Following “Circle in Me,” the opening release from their collaborative project Girl’s Hood, Jiselle and SUMMER CAKE return with “LET THEM,” a second single that sharpens the project’s message of solidarity, individuality and self-acceptance.
Where “Circle in Me” introduced the shared emotional ground between the two artists, “LET THEM” takes a firmer stance on how to navigate outside opinions without allowing them to dictate personal choices. The song centres on a straightforward principle: let people think what they want, say what they want and make their judgments, while remaining focused on the life you choose to live.
The track speaks to the familiar pressure of constantly explaining oneself, seeking approval or measuring personal worth against standards imposed by others. Rather than engaging every criticism or attempting to satisfy every expectation, “LET THEM” encourages listeners to reclaim their attention and trust their own decisions.
For Jiselle and SUMMER CAKE, that message carries particular weight. Both artists have sustained long careers while maintaining distinct creative identities in an industry where women are frequently scrutinised for their appearance, conduct and artistic direction. Their individual approaches to music and self-expression give the song’s central idea a personal dimension, presenting its message not simply as advice but as a perspective shaped by their own experiences.
Musically, “LET THEM” reinforces its message through a minimal yet bold Afrobeats production, driven by a groovy rhythm and the contrasting vocal textures of its two performers. Jiselle and SUMMER CAKE move comfortably across the instrumental, delivering a performance defined by relaxed confidence rather than confrontation. The result is a track that makes its point without feeling the need to overstate it.
As the second chapter of Girl’s Hood, “LET THEM” advances the collaborative project’s broader exploration of how women can hold different emotions, attitudes and perspectives while still finding common ground. If “Circle in Me” established connection through shared feelings, the new single turns to the choices that follow: how to respond to judgment, preserve individuality and move through life on one’s own terms.
With “LET THEM,” Jiselle and SUMMER CAKE continue to shape Girl’s Hood around a message of mutual understanding and self-possession, pairing an accessible Afrobeats groove with a reminder that not every opinion deserves a response.
