British-Nigerian singer Shaé Universe is kicking off 2024 with a self-love anthem, “What’s Luv?”
On the self-penned track, produced by Fred Cox, Shaé gives herself a pep talk on the importance of self-compassion, especially within the context of a relationship.
“I’m willing to lose everything to find myself / If that would help / Me overcome the feeling stuck inside myself,” she sings.
Regarding her new single, Shaé explains, “‘What’s Luv?’ is for anyone who’s ever lost themselves in love. People who love hard and passionately can often forget that ultimately, no one can pour into them more than themselves. I wrote this song as a reminder of that. Love people, love life, love love but also ensure you love yourself enough.”
“What’s Luv?” is the follow-up to Shaé’s 2023 singles “Passenger Princess” and “LOML.” All three songs will appear on her project, Love’s Letter, out Feb. 14 on The Orchard.
According to press materials, Love’s Letter will explore “romantic love, self-love, lack of love and the role of love in spirituality.”
Love’s Letter is the follow-up to Shaé’s 2022 project, Unorthodox. The seven-song collection included features from Kojey Radical, Tay Iwar, ENNY and XVR BLCK.
Shaé appeared on Phabo’s 2023 album, Don’t Get Too Cozy, on “Out of Touch.”
Listen to Shaé Universe’s new song “What’s Luv?” below.