Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Celebrating the one year anniversary of Motions with this exclusive deluxe digital download.
Including:
Digital downloads of the 6 track Motions EP
Digital downloads of the EP remixes by Tommy Villiers and apltn
Digital downloads of the live sessions associated with the release, includes; 'Fall into', 'Drifting', 'Bewitched' and 'Bewitched bothered and bewildered'.
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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
12" Black Vinyl - 6 track Motions EP
A Side
1.Sakura 01:49
2.Bewitched 04:24
3.Drifting 04:26
B Side
4.Fall Into 05:03
5.Circles 04:02 6.Ready 04:39
Following the release of debut project 'Nuance' last year, B-ahwe is back with 'Motions' - a carefully crafted follow up EP that beautifully marries elements of neo-soul, jazz and alternative hip-hop. The project is generously supported by Help Musicians UK's 'Do It Differently' fund.
'Motions' features an expansion of B-ahwe's unmistakable vocal work, with nods to jazz greats Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald woven between contemporary influences like Nai Palm and Noname. The songwriting packs a punch, with densely layered vocal harmonies decorated with beautiful guitar and keys parts, supplemented by powerful bass lines and driving grooves. This time, long time friend TAMBALA is on production duties, bringing some extra seasoning to proceedings.
The project plays with the theme of us being in motion whilst passing through life. It looks within and explores B-ahwe's process of dealing with events that have changed her, and the anxieties that are relatable to us all as we live and evolve in our lifetimes. It's all about movement, and exploring the different stages we arrive at in life.
In B-ahwe's words: “I live in my thoughts most of the time, they often rule me. Music allows me to step outside my head for a moment and release something I didn’t realise I was feeling; make sense of all the noise. Living in my head often leaves me feeling trapped, constantly craving growth, unable to see how far I have actually come because the past and future overshadow the present. ‘Motions’ captures those moments of presence and reflection, where something raw has been revealed and accepted, creating space for growth.”
released September 17, 2021
B-ahwe - Lyrics, Vocals & Arrangements
Liam Detar - Guitar
Jasper Green - Keyboard
Patrick Hand - Bass
Greg Burns - Drums
TAMBALA - Mixing
TAMBALA & B-ahwe - Production
Dan Clifford-Smith - Recording Engineer
Pete Maher - Mastering
Yayu (@artofyayu) - Artwork
Marc Aspinall - Artwork alterations
Typography / Sleeve Design - Ross Burns
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Limited Edition B-ahwe Motions Black Long Sleeve T-Shirt. With chest logo front and bespoke Motions EP print on the back.
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Celebrating the one year anniversary of Motions with this exclusive deluxe bundle.
Including:
1 x 12" black Motions vinyl - 6 track EP
1 x Limited edition black long sleeved t-shirt
1 x Black tote bag
1 x Digital downloads of the 6 track Motions EP
1 x Digital downloads of the EP remixes by Tommy Villiers and apltn.
1 x Digital downloads of the live sessions associated with the release, includes; 'Fall into', 'Drifting', 'Bewitched' and 'Bewitched bothered and bewildered'.
Following the release of debut project 'Nuance' last year, B-ahwe is back with 'Motions' - a carefully crafted follow up EP that beautifully marries elements of neo-soul, jazz and alternative hip-hop. The project is generously supported by Help Musicians UK's 'Do It Differently' fund.
'Motions' features an expansion of B-ahwe's unmistakable vocal work, with nods to jazz greats Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald woven between contemporary influences like Nai Palm and Noname. The songwriting packs a punch, with densely layered vocal harmonies decorated with beautiful guitar and keys parts, supplemented by powerful bass lines and driving grooves. This time, long time friend TAMBALA is on production duties, bringing some extra seasoning to proceedings.
The project plays with the theme of us being in motion whilst passing through life. It looks within and explores B-ahwe's process of dealing with events that have changed her, and the anxieties that are relatable to us all as we live and evolve in our lifetimes. It's all about movement, and exploring the different stages we arrive at in life.
In B-ahwe's words: “I live in my thoughts most of the time, they often rule me. Music allows me to step outside my head for a moment and release something I didn’t realise I was feeling; make sense of all the noise. Living in my head often leaves me feeling trapped, constantly craving growth, unable to see how far I have actually come because the past and future overshadow the present. ‘Motions’ captures those moments of presence and reflection, where something raw has been revealed and accepted, creating space for growth.”
Remix 2-track of two singles from B-ahwe's 2021 'Motions' EP.
This release brings together friends and collaborators from the Manchester and Leeds scenes in the form of Tommy Villiers and apltn. Celebrating a love for drum 'n' bass, nu-jazz and experimental hip-hop, it operates as a yin and yang. Tommy's upbeat, melodic d'n'b remix gives way to chilled out reggaeton infused beats from apltn.
released June 16, 2022
B-ahwe performs her tracks 'Drifting' and 'Fall into' live at EVOKE Studios, Leeds. Displaying the breath taking live musicianship B-ahwe is beginning to be known for, as she performs with her 8 piece band of 5 years.
This is accompanied by the intimate live rendition of 'Bewitched', highlighting the detailed vocal arrangements in the track. And her moving cover of the jazz standard 'Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered', her inspiration behind the song itself and the song which began her life long love of jazz.
Following the release of debut project 'Nuance' last year, B-ahwe is back with 'Motions' - a carefully crafted follow up EP that beautifully marries elements of neo-soul, jazz and alternative hip-hop. The project is generously supported by Help Musicians UK's 'Do It Differently' fund.
'Motions' features an expansion of B-ahwe's unmistakable vocal work, with nods to jazz greats Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald woven between contemporary influences like Nai Palm and Noname. The songwriting packs a punch, with densely layered vocal harmonies decorated with beautiful guitar and keys parts, supplemented by powerful bass lines and driving grooves. This time, long time friend TAMBALA is on production duties, bringing some extra seasoning to proceedings.
The project plays with the theme of us being in motion whilst passing through life. It looks within and explores B-ahwe's process of dealing with events that have changed her, and the anxieties that are relatable to us all as we live and evolve in our lifetimes. It's all about movement, and exploring the different stages we arrive at in life.
In B-ahwe's words: “I live in my thoughts most of the time, they often rule me. Music allows me to step outside my head for a moment and release something I didn’t realise I was feeling; make sense of all the noise. Living in my head often leaves me feeling trapped, constantly craving growth, unable to see how far I have actually come because the past and future overshadow the present. ‘Motions’ captures those moments of presence and reflection, where something raw has been revealed and accepted, creating space for growth.”
Remix 2-track of two singles from B-ahwe's 2021 'Motions' EP.
This release brings together friends and collaborators from the Manchester and Leeds scenes in the form of Tommy Villiers and apltn. Celebrating a love for drum 'n' bass, nu-jazz and experimental hip-hop, it operates as a yin and yang. Tommy's upbeat, melodic d'n'b remix gives way to chilled out reggaeton infused beats from apltn.
released June 16, 2022
B-ahwe performs her tracks 'Drifting' and 'Fall into' live at EVOKE Studios, Leeds. Displaying the breath taking live musicianship B-ahwe is beginning to be known for, as she performs with her 8 piece band of 5 years.
This is accompanied by the intimate live rendition of 'Bewitched', highlighting the detailed vocal arrangements in the track. And her moving cover of the jazz standard 'Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered', her inspiration behind the song itself and the song which began her life long love of jazz.
credits
released September 16, 2022
B-ahwe - Lyrics, Vocals & Arrangements
Liam Detar - Guitar
Jasper Green - Keyboard
Patrick Hand - Bass
Greg Burns - Drums
TAMBALA - Mixing
TAMBALA & B-ahwe - Production
Dan Clifford-Smith - Recording Engineer
Pete Maher - Mastering
Remixes by Tommy Villiers (Track 1) & apltn (Track 2)
Original compositions by B-ahwe (Tracks 1&2) & TAMBALA (Track 1)
Mastered by Gareth Mallinson
Artwork by Ross Burns
The vibrant debut album from the London hip-hop and R&B artist features other London heavy-hitters like Ego Ella May and Joe Armon-Jones. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 28, 2020
