- 2025-04-02
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MUSIC
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Steven Bamidele Releases New Song “The Fool” featuring Sly5thAve
London-based singer-songwriter Steven Bamidele joined forces with New York-based producer Sly5thAve to release a new song “The Fool” on April 1, 2025.
This marks the first collaboration between Steven Bamidele and Sly5thAve.
The song is his first single of 2025. The track grapples with the existential realisation that unchecked self-interest can lead to isolation. It tells the story of someone who has pursued their dreams relentlessly, only to find themselves alone, questioning the very foundation of their success.
It was written by Steven Barker, and Dave Bryce, who also produced the track.
The track also features Dave Bryce on piano, Ollie Foreman on drums, and longtime friend James Smyth on bass.
Steven Bamidele said of the song, “'The Fool' went through so many iterations–it just wouldn't sit right for a long time. The key changes, the sections, they were all at odds at one point. But in the end, it felt like a breakthrough. Like something finally clicked.”- He said of working with Sly5thAve, “I didn't expect the number of beautiful layers he'd add to this track. All I asked for was a sax solo at the end, and he just said, 'I'll work it out, that's part of the fun.' When he sent it back, it was like he had lived inside the song. It just felt right.”
Sly5thAve said, “I loved working on “The Fool”. Steven's voice is heavenly, and once I heard it, I was immediately inspired to create something. It's like stepping into a dream. As I love to do, I got carried away very quickly. Thank goodness it worked!” -
Photo by Nelson Autefault - source : Apple Music
