Ella Mai on "Do You Still Love Me?", Being Inspired By Destiny’s Child, & Motherhood |

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:53:08 +0000

Ella Mai has evolved since she emerged on the scene in 2016, and her third studio album, "Do You Still Love Me?", is a true lover girl R&B album. Notably, during the process of making this project, Ella Mai was pregnant and postpartum.

Motherhood has definitely shaped who she is today and has impacted her music. In this interview with Complex News, Mami Tiff sits down with Ella Mai, and they walk through her latest album, pointing out the influence and connection it has to Destiny’s Child. Ella Mai also shows various artists' love, such as her friend Kehlani, who had a massive year with her hit song "Folded," Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, and FLO. Ella Mai also discusses the current state of R&B and the possibility of going on tour for this third album.

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