This week’s woman that rocks hails from Sweden,“‘Seinabo Sey” is a
Swedish singer, songwriter with a great musical talent. Lately, I’ve come to discover that most of the new soul or alternative soul music has been coming from several artists abroad. Upon discovering this amazing talent I also noticed that there is an obsession with classic soul musicians. Take for instance Seinabo, who says that she was inspired musically by artists such as “Alicia Keys” and “Beyonce”. Now I know some of you are saying that these artists aren’t considered as classics. But let me explain, both of these young ladies were said to have been inspired by some of the most legendary artist of our time. Keys stated that she was musically inspired by “Roberta Flack”. Beyonce claims that she was inspired by “Michael Jackson” need I say more. We must look at how music has inspired and produced some amazingly gifted artist that we’ve ever seen and this younger lady is yet to change the musical forum as well. Her sound is very rich and truly soulful, she gives you that sense that her spirit has been here before. Seinabo has a true sense of artistry and creativity as it comes across in her music. Her father “Maudo Sey” was a renowned musician in West Africa so it’s clear where she developed her musically gift from. But Sey didn’t always see herself as becoming an artist, she once saw herself becoming a lawyer or something to that effect, instead music kept calling her so she decided to change course. Moving to Stockholm to later graduate from Fryshusets esthetics program with a concentration in soul music.
So in 2013, she started with producer “Magnus Lidehall” and released her debut single titled “Younger”, followed by my “Hard Time” and “Pistols at Dawn”. The single Younger received a remix version by Norwegian musician “Kygo”, dubbing it as Younger Kygo Remix and it peaked on the Norwegian charts for seven consecutive weeks and on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. Sey also released an acclaimed EP entitled “For Madeleine” dedicated to and named after her mother in 2014. On March 30th of this year she released another EP entitled For “Maudo” dedicated to and named for her father. Both EP’s provide listeners with a glimpse into this soulful artist. But don’t just take my word for it, research and discover how music has once again bloomed yet another amazing flower in this field of amazing artists. Remember to show your unwavering support for these amazingly gifted musicians and their craft.
L.Boogie is a traveler, festival enthusiast and lover of all things music. Follow me on Twitter: @LBoogie252005!
