Soulful crooner Sekou is swiftly rising through the ranks of UK alternative music. With visceral emotional depth to his lyricism and a slick serenading quality to his voice, the singer-songwriter stands out for his well-crafted and seamless ability to acutely convey his feelings through his sonics.
He recently released his debut EP, “Out Of Mind”, a confident and class-laden project that feature his breakout hit “Better Man” and standout offering “Forgiving Myself”. He’s now back with “Time Will Tell”, a luscious and atmospheric offering to illustrates the continued refinement and progression of his bountiful sound.
Calling in Beyonce collaborator Theron Thomas for co-writing duties, the song centres on the insecurities that love can ooze, as Sekou ponders if he’s enough and the longevity of a relationship. Accompanied by a Wes Anderson style video, it’s a cohesive and vibrant effort from a soaring talent in the UK space.
We caught up with Sekou to talk music origins, inspirations, the process behind “Time Will Tell”, and what to expect from him next.
Watch the visuals for “Time Will Tell”…
