Today marks the arrival of Le Youth’s third studio album, who are you really?. Following the massive success of About Us (2023), Wes James is diving deeper into the melodic, introspective house sounds that have defined his recent era. This record isn’t just a collection of club tracks; it’s a thematic exploration of identity and self-reflection. About Us was more focused on love, relationships, and heartbreak, but this one is an exploration of self
As anticipation for the album was building before its release, Le Youth reached into the community he had built through live streams on Instagram and conversations with fans, where he addressed the album’s core question—who are you really?—by discussing his personal life, his own struggles with identity, and the pressure of the music industry. He dropped teasers such as ‘blinded’ and ‘Sanctuary’. We were fortunate to sit down with Le Youth before his album release to ask a few questions during Groove Cruise.
The 14-track album:
| 1 | who are you really? | — | Title Track | The triumphant climax of the album. |
| 2 | i don’t know what to say | Hana Fatur | Pre-release Single | Emotional centerpiece; deep and vulnerable. |
| 3 | sanctuary | ALLKNIGHT | Lead Single | The big festival anthem; released late 2025. |
| 4 | still my ecstasy | Ella Poletti | Pre-release Single | Darker, late-night club groove; broken down on IG Live. |
| 5 | somebody new | Hana Fatur | Album Debut | melodic tension building emotional vocal track |
| 6 | alone | Forester & Robertson | Pre-release Single | Mid-tempo, organic, “driving” house energy. |
| 7 | i’m breaking down | Album Debut | Melodic, down-tempo | |
| 8 | so deep | Echo Romeo | Album Debut | Melodic instrumental vocal track |
| 9 | to be honest | Ellee Duke | Mid-Temp driving vocal track | |
| 10 | when the night is over | Otherwish | Album Debut | Mid- Tempo Melodic vocal track |
| 11 | i’ll be your anchor | Bertie Scott | Album Debut | Melodic, vocal track ready for the tour |
| 12 | blinded | Orem | Final Single | The “Red Rocks ID” that went viral for its drop. |
| 13 | home | Ella Poletti | Album Debut | Ella Polettie second vocal track on this album |
| 14 | me and you (outro) | Album Debut | A soft, fading resolution |
“This album isn’t just about the music; it’s about the questions we’re afraid to ask ourselves when the lights go down. I wanted to create something that feels honest—something that challenges the listener to look inward.” — Le Youth
Album Highlights:
“sanctuary” (with ALLKNIGHT): Released in late 2025, this track became an instant fan favorite for its classic Le Youth warmth and uplifting progression.
‘still my ecstasy’ (with Ella Poletti): A moodier, late-night anthem that teased the darker, more introspective corners of the album.
“i don’t know what to say” (feat. Hana Fatur): A vulnerable, vocal-heavy track ready for fans to dance to, that bridged the gap between his About Us era and this new, deeper direction.
“blinded” (with Orem): The final “big” single that dropped just weeks before the album, known for its cinematic breakdown that famously brought fans to tears when debuted during his set at Red Rocks.
Up next for Le Youth, following the album release, he will be on tour across North America: