- 2024-08-06
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MUSIC
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TYLER LEWIS Releases Debut EP “wait 'til she gets her heart broken”
London-based R&B singer-songwriter TYLER LEWIS released her debut EP “wait 'til she gets her heart broken” on July 31, 2024.
The EP is the first release via British singer-songwriter MNEK's label MUZO BY UZO.
MNEK also serves as executive producer on the EP and performed as background vocals with kierran bedminster, Ryan Ashley and Talay Riley.
The EP comprises a 6-track, produced by kierran bedminster, MNEK and RELYT.
Written by TYLER LEWIS, Blithe, Cole YoursTruly, Iain James, Joe Gosling, kierran bedminster, MNEK, Nina Nesbitt, RELYT, Ryan Ashley, and Talay Riley.
TYLER LEWIS focuses on a more classic yet contemporary R&B sound on the EP.
TYLER LEWIS told NME about the EP, “I just want it to be timeless. So even in 10 years, people say: 'Oh my god, that song you wrote 10 years ago is so great, I still listen to it'. It's easy in this day and age to listen to 30 seconds of a song and be done with it, or get over it when the next song comes along. But I want [my songs] to be classics that people move from each playlist as they grow up.”- She shared on social media, “I'm so happy this project is finally out! I've been working so hard for it to be just right and ready for the world to hear. MASSIVE shoutout to everyone that was involved in the making (both infront and behind the scenes) and everyone that has put up with my meticulous chaotic self!!! I appreciate each and every one of you. Hope you guys love it as much as I do.”
Executive producer MNEK shared, “I can't express how proud I am of her. I appreciate the time and effort she's put into this body of work & the trust she's put in myself to help her bring this to life - this has been years in the making & it's only the beginning. Shout out to all the amazing people who worked on this with us.” -
TYLER LEWIS explained track-by-track for the EP via DORK.
“people watching”
“'people watching' perfectly encompasses my train of thought on the way home from a session. I have always been very nosy and curious and spend the whole journey looking around at people, guessing where they are going, where they have come from and what they're thinking. When MNEK played the bass line, I was immediately sold on the song. The lyrics and everything just came together so quickly, so when making this project, it was an easy decision to choose it as the first track.
“downtime”
“'downtime' is such a special song. It, for me, is the perfect balance of R&B and pop and is extra special because it was the first song I ever wrote, and I thought, “Wow, this feels like me.” I think that 'downtime' was the perfect first single as it really does set the scene for the project.
“fly on the wall”
“This song is sassy and was definitely the first time I discovered my alter ego. I remember writing this song with Kierran and Blithe, and by the time we figured out the concept, we were screaming with excitement! When the session was over, I listened to it over and over on the train, and I couldn't stop smiling. I remember texting MNEK, 'I have written a banger!'”
“under the rug”
“I can put my hand on my heart and say with my full chest that this song is probably my favourite song I've ever made since the day it was written, and we only really had the bones of it. I have seen RELYT (co-producer) put his everything into the song, and that's why it's the song it is today. I love the lyrics so much because they're all so relatable. I used to be a huge people pleaser and writing this song really felt like I was just venting. This song pretty much wrote itself and I can't wait to see what people think of this one. Don't want to toot my own horn, but it definitely is a banger! Let's hope everyone else thinks so too!!”
“never been in love”
“I hate being vulnerable, so this song will always be a very special one to me. I love love songs so much and romance films. I also was 21 and had never been in a relationship. I went into the session so frustrated because I wanted to write a love song so badly but also didn't want to lie for the sake of it. That's how the concept came about. Once RELYT finished and mixed the song, I listened to it in the car and couldn't stop smiling. It is just the perfect R&B song to me, and I couldn't be prouder that it's mine.”
“eventually”
“I wrote 'eventually' with Chase Mac, RELYT, Cole (on guitar) and Talay Riley. The room itself had the most amazing energy, and I knew straight away from the first verse that this song was going to be epic. I love how this song makes me feel because I feel like everyone can relate to the feeling of knowing everything is going to be okay but waiting for that to really kick in. This song being the final track on the EP feels perfect because it's also the most mature and the most recent one that was written.”
Photo by Massimiliano Giorgeschi - source : Apple Music
