Setting the vibe with a cosmic frequency and panning vocal sample, Allegra opens her latest single, He Ain’t You with the introspective lyrics, “He’s got that long legs, dark hair, sleeve tattoo and he looks like you, he talks so perfect, dangerous, gentleman too, feels like you too, he’ll treat me better, twenty four karat, like I really matter, and it don’t mean a thing at all, ’cause he ain’t you…”

Allegra takes us on an atmospheric journey, where she reminisces about a former love. The single moves away from Allegra‘s dance roots, establishing a mature vibe with a luxurious pop soundscape.

A lyrical highlight includes the hook, “But if I close my eyes for a second, a second, it just might do. I pull him closer, keeps me pretending, pretending, that he ain’t you…” which dimensionalizes the track, giving it that seductive and intimate energy.

Thematically, He Ain’t You explores the struggles of moving on from a failed past relationship, finding someone new, but still romanticising those unforgettable past feelings, which is a hugely relatable part of the human condition.

Fans of Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, SZA and Dua Lipa will definitely be able to connect with Allegra’s sound. He Ain’t You also comes with a cinematic video directed by Rupert Bryan.

We love the wisdom and vulnerability that Allegra is sharing with this concept and record, and have added He Ain’t You to our New Music Spotlight playlist. We have also been exploring Allegra’s existing discography including Used To Miss You and If You Wanna Love Me.

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