Eden Cami returns after a three-year hiatus with the release of her new single If You Want, offering a first glimpse of her upcoming debut EP set for release in 2025.
The track showcases Cami’s musical versatility, opening with well placed synth work around the elegant and chilled central vocal before introducing a rhythmic bassline, restrained guitar and layers of ethereal tones. Pop-leaning melodies delivered in both English and Arabic, the track carries an alternative undercurrent despite its alt-pop feel. The result is a vibrant, emotionally driven single that balances introspection with danceable energy and ultimately feels like 90s chillout-pop with a fresh and airy modern touch.
Lyrically inspired by the poetry of 13th-century mystic Rumi, the song intertwines Western instrumentation with Eastern philosophies, creating a layered, genre-spanning soundscape. The themes of determination and personal growth are carried throughout, echoing the challenges and transformation Cami has experienced in her own life.
“I’ve always been captivated by poetry, especially how so much meaning can be distilled into just a few lines. The first time I encountered a translation of Rumi’s poem, it was in Arabic, and it immediately resonated with me. It felt like exactly what I needed to hear at that point in my life. Now, as I release this song after a long break, it feels even more relevant. I was excited to discover an English translation of the poem, and somehow, almost magically, the words in both languages seemed to merge effortlessly with a melody that had been playing in my mind for some time,” says Cami.
Now based in Berlin, Cami’s path into music has been anything but conventional. Raised in a patriarchal society, she faced early pushback for pursuing a creative career. After undergoing vocal surgery at 18 and temporarily losing her ability to speak, she slowly rebuilt her voice and sense of artistic identity. She performed with classical choirs, a pop-rock covers band, and eventually formed a jazz quartet before relocating to Germany in 2014.
Since then, she has performed at various venues and festivals across Europe, gradually establishing her solo presence. She released her debut single in 2019, followed by several eclectic tracks that have steadily grown her audience. With If You Want, Cami marks a confident return, setting the tone for the upcoming EP.
