WRITTEN BY NEVAEH TILLMAN
I haven't listened to R&B music in a long time, but lo and behold, Lola Brooke’s new single “No One Else” featuring Jeremih brings me the R&B flavor I’ve been craving. Brooke’s confidence shines in the music she puts out. Her recognition came from "Don't Play With It", the song that gave her the opportunity to perform at “Rolling Loud NYC, Break The Internet Fest, and HOT97's ‘Who's Up Next’ showcase, as well as [in] a halftime performance for her beloved hometown team, the Brooklyn Nets.” As a listener, I appreciate her staying true to herself and her sound by representing her hometown, Brooklyn.
“No One Else” embodies a lover girl era—Brooke shares, “Going into making this track, I wanted to create something timeless with feel-good energy based on the music I listen to. I'm a rapper who loves R&B, especially the sound from the 90s. From the special sauce, Jeremih adds to my PG-13 lyrics [laughs], there's an element here that everyone can vibe to for cuffing season with bae, HA!" I love how the song starts off with her humming, as it builds the drop of the beat—she is feeling the song, giving listeners the energy of being with that special someone. Usually, I gravitate towards a song for its beat, but here, I find myself listening to Brooke’s lyrical genius—The lyrics just flow so well with the rhythm of the song. I even found myself singing along, and I have a terrible memory—it takes me forever to learn the lyrics to my favorite songs. The music video also matches the vibes and pairs especially well with the song—its aesthetic adds to the 90s vibe, especially with its unique camera angles and fun fashion styles. Add “No One Else” to your R&B playlist, and thank me later!