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Ongoing Vibes 54

On 26th May - Singer/songwriter SAHRA releases her new single, ‘Sorry’, her first solo release since pre-pandemic with the help of PRS Foundation’s ‘Women Make Music Fund’. Produced by Slim Typical and due out on Rudimental’s imprint, Major Toms, the song introduces a new era for SAHRA as she combines a unique blend of Pop, R&B and Neo-Soul to create a poetic breakup song. ‘Sorry’ was written throughout the lockdown and for all its darkness, SAHRA was able to find silver linings along the way in the rare opportunity to pause and take a break from life. In the stillness, she was able to create her most personal music to date with ‘Sorry’ discussing a broken relationship and an apology that was too little too late. Since her last release, her evolution of sound and style is remarkable as she continues to merge her love for both classic and contemporary trailblazers, citing the likes of Frida Marlo, Sade, Solange and Nina Simone as key inspirations.

SAHRA - Sorry

The Game

Nuela Charles

Heavy

Original Love

Headlights

Page In My Heart

Future Love

Smooth Jazz Renditions of Dionne Warwick

That's What Friends Are For (Instrumental)

Bloodwar

Lemar performs 'Crazy Love' live on BBC Radio London, accompanied by guitarist Angelo. 

The Letter

05/08/2015

Crazy Love - (Live on BBC Radio London)

Lemar & Lawson jammed the Al Green classic 'Let's Stay Together' live on BBC Radio London.

Lemar & Lawson - Let's Stay Together (Live On BBC Radio London)

Lemar performs 'Love Turned Hate' live in Bucharest, supporting Robbie Williams. 

Love Turned Hate (Live In Bucharest)

Lemar performs 'If There's Any Justice' live on BBC Radio Oxford with Nick Piercey 24/11/15.

If Theres Any Justice (Live On BBC Radio Oxford)

Soul Satisfaction

Remember The Love

Live from Jazz Cafe London

Unconditional (Live from Jazz Cafe London)

Conversation (feat. Kojo Funds)

The Letter - out now! Includes the title track ‘The Letter’ and 'Love Turned Hate'

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Lemar isn’t daunted by any musical situation. He’s had too many triumphs in a career that began way back in his teens; he’s sung alongside enough of his idols to know the drill; he’s a multi-platinum selling, double Brit Award winner who is well aware what he’s capable.

But last autumn, in legendary EastWest Studios in L.A, standing where Sinatra recorded My Way and Marvin made Let’s Get It On, surrounded by some of the world’s most experienced musicians, laying down songs in the old-school way for his soon-to-be seventh album, Lemar admits he felt nervous.

“I wouldn’t say scared,” he laughs. “It was a challenge. One of the most enjoyable challenges of my life, but also one of those times you think – shit - I really do have to dig deep here. There was definitely pressure, but I thrive on that.”

The Letter is the album Lemar has long known he would one day make. It’s a sumptuous soul record with a vintage vibe, recorded live, on which his distinctive, honeyed vocals are at their most versatile. Few modern singers have a voice as warm and instantly intimate, that can connect with an audience and keep them spellbound, whether on stripped-back, falsetto-strewn ballads or up-tempo tracks that effortlessly encompass soul, rock and a nod to gospel.

The Letter reflects the man who made it, a charismatic performer whose old-fashioned charm and infectiousness have always been part of his appeal. It’s a retro album, but with a modern feel, comprised of covers – some familiar, others less so, none obvious – and three original songs.

“Over the years, I’ve been approached to do several soul projects but the timing never felt right. After a decade on the road, it does. My voice has matured and strengthened so much that I knew I could do justice to the songs. But I also knew the right players had to be involved. It’s not only about my voice. It’s about the musicianship, the way the songs are recorded, where they’re recorded, the vibe. Getting all of those right isn’t easy.”

“For me, the artists who have made this type of album – interpreting other people’s work – and done it convincingly have taken a no-holds-barred approach. Basically, if I was going to do this, I had to do it properly. My versions had to be raw and gritty. They had to expose the essence of the songs.”

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