‘My Name Is Love’ is the new single from Golden Gate & Inaya Day. On production is Golden Gate from the UK, with vocals by Inaya Day from New York City.
The artists describe their new offering – ‘a love letter to disco and house’ – as follows: ‘It’s about love, romance, dancing and all the best things in life. It’s about blocking out negative energy and believing in love’.
The track opens with a heavy, rhythmic kick paired immediately with jumpy, driving strings. This initial tension is quickly established as the kick continues under the arrangement, often feeling like it’s in competition with Inaya Day’s powerful vocals. Since the beat remains relatively simple at this stage, the focus is immediately drawn to the lyrics and the dynamic vocal performance.
Inaya Day grabs attention with her deep and commanding voice. Her delivery is highly varied: she sings, she hums, and at key moments, she elongates her notes for dramatic effect.
Lyrically, the song adopts a tone of brutal realism. The persona she portrays directly addresses the listener, admitting to being emotional but quickly turning the exchange into a lesson about playing the game better, with ‘the game’ being love. The responsibility is placed squarely on the addressee; the persona warns them not to bother asking around, stating clearly that they already know the name of this game is love.
This declaration culminates in the track’s infectious hook and chorus, where Inaya Day repeats the simple yet powerful phrase: ‘My name is love,’ drawing out the final word for maximum impact.
SCORE/Good: Iyana Day’s voice is remarkable. It feels to me that she can gain one’s attention without trying to do much. The relatively detailed lyrics are commendable. Ultimately, the lyrics speak to a bitter, undeniable truth.
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