AFRO-IRISH SONGSTRESS
TOLÜ MAKAY UNVEILS
DEBUT EP “BEING”
Following a string of impressive singles that firmly announced the rising star in 2020 including “Let Me In” and recent hit “Don’t Let Go”, Afro-Irish songstress Tolü Makay finally unveils her much anticipated debut EP ‘Being’.
Having used her music for many years as a medium to speak her truth, ‘Being’ hallmarks a significant chapter for Tolü. Presenting her deepest thoughts succinctly in 7 tracks, she drives home the importance of self-love, self-assurance and self-confidence, using her own experiences as a backdrop to this musical journey.
With influences ranging from Soul to R&B and Pop, Tolü demonstrates her pedigree as a well-versed artist; ushering the dawn and awakening inquisitiveness with the ethereal opener “Hello Are You Awake”, she details the emotional transition from fear to hope with the soulful, opulent master stroke “Don’t Let Go”.
Watch ‘Don’t Let Go’ below
Through the acoustic swing of “Me Myself and I” and its Jazzy counterpart “Wild Thing”, the EP shares life lessons that challenge the status quo, concluding aptly on the soaring anthem “You Are Enough”. Purposeful song writing meets authentically soulful vocals and confident delivery that puts Tolü Makay shoulder to shoulder with her contemporaries.
Sharing her thoughts on the project, Tolü mentioned: “’Being’ means ‘essence’, one’s entity. I chose it as the title of the project because it captures my journey to self-discovery. This journey to knowing who you are was vital in order to grow and attain a greater sense of self. My love for psychology and advocacy for mental health is what truly influences why I question the mind, myself and ways to live. This translates into how I write about my experiences.”
Tolü adds: “My hope with this project is that it helps anyone who is lacking self-love or going through a transition to better themselves and need the encouragement from within. Because it’s a long but rewarding journey.”
The Nigerian-born songstress has continued to blossom since emerging with her 2018 single “Goodbye” – now with over 800k streams on Spotify alone. A seasoned vocalist with influences that span the likes of Erykah Badu and Nina Simone to Amy Winehouse and Asa, Tolü’s trajectory into music seemed already pre-destined.
‘Being’ is out now | Official EP artwork below
With every release, she continues to gain more support, with “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 as “The Best Song In The World”.
Tolü shows no sign of slowing down and now as she finally delivers her debut project, ‘Being’ serves a beautiful milestone in what will be long and fruitful career ahead so be sure to keep your eyes and ears open as she ascends to greater heights.
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