With the original track “Darling” on repeat across playlists since its release and racking up 7.3 million global Spotify streams and 6 million views on TikTok already, Lewis Fitzgerald (@lewisjmfitzgerald), a rising singer-songwriter from South London, England, teamed up with one of the breakout stars of the year, American-Cameroon singer and BRIT Award nominee, Libianca (@iamlibianca), for this rework of “Darling” via Relentless Records. Representing a new chapter in his story, the remix kicks off a series of new music releases from Lewis.
Lewis Fitzgerald and Libianca – “Darling” visualizer
Libianca brings her unique style and vocals to the “Darling” remix effectively transforming the track while perfectly blending with the original. Duetting the track on TikTok recently, Libianca and Lewis have taken the collab from socials to the studio with this single release. They will follow with an official music video directed by Fuhad Braimoh.
‘Darling’ is a significant installment in Lewis Fitzgerald’s impressive portfolio; which includes collaborations with US rapper Rxseboy, GRM Rated Award nominee Wewantwraiths, and fellow Londoner Zakhar alongside other releases “Unlovable,” “Clarity,” and “Our House,” which have received praise from tastemakers across the board.
Lewis Fitzgerald and Libianca
“The track pulled to me it was very touching! Lewis sang soulfully on that record I couldn’t resist.” – Libianca stated
An Afro-beat R&B trailblazer, Libianca has become a global sensation with her confessional storytelling and emotionally charged anthems; perfectly placing her to collaborate with Lewis who also digs deep exploring key topics in his life with stunning vocals and a vulnerability that holds a mirror to the human experience.
Libianca – “People” (Official Video)
Having captured attention from the likes of The Guardian, British GQ, BBC, and a BRIT Award nomination for International Song of The Year, Libianca became the first Cameroonian artist to break into The UK Top 10 in the Official Singles Chart with hit single “People,” which racked up 1.8 million creations on TikTok and 290 million views on YouTube – becoming the fifth biggest Afro-beats track in Spotify’s history. Having supported Alicia Keys touring the US she finished 2023 with the release of her debut EP “Walk Away,” whose features included Chlöe (of Chloe x Halle), Blaqbonez, and Oxlade. Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com to see Libianca perform LIVE.
Lewis Fitzgerald and Libianca
“Libianca’s voice is mesmerizing. I was drawn in from her first ad-lib! She’s a natural fit for ‘Darling’ and an incredible human.” – Lewis stated
Going from strength to strength, Lewis is fresh from a string of performances including a sold-out headline show at London’s Omera and a set at The Great Escape Festival. He now joins Mckenzey Mackay on his UK/EU tour across the summer. Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com to see Lewis perform LIVE.
Lewis Fitzgerald – “Our House” | Mahogany Session
Having recently filmed a session with Mahogany, Lewis has just released a series of acoustic sessions featuring “Short Ride,” “Unlovable,” and “Darling” showcasing his flawless vocals.
Lewis’ growing dedicated online fanbase has earned co-signs from the likes of Kiss FM, Jack Saunders, Mollie King, and Victoria Jane on Radio 1, 1Xtra, Notion, GRM Daily, BBC London, MTV, SBTV, and earned fans like Chris Brown, Teddy Swims, and Dexta Daps. Further marked by the industry for success this year, Lewis was featured as part of the Notion x Instagram Creators To Watch 2024 event, was the cover artist of Amazon’s ‘Fresh Pop’ playlist, and was selected for Shazam’s ‘Predictions for 2024’ playlist.
Lewis Fitzgerald and Libianca – “Darling” single
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