “Tall Boi” and “Strongly Worded Letter” showcase a fresh new sound that combines pop melodies with high-concept lyrics criticizing media consumption. Now approaching her upcoming album, towards a new era in Salem’s career, she is n constant collaboration with Rina Sawayama‘s creative director Crystal Lockhart.
