EYVE
Eyve announces debut single ‘The Status Quo’
Originally from Zimbabwe and now based in Glasgow, Scotland, Eyve realised that music and singing was something she wanted to pursue thanks to her church choir. As a queer person, Eyve felt her faith being challenged due to rejection based on her identity and this helped shape her musical path.
Rap was a strong means of expression, and in 2019 she started to feel empowered to sing and rap about subjects such as feminism, self love, confidence and politics. Hip Hop, pop R&B, reggae, her African roots and jazz continue to influence and inspireEyve and music continues to let her express a creativity in her soul and body that nothing else does.
Her debut single ‘The Status Quo’ sees the young artist showcase her many sonic sides and blend bombastic beats with her impressive vocal versatility and range. Fitting her cohesively in an ever-diversifying musical landscape, her lyrical spirit and bold deliveries make this a thrilling listen.
She says of the track: “The Status Quo is about finding myself and my sound in music and realising that life is not easy but also coming out strong and learning some lessons through it. It’s a message of freedom and being ok in the present. The hard times that I have had so far have changed my perspective about a lot of things in a good way and that shows in the song’s lyrics.”
Growing as a new queer, Black artist in Scotland has given Eyve the chance to face her true self and also opportunities to collaborate with a number of notable figures and organisations including Cryptic, We Are Here Scotland, Mental Health Foundation, Scottish Refugee Council and more. This year also sees her working closely with Musicians in Exile, SoundLab and MusicSpace on a forthcoming EP.
Her goal is to make music that inspires, to let people listen and relate in the way they feel they can with raw emotion. Her passion for music being a universal language is what keeps her fire burning and Eyve’s future is brilliant and bright.
Eyve releases The Status Quo 7th October
Live Shows:
13th October: Cryptic Nights - CCA, Glasgow