Ama Lou - Same Old Ways Instant

: The music video, self-directed by Ama Lou and her sister Mahalia John, is set in a prestigious British boarding school. It intentionally subverts the "harsh reality of Black educational inequality" by showing Ama and her peers thriving and "fitting right in" to a space that has historically excluded them.

: The song serves as a reintroduction to the North Londoner's roots. Despite her international rise, she uses "Same Old Ways" to highlight her versatility—blending soulful R&B with a "brashly London-centric" rap style that utilizes British slang and patois. Ama Lou - Same Old Ways

: Produced by Maestro The Baker, the track features an unassuming, sleek instrumental with subtle Afrobeat rhythms and layered 90s-inspired R&B harmonies. : The music video, self-directed by Ama Lou

: Ama Lou often conceptualizes the visual world of her songs before finishing the production. For this track, she wanted to tackle the idea that "WE move the same and belong anywhere and everywhere," drawing directly from her own experience growing up. Song Breakdown Despite her international rise, she uses "Same Old