Little Things (Ella Mai song)
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| Single by Ella Mai | ||||
| from the EP 3 and the album Do You Still Love Me? | ||||
| Released | 3 November 2024 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 2:52 | |||
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"Little Things" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ella Mai from her EP, 3 (2024) and her third studio album, Do You Still Love Me? (2026). It was produced by Mustard and co-produced by Gylttryp.
Content
The song centers on the notion that even small gestures of kindness can convey love[1] and help maintain strong healthy relationships.[2] The lyrics focus on Ella Mai consciously putting effort into a relationship through these actions, such as preparing a bath, a movie to entertain,[2] and breakfast for her partner.[3] Like the other songs from 3, "Little Things" is believed to be addressing her boyfriend, basketball player Jayson Tatum.[2][3]
Critics recepiton
Reviewing the album, Kearse Stephen of Pitchfork described the song as a "innocent successor" of Destiny's Child's "Cater 2 U" (2005), pointig out that "where Destiny’s Child depicted small acts of service as intimate foreplay, Mai drops the come-ons and finds pleasure in the favors themselves; [...] a strong current of devotion, but her conviction here is ironclad, her voice clarion rather than yearning".[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2024–2025) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 11 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 81 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 22 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 37 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2025) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 45 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[10] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Abraham, Mya (11 November 2024). "Ella Mai, Jorja Smith, Mario, And More New R&B For The Little Things". Vibe. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ a b c Okechukwu, Nmesoma (8 November 2024). "Ella Mai — Little Things". Euphoria Magazine. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ a b Pointer, Flisadam (3 November 2024). "Ella Mai Dropped A Surprise EP '3,' And Fans Believe It Is An Adorable Tribute To Her Boyfriend Jayson Tatum". Uproxx. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Stephen, Kearse (11 February 2026). "Ella Mai – Do You Still Love Me: Review". Pitichfork. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Ella Mai Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Ella Mai Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ "Ella Mai Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Ella Mai – Little Things". Radioscope. Retrieved 23 January 2026. Type Little Things in the "Search:" field and press Enter.