My debut album 'Summing Up' is out 15th September on Tru Thoughts
Steven Bamidele is a Nigerian-born, London-based singer, songwriter, musician and producer. His isolated upbringing has shaped the introspective nature of his songwriting, which pairs with his distinctive reverb-drenched falsetto, synth textures, and syncopated beats to create a forward-thinking soulful sound. Citing the influences of contemporary musical storytellers and genreless creators such as Frank Ocean and Tyler the Creator, to Solange, Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino, Steven puts social commentary and artistic narratives at the forefront of his music.
His debut LP Summing Up garnered support from Clash Magazine, FIP Radio, Wordplay and Stereofox and airplay from BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 2, BBC 1Xtra, BBC 6Music, Jazz FM, KCRW, Rinse FM and NTS. Tracks were highlighted on Spotify’s BUTTER, Lowkey, Just Dropped and New Music Friday UK, as well as Apple Music’s Brown Sugar, New Latitude and New in R&B. Steven also graced the cover of TIDAL’s R&B Rising.
His stage presence and love for performing live have continued to grow, leading to headline shows at Brighton Dome Studio, Prince Albert and Folklore Rooms Brighton, 91 Living Room (w/ Jazz re:freshed), Workman’s Cellar Dublin, Pizza Express Live Soho and The Gallimaufry Bristol. Steven has supported renowned artists Alice Russell, Sly5thAve, Hot 8 Brass Band, Marlon Craft, Kymara, Alice Auer and Ebi Soda, while making festival appearances at We Out Here, Love Supreme, Shambala and Reading & Leeds.
