Vocalists

Hannah Magenta

Hannah Magenta

Hannah is involved in many musical projects spanning an array of genres, and has sung on released records with the likes of Asian fusion artist Bandish Project,  a favourite of Radio 1′s Gilles Peterson and Bobby Friction, on Solarstone’s  2012 album Pure, and with veteran acid jazz and dance producer Mr Gone.

The voice of “Never Let Go” also appears on Motif’s first ever release “Give It Away”, which appears on the Café Del Mar 30 Years of Music compilation.  She features on the Ambray track’s Maya, Sano and Brahma which appear on Buddha Bar compilations.

When not recording, Hannah conducts a number of choral projects including the Kensington Singers and Selfridges Office Choir in London. She has performed at the Birmingham NEC, Birmingham Symphony Hall and many London venues and had Radio 1 airplay.

In a BBC TV documentary Jill Halstead, Doctor of Music, Goldsmiths said: “She’s got a fabulous voice, she’s bright, she’s articulate.  She’s head and shoulders above everybody else we’ve seen.”

Look out for more music from Hannah Magenta in 2012.

Above by Motif (feat. Hannah Magenta)

Lena Belgart

Lena Belgart

As a front, background and studio singer, Lena Belgart has taken part in many well-known German band projects throughout the last few years. Along the way, she has made a first-class reputation in the Pop, Soul, and Gospel sectors.

Through her varying music projects her outstanding voice has brought her on to international stages, where she has participated in CD, DVD and TV productions.

In June 2009 Lena Belgart (nee Frank) finished her studies successfully at the Pop Academy in Enschede (Netherlands) with excellent marks.

Today she is working as a vocal teacher and focuses on the band projects ‘Visible Mind’, ‘Sonic Suite’, ‘Free Your Soul’, ‘Commerzfunk’ and of course ‘Motif’.

We rise on by Motif (feat. Lena Belgart)

Seda Devran

Seda Devran

As one of the lead-vocalists of ‘FeierAbend-Band’ she started her musical career performing in concerts in front of hundreds of people.

Currently she is studying Pop-Vocals at the “Institut für Musik der Hochschule Osnabrück”, which includes the greatest Pop-profile in Germany. There she practices and studies in various differing styles, improving her talent along the way..

Gimme some more by Motif (feat. Seda Devran)

Rita Pereira

Rita Pereira

The gorgeous Rita Pereira (BA Hons) has been blessed with a truly amazing voice, arguably one of the finest in the business. She was selected by a panel of judges to be a finalist in the Midlands Regional Heats for Idol 2008 from over 10,000 contestants representing The East & West Midlands. Her strength has got to be her phenomenal vocal abilities, which can win over any audience, whatever their taste in music. She is currently working as a Singer/Songwriter, Live Entertainer & Session vocalist.

She has collaborated with the likes of Mange Le Funk, where they achieved a No.4 in the UK charts and a No.1 in Italy. She is also one of the lead vocalists of ‘The Playaz’ cover nightclub band and ‘Imhotep’, a Jazz and Drum and Bass band. She is co-writers and session vocalist with musicians ‘Western Alliance’ as well as being the lead female vocalist of ‘The Dub Factory’.

She was invited to perform at the WKD club record launch party by ‘Mark Morrison’ and also supported ‘Aswad’ on their year 2000 UK tour.

Her talents have also spread to working with production companies ‘Big Chief’ and ‘Wild Oscar’ and she has performed and been interviewed by BBC radio.

Whatever you do, do not miss this fantastic artist.

Umbrella by Motif (feat. Rita Pereira)

Pamela Nyambo

Pamela Nyambo

Pam is a conscious, positive young vocalist with gospel roots, but has since ventured out into the dance music scene. Her influences are Indie, Rock, Hip- Hop, Blues, Drum n Bass, and Jungle.

Her Vocals are very powerful, dynamic and well controlled. She is a fan of tight harmonies and good vocal production and uses this to her expressive advantage.

Currently in a Indie rock band based in west London, and also involved in various recording projects across the UK. Pamela is a keen member of the extended family “Big youths”, run by producer Jimmi Logic, who she is currently working on an album with, samples of which can be found on sound cloud.

An Advertising and Music Technology graduate she is destined to be in Arts.

Peace and war by Motif (feat. Pamela Nyambo)

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ShezAr

ShezAr

ShezAr is a free-spirited force of nature; a 23 year-old East Londoner who is equally at home cutting records with grime impresarios like Ghetts, voicing UK house anthems like ‘Any Love’ remix of Izzy Stardust and helping top rap producers get hip to the power of a good vocal hook.

In many ways, her ascension has been a long time coming. When your brother is singer, songwriter and production wunder-kind Labrinth (No. 1 hit-maker behind Tinie Tempah’s ‘Pass Out ’ and ‘Frisky’), your sister-in-law is electro soul siren MPHO and practically every family member raises the roof in a gospel choir, in your granddad’s church, it’s safe to say that performing is a kind of birthright.

The likes of Natasha Beddingfield, Terri Walker, Bashy, Omar and The Guillemots have all sought out the gifted singer for backing vocal duties. Now, having moved the masses at Glastonbury, entertained the elite at Later With Jools Holland and built a reputation as a teacher and mentor for Urban Development’s highly respected vocal collective, ShezAr finds herself being pushed towards centre stage.

The timing couldn’t be better. Bubblegum pop is yesterday’s flavour. These days, the musically adventurous dip into dub-step, explore electro and infuse indie with rap to get their fix. ShezAr’s raw, emotive vocals lend themselves effortlessly to the cause.
Weaned on soul legends like Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, CeCe & BeBe Winans and Chaka Khan; educated to the soundtrack of Brandy, Robbie Williams and Lauryn Hill; and grounded in the finest traditions of gospel, ShezAr has plenty of great music to shuffle in her mental iPod, as she draws inspiration for her yet untitled debut album.

Early studios stirrings make good on her promise. ‘Cold, Cold Love’ cries out like the sister act to Gnarls Barkley’s blues and ShezAr’s remake of ‘Woman Of The Ghetto’ would surely win approving nods from Marlena Shaw. The rest is under wraps for now, but rest assured – ShezAr is about to throw a big spanner in pop’s conveyor belt.

Battle by Motif (feat. ShezAr)

Mellow Baku

Mellow Baku

With a decade’s experience as a live performer, Mellow Baku’s work has covered a wide range of genres venues and engagements, from performing with Ska bands in New York to jazz duos in local restaurants; pop session recording in Denmark to touring with Afro-beat and Funk collectives, from traditional and mainstream Jazz Festivals to collaborations with Hip-hop and Dub /reggae artists, DJs and producers.

2010 saw her self-produced debut album of original work Patchwork Prophecies, which sold out of the first CD run.

Mellow’s album reflects her broad musical experiences, cultural heritage and childhood influences; from Soul Reggae and Jazz to church singing. Drawing on jazz styles, roots and reggae music, spoken word, blues, and world music to create soulful groove based songs. “My lyrics give voice to global issues and personal stories of love and belief”

Mellow’s vocal range and style is described as expressive, soaring, velvet-toned and imaginative.

Her live performances, whether solo on guitar or with her trio of keys, double bass drums, create a uniquely captivating experience for any audience.

Mellow’s current work is generating great feedback from listeners, audiences and gaining interest in the wider music industry.

Her music has been featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Leicester, Generation Radio London, and various local and digital stations in Nottingham, Birmingham, Northampton, Derby and Leicester and online globally.

“A new voice in British music, with an original blend of reggae soul jazz and fine pop. Superb voice, brilliant music, a must for all” Courtney Pine