OURAA - 3am (Single) + 10 Questions

South East London’s OURAA returns with her latest single ‘3am’, out everywhere now.

Shaped by a life rooted in community, culture and love, her sound feels like a collage of lived experience. ‘3am’ stands out as one of her most personal releases to date, an intimate reflection on grief, emotional processing and the feeling of being out of sync with your own emotions, particularly within neurodivergent experiences.

Written with longtime collaborator Jabez, the track came together during what seemed like a routine session. But the moment the chorus landed, it struck something deeper, bringing OURAA back to the memory of her grandmother years after her passing. That moment became a turning point, reinforcing the idea that there is no single or “correct” way to grieve. That honesty sits at the core of the song.

As a neurodivergent and dyslexic artist, OURAA found her footing in music early on, launching her project in 2016. She now leans into a pop and dance driven sound, drawing from drum and bass and deep house while continuing to evolve.

Her journey so far includes a feature on Nines’ Crop Circle 3, millions of streams, and vocal work with artists such as Ella Eyre, The 1975, P!NK, Demi Lovato and Little Simz. With performances at The Great Escape and Glastonbury, and releases via AWAL, she has steadily built a strong foundation.

With ‘3am’ marking the first of several releases in 2026, OURAA is stepping into a new phase that feels both more open and more assured.

OURRA sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infampous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

Singing with my mum in the church choir when I was little! I was so in awe of her and all the harmonies. It just felt so beautiful and also felt so right for me to be part of it.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

I love soul. Jill Scott and Robert Glasper are big inspirations. I really love the lyricism and the intention behind Gospel music and the light that comes with it. Artists I’d love to work with are Disclosure, Calvin Harris and Rudimental. They are legends I grew up listening to and I feel like we could make something nostalgic but also current at the same time.

3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?

I’m currently prepping for my next single drop! It’s a dance track which I’m really excited about. I won’t say too much yet but keep your eyes peeled.

4. How would you describe your sound?

I’ve always said my sound is a bit of a pick and mix of a few genres, so I’ve struggled with putting myself in a box. I’ll continue to create based on how I feel and whatever genre that happens to be at the time, so shall it be!

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

My proudest moment as an artist was securing a spot at Glastonbury Festival, not just as a session singer like most years but also performing a slot as OURAA. Even typing this makes my eyes glossy! It’s the kind of thing you only ever dream of and the fact it became my reality last year means everything. Despite all the trials and obstacles it happened, and I’m so proud of myself and grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

Release the pressure! Don’t overanalyse everything or you will end up with a huge backlog of work that never feels ready because of the endless notes we keep giving ourselves.

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

There’s an R&B artist called Leylah. She hasn’t released anything yet but the visuals she’s posted on socials have been really clean and she has such smooth vocals. I’m really excited to see how her year unfolds.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

One album I’ve had on rotation recently is The Gospel According to Artwork Sounds Chapter II. It’s a house Gospel album! I wanted to find something fun with clean lyrics that I could stream at the gym to motivate me.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

I’ve really started to enjoy going to the gym, so when I’m not doing anything music related I’m usually doing something fitness related, whether that’s a spin class or some calming stretches on a mellow note.

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

A hard drive. A massive water bottle. Crocs.