MTV’S Unsigned Artist Of The Year, Marie Naffah Brings Soul Back To The Mainstream With Debut Single ‘Let Me Wilt’
“Marie Naffah is an artist on a roll” – London In Stereo
Artist: Marie Naffah
Track: Let Me Wilt
Release Date: 23rd March 2018
FFO: Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin
For her debut single Marie Naffah has chosen a passionate, yet soulful track about staying true to yourself, even in the darker times. There have been a number of contemporary soul artists who have crossed into the mainstream in recent years, and Naffah manages to keep the spirit of classic soul and bring a modern twist to the genre. Her songwriting is honest and coloured with wonderful and unusual visuals and such wordsmithery makes her stand out. Her music is also instantly memorable and delivered with the passion of Amy Winehouse and the charm of Aretha Franklin. Marie Naffah is definately an artist to watch for 2018.
ABOUT MARIE
Winning MTV’s Unsigned Artist Of The Year,selling out London’s The Lexington, givingTED Talksregarding the stigma behind disability in the music industry and all before releasing any music. With industry experts tipping her for big things, soulful singer-songwriter Marie Naffah finally releases her debut single ‘Let Me Wilt’, showing that “being yourself has never been cooler”.
Having already been featured on the likes of Balcony TV London, XFM, Absolute Radio, Metro and NME, Marie knew it was time to release her debut single. Inspired by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Amy Winehouse, Naffah brings soul back to the mainstream with ‘Let Me Wilt’, written after a coffee with Stevie Wonder producer, Guy Holmes, who told Marie she had the talent to succeed.
It all started in 2014 after Marie uploaded a YouTube video, leading to her being titled MTV’s Unsigned Artist Of The Year, putting her with the likes of Sam Smith, George Ezra and Ella Eyre. Soon Marie released ‘Blindfold’, the project where she delved into the stigma surrounding disability in the music industry and how we should tackle it, in response to her Grandmother losing her sight. The passion project led to Naffah giving TedTalks, making a documentary and gaining national coverage. Through the ‘Blindfold’ project, Marie met Kevin Satizabal, a blind pianist with whom she collaborates and plays live with at all gigs.
You can watch the ‘Blindfold’ short film here:
Not many people can say their music has been endorsed by Daft Punk, played the legendary Ronnie Scotts, sold out The Lexington and won an MTV Unsigned Award all before releasing their debut single but Marie Naffah can.
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