After making a name for herself as the go-to voice across the drum and bass scene (we’re talking collaborations with Wilkinson, Dimension, Sub Focus, and more), Cameron Hayes steps back into the spotlight with Lover, Please Stay. And honestly? What a great move.
The track feels like a love letter from beyond the grave, where melancholy and hope coexist within an immersive production, driven by a steady bassline and airy, ethereal textures. It moves far away from the high-energy pace of drum and bass and leans more into the territory of artists like James Blake or Billie Eilish. It’s more introspective, more intimate. Hayes’ voice: fragile yet steady, guides the listener through an emotionally rich narrative where death doesn’t feel like an end, but rather a pause before a reunion.
There’s vulnerability here, yes, but it’s also filled with determination. Following the release of her EP Second Best (2024) and the success of Spend The Night (which earned a spot on major playlists like Spotify’s Massive Drum and Bass), this new single feels like a natural next step in her artistic evolution.
After facing firsthand the difficulties of being a female lyricist in a male-dominated environment, Cameron is making a clear and courageous shift toward a more independent, freer creative path. These days, she’s not just the voice behind other people’s hits; she’s stepping forward as a complete artist: a vocalist, songwriter, and storyteller, with a strong visual identity and a rare emotional sensitivity. Lover, Please Stay makes one thing clear: Cameron Hayes means business, and her solo era is not only here, it’s off to a powerful start.