Ella Mai: ‘Heart On My Sleeve,’ Growth in Her 20s, and Unspoken Connection with Latto | Apple Music

Ella Mai invites Nadeska to her high school auditorium in Queens to have a chat about her sophomore album, ‘Heart On My Sleeve.’ Ella Mai and Nadeska speak with Ella’s high school teachers who provide some color on the R&B artists childhood, sharing stories of her confidence and charisma. They then dive into a conversation about the last four years, covering her debut album, the popularity of singles “Boo’d Up” and “Trip,” and her time in the studio throughout 2021. Ella Mai reveals the inspirations behind album tracks like “Fallen Angels” and collaborations with Latto, Roddy Ricch, and Lucky Daye. Listen to Ella Mai on Apple Music: apple.co/EllaMaiYT
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[@niabrown3802]

Nadeska needs a raise! She’s one of the best interviewers in the game! Her interviews are never a repeat of the artist’s previous interviews. Greatly appreciated.

[@seanstroman6087]

This is by far Ella's best work easily surpassing her debut & previous 3 EPs. loved all 15 tracks on the album. She should be proud of her growth amidst the pandemic the past few years & deserves her standing amongst the current R&B acts of her generation.

[@loveambrosiacherie]

This was such a great interview. I can hear the growth muscially on this album. This is truly a body of work that no songs will be skipped. Love that Nadeska interviewed her and Kehlani!

[@jeffersonnascimento4204]

ella mai really is one of the most talented artists of her generation and she returns more mature and melancholic in this new project, her vocals are more harmonized than ever!

[@edmontero1522]

I really loved this interview. Ella is gonna be so big, such a sweet and humbling presence. The interview is literally one of the best out here right now. She did her research but also speaking so casually as if they were friends

[@arthurn8952]

She's remarkable and sophisticated. Everytime i watch her interviews i fall for her personality. True R&B princess. A 90s artist for the young generation of rnb stars

[@aygabe]

Ella seems super grounded, and her music reflects that. Nadeska is one of the best interviewers. She’s there with Zane Lowe, Talib Kweli and Letty. They all pay attention to the nuances of the music and connect what they hear with the human they’re interviewing.

[@chiron-omegabey3985]

Love her accent and her music. She makes a man think with his heart.

[@savagedee1191]

She’s one of the best interviewers I’ve ever seen..HANDS DOWN🙌🏽❤️

[@joshuab7109]

Ella was in Jamaica queens😲, wow greatness really comes from here

[@dougietheone]

THE QUEEN BACK 👑

[@dice6338]

Massive respect To Elli! I'm so glad she is getting recognition! Can't wait to hear her new album

[@Hebihime30]

She’s done a great job with this album… a piece of art ! 🔥

[@qmontieoutlaw]

Oh my gosh!!!! My girl Ella!!! I love her so much she seems like just such a sweetheart and an amazing fun person to be around!!!!💎💎💎💎♥️💎💎💎💎💎💎💎♥️♥️💎♥️♥️💎♥️💎💎💎

[@handsomemahlambi]

Nadeska few minutes in and you are shining I really hope you pop and become THE go-to interviewer bc you are a STAR🔥😁🌠 Keep up the great work🙌🏽❤️💫

[@o.g_mekus5213]

It’s such a Good Album!!..I definitely needed to know how some songs on there came to life! Thank you for this interview ❤️❤️

[@handsomemahlambi]

I really loved this interview❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💫

[@jessicag0695]

Glad they talked about Fallen Angel! I love that song!

[@TokyoBlaze4]

Amazing going to listen to her music again right now

[@Nfeeling]

Brilliant interview!!!! Love u Ella! 😍😍🧡

[@Theeonlycortez]

I really want her to win but she’s need more hype/noise around this project. It’s definitely a solid r&b album. Great interview

[@Ciarawilson]

Nahh she lacked on this album …no vocal growth n just boring

[@Theeonlycortez]

@@Ciarawilson Ayo 🤣🤣I thought this was the real Ciara saying that lmao

[@todo8618]

@@Ciarawilson MEGA DELUSIONAL best R&B album of the decade….. You can listen to this front back and side to side! She sang to my soul and every track she makes is astounding

[@rb5151]

Great questions, great answers!!! Great interview!!!!!!

[@sabreyaturner9216]

“We like who we like and we really don’t like who we really don’t like” - Ella Mai. Spoken like a true Scorpio ♏️ and people say we mean?

[@thaexception3406]

Great interview and format! Mannnn my high school years would have been more fun if Ella was there!

[@camillarichard-obire4019]

I loved the album!

great interview. ilysm ella mai ❤

[@LukeVanGeest]

Thanks Ella for everything!

[@byronmyers5480]

Cool interview ella

[@vickybaker923]

✨ shines coming….✨✨

[@thenovared]

I'm going to be on top of the MUSIC INDUSTRY, I promise 👀🎶🌎🚀

[@dice6338]

Facts homie!

[@qmontieoutlaw]

I'm totally in agreement with you!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@shermanmiller3203]

I love her teeth, she is absolutely gorgeous

[@gianovenezianimusic]

❤lov this

[@SexyBlack8616]

Hey Ella Mai!!

[@jazzy47827]

Ella mai I love your songs 💜♥️

[@NigelRoweShow]

Beautiful interview! What’s the intro and outro music?? Please tell me! I need it lol

[@MalibongweNombande]

Go ahead ladies

[@slimhammer9593]

Ily

[@adrianv144]

🙌🏾🔥🔥

[@trufnessism]

"Say banana" lol that's too funny

[@carlosnataniel7315]

Ella better than sza and summer together

[@belissimahoney69]

She’s beautiful 😍 reminds me of my older sister when she was a young tenderloin 😁😂

[@atapenalva]

Sha has British accent 😍💯

[@V5ENT]

YEEE AGAPE 2 THA YOUNG ATHLETE IN ILLA MAI!!! I GREW UP OUTTA SOME WRECKLESS WAYS 4SHO SO I KNOW HOW DAT GO!!! I ENJOY HEARING THA BACK STORY BEHIND YA HARMONIES & RESPECT YA GROWTH IN 2A GORGEOUS WOMAN!!! HONESTY IS A1 I APPRECIATE YA TRANSPARENCY!!! THA 4SIGHT IS BRIGHT!!!🖤✌🏿🤟🏿😘 WSO DON V5 CEO BRIDE 4EVA MINE #BAYBIDNESS

[@elonnelson5024]

❤️‍🔥💫⚡️

[@allyoos8738]

Does anybody know the song that's playing in the intro and outro?

[@misslissy8583]

There is a lot of depth stories that need too be shown as you as a person, artist. Video diary of your everyday living from your two worlds. Also could be used as visual/, video too Interviews or albums, concerts. A recording of your life

[@vancet-xf5mc]

The best gift to ask is to hear thus artist sing is: OUTSIDE/BOBBY BILLIONS-MO3!!

[@renosance8941]

What's the name of the intro song?

[@adriananderson28]

🤩✨🤩❤️🤩✨🤩

[@assataaverett428]

I swear I know the song that was playing in the beginning someone help!!!

[@mrdg1011]

I love this woman 😍 we got the same last name I love her and another woman who has the same bd 🎂💖 as her Kendall Jenner.

[@goodchinyin]

Keep it up! I am dropping 1 song a week for the next 3 years straight. It has never been done in music. Come along for the ride if you want. Stay blessed ! - Bryan

[@bxkid199]

What timestamp does she talk about Latto?

[@ar39666]

24:56

[@supremejason3372]

Justin is always on the back of me.

[@kammie_elise_25]

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥💥💫💫💫

[@usn3vath3m87]

She from NYC?

[@amariematthews4888]

No she's from UK....but lived in NY for 5 years went to school

[@bkborn4256]

@@amariematthews4888 If Cali can claim Pac we are claiming Ella

[@Lakey458]

@@amariematthews4888 exactly, she’s from London not New York lol.