Hackney-born singer, songwriter and guitarist Mychelle has unveiled her new track ‘Forbidden Fruit’ featuring ENNY. The latest single from her upcoming EP ‘Someone Who Knows’ which is set for release on May 20th and is currently available to pre-save.
Markedly more buoyant and rhythmic than Mychelle’s previous releases, ‘Forbidden Fruit’ is a rootsy yet bass-driven track. Sonically recalling the work of neo-soul songstresses India Arie, Tweet and Vivian Green, the track emits the ambience and mood of a peaceful summer afternoon.
Lyrically, the song details the moral dilemmas that arise when one falls for someone they know isn’t good for them and the complicated feelings that consequently rise to the surface.
Lending guest vocals to the track is fellow FAMM label-mate ENNY who adorns the song with a majestic rap verse. The newest addition in ENNY’s recent string of features, following her freshly-released collaborations with Shae Universe, Odeal and Boj. The resulting collaboration is a perfect marriage of Mychelle’s acoustic soul sensibilities and ENNY’s supreme rap stylings.On linking up with Mychelle, ENNY said:
“Such a pleasure to be part of this tune. Mychelle made something beautiful and it’s an honour to grace her art”
The accompanying visual was directed by Portia Barnett-Herrin. The video follows Mychelle as she’s strolling through a park late at night where she is curiously enticed by a strange light that leads her to an alternative universe.
Soon she’s face to face with a version of herself she doesn’t recognise, engaging in a high-stake game of chess before completely disappearing. The video’s narrative is further complemented by visually rich collage sequences placing an emphasis on the sensory draw of fruits and flowers. Speaking on the new visual, Mychelle said:
“The lyrics imply that there is a love interest, which there is, however in the video we decided against it and instead focused on my part to play. It showcases me being lead into a place that I’m not familiar with. It’s as if I am toying with myself which is what it can feel like when you keep going for something/ someone, even when you know deep down it isn’t right for you”.
The new single comes after the release of her previous single, ‘Younger Self’ – the lead single of her forthcoming sophomore EP ‘Someone Who Knows’ dropping May 20th. Which will coincide with her first ever headline show at The Lexington on May 31st.
Arriving nearly a year after her critically-acclaimed debut EP ‘Closure’. Sonically spanning R&B, neo-soul, indie-pop, folk and bossa nova, the EP garnered praise from The Fader, CLASH, The Independent, DORK, The Line Of Best Fit, Euphoria Zine, M-Magazine, Noctis. While additionally scoring support from DJs and tastemakers like Jamz Supernova, DJ Target and Adele Roberts.
Mychelle’s forthcoming EP ‘Someone Who Knows’ dropping May 20th. Headline show at The Lexington on May 31st – BUY TICKETS HERE
UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS:
Mon April 4th 2022 – MANCHESTER, Band On The Wall (Maverick Sabre Support)
Tues April 5th 2022 – NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Wylam Brewery (Maverick Sabre Support)
Wed April 6th 2022 – LIVERPOOL, Arts Club (Maverick Sabre Support)
Thurs May 26th 2022 – LONDON, KOKO (Jorja Smith Support)
Tue May 31st 2022 – LONDON, The Lexington (Headline Show)
Sun July 17th 2022 – LONDON, Finsbury Park (George Ezra Support)
Tues July 19th 2022 – NORTH YORKSHIRE, Deer Shed Festival
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