"Been a Minute" is a song by English singer Leigh-Anne. It was released on 18 July 2025, through Virgin Music Group, and is her first release as an independent artist following her departure from Warner Records.
In May 2025, Pinnock revealed she had departed Warner Records,[1] after her signing was announced in February 2022.[2][3] At the same time, she revealed via a voice note on her Discord channel, she had signed with Virgin Music Group as an independent artist.[4] Two months later, she announced the release of the song, alongside the single artwork.[5]
An accompanying music video for "Been a Minute", directed by Femi Lade, was released on the same day as the single's release.[7] Inspired by Leigh-Anne's heritage, the video borrows influence from Caribbean Carnivals. Speaking to Rolling Stone UK about the video, she explained: "It's been the most freeing experience watching my vision come to life. For the 'Been a Minute' music video I wanted to create a space where everyone feels like they can be themselves unapologetically."[8]
Reception
Ahead of its release, Smith reviewed the song had summer "written all over it."[6]
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