Ashleigh Bankx Shares Debut Single ‘Angel’
London-based soul/R&B artist Ashleigh Bankx has just shared her first official release Angel, an impassioned love song.
Inspired by the likes of Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone and Rihanna, as well as music from her Zimbabwean roots, Ashleigh brings a much-revered throwback neo-soul sound of yesteryear, with a unique, modern twist.
I am loving her lush, soulful vocals and how she easily connects the listener to her relatable and empowering storytelling about self-liberation, self-confidence and self-love, especially black love. This powerful message is wrapped around a warm Soul/R&B production with a smooth and sensual atmosphere perfect for a laid-back day at home. Accompanying the release we have a stunning Lutch Media-directed visuals that starts with footage of a Nina Simone speech that leads perfectly into the rest of the song. Check it out below!
Speaking about the song, Ashleigh says:
‘Angel’ is about self-liberation, understanding and valuing yourself through past experiences with relationships and society. The song is about black love and centres around the concept of self-love, self-confidence, self-pride and the unity of and journey between two lovers. I want the listener to determine what mood and emotion they feel when they listen to the song.