The latest album from R&B singer ELHAE, ‘Lotus Ave.,’ is an exercise in self-reflection. In this exclusive commentary, ELHAE talks about his creative process and breaks down the making of album tracks. On the dark, moody “Is This Love?,” he kicks off a song cycle that veers from stubbornness and resentment to self-acceptance. Along the way, he taps into some “overwhelming guilt” (on “All Bad”) and “plain delusion,” he admits with a laugh (on “She Loves Me”). After breaking out a decade ago with his ‘Aura’ EP, ELHAE collaborated with artists such as Lecrae and Ty Dolla $ign, to name a few. Hear all about his newest project in this SoundCloud exclusive.

Voice Notes: ELHAE on "Breaking My Own Heart"

Voice Notes: ELHAE on "Touch"

Voice Notes: ELHAE on "She Loves Me"

Voice Notes: ELHAE on "Intro"

Voice Notes: ELHAE on "Change My Ways"

Voice Notes: ELHAE on "I Choose You"

Voice Notes: ELHAE on "Encore Interlude"

Voice Notes: ELHAE on "Not Myself"

Voice Notes: ELHAE on "All Bad"

Voice Notes: ELHAE on "Is This Love?"

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