Steve Lacy is back.
The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer has released “the feeling”a tender and introspective new single that serves as the latest preview of his upcoming third studio album, “Oh yes?”expiring July 17 via RCA Records.
Arrives together with a surreal image directed by Matthew Castellanos, “the feeling” finds Lacy leaning into vulnerability over a sparse arrangement built around acoustic guitar, subtle funk textures and his unmistakable falsetto. The track captures the uncertainty and longing in a relationship that hangs in the balance, with “dark red” hitmaker repeatedly searches for reassurance as he navigates emotional ambiguity.
While the contagious ones hook off “The Rights of the Twins” break-out ‘Unused’ propelled him to mainstream stardom, “the feeling” takes a more restrained approach. Rather than chasing immediacy, the song unfolds slowly, allowing its emotional weight to unravel through understated production and reflective lyricism.
The accompanying video reflects the song’s dreamlike atmosphere. Hovering between darkness and light, Lacy appears in a series of psychedelic, abstract scenes that blur the line between reality and fantasy. At various moments, his disembodied head drifts through empty spaces, reinforcing the track’s themes of emotional dislocation and uncertainty.
Watch the official music video for “the feeling” below:
The single marks Lacy’s first major release in 2026 and signals the start of a new creative chapter following the success of “The Rights of the Twins”which garnered widespread attention and helped establish him as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary R&B and alternative music.
According to early details about “Oh yes?”Steve once again played a central role in shaping the album’s sound and creative direction. If “the feeling” is any indication, fans can expect a project that embraces intimacy and experimentation in equal measure.
When the LP arrives next month, “the feeling” provides an intriguing glimpse into where Lacy’s artistic evolution is headed—one that seems less concerned with viral moments and more focused on emotional honesty.
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