EBONY RILEY’s Empowering Reflection on Self-Love in New Single ‘MIRROR

The R&B Songstress Released Her Self-Titled Debut EP In 2023

Rising R&B artist Ebony Riley, signed to Riley Montana, Inc./Interscope Records, has made her 2024 debut with a soft yet empowering single titled “Mirror”. In this introspective song, Riley writes an intimate letter to herself, exploring her identity, desires, and self-worth. The track is produced by the legendary duo Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox.

The lyrics reflect Riley’s journey toward self-love and acceptance:

“Gotta be more than the sex ’cause I know that I’m pressure / I’m holding on for the better, I need something special (yea yea yea) / I gotta love all of me / I gotta love all of me first / My only problem is I’m so addicted to hurt / But I dare pray for my reflection / As I fail at loving myself / It’s like I’m chasing the wind and never facing it, it’s going nowhere.”

“Mirror” serves as a personal introduction to the next phase of Riley’s career, setting the stage for her highly anticipated debut album. To kick off the release, Riley launched an exclusive Chanel/Vogue campaign on TikTok Live. She also teased the song during the SummerStage concert series in New York City on June 1. Despite some time away from the public eye, Ebony Riley has been diligently perfecting her sound and preparing for new music.

Accompanying the single is a special visualizer that offers glimpses into Riley’s life as both a musician and a model. The camera captures behind-the-scenes moments, including production work for “Mirror” in Atlanta and a campaign shoot for Chanel in London.

In 2023, Riley gained momentum with her debut EP, “ebony.” She released music videos for tracks like “Get Along Better,” “Deuce Deuce,” “Save Me,” and “I Could Feel It.” Her live performances as an opening act for Jazmine Sullivan and Coco Jones garnered acclaim, especially her powerful set at the 2023 BET Awards during the LA Basement Showcase. Notable outlets such as Billboard, Okayplayer, and NYLON recognized her talent, and Complex included her in their 2023 R&B Artist to Watch list.

Beyond music, Riley made waves in the fashion world. She starred in Beyoncé’s Renaissance album campaign in collaboration with Balmain and graced the runways and campaigns of luxury brands like Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, and Bottega Veneta. Vogue France Magazine featured her, and she closed out the year with an interview in Vogue Magazine. In 2024, Riley continues to collaborate with prestigious names, including Chanel, Condé Nast, Vogue, Audemars Piguet, and Tommy Hilfiger.