WATCH: Kadija Kamara – ‘Best Moves’

With her positive attitude and talent for filtering contemporary music elements through a nostalgic lens, Kadija Kamara‘s sound is equal parts catchy, vibrant and motivational. The London-based songwriter has shared a video to accompany her latest single ‘Best Moves’ and it’s a bright reflection on working hard, keeping your chin up and spreading good vibes.

“I filmed [the video for] ‘Best Moves’ with a bunch of amazing creative friends and completed the edit myself,” Kamara explains. “It was filmed across various locations in London. I planned to film it earlier this year, but due to pandemic it didn’t quite work out, but I am happy with the results. You’ll catch me dancing and roller skating in clips acros the video. I picked up skating during lockdown which has become a big part of my life today.”

“I wanted to show different characters in the video doing things that they love. The characters include a passionate tennis player, a male roller skater. A model being photographed at a photoshoot, but also doing a great job as a mum with her child on set. Dance teachers and their young students. A singer, a DJ who has a love for dancing and other normal people just living their day to day lives. I want everyone to feel included, which is why I filmed a range of people. A lot of my friends got involved which I feel very grateful for.”

With her afro-pop inspired sounds and uplifting visuals, Kamara is helping listeners push through self doubt and make the most of their best moves. Watch the video below.

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Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

Get In Her Ears w/ Lucy O’Brien 05.11.20

Kate and Tash were back in the Hoxton Radio studio this week with a playlist full of tunes from women & non-binary artists. Tash caught up with author of She Bop Lucy O’Brien to talk about the 25th anniversary reissue of her book (which includes a mention of GIHE!) and her amazing experiences as a music journalist. You can order a copy of Lucy’s new book here.

Listen back:

Tracklist
Mazzy Star – Fade Into You
Scrounge – Etch
Technoir – II Male
Girlhood – It Might Take A Woman
Blonde Maze – Not All Flowers Bloom
CATBEAR – Girl Crush
Julia-Sophie – Breathe
Lido Pimienta – Eso Que Tu Haces
Seraphina Simone – O.M.D.
Amparo feat. AgesWild – Coral Eyes
Jessica Winter – Sad Music
Bitch Falcon – How Did I Know
Sister Ghost – Season Of The Witch
Cyndi Lauper – She Bop
**Interview with Lucy O’Brien**
Two Tribes – Cruel Sensuality
GRAMN. – Minimum
Tokky Horror – Sleeper
Screaming Toenail – Get Cute
Lizzy Laurance – Famous
Wallice – Punching Bag
Noga Erez – NO News On TV
Nina Simone – Ain’t Got No, I Got Life

Get In Her Ears w/ Penelope Trappes 29.10.20

Kate was back in the Hoxton Radio studio this week playing loads of new music from women & non-binary artists, with a few Halloween themed tracks sprinkled throughout the playlist. She also caught up with electronic artist Penelope Trappes to talk about her latest EP Eel Drip, how she’s been staying creative during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic & her love for Patti Smith.

Listen back:

Tracklist
X-Ray Spex – Warrior In Woolworths
Nina Simone – I Put A Spell On You
Two Tribes – Cruel Sensuality
Calva Louise – Trial
coral – i just want you cos you’re gone
Shoulder Season – This Town
Serena Isioma – King
Baby Rose – Show You
Deb Never & Kenny Beats – Stone Cold
Tired Lion – ~Cya Later~
Arlo Parks – Green Eyes
Daze – Fool For U
Lucie Guillaume – Still Around
Rihanna – Disturbia
Bitch Falcon – Martyr
Penelope Trappes – Eel Drip
**Penelope Trappes Interview**
Lesley Gore – You Don’t Own Me
Raelle – Sundown
Eckoes – The Light
Divide & Dissolve – We Are Really Worried About You
Kat Duma – System
Landshapes – Drama
Scarlet – Bring Me Down
Tokky Horror – Sleeper
Nova Twins – Lose Your Head
Zilched – Sixteen
Lady Gaga – Monster

Get In Her Ears w/ BISHI 22.10.20

Tash was back in the Hoxton Radio studio this week playing the GIHE grrrls favourite new tunes from women & non-binary artists. Kate & Tash also caught up with multi-talented artist BISHI via Zoom to talk about her recent single ‘Don’t Shoot The Messenger’, striking up a friendship with renowned producer Tony Visconti and how she’s been staying creative during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic.

Listen back:

Tracklist
Ma Rainey – Prove It On Me Blue
Denai Moore – Too Close
Thigh High – Go Slow
Soho Rezanejad – Half The Shore
Spill Tab – Santé
Madame So – Black Is Beautiful
M(h)aol – Laundries
Bell Cobain & Lex Amor – At The Bay
ENNY – For South
Nuala – Cry Fucking Loud
Marine Store Dealer – Frame
Radical Kitten – Wrong
Total Rubbish – What’s Your Damage
KUČKA – Ascension
Boarder – Strangers
Liza Aikin – Enclave
anrimeal – I Am Not
Beckie Margaret – Divine Feminine
HMS Morris – Party Pooper
BISHI – Don’t Shoot The Messenger
**BISHI – INTERVIEW**
All Things Blue – Legend Of Chav
MIRI – Breathe
Lizzie Reid – Seamless
Chloe Rodgers – Faces
EFÉ – Garden
Sans Soucis – Air
Alice Coltrane