Kwabs
London-based neo-soul singer Kwabs went from posting covers on YouTube to a… Read Full Bio ↴London-based neo-soul singer Kwabs went from posting covers on YouTube to a contract with Atlantic in three short years, thanks to tips from the media and the willingness of some hot producers to believe in his talent. Born Kwabena Sarkodee Adjepong in Ghana in 1990, he grew up in Bermondsey in central London, spending part of his childhood in the foster care system. Raised on a combination of soul, electronica, rock, classical and jazz, he was first noticed by his school music teacher, who introduced him to the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, where he was a lead vocalist for three years. After finishing school, he went on to study jazz at the Royal Academy of Music, and then was chosen to appear in the 2011 reality TV series Goldie's Band, in which '90s drum 'n' bass star Goldie put together a band of kids from troubled upbringings for a royal performance at Buckingham Palace.

Nonetheless, Kwabs never had any notion of seriously pursuing music as a career until his unadorned YouTube cover of Corinne Bailey Rae's "Like a Star" became a massive viral hit, racking up 100,000 views. He was approached with a management contract, and decided to take music farther. He released a few original songs on YouTube, leading to his being hotly tipped by MTV and BBC radio and securing a deal with Atlantic. On his 2014 debut EP, Wrong or Right, he collaborated with London-born, Vienna-based producer Sohn. The melancholy songs on the EP set his smooth, powerful baritone voice to a minimalist, synthesized backing somewhat reminiscent of the Human League. The style was dubbed "Synth&B," and the collaboration drew comparisons to that between Seal and Adamski back in the '90s. A second EP, Pray for Love, and a more upbeat single, "Walk," followed. Kwabs also worked with Plan B and Dave Okumu on his debut album, which was expected to be released in 2015. ~ John D. Buchanan, Rovi
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Kwabs Lyrics


Brother Say what, son of mine Little thing you deny Say what, son…
Cheating On Me Lately I, I've been rolling with the tide It swept me…
Father Figure Give me love that's unconditional And I'll cherish your name…
Fight For Love It's safe to say we made it Along the path we…
Forgiven Blood and dust Sweat and smoke I hold my tongue 'til I…
Gecko Take a moment for yourself Get close with the lights down…
Into You I've been waiting for a change to come But where are…
Last Stand War's over but I solider on Still battling the ghost long…
Layback Sing me song, lend me a rhyme Pass the time of…
Look Over Your Shoulder I know what you've done, Doesn't matter how you try…
Love + War I hide my tears in the rain But it doesn't wash…
Make You Mine Been doubting my life, waiting in the waves, praying for…
My Own Fall into me, I got you now I won't give up,…



Perfect Ruin How long can lovers stand To prove they were right? Why did…
Pray For Love It's safe to say we made it Along the path we…
Pray For Love" It's safe to say we made it Along the path we…
Saved Try to give but you don't want – want for…
Something Right Heart beat tells the sky not to fall Bring her pains…
Spirit Lift your head now, the storm is gone And all we???ll…
Walk Gotta slow up, gotta shake this high Gotta take a minute…
Wrong Or Right I don't wanna to be your leader I don't wanna let…
Wrong or Right (Ben Pearce remix) I don't wanna be your leader I don't wanna let you…


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