{"id":5913,"date":"2026-02-10T19:51:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/10\/abena-amory-drops-love-is-not-a-game\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:51:03","slug":"abena-amory-drops-love-is-not-a-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/10\/abena-amory-drops-love-is-not-a-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Abena Amory drops \u2018Love Is Not a Game\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Nevis\u2011born, Brooklyn\u2011raised singer\u2011songwriter Abena Amory returns with a powerful new release, \u201cLove Is Not a Game,\u201d a soulful, emotionally charged record that blends warm island influences with contemporary R&amp;B depth.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>According to Terance Williams, manager, Team Abena, \u201cLove Is Not a Game\u201d showcases Abena\u2019s signature ability to translate vulnerability into melody.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cWith heartfelt lyrics, lush harmonies, and a vocal performance that feels both intimate and commanding, the track explores the courage it takes to love with honesty \u2014 and the strength required to walk away from emotional uncertainty,\u201d Williams told Caribbean Life on Monday, Feb. 9.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Amory, a Brooklyn resident and daughter of late Nevis Premier Vance Amory and Vincentian virtuoso soprano Erlene Williams-King, said, \u201c\u2019Love Is Not a Game\u2019 came from a real place,<br \/>\n\u201cIt\u2019s about choosing yourself, choosing truth, and refusing to settle for love that feels inconsistent or confusing,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Williams said the single continues Amory\u2019s rise as \u201cone of the most compelling new voices in Caribbean soul music.<br \/>\n\u201cKnown for her warm tone, poetic storytelling, and magnetic stage presence, she has steadily built a reputation for crafting songs that resonate deeply with listeners, navigating love, growth, and self\u2011discovery,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He said \u201cLove Is Not a Game\u201d marks the first release of the year for Amory, setting the tone for a new chapter of artistry and momentum.<br \/>\n\u201cWith more music, visuals, and live performances on the horizon, the single signals a bold step forward in her evolving sound,\u201d he added, stating that Amory blends \u201creggae warmth, R&amp;B emotion, and contemporary storytelling.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cHer music reflects her roots, her resilience, and her commitment to creating art that feels honest, empowering, and deeply human,\u201d continued Williams, revealing that Amory has performed across New York City and the Caribbean, \u201ccaptivating audiences with her authenticity and vocal presence.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cLove Is Not a Game\u201d is now available on all major streaming platforms.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nevis\u2011born, Brooklyn\u2011raised singer\u2011songwriter Abena Amory returns with a powerful new release, \u201cLove Is Not a Game,\u201d a soulful, emotionally charged record that blends warm island influences with contemporary R&amp;B depth. According to Terance Williams, manager, Team Abena, \u201cLove Is Not a Game\u201d showcases Abena\u2019s signature ability to translate vulnerability into melody. \u201cWith heartfelt lyrics, lush [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5913","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-latest-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5913"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5913\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5913"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}