The duo, made up of Maeve (vocalist) and Jasper (multi-instrumentalist), wrote the track with the PRS Hitmaker accredited songwriter and producer Ben Matravers (Easy Life, Josie Pronto). It was the first time any of the three musicians had been into a studio since lockdown, and within two hours of the session beginning, the track was next to finished. Once completed, Ben sent the piece to Lee Smith for mixing (Easy Life, Holly Humberstone), to make it into the track you hear today.

When asked to describe the track, Maeve replied:

Have you ever felt like someone you were close to doesn’t like the person you’ve become? Speak Soon is about that feeling. It encourages you to move on from the those who aren’t supportive of your growth, because you’re worth more than that! Maybe in the future, you’ll meet up, but you probably won’t... instead you’ll text them ‘Speak Soon’ with no intention of speaking at all.

Speak Soon

AMERIE - 1 THING (JEFTUZ UKG REMIX)

'An ode to things left unsaid, ‘Murmurations’ - the name for the aerial dance performed by starlings - provides a compelling glimpse of Clayton’s artistry which pairs her raspy vocal with vivid scene-setting. The brushstrokes are so evocative, you find yourself transported to the song’s location, Brighton - you can taste the sea air, hear the gulls squawking and picture the cafes by the pier.'

Written & performed by Ella Clayton. Recorded at the Bunker studios 2020. Engineered & mixed by Lester Duval.
Ella on vocals, Alex Crawford on guitar & banjo, Fabio de Oliveira on drums and percussion, Lester Duval on bass. Mastered by Justin Drake.
String Arrangement: Pete Murray
String Quartet:
Warren Zielinski - Violin
Emil Chakalov - Violin
Ollie Langford - Viola
Ian Burge - Cello

LYRICS
Hello, how have you been? 
Where to begin, it’s been so long
But I’ve been catching traces of your face 
In different places where they don’t belong

I know, you were in town lately 
For a weekend by the sea 
But you didn’t call me
Did you see the starlings murmurations by the pier
As the sun set in? 

Cos I’ve been waiting tables 
And whenever I am able to I drift away 
Rehearse, replay
All the things I didn’t say 
Maybe it’s better that way 

So, you moved away - 
Paris you say, but ain’t it burning? 
Funny how the world is turning
Time the tyrant's trumpets blurting 
'March in line'

I’ve been waiting tables
Saving pennies since last April 
And I dream the day away 
Rehearse, replay 
All the things I didn’t say 
Maybe its better that way 

Time is evil 
And all the beautiful people are out 
I'm wretched
Burned out
All rags and misery 
And woe is me 

Its all the things I didn’t say, 
All the ways I made you pay
All the reasons its still raining
Maybe its better that way

Time is evil 
And all the beautiful people are out 
I'm wretched
Burned out
All rags and misery 
And woe is me 

Its all the things I didn’t say, 
All the ways I made you pay
All the reasons its still raining
Maybe its better that way

Murmurations

Whenever - MØDUPÉ

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Nothing To Lose

My Instrumental of YOU'RE THE ONE.

Feel free to use it :)

*no sampling was used of the original song.

YOU'RE THE ONE ft.SYD - KAYTRANADA - (INSTRUMENTAL)

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“ Modupé is vocalist with a powerful and distinctive voice. Influenced by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Brandy, and Lauryn Hill she’s also a talented songwriter and musician. She’s performed at many prestigious venues across London – including The Hard Rock Cafe, Proud Camden, Mahiki, The London Palladium, The Bedford Balham, and the famous Ronnie Scott’s providing incontrovertible proof that venues such as these recognise a rising talent in the music industry.

Whenever - MØDUPÉ

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