Rising British talent Esmae has unleashed her first single of the year, “Fire,” featuring rapper Onika J. This track marks a bold new direction for Esmae, diving into the realms of UK rap and grime with a minimalist beat and punchy vocals.
“Fire” opens with a riff reminiscent of Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.,” setting the stage for Esmae’s most raw and attitude-filled performance yet. Her infectious melodies dominate the chorus, while Onika J adds her own flair with slick, fiery verses. Directed by Reece Selvadorai, the accompanying music video elevates the track further with high-energy choreography, stunning outfits, and literal fire effects.
Esmae describes
“Fire” as a celebration of female empowerment: “Fire is such a fun song, which really embraces female empowerment. You can feel the unapologetic united front between me and the incredibly talented rapper, Onika J, from the off. There is no choice but to bounce to this track – it has its own life force, it’s pure fire.”
Esmae
