Layla Rey is continuing to build momentum with “Still I Rise Tonight,” the standout track from her debut EP Love at First Lust. The official video has now surpassed 239,814 views on YouTube, while the track has accumulated 24,000 streams on Spotify — a steady climb that reflects the growing interest in the LA-based R&B pop artist.
Released as part of Love at First Lust, a four-track EP that sits at the crossroads of R&B-pop and house music, “Still I Rise Tonight” is a prime example of what makes the project work. The EP, which earned praise from Earmilk for balancing catchy momentum with grounding, raw narratives, showcases Rey’s ability to anchor emotionally charged storytelling within propulsive, dancefloor-ready soundscapes — and “Still I Rise Tonight” channels that energy with particular force.
The official video leans into the EP’s cinematic visual ambition, pairing the track’s anthemic sweep with imagery that gives the lyrics room to breathe and land. It’s a combination that has clearly resonated with viewers, with the video’s view count continuing to tick upward.
For an artist who has spoken openly about refusing to “flatten herself into a trend,” the organic growth behind “Still I Rise Tonight” feels fitting. Layla Rey is building her audience on her own terms — and the numbers are starting to follow.
