Obeeyay and Maya Malkin deliver a deeply emotional pop ballad, “we good or what?”, a song that ambivalently logs the raw and vulnerable moments between two people caught in a complicated scenario. The song, which just came out, is a collaboration between Rising Salt Lake City, Utah, singer-songwriter Obeeyay and Toronto artist Maya Malkin, who hails from Montreal, Canada. The two performers weave their voices together beautifully to deliver a narrative that should resonate with anyone who has encountered similar relationship uncertainty, and their styles are distinct while still complementing each other.
“we good or what?” is a conversation. The words describe a private conversation between two people struggling to understand their emotions. From the anguish of wondering if we are okay to question whether things can get fixed, the song’s narrative draws you into emotional introspection. With clever lyricism, Obeeyay and Maya welcome us into a space where the only language is vulnerability.
The “we good or what?” production reflects the track’s emotional depth, with smooth, atmospheric beats that let the powerful lyrics take center stage. There is space to the music, a stillness that allows the words to breathe, creating a genuine, unvarnished relationship with you. Obeeyay’s unique voice, combined with Maya Malkin’s smooth though almost ghostly delivery creates a balance that ties the song together in a way that feels intimate but also broadly applicable.
Whether you’re in a relationship on the rocks or just mulling over love’s complexities, “we good or what?” of the moment of emotional limbo when the future of a relationship is up in the air. It is a song that is unafraid of the messy feelings that accompany it, which only makes it more relatable. With “we good or what?”, Obeeyay and Maya Malkin make a song that’s specific and universal at the same time. This will tug at the heart of the lover who wonders if love can branch over hurdles.
