Neo-soul artist and producer Steven Bamidele follows his debut album ‘Summing Up’ with a contrasting remix of “No One Said” from singer-songwriter, producer and guitarist, edbl.
“No One Said” originally emerged from a place of vulnerability and uncertainty about the future, reflecting the authentic emotions that Steven brings to his craft. edbl infuses the track with a fresh perspective, creating a unique contrast between the two artists' styles. Celebrated for his ability to create feel-good music, edbl seamlessly blends hip-hop tempos with soulful vibes. His remix of “No One Said” showcases his unique approach, adding a refreshing twist to the track.
Steven Bamidele shared his excitement about the collaboration, saying, "I’ve been a fan of edbl for the last few years. His sound is really fun and uplifting and I appreciate his collaborative spirit. It’s awesome to have him on board for this remix. “No One Said” was written from a place of anxiety and uncertainty about the future, which I think can be felt in the lyrics. I love that to contrast that, Ed's remix feels chilled and unbothered by life’s challenges. It makes the line ‘No one said we couldn’t run away’ feel re-contextualised in a positive way."
In response to the remix, edbl expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I love doing remixes as it’s a totally different approach to creation than usual and when a track is as great as “No One Said” is in its original form, it makes my job an absolute pleasure. I loved the track as soon as I heard it and quickly picked up a guitar and started my version when I was sent the vocal. Super happy with how it’s come out!"
Released earlier this year, ‘Summing Up’ features acclaimed singles “Kaleidoscope feat. Scarlett Fae” and “Dark Sense Of Humor (Farfisa)”. As well as “Sitting In The Dark" and “Head Down” each complemented by music videos that throw light on Steven’s narrative. The album has seen tremendous support for an array of tracks from the likes of Jamie Cullum (The Jazz Show, BBC Radio 2), Tony Minvielle (Jazz FM), Casskidd (BBC 1Xtra), Don Letts (BBC 6Music) and the album was featured as FIP's "Sélection FIP" album of the month in September. Album tracks were playlisted on Spotify: BUTTER, Lowkey, New Music Friday UK and Apple Music: Brown Sugar, New Latitudes, New in R&B, while Steven also graced the cover of TIDAL's R&B: Rising.
Yazmin Lacey has one of the most unique voices in UK jazz/soul. Seriously catchy songwriting mixed with slick and groovy production. Big influence on me for the last couple of years. Steven Bamidele
Beautiful album with production reminiscent of Black Key's seminal album 'Brothers', and songwriting that echoes Leon Bridges and Aloe Blacc. Steven Bamidele