Leigh-Anne is back with new solo music in the shape of her new single ‘Been a Minute’.
Out now via Virgin Music Group, the song is produced by Elijah ‘GYW Eli’ Ross (Coco Jones, Tinashe) and Lasse Qvist. It is co-written by Leigh-Anne and samples the classic ‘Work’ by Masters at Work, blending its iconic vocal hook with Leigh-Anne’s slick vocals and dancehall rhythms.
The accompanying music video, directed by Femi Lade (Pa Salieu, Jorja Smith, Stormzy), captures the unmistakable spirit of carnival in a sexy, celebratory fever dream. While Leigh-Anne’s stellar choreography and infectious energy take centre stage, the narrative takes a twist when a mysterious figure in red seizes control and replaces her. This single is a pure celebration of Leigh-Anne artistry, and a bold introduction to this new era of freedom and control.
Speaking on ‘Been A Minute’, Leigh-Anne said: “‘There’s something powerful about sampling a song that shaped me growing up. I used to play it with friends when I was younger, and now I’ve reimagined it as the soundtrack to my comeback. “Been a Minute” is fun, nostalgic, and the first taste of this new era…’
‘Been a Minute’ marks Leigh-Anne’s first new music since her 2024 EP ‘No Hard Feelings’. The captivating project was a deeply personal exploration of love, showcasing Leigh-Anne’s ability to skillfully blend her Bajan and Jamaican roots with contemporary R&B influences. It was followed by a successful debut sold-out headline tour across the UK and Ireland.
This summer, Leigh-Anne will embark on a major festival run with performances at Reading and Leeds festival and headline slots at Manchester Pride and Mighty Hoopla Malta. Full dates below:
Aug 8th – Boardmasters Festival
Aug 22nd – Leeds Festival
Aug 23rd – Manchester Pride*
Aug 24th – Reading Festival
Sep 27th – Mighty Hoopla Malta*
*Headline performance
