10 Questions with Seinabo Sey
Now, Seinabo is bringing us just what the world needs: empowered, soaring anthems that speak truth but feel good. The iconic ‘Breathe’ video garnered her a space in a whole new realm of artistry back in April, and the powerful ‘I Owe You Nothing’ embraced and celebrated her heritage – as did the 1.9 million viewers on YouTube. At 27, this killer single from Seinabo Sey emphasises her latest revelation, which the lyrics explain: “I don’t have to smile for you / I don’t have to move for you / I don’t have to dance, monkey dance for you.” Ready for her next step, Seinabo is keeping up the power: writing about womanhood, feminism, identity and body positivity in her new album, I’m A Dream, out Friday. We caught up with the Swedish-Gambian star to find out the answers to 10 big questions.
Describe your music in 3 words…
Personal, fun and hard
Who’s your greatest influence?
Beyoncé
What does music mean to you?
Everything!
Who’s the last person you called?
My neighbor.
What did you talk about?
He thought I had a water leak in my apartment (he was thankfully wrong).
One item of clothing you couldn’t live without?
A grey hoodie
One album you couldn’t live without?
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
What’s your favourite way to spend £10?
Go to the cinema
How about £100?
Buy my friends dinner
What’s next for you?
Album release on Friday and then touring, can’t wait to sing live again!
Watch Seinabo Sey’s visuals for new track ‘Good In You’ below now, and check out her album ‘I’m A Dream’ on this Friday, 7th September 2018. Follow Seinabo on Instagram here.
