Rebecca Winter is a singer-songwriter who discovered her passion for music at a tender young age of six. Years later and over time, Winters discovered she had a passion for performing.
Growing up, the talented singer loved putting on her own performances with her cousin singing to Beyoncé in her living room. Fast forward to now , she’s performing her own songs live on stage and working with some of the biggest names in the industry.
The soultry singer is evident that if you’re passionate about your dreams and goals, you can achieve it.
Thursday 28th November, I was invited to the listening party of Rebecca Winter's new single, ‘Ms Spender’ and time was had.
Prior to the invitation, I had not heard of her or any of her music, it was a new discovery for me. I said, let me look her up and check out her music. To my surprise, I was quite impressed.
Rebecca’s sound is very different compared to most. The singer-songwriter’s unique style allows her to stand out, displaying versatility and range in her music. With songs like Love, Pree Me and Vibe, Ms Winter’s exceptional talent sets her apart from her peers.
At this point, I was excited to attend the event and see the UK based singer in action.
The listening party was held at CocoCure Haus in Stratford. The show started shortly after 9:30pm which was later than usual but it was worth the wait.
The host for the evening was the beautiful radio host, journalist and presenter, Noelle Francesca. Noelle brought the good vibes and good energy into the room while we waited till Rebecca Winters made her grand entrance.
Before we got to listen to the new single, Noelle kicked off the show and got in her interviewer bag by asking some questions so we could get to know the singer.
Noelle did ask a few questions but the ones that stood out to me, I felt showed Rebecca’s vulnerable side.
Noelle: “Since ‘A Night with Rebecca’, what have you been up to?”
RW: “I’ve just been working on music. Everyone that knows me, knows I’m a person, I will sit down and go back to the drawing board and think of what I could have done better. I think it was important for me to just know who Rebecca Winter was. I felt like everyone seemed to know who Rebecca Winter was but I felt like I didn’t. So I really needed to dig deep and be like, who is Rebecca Winter? Who do I want Rebecca Winter to be to others? If that makes sense? So I went back and made so much music after the show and yeh”
Noelle: “What was your journey for rediscovery like?”
RW: “Um…. It started internal, everyone that’s a musician or a creative knows what it’s like, if you ain’t got your mental, you have nothing. So I had to go back to self care. I love self care but I feel like I prefer to look after others… so I just made sure that I was good, made sure that I was at 100%. My friend “T” would always tell me, make sure you use your overflow and not what you have in your cup. So I just made sure I did that. My cup was filled so I can help others.”
Noelle: “What challenges do/did you face in the industry as a female?”
RW: “You have to be wise right?? It’s a business. I think the way I’ve over my 2 years in the industry, I feel like it brings you to the table, but it doesn’t allow you to get served/fed. And what I mean by that is, you would be invited to every single studio session because you look good. You will be invited to every single show backstage because you look good. But will they work with you?? They’ll be like.. you know, I fought for you, if it helps them. You just got to be wise. As a Nigerian, and I have a very strong mum, I feel like I have to be wise by force so I’m not tricked into this. In fact I will use it to my own advantage. You wanna do that?? Alright cool. I’ll make my connects and I’ll never see you again. Period.”
Shortly after, Winters introduced her song, played and performed ‘Ms Spender’. Ms Spender is a feel good, good vibes Afro-fusion type of song. It has that uptempo feel and beat to it that makes you want to get up and move. The song gives you that confidence and energy to walk in any club, enjoy yourself and spend.
There’s definitely a unique sound that I haven’t heard before. One thing I know for sure is, Rebecca knows how to move a crowd and get everyone on their feet.
At midnight on 29th November, the single ‘Ms Spender’ dropped everywhere and is available to purchase so please go and check her out now.
I would not lie to you., this song is a hit!! I give it 5 stars!!!
Write up by @tolaimad
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