Toronto-based rapper, singer, and songwriter Ekelle returns with “(Turn Me) Loose,” a sleek breakup anthem that slips easily between confidence, catharsis, and dancefloor energy. Known for her self-styled Hood Pop fusion, she leans further into electronic textures here, folding R&B smoothness and pop gloss into a track, as emotionally sharp as it is rhythm-driven. The song actually sounds like it’s already halfway out the door.
From the jump, the production hits with clean, hard-thumping beats wrapped in a cool sheen, giving Ekelle plenty of space to switch gears in melodic phrasing. She stands with playful authority, and glides over the rhythm like she’s fully in control of the narrative. Witty, she comes like she’s done explaining herself and is now just collecting what she’s owed.
As the track rolls forward, the hook locks in with that addictive “you’re the prize” energy, turning self-worth into something you can actually move to. She snaps between smooth vocal lines and tighter rap pockets, especially when she drops lines like “you blew up a goldmine, I’m once in a lifetime,” which land less like heartbreak and more like a final receipt.
By the time the chorus circles back, “(Turn Me) Loose” feels less like a breakup song and more like a release valve, built for those moments when you finally stop negotiating with the past. There’s a spring-loaded bounce in the rhythm that makes it equally suited for reflection or letting go on the dancefloor. Ekelle converts pain into motion, and that’s exactly where the track finds its punch.
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Review by: Naomi Joan