Today, rising R&B sensation Myles Lloyd makes a triumphant return with his highly anticipated new single, “One Sided.” Built on a bedrock of crisp rhythmic production and an infectious, unforgettable hook, the track dives deep into the sobering realization that a romantic connection has become painfully unbalanced.
A Global Digital Phenomenon
Before its official release, “One Sided” had already taken social media by storm. An early audio snippet exploded across Instagram, amassing nearly 2 million likes, 35,000 shares, and 54,000 saves, proving that Lloyd’s vulnerable songwriting resonates on a massive global scale.
- The Narrative Dynamic: The song tackles the exhausting reality of carrying the emotional weight of a partnership alone while the other person simply coasts along for the ride.
- Seductive Sonics: Infused with nostalgic R&B textures, contemporary pop precision, and Lloyd’s signature, silky falsetto melodies, the track targets the overthinkers, the unrefined romantics, and anyone caught in the chaos of feeling too much.
- Sustained Momentum: This release follows the runaway success of his breakout hit “Drive Me Crazy,” which recently found an entirely new global audience after being featured in a high-profile ENHYPEN and Pinterest partnership.
“One Sided is about going all in for somebody who was never really all in for you. It’s realizing you’ve been carrying the relationship on your back while they’re just along for the ride.” — Myles Lloyd
About Myles Lloyd
Hailing from Canada, Myles Lloyd has steadily cemented his reputation as one of modern R&B’s most compelling and unfiltered voices. Blending the DNA of classic soul, early-2000s pop, and cutting-edge R&B, his trajectory has been defined by a string of critically acclaimed projects, including Goodbye (2019), Forever, Yours (2022), WHAT MORE CAN I SAY? (2024), and his recent definitive 13-track masterwork, I’m Still Thinking.
Now pulling in over 2 million monthly Spotify listeners, Lloyd has collaborated with heavy-hitters like BUNT. and JUNNY. His dynamic live presence has earned him coveted slots at major festivals like Lollapalooza and Sol Blume, a massive Canadian tour, and consistent editorial praise from tastemakers like Complex, PAPER, Teen Vogue, and Wonderland Magazine.