Zeeteah Massiah ‘Wat A Ting’, Oddity ‘Glide’, Eva Seven ‘In My Head’ and Alcie Bela ‘Mystery’

ZEETEAH MASSIAH: ‘WAT A TING’

ODDITY: ‘GLIDE’

What a ting that we are coming off a pandemic and straight to a world war. What a ting, what a ting! This summer we shall have no mention of Covid, or any other impending doom we are inevitably going to face. This shall be a sweet summer of grilling meats, or whatever your grill item of choice is. There is going to be sweet aromas oozing the Brighton air and Zeeteah Massiah’s anthem ‘Wat a Ting’ on repeat, the epilogue of a tragic 2021.

The first single of her forthcoming album ‘Zeets Beats’ is a clunky funk infused motto of how crazy the last 18 months have been. The chorus rings out like an infusion of reggaeton and something from a musical. “We’ve all gone crazy, what a ting, what a ting’’, which shall be 2022’s response to, “ it is what it is”. It feels as if each verse is a concession of conspiracy theories being debunked. The lyrics feel tongue in cheek and concise. If the rest of the new album is like this new joint, then the vibes this summer are going to be laced with Zeeteahs charismatic delivery and funk production. Stylistically, this new record is a massive step into a commercial single in comparison with her jazz infused previous project ‘Maybe Tomorrow’. It’s unpredictable which sound Zeeteah will drop next but the summer playlists are marinating, there will be room for more.

Words By Tamuka Mafunga

Aborn and raised Mancunian artist, Oddity, is soon to emerge on the scene with her debut single ‘Glide’, sure to make an entrance.

Manny’s very own Oddity is a name you need to get familiar with. Her first single ‘Glide’ is a smooth mix of R&B and UK rap. It makes sense hearing Oddity’s ‘Glide’ and staying in the pocket of the beat (produced by V1 Cente). The track feels like Oddity is an introverted person who’s allowing the listener to hear her plans to take over the game all the way from south of Manchester. Smooth lyrics and beat makes you want to grab a push bike and join her on a glide 0161. This track sets pace for what should be the emergence of another raw talent with more artists from up north starting to get the respect and separating their sound from the mainstream UK rap that’s dominated by London; this should be a fun ride seeing what’s on the come up next.

Words By Tamuka Mafunga

EVA SEVEN: ‘IN MY HEAD’

ALCIE BELA: ‘MYSTERY’

Eva Seven is a self-made singer-songwriter with the mission of adding thoughtfulness to the trippy world of dream-pop. Her music focuses on female empowerment, social justice and inspiration for future generations.

With Euphoria’s ‘aesthetic sadness’ ruling the internet right now, Eva Seven’s latest single ‘In my Head’ feeds back into the loop of sad but sexy. If you have the privilege of listening to this song, it can feel like a pleasant drug trip. The chorus has this lilt to it that, while comforting, portrays the struggle within Seven’s mind. Her inner turmoil is highlighted in this catchy but ultimately distressing chorus. The repetition of “in my head” quite literally will be in my head for days.

That being said, the chorus is all that truly sticks out after several listens. The verses haven’t stuck with me at all. However, with nearly 20,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Eva Seven is definitely someone to keep your eye on in the next few years. To me the song reminds me so much of something Ava Max would release - an instant favourite with a wider pop audience with a similar fanbase to Bebe Rexha. ‘In My Head’ boasts a catchy chorus and aesthetics to rival Florence and the Machine. It certainly will be in your head for weeks on end, and despite imperfections, shows real potential. Words By Charley Murfitt

What would you do if a fire turned everything you know into flames? In singer-songwriter Alcie Bela’s case, it meant shutting up shop in her homeland of South Wales and relocating to the tranquility of the French Wilderness.

The latest contribution to her growing discography is “Mystery”. An absolute thumper of a track (if that’s the right way to describe it). It’s trauma-tainted indie folk with lyrics sang straight from the soul and “aah-woahs” and “aah-woos” aplenty. Perfect for fans of Florence And The Machine, it’s the sort of track that makes you want to go out when the sun’s out and prance about a field of wheat- Theresa May style.

Bela has also produced a 5 track EP alongside life partner and fellow musician Jack Ellis, entitled “Botanical Imaginations.” The EP is yet to be released, but promises to encapsulate everything from “recovering from traumatic times” to “embracing lockdown, losing everything to the flames”. If the atmosphere is the same as on this track, then people are definitely going to catch feelings. Definitely one to be on the lookout for!