New Music: Kwabs – “Spirit Fade”

By J.W. on Feb 22, 2013

On my random browsing ish now, and I am thrilled that I clicked on this. A new name to me, yet not to some UK kids, of course that’s where this rising singer would reside. Kwabs is a British/Ghanian soul singer (full name Kwabena Adjepong), and he should be on your radar.

His brand new release “Spirit Fade,” starts with a desperately dark tone, and then immediately captures your undivided attention with the haunting delivery of his vulnerable, deeply soulful vocal. Almost speechless over this production, it’s definitely mood music, but the progression on the second half and ending falsetto are masterful. Excellent!

J.W.

Jamie Wexler is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ThisisRnB.com. After starting out as a young DJ, he went on to study the music business and work in Urban Promotions and then A&R at various record labels, followed by artist management. Mr. Wexler's entrepreneurial spirit has led him to launch numerous businesses in music and fashion marketing. He's a huge fan of '80s and '90s R&B, a firm believer that Rhythm & Blues is the backbone of many genres, and a purveyor of keeping it alive in the mainstream.