Listen: Charlotte Day Wilson – ‘Selfish’

Charlotte Day Wilson returns with her new single, ‘Selfish’, out now. A master of emotionally charged vocals and self-produced soul, Wilson’s new offering continues to redefine the sound of contemporary R&B with cinematic soundscapes and her commanding yet tender voice. ‘Selfish’ opens with a warm resonance of electric piano and subtle basslines layered over a steady beat loop, allowing Wilson’s signature ethereal vocals to float effortlessly over the instrumental. Her voice moves with quiet control, layered harmonies intertwining seamlessly while subtle percussion and gentle reverb create a euphoric listening experience. Known for her commanding ballads, every element here feels deliberate as Wilson transforms the song’s more uptempo, minimalist production into a rich emotional landscape.

Wilson shares “Selfish is one of those songs that came together effortlessly. About 3 hours all together, just pure collaborative ease between myself, Saya Gray, Ace G & Braden Sauder. Saya was sitting at the piano playing some chords and instantly I knew where the song was heading. It was one of those moments we dream of as songwriters where there are no questions just answers.”

The release of ‘Selfish’ follows a major career milestone for Wilson, who was honoured last month with the 2025 Innovator Award at the Billboard Canada Women in Music ceremony. This year’s event made history as the Innovator Award was presented in Canada for the first time, a fitting recognition for an artist whose creative expression and visionary production have made her a touchstone artist in modern music.

Since her breakout 2016 EP CDW, Wilson has continued to captivate audiences. With her 2018 EP, Stone Woman, 2021 debut album Alpha, and her most recent album, Cyan Blue (2024), Charlotte Day Wilson has garnered high praise from media outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, The FADER, The Guardian, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Grammy.com and more. Over the past decade, her music has extended its influence beyond the studio with artists such as Drake, John Mayer, and James Blake sampling her work. Wilson has also collaborated with acclaimed musicians Kaytranada, BADBADNOTGOOD, and Syd, and most recently, with Montreal producer Ouri on the track ‘Behave’.

With ‘Selfish’ setting the tone for this next chapter, the single arrives as just the first transmission in a steadily unfolding wave- more new music from Charlotte Day Wilson is already on the horizon.

Stream / download ‘Selfish’ here.