Depend On You

We say

Teesside rising star Esmae opens 2025 with her most ambitious release yet, teaming up with Jamaican hitmaker OMI (best known for 2015 smash 'Cheerleader (Feliz Jaehn Remix)') on the sun-kissed, R&B-tinged 'Depend on You'. Esmae’s soaring vocals blend effortlessly with OMI’s smooth, melodic delivery, evolving from reverb-drenched atmospherics into a hook-heavy, euphoric chorus built for repeat plays. Clever use of repetition and layered production creates a shimmering crescendo that feels tailor-made for Radio 1, 1Xtra and Kiss, as well as vitamin-C-infused pop playlists at DSPs. Born from a sun-drenched moment in the Seychelles, the song captures that golden-hour magic with textured drum beats and chilled synth patterns. It's a slick, genre-fluid move from an artist who's been steadily building momentum since her 2019 Soundcloud breakthrough earned her 500,000+ streams and BBC Introducing support. Her YouTube covers have racked up over a million views, while previous singles 'Undone' and 'Fire' both cracked the iTunes Pop Charts top 10 - with 'Undone' earning Official Charts' Single of the Week recognition. With Kiss FM's Larizzle prepping his own version, Esmae's sound is primed to reach even wider audiences. Smooth, feel-good and unafraid to experiment - this collaboration signals an artist ready to level up.

Contact

Label: Stephanie Zielke, EZO Music
Distributor: Kate Hendry, Absolute Marketing
Publishing: Copyright Control
National Radio: Jeff Powell, Catapult Radio Plugging
Regional Radio: Jo Hart, Hart Media
Digital: Joe Howden, Dark Arts Agency
Press & Online: Chloe Hadded, WMA
Management: Helen Boulding, Maid in Sheffield Music
Photo Credit/Copyright Details: Credit - Victoria Dawe/ EZO Music