{"id":80023,"date":"2020-08-05T11:38:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T10:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/?p=80023"},"modified":"2020-08-05T11:59:49","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T10:59:49","slug":"fusing-afrobeats-with-her-rb-flow-introducing-emerging-songstress-summer-banton-and-her-latest-vibrant-release-go-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/2020\/08\/fusing-afrobeats-with-her-rb-flow-introducing-emerging-songstress-summer-banton-and-her-latest-vibrant-release-go-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Fusing Afrobeats with her R&B flow: Introducing emerging songstress Summer Banton and her latest vibrant release ‘Go Away’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Following the release of \u2018What\u2019s the Move\u2019 earlier this year, gifted, vibrant songstress Summer Banton provides a strong follow up in the form of the Summer inducing track \u2018Go Away\u2019.<\/p>\n

Coming through with addictive Afrobeats vibes but still remaining true to her R&B and Soul roots, the rising South-East London artist demonstrates variety in her craft with her latest offering, as she solidifies her presence as an emerging talent in today\u2019s scene.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the track Summer said:<\/p>\n

“\u2018Go Away\u2019 is all about getting rid of bad vibes, embracing positive energy and living your best life! I\u2019ve always wanted to create an R&B track inspired by Afrobeats, so \u2018Go Away\u2019 brings together two of my favourite genres perfect for the Summertime!\u201d<\/em><\/h2>\n

Growing up in a musical environment, which included strong Reggae influences via family connections with legendary artist Maxi Priest, and Rap impacts shared with her cousin Dirtbike LB, who is one half of leading UK duo, D-Block Europe, Summer is no stranger to the music and performance world. Presented with the opportunity to develop her singing and songwriting skills when taking part in 2018\u2019s \u201cBehind Every Great City\u201d EP, the initiative, which worked in conjunction with the NEXXT STEP programme championed by BBC 1XTRA\u2019s Sian Anderson, was sponsored by Major of London, Sadiq Khan. Collectively they amassed over 1M streams on Spotify alone, with radio support also coming in from Beats 1\u2019s Julie Adenuga, BBC 1XTRA, and REPREZENT.<\/p>\n

Continuing to lead with the strong intent she began her career with, to date Summer\u2019s achievements include her debut single \u2018We\u2019re Cool\u2019 reaching A-List status on RINSE FM with additional support from the likes of BBC 1XTRA, and REPREZENT. She was also selected by BBC Introducing London as their \u2018Featured Artist\u2019, with press support from key tastemakers incl. EUPHORIA MAGAZINE to date, not to mention further radio support from Beats 1\u2019s Rebecca Judd and BBC 1XTRA\u2019s DJ Ace with \u2018What\u2019s the Move\u2019.<\/p>\n

Leading with creativity and a passion for her craft, with the greats such as Amy Winehouse, Beyonce, and Alicia Keys remaining strong influences, Summer\u2019s entrance onto the scene is an exciting and refreshing one not to be slept on.<\/p>\n