Video: Ilham Ft Arin Ray – Cycle Of Games

In her newest single, “Cycle Of Games,” the singer Ilham adopts a seductive approach to the R&B genre.

The sensual music combines the soft sounds of keyboard instruments and artificial beats to tackle the heavy issues. The single was created in partnership with Arin Ray, who contributed a macho spin to the song about betrayal and heartbreak.

“We all go through patterns in relationships, whether it’s friendship, romantic, or even a work relationship, where it gets toxic, and we usually don’t notice until it’s long overdue to leave,” says the rising artist. “Whether it’s friendship, romantic, or even a work relationship, we all go through these patterns.” “Where exactly do you draw the line between being weak and being strong? I believed that in order to provide a satisfactory response to that topic, I required Arin Ray to contribute a masculine viewpoint to the discussion.

The video, which was directed by Bobby Hanaford and features the musicians performing this track inside in a vacant home, adopts a spare and understated aesthetic. The fake couple seems to be trying to connect with each other while they are arguing with each other, but it is possible that their attempts will be in vain.

The sensitive song clocks in at just a hair over four minutes and its goal is to “push the limits of social constructs, striving to make music that gives girls voices to speak up.” The young vocalist has aspirations of being a fresh voice for the following generation, with the intention of honoring values such as inclusivity, advancement, and ownership of permission over their bodies and emotions.

The Queensbridge singer’ debut EP, 41-10, features appearances from Dave East and Arin Ray, and “Cycle of Games” is one of the songs on the EP.

Check out the music video for “Cycle of Games“.