Moroccan-American R&B powerhouse ABIR announces her long-awaited sophomore album ‘THE GAME,’ available now for pre-save, alongside the release of her emotionally charged new single “Nothing New,” out now via EMPIRE. Blending smoky R&B textures with haunting melodies and subtle nods to her Moroccan roots, ABIR transforms heartbreak into healing through her fearless songwriting and stunning vocals. “Nothing New” unfolds as a self-aware confessional about recognizing red flags and staying in a love that feels both wrong and familiar, capturing the universal struggle between comfort and courage.
“‘Nothing New’ is about the comfort we find in chaos even when we know better,” ABIR shares. “There’s always that moment when you admit to yourself you’ve stayed not because it’s right, but because it’s familiar, and maybe easier than leaving? I wanted to put those feelings into a song because I know so many people are stuck in that same fight.” Following her acclaimed EP ‘THE TIP OFF’ — featuring “Butterflies,” “Made For You,” and “Something Real” — ABIR’s new album ‘THE GAME’ explores love as both a mirror and a challenge, tracing the journey of self-reflection, honesty, and emotional growth.
Tracklist:
- Butterflies
- Made 4 U
- Q+A
- Love Ain’t Blind
- So Dumb
- Holy Water
- Nothing New
- The Game
- Something Real
- Prove My Love
- 11:11
- Stretch Marks