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Maintaining incredible momentum following her solo return with “Lover, Please Stay”, Cameron Hayes has gifted fans with her latest irresistible spin, “Who Was I To Want You?”. Housing a towering presence within Drum and Bass, extending her vocals and razor-sharp lyricism to the likes of Wilkinson, Dimension, Sub Focus, and Notion, Cameron Hayes is redefining her identity with a string of haunting releases.
Reputed for lacing her tracks with profound substance, forming a seamless balance between emotion and filling the dancefloor, Cameron Hayes stands her ground in this empowering listen. Waving goodbye to toxicity and instead prioritising her wellbeing, “Who Was I To Want You?” is a pulsating single glazed with Hayes’ soulful vocals and captivating lyricism. Building a bridge of relatability with her thorough storytelling, the singer-songwriter is on a mission to reclaim her artistry.
“‘Who Was I To Want You’ is about a relationship coming to an end, with the realisation that it was toxic and unhealthy from the start. You start to see that the feelings were never truly reciprocated, but you had rose tinted glasses on and couldn’t see quite how bad it was.”
This latest release marks a pivotal moment in Hayes’ journey—not just musically, but personally. Her ability to channel vulnerability into strength is what sets her apart in a genre often dominated by high-energy beats and fleeting hooks. With “Who Was I To Want You?”, she invites listeners into a space of reflection and emotional clarity, proving that introspection can be just as electrifying as the drop.
As she continues to carve out her space in the Drum and Bass landscape, Cameron Hayes is not merely riding the wave—she’s reshaping it. Her fusion of raw emotion, cinematic production, and lyrical depth signals a new era for the genre, one where storytelling and sonic innovation walk hand in hand.
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