'The Way It Was' by Abby Asabea: An ode to Funk
East-Londoner artist Abby Asabea has been living her life on her own terms and making music her own way for the past few years. She has crafted a unique sound by paying homage to timeless ones with pure poetic lyricism. In her writing, she expresses her love for poetry but also her love for Gospel, Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk and Jazz music. Besides Abby has become one of the first recipients of Youth Music's Next Gen Fund supported by Tiktok and The People's Postcode Lottery. She's currently working on her debut EP titled 'I Don't Hate You (I Love Me)'.
As for now, Abby Asabea just released her new single 'The Way It Was' on November 10th and it is a fire track as far as we're concerned! So get ready to travel to a time when Funk was king and the dancefloor was the place to be. Sonically, the track brings together the addictive beats of Funk with a contemporary narrative that will have you tapping your feet.
'The Way It Was' is not just a song, it's an anthem with attitude delivered by a singer straight from the 70's. It's about a tale of love that has gone astray sang by a singer with a unique voice, a unique flow and an amazing vocal flexibility. This track is an invitation to dance and embrace the good vibes. However the lyrics tell a story of someone revealing their true nature within a relationship and Abby delivers this message with a bold attitude. The artist has created a captivating journey of love, betrayal and self-discovery.
This time-traveling soul has crafted a sonic experience that feels like a fusion between the past and the present. With a remarkable flexibility in flow and delivery, we for sure look forward to her next releases.
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