What happens if you blend Hiatus Kaiyote, Jordan Rakei and Bonobo, you'd ask? "Relight", I'd say.

21-year-old UK producer & multi-instrumentalist Hemai delivers an outworldly blend of neo-soul, jazz, hip hop & electronica, together with vocalists Laura Roy & Woddy Green. "Relight" is drenched with hope, light, and experimentation, with surprising switches of tempo. He shares:

For me it’s about rebirth; rebirth of yourself, relationships with others, places and scenes and always having a constant rebirth in areas where naturally we feel need a quick switch up. Production-wise I’m experimenting with the concept of space; bringing together my favourite sounds from around the world and the universe and merging them with UK roots. And I really dig the difference in meanings and imagery that Laura and Woddy would have seen whilst writing as opposed to my visions. It’s what makes collaborating so magical and unexpected.

posted by Nasko
October 2020