BBC Radio 1: Bakar - Big Dreams
Bakar is next up on the Radio 1 playlist hotspot, as our Introducing track of the week! Hear his track 'Big Dreams' being played by our daytime DJs for the next seven days.
Supported by: The crew at BBC Music Introducing in London
Style: Hip hop infused indie rock.
Essential: Bakar is an artist from North London. He is influenced by hip-hop producers such as Madlib and J Dilla, which you can hear in his unique sound that blends elements of rock, punk and hip hop. ‘Big Dreams’ is the debut single taken from his latest mixtape, ‘Badkid’ and it showcases this artist's style perfectly. If you like what you hear, you can catch Bakar on his UK tour this Autumn!
Mei Mei - Living In Truth
Mei Mei is now on 1Xtra's playlist! You can catch her track 'Living In The Truth' being played all week by Mim Shaikh, Nick Bright, Dotty, Twin B and Yasmin.
Supported by: Adam and Jolon at BBC Music Introducing in Shropshire.
Style: A refreshing slice ofR&B.
Essential: Mei Mei is Olivia Anderson, a singer and songwriter based in Shropshire. Her cultural heritage is a blend of the British, Caribbean and Chinese and ‘Mei Mei’ is actually her traditional Chinese middle name! Her music blends British pop with Asian influences and she is inspired by Aaliyah, Ashanti, Cassie, JoJo, Rihannna.
Mei Mei says that 'Livin In The Truth' is about "not letting anyone tell you what you can or can’t do, for people to let go of their insecurities brought on by others based on what they think you’ve been through and what they think they know about you. Everyone is on their own journey and only you know your truth."
This promising new artist has already worked with Wretch 32 and Knucks, and we're holding tight to hear what's coming up next!
