She knows the particular sound that works for her mix of rap and R&B. “Butterflies” refers to the little creatures that flutter in nervous stomachs, and it captures the cheeks-blushing sweetness that is the other side of Dej. On “Hey There,” Dej partners with Future-more recently a heel on Dirty Sprite 2-who rediscovers his softer side that won over fans a few years ago with “Turn on the Lights”.ĭej Loaf’s confidence extends to her production. But she never shuts herself off so much to miss when real attraction might be coming her way. Big Sean, someone with a very public and on the record relationship history, struggles to keep up with Dej’s cold-hearted dismissals (“If I fuck and make you come, you gotta promise not to stress me,” she insists). The Big Sean-assisted “Back Up,” one of the most upbeat tracks in Dej’s catalog, focuses on keeping the distance with someone after just one night together.

On the EP’s opening track “Desire,” Dej says “I’d rather feel on myself than let you feel on my ass,” and the rest of the EP is just as self-contained and confident.

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