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HONNE collaborator BEKA teams up with the duo for her uplifting debut single "I'll Be There"

02 October 2020, 14:47 | Written by Matthew Kent

The London-based singer/songwriter offers her unconditional reassurance on her glorious first solo release.

She's already toured the world with HONNE as their backing vocalist, as well as featuring on their tracks "Crying Over You" and the Brooklyn session of Georgia-penned "Location Unknown", so when it came to stepping out in front it made sense that their collaborative relationship continued.

Originally from Nottingham and now calling London home, BEKA grew up on Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder. Then, discovering the inimitable Spice Girls opened her eyes to the wonderful world of pop.

With ground-shaking confidence, BEKA's solo material arrives packed with a heartfelt message in a cloud of atmospheric pop and gospel influences. Written for her husband "following some tough seasons with depression and anxiety", she explains "it was a promise to say I see you... I see you during your highs... I see you during your lows... It's about that human desire we all have for someone to show up for us when we need it most."

It's a universal message, she adds "whether that person is someone we love, a stranger who gives us a knowing look or even just as a statement of self-care – the song is a nod to the reality that part of being human is giving yourself permission to not have it all together. ‘I’ll Be There’ is the message you send to a friend when you don’t know what to say."

Finally with her very own creative outlet BEKA's voice and soulful passion is set to capture hearts and minds as "I'll Be There" offers a beacon of hope to anyone struggling to survive in the world around them.

"I'll Be There" is out now via LAB Records. Follow BEKA on Instagram.
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