Sekou (@sekoumusic) is a BRIT Rising Star nominee, Radio 1 Sound Poll Top 10 inductee, and Amazon Music’s Ones To Watch 2024 artist from London, England. Not too long ago, he released a compelling new Pop single, “Crying,” produced by Matt Rist via Republic Records.
Sekou – “Crying” single
“Crying” demonstrates Sekou’s musical versatility and genre-bending sound and is a perfect example of his evolution in his artistry. The song finds the vulnerable singer-songwriter laying his heart on his sleeve as he passionately sings, “I don’t want to fall in love again,” leaving a unique footprint on the U.K. music industry.
Furthermore, “Crying” follows Sekou’s debut EP, “Out of Mind,” the heartbreak ballad “Time Will Tell,” and the breakout single “Better Man” (which boasts over 5M+ streams on Spotify).
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Amid cross-Atlantic demand and soaring global ambitions, Sekou is inspired by the likes of Prince, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, and Beyoncé. He has already gained massive support from the likes of Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, and COLORS; as well as tastemakers such as Clara Amfo, Jo Wiley, DJ Target, and Abbie McCarthy.
Poised to dominate, Sekou teeters ever closer to stardom with every release. A testament to his musical prowess, “Crying” continues an exciting start to 2024 alongside a string of releases, and live performances that are sure to propel the rising star even further into public consciousness. With a string of releases and live performances set for this year, Sekou is primed to continue his ascent in both the U.K. and global music scene.
2023 ended on a high note for Sekou with many significant moments: a standout performance on Later…With Jools Holland, a nomination for BRIT Rising Star (cementing himself in history as the awards’ youngest nominee), and making the top 10 in the BBC Radio 1 Sound Polls.
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Earlier this month, Sekou sat front row at the KidSuper show at Paris Fashion Week Men’s and lent his vocals to the soundtrack for the show which featured US rappers Quavo, Fridayy, and Kelz.
Following this, Sekou sat front row at the Valentino Men’s Show, further enhancing his relationship with both luxury and cult fashion brands and the versatility he holds as an artist. 2024 is already gearing up to be an incredibly exciting year for Sekou, in February, he embarks on the UK and European leg of Renee Rapp’s Snow Hard Feelings tour, performing 12 shows in support of the U.S. star.
With fans in the likes of Anderson .Paak, Cleo Sol, Fred again.., and Kamal, have all shown support for the rising star online. With over 300,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify and a combined 256K+ followers across socials, Sekou’s eclectic style and talent have made him one of the most exciting new artists in the scene today. His trajectory is limitless as he continues to release more ear-pleasing music.
Sekou – “Crying” single
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