London-based Northern Irish-Ghanaian artist Winnie Ama offers a fresh perspective on her song “What Are We”, unveiling a new Jazzy Mix that brings jazz, soul and contemporary R&B together in a more intimate, late-night setting.
The reworking takes the original track in a different musical direction, replacing its familiar pop textures with warm instrumentation and a more stripped-back, live-instrument feel. The result is a smoky, sophisticated arrangement that gives Winnie’s soulful vocals room to shine while preserving the emotional core of the song.
Inspired by her longstanding appreciation for jazz and legendary vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, Winnie approaches the new version with a sound that feels connected to classic jazz traditions without losing its contemporary character. “What Are We (Jazzy Mix)” carries the atmosphere of a late-night jazz bar, allowing the song’s reflective subject matter to unfold through a more understated performance.
At its heart, “What Are We” explores the difficulty of maintaining a relationship with someone whose fundamental beliefs and worldview differ from your own. Whether the person is a family member, colleague or someone you share a living space with, the song considers the tension of having to coexist despite those differences.
As Winnie explains, the track is about being caught in a situation where disagreement does not necessarily mean you can walk away. That conflict can leave you questioning the nature of the relationship itself and what it means to keep making things work when your perspectives are far apart.
The Jazzy Mix brings another dimension to that message, using its softer musical approach to highlight the song’s emotional complexity. Rather than simply changing the arrangement, the reworking demonstrates how a different sonic setting can reveal new details within an existing composition.
Winnie Ama has steadily developed a musical identity that moves between soulful pop, disco, jazz and R&B. Her expressive vocals and emphasis on strong songwriting have helped her build a catalogue that has attracted millions of streams and international radio plays, with her music also appearing across various international radio and music charts.
Her work has recently reached the big screen through the 2026 film Supergirl. Winnie contributed an alien translation of “What Are We”, alongside jazz standards “The Girl from Ipanema” and “Cheek to Cheek”. The latter features a blend with Ella Fitzgerald’s version, providing the musical backdrop for a dynamic fight scene.
Her growing profile has also attracted attention from BBC News, which recently highlighted her journey as an artist and her wider contributions to music and culture.
Beyond recording and performing, Winnie works as a radio presenter and DJ and advocates for greater representation and gender equality within the music industry. Her career has taken her to international performances, festivals and showcases, reflecting an artistic path that extends beyond the recording studio.
With “What Are We (Jazzy Mix)”, Winnie adds another layer to an already versatile catalogue. The release highlights her ability to move between different musical styles while keeping the songwriting and emotion at the centre. It is a fresh interpretation of a familiar song, offering listeners a more intimate way to experience its message.
