Ella Mai returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday night with a memorable stop on her Do You Still Love Me? Tour, filling the historic Greek Theatre with fans who have supported her journey from the very beginning.
Although the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter proudly hails from the United Kingdom, Los Angeles has long embraced her as one of its own. Since signing with DJ Mustard and launching her career alongside the Los Angeles producer, the city has become synonymous with Ella Mai’s rise, making the evening feel less like another tour stop and more like a heartfelt homecoming.
The night began with impressive opening performances from Girlfriend and AMA, who warmed up the crowd before Ella took the stage to deafening cheers. Opening with “There Goes My Heart,” she immediately established the intimate tone of the evening before moving into “100,” “My Mind,” and “Hearts On Deck.” Backed by a clean, understated production that kept the focus squarely on her vocals, Ella effortlessly balanced songs from her new album with the soulful delivery that has made her one of R&B’s most beloved artists.
As the show settled into its rhythm, Ella seamlessly blended new material with the songs that first made fans fall in love with her music. “Not Another Love Song,” “Shot Clock,” and “DFMU” each received huge reactions, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came during “Naked.” The deeply personal record had the entire Greek Theatre singing along, including the men in attendance, who passionately delivered every word alongside Ella. It was a reminder of just how timeless the song has become and how deeply her music resonates across audiences. “10,000 Hours” and “Tell Her” continued the momentum before Ella paused to reflect on what Los Angeles has meant throughout her career. Despite growing up in London, she spoke sincerely about her appreciation for the city that embraced her after signing with DJ Mustard. It was a fitting moment, as many fans have long viewed Ella Mai as an honorary Angeleno whose career has become closely tied to Los Angeles.
Ella Mai at The Greek Theatre. Photo credit: Noah Clark
The final stretch of the concert delivered exactly what fans had been waiting for. “How” created the perfect emotional lead-in before the unmistakable opening of “Boo’d Up” transformed the Greek Theatre into one massive singalong. Thousands of voices echoed throughout the venue as Ella smiled her way through the song that changed her life. She followed with another fan favorite, “Trip,” before closing the night with “Little Things.” As the final notes faded into the warm Los Angeles night, it was clear that Do You Still Love Me? represents another successful chapter in Ella Mai’s career. More importantly, her return to Los Angeles served as a celebration of the special relationship between an artist and the city that helped shape her into the global star she is today.
