Hamzaa

Hamzaa (Malika Hamzaa) is a London-based singer-songwriter who emerged as a significant voice in the UK's neo-soul and contemporary R&B scene in the late 2010s. Growing up in Hackney, her sound is deeply rooted in a childhood diet of Aretha Franklin and John Legend, blended with the gritty, honest storytelling characteristic of the modern British urban experience.

Her career trajectory was accelerated by a standout performance on 'Later... with Jools Holland' before she had even released a full project, signaling her status as a 'musician's musician.' Her work, particularly the 'First Signs of Me' EP, is characterized by its emotional transparency and technical vocal prowess, often drawing comparisons to early Adele or Amy Winehouse for its soulful maturity. Critically, she is lauded for her ability to bridge the gap between traditional soul and modern pop-R&B, earning co-signs from UK rap heavyweights like Stormzy and Wretch32. Her music serves as a bridge between the classic soul tradition and the vibrant, genre-fluid landscape of contemporary London.