Leigh-Anne breaks free from the past on bold new single 'Dead and Gone'

Leigh-Anne entering a new era — and she’s making sure the world knows it! The former Small mix star has released his striking new single “Dead and Gone”and it’s a bold, raw anthem that cements her evolution as a solo artist unafraid to confront her past and claim her future.

Written by the singer along with Clarence “Coffee” Jr. (Dua Lipa)and produced by Mr. Cutts (Stormy)the song, which was released today, comes as the latest preview of her much-anticipated debut album, “My ego told me”comes out February 20, 2026. Built on dark, pulsating production and a stripped-down intensity, “Dead and Gone” captures Leigh-Anne’s liberation in real time.

“This song is about letting go of the version of myself that played it safe for too long, the version that cared too much about what other people think,” shares Leigh-Anne. “Killing the old me so I can make room for the freer, tougher, more honest version of myself. It’s bold, raw, and unrepentant. The sound of me truly stepping into my power.”

Built around a soundscape that blends reggae and pop, Leigh’s vocals cut through the tracks addictive, minimalistic beat with a startling strength, balancing pain and power as she sings of rebirth and reinvention.

The accompanying visualizer (Directed by Franck Trozzo Kazagui) reflects the song’s themes – stark, cinematic and drenched in emotion, giving fans a glimpse into her next creative chapter.

“Dead and Gone” follows a string of acclaimed solo releases — “Don’t Say Love”, ‘My Love’and “Stealing Love” — which has steadily showcased Leigh-Anne’s artistic range and growing confidence. But this latest single feels like a turning point: a declaration that she’s no longer bound by the expectations that once defined her.

Leigh-Anne — Dead And Gone (Official Visualizer)

The release of “Dead and Gone” comes just days after Leigh-Anne set the internet on fire announcing details of her debut solo album “My ego told me”.

Created in collaboration with a team of A-List collaborators, incl Chris Riddick (SZA, Kehlani, Odeal), Fred Ball (Rihanna, Jessie Reyes)and rooted in her vibrant Caribbean heritage, the record sonically blends pop, R&B, dancehall and reggae into a “powerful celebration of identity”.

Unfiltered and uncompromising, “My ego told me” undoubtedly captures an artist letting go of who she once was, to become who she truly is – fearless, honest and ultimately in control.