{"product_id":"good-intentions","title":"Good Intentions","description":"\u003cp\u003eHer work is united by her profound reverence for jazz; for Ego, it's the \"root of it all,\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand a fearless commitment to emotional truth. Her genre- defying sound has\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecemented her as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided by literature, introspection, and candid conversations with her inner circle, Ego\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecrafts writing that turns vulnerability into connection. She draws from artists who lay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etheir truth bare, the likes of Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Solange, channelling their\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehonesty and emotional depth into her own sonic world. At the same time, jazz greats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Vaughan and Hendricks \u0026amp; Ross anchor her enduring love for the genre, shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe foundation on which her sound continues to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgo's creative lens is equally shaped by the writers she loves: Chimamanda Ngozi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdichie, Patti Smith, Chinua Achebe, Ayobami Adebayo, and Joan Didion, whose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estorytelling sharpens her sense of narrative and introspective detail. Through Ego's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emusical and literary influences, she crafts songs that delve into self-reflection, healing,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eidentity, social consciousness, love, and the complexities of modern life. Her voice,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esoft yet commanding, carries an intimacy that resonates with longtime music lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand new listeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer critically acclaimed debut album, Honey For Wounds, earned her widespread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erecognition, including Best Jazz Act at the 2020 MOBO Awards and Best Vocalist at\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe 2021 Jazz FM Awards, alongside placements across major film and television,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eincluding Insecure, Sex Education, Dear White People, Queen Sugar, The Jackal, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Just Like That.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross collaborations with Ari Lennox, Theo Croker, Kojey Radical, and more, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethrough her celebrated FIELDNOTES EP series (with FIELDNOTES PT II receiving a 5-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estar review from The Telegraph), Ego has continued to explore new sonic possibilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile maintaining the emotional depth that defines her artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2026, Ego ushers in a new chapter with the release of her highly anticipated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esophomore album, Good Intentions, arriving 20th March 2026. It's her most daring and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eambitious work to date, blending warm jazz textures, alt- soul explorations, intricate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eharmonies, and lyrical storytelling. Lead singles \"What We Do\" and \"We're Not Free\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eoffer a glimpse into the album's thematic richness, examining community, liberation,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evulnerability, and the complicated beauty of everyday human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgo Ella May's gift lies not only in her musicianship but also in her ability to create\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emusic that feels timeless, music that speaks to the tender, thoughtful, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003equestioning parts of listeners across all ages. Expanding her artistic universe once\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eagain with Good Intentions, she continues her ascent as one of the most innovative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand emotionally resonant artists of her generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Record Plant","offers":[{"title":"2LP Clear Vinyl","offer_id":54351331852611,"sku":"RPT-21714","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/1601\/8499\/files\/5845e7ac1f6c849601b0308c11e9051b.png?v=1776094079","url":"https:\/\/www.recordplant.co.uk\/products\/good-intentions","provider":"Record Plant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}