My Debut Album 'Strange Beauty' is Out Now!
Hotly tipped 23-year-old producer and multi-instrumentalist Hemai sonically melds jazz and alternative with an electronic tinge. Receiving upfront support from Gilles Peterson on his debut 2019 EP “Eyes Closed” was closely followed by Hemai’s official remix of Oscar Jerome’s “Gravitate” and his debut album “Strange Beauty” on Tru Thoughts.
'Strange Beauty' has seen Hemai garner support from the likes of Lauren Laverne (BBC 6Music), Jack Saunders (BBC Radio 1), Jamz Supernova (BBC 1Xtra), Tony Minvielle and China Moses (Jazz FM), Papaoul (Worldwide FM), EARMILK, Stereofox and Clash Magazine as he cements his place in the thriving UK jazz and electronic scene.
Besides hosting a monthly Jam Session 'High Times' at Hootananny Brixton, Hemai played stages across Mostly Jazz Festival, Latitude Festival and Wild Paths amongst others. After releasing his first single of his forthcoming EP, 'Feet Will Fall’ featuring UK singer-songwriter B-ahwe on record label College Music / Well Overdue, Hemai now released his second EP single titled ‘Heartwing’ featuring NEONE The Wonderer in the anticipation of his EP release later this year. It is clear the young jazz-alternative producer and musician is only getting started on his journey.
