The album was written during the pandemic, when confronted with suddenly clear schedules. ‘What’s beautiful about healing, is that no matter who you are, we all need it,’ says Lisa-Kaindé Diaz, one of the twin sisters(Naomi is the other) who make up Ibeyi. Two more followed in 2021 – 'If You Know What I Mean' and 'Growth' – the first details a painful breakup, the latter explores all of the positive transformations that came from it.Īlso an emerging presence in fashion, Dean featured in a campaign for Chanel’s 1932 jewellery before sitting front row at their AW22 show in Paris.ĪLTHOUGH ‘HEALING’ HAS BECOME a buzzword in the last few years, Ibeyi’s third album, Spell 31, explores the concept with remarkable depth. She released her debut EP, 'Ok Love You Bye' in 2019.
‘I remember my mum saying, “If you want to be a singer, you better start learning to sing in front of people.” So, I joined a group and went every weekend – I loved it.’Īs a teenager, she honed her technical prowess at the Brit School, whose alumni include Adele, Amy Winehouse and FKA Twigs, while also perfecting her confessional lyricism. ‘I was always a very shy child,’ she says. Her relatable internetisms, compelling storytelling and powerhouse pop vocals come with just the right amount of tongue-in-cheek humour.ĭean got her first taste of performance in a gospel choir. Dean’s songs are self-love singles that empower young women. ‘Stole my heart and I’m gonna be my own boyfriend’.
‘LATELY, I’VE BEEN JUST WHAT I NEED.’ sings Olivia Dean, her voice fluttering over a buoyant melody.
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