SJ Hill have never been afraid of emotional intensity, but on “Spell on me”the Welsh soul singer leans squarely into love’s most intoxicating contradiction: the kind that elevates you even as it quietly makes you unstoppable.
Out today (January 23) and written by the singer together with a long-time friend and collaborator Tommy Johnthe raw and sonically arresting track captures the push and pull of a relationship in a way that feels supernatural—a romance that lifts you to impossible heights, drags you through devastation, and somehow keeps you coming back, even when every instinct tells you to walk away.
Driven by slow-burning soul and an ever-present sense of tension, the song mixes confessional lyricism with hypnotic hooks, propelled by vocals that hit with unfiltered emotional impact.
Commenting on the single, SJ says: ““Spell on me” is a song that I hope many can relate to. It’s about that kind of relationship where you know someone is bad for you, but you keep coming back because they lift you up and break you down just as much.”
Spell On Me (Official Music Video)
From local stages to international recognition, Hill’s voice has steadily built global momentum. His music has landed on Spotify Fresh findsBBC Radio 1Xtra and BBC Radio Wales A-list, while his live CV includes performances at Wembley Arena and London’s O2 Academy. The Cardiff-born singer hit the mainstream platforms early The Factor bootcamp in 2017 before going on to win an episode of ITV Romeo & Duet and reach the semi-finals in LLIAS: The Welsh Voice. Those achievements culminated this year with private appearances for John Legend, Chrissy Teigenand Chris Martin at a New Year’s celebration at the Soneva Jani Resort in the Maldives.
The release of “Spell on me” comes after the viral success of SJ’s previous single ‘Tonight’ (1.4 million views, 40K+ streams) and cements her place as one of music’s most compelling emerging voices.
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