AFRO-IRISH SINGER-SONGSTRESS TOLU MAKAY RELEASES SPINE TINGLING RENDITION OF ‘N17’

AFRO-IRISH

SINGER-SONGSTRESS

TOLU MAKAY RELEASES SPINE

TINGLING RENDITION OF ‘N17’

 


 

Not long after releasing her stunning debut EP ‘Being’ on the Berlin label Welcome to the New World (WTTNW), Afro-Irish songstress Tolü Makay returns with a sublime take of the Saw Doctors’ classic “N17”, featuring the renowned RTÉ concert orchestra. The single is now available on all digital platforms via Rubyworks and WTTNW.

A nod to the Irish across the world who couldn’t make it home for Christmas, Tolü’s high quality rendition of the Galway legends original “N17” has already struck a chord with those living far from Ireland. Arranged by Gavin Murphy, the heart- warming cover debuted on Irish national TV on New Year’s Eve, garnering support from a host of celebrities such as Graham Norton and Dara Ó Briain.

 

VIDEO – N17 – Tolu Makay and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra | NYE Countdown | RTÉ One

Speaking on the single, Tolü said: “Learning N17 by the Saw Doctors and singing the lyrics to the arrangement by Gavin Murphy really resonated with me. I felt every word I sang because it rang true! I went to university in Galway, and I was taught in prefabs! And not seeing my family for a whole year was tough, and I’m sure the whole world understood what that felt like over the holiday season”.

Since emerging with here 2018 hit “Goodbye”, Tolü continues to showcase the importance of self-love and self-assurance within her lyrics, proving popular with 800K+ streams on Spotify alone. Boasting a plethora of intricate singles and a spell- binding debut album, the Nigerian-born songstress consistently ascends towards greater heights. Dubbed as one of Ireland’s ‘Ones to Watch’ in 2019 by Whelan’s Ones to Watch, she has received further support; “Don’t Let Go” reaching #1 on Ireland’s RTE Radio 1’s airplay charts and “You Are Enough” spotlighted by BBC’s Across The Line’s as “The Best Song In The World”.

 

Video – ‘Don’t Let Go’ below

Having already taken the world by storm and selling out shows in Ireland, Tolü continues to demonstrate her captivating sounds and sophisticated vocals, establishing herself as one of the most exciting emerging talents.

 

Tolü will release her debut album later in 2021.

 


 

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