SHORTLIST 2024
Becky Sikasa
— The Writings and the Pictures and the Song
- Label: Self Released
- Released: 8 March 2024
Becky Sikasa
“Future Superstar in loading buffer mode”, the BBC called Becky Sikasa. With her sophomore project “The writing and the pictures and the song” the singer continues her journey to becoming one of the new voices of UK soul, evoking the understated magic of Cleo Sol and the storytelling prowess of Olivia Dean, effortlessly weaving lyrics and harmonies together with colourful arrangements into rummaging, vibrant off-pop tracks. From the very start soul artist Becky Sikasa captivated tastemakers and music lovers in UK and Germany, was shortlisted for BBC Scottish Act of the Year, added to highly influential BBC1xtra host Casskidd’s ‘Ones to Watch 2024’ list, and has just announced her first Scottish and German headline tour for autumn of this year.
The Writings and the Pictures and the Song
Following up on her critically acclaimed debut “Twelve Wooden Boxes” with her sophomore project „The writings and the pictures and the song“ Becky Sikasa continues her journey to becoming one of the new voices of UK soul. Becky proves once more her talent to capture heartbreaking moments and reduce them to their purest essence and also write big hymns like “Wait Up” touching all our emotions. „The writings and the pictures and the song“ talks about love in all its facets: romance, friendship, and self-love leaving us heartbroken, loved and understood at the same time.
SHORTLIST 2024
Becky Sikasa
— The Writings and the Pictures and the Song
- Label: Self Released
- Released: 8 March 2024