TAVE (@callmetave__) is an LA-based GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from London, England. Not too long ago, he released a chill neo-soul/rap single “BLOCK,” featuring acclaimed British-American rapper IDK and 13-time Grammy-nominated icon Musiq Soulchild. The song is featured on TAVE’s upcoming EP “Fly Away,” available on August 15. The project features extraordinary collaborations with the likes of Stacy Barthe, India Shawn, BiBi Bourelly, Kenyon Dixon, and more.
TAVE – “BLOCK” featuring IDK and Musiq Soulchild
“BLOCK” is a soul-drenched collision of hip-hop and R&B – a warm, nostalgic soundscape pulsing with honesty and intention. The track challenges surface-level assumptions and dives deep into themes of perception, survival, and non-judgment with lines like, “the brokest people that you see be the rich / let that sink in,” landing with quiet force.
Built on glowing soul, sparkling keys, and jazzy loops, “BLOCK” blends street grit with spiritual elevation. Musiq Soulchild delivers a signature, soul-stirring performance, while IDK’s fluid, thought-provoking lyrics bring grounded intensity. The chemistry is undeniable: three artists united in craft, pushing each other toward something fresh yet timeless.
TAVE
TAVE has had a comprehensive career as a musician, songwriter, touring music director, and A&R executive in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Saint Lucia. These expansive experiences bring both a professional precision and a humanness to the music he creates, which, combined, give him a unique style all his own.
TAVE’s collaborations with iconic artists span genres as deliciously diverse as his tastes. From Little Mix, 6LACK, Masego, The Saturdays, Rapsody, SiR, Kelly Rowland, The-Dream, EXO, Jazmine Sullivan, Melanie Fiona, and more.
TAVE has also lent his unique talents to the world’s biggest stars and deepest cuts alike. His recent achievements include co-writing and co-producing K-pop sensation Aespa’s debut single, which soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot Shot Debut charts, contributing to Masego’s Grammy-nominated album “Studying Abroad: Extended Stay,” with standout tracks like “Polygamy” and “Bliss Abroad,” and 6LACK’s “Inwood Hill Park” from his 2024 Grammy nominated album “Since I Have a Lover.”
“The hardest ni^^a on the block be the b****.”
TAVE’s approach to authentic and vulnerable storytelling, paired with his exceptional ability to craft genre-expansive “feel good music,” has earned him widespread acclaim in the industry. He shares, “Ultimately, my goal is to bring good vibrations, wellness, and healing through music. I really hope it will inspire people to follow their dreams, whatever they may be; the passion has been instilled for a purpose.”
Outside of music, TAVE is also the co-founder of the 2x award-winning Black & Brown-owned music tech company, SSTM, a unique AI platform that supports artists in project completion. This innovative venture further exemplifies TAVE’s commitment to empowering fellow musicians and fostering creativity within the industry.
Listen to TAVE’s “Fly Away” EP
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