Upcoming act Olivia Swann is a rising British artist who serves R&B, Jazz influenced music with a dark side of pop. The Berklee College of Music graduate has a distinct style that reflects her music, using streetwear and trainers as opposed to dresses and heels to express herself. “I am an eternal tomboy,” Olivia explains. “Handbags and heels just aren’t my thing. I would constantly get mistaken for a boy as my go-to look was baggy jeans, beanies, football shirts, and of course trainers at all times!”, and her defiance to adhere to the industry’s expectations is what makes her so compelling as an artist. Counting her inspirations as Outkast, Erykah Badu, Chet Baker, and Amy Winehouse, Olivia’s aesthetic is brimming with a wild variety of genres that has led her to her unique sound. Having been mentored by Grammy award-winning producers and songwriters such as James Fauntleroy (Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean) and Rance Dopson (Roddy Rich, Ella Mai) and working with the likes of Rico Love (Beyonce, Usher), Olivia has perfected her artistry over the years and emerged one of the most exciting newcomers on the scene. With the release of her newest single “Pillow Princess”, she presents a vibrant sound that will definitely captivate your attention. Beginning with upbeat instrumentation leading onto her sweet and luscious vocals she completes the song entirely. Explaining the track a bit further she drops her new unapologetic truth over a moody R&B production, perfectly emulating her feelings on the subject. Her bold lyrics combine with the dark bassline, punchy drums, and a sprinkle of jazz piano, beautifully twisting & turning with each other throughout the record. To the vocals and production, this song will surely have you dancing. It would be just perfect for a late-night drive or singing along in your room. Go stream “Pillow Princess”.
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