Lola Vista, a singer and composer who has been living in New York for almost 20 years, has been crafting a sound that transcends boundaries and resonates with genuine openness right to the heart of New Yorkers.
Persistent and determination are two words fans could use to describe the London-based artist. Lola Vista has been playing and creating music for as long as she can remember. Drawing influences from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan and Tracy Chapman, Lola’s journey as a musician began when she started playing the piano, recorder and saxophone and even writing her own songs at at a young age as she quickly developed a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling through music.
Desperate to learn about the music business, Lola spent a few years working in the UK music industry for large and indie companies after earning a degree in social and political science from Cambridge University. After that, the singer relocated to New York, where she rose to prominence as a social, political, and cultural writer, commentator, and broadcaster. She used her writing and voice to offer sharp insights on a variety of topics, including politics, race, and the black experience.
She has been an advocate for the ability of the arts as a catalyst not only for self-expression but for social change.“I believe in the power of expression and in the power of using one’s voice and the gift of music, in order to make this world a better place”.
In her latest single “Get Up and Dance (Now)” the artist shared how she was inspired by 90s house music, acid jazz, funk and great vibes. “It’s a tribute to my musical influences as a kid of the 90’s and – more importantly – a celebration of life…I wanted to create a song that would make people happy and energized, and that would remind them of the joy of dancing and having a good time.” Lola believes in acknowledging issues and feelings and trying to find a solution which is where she got the inspiration from her single. “Essentially, “Get Up and Dance (Now)” is my solution to stress!”, the artist shared.
Lola’s music is characterized by surreal melodies and strong voices that connect with listeners profoundly. Her songs are both melancholic and hopeful, with a depth and emotional resonance that captivates the listener, he continues to be a dynamic artist who is constantly pushing the envelope and finding new methods to express herself via music that are true to her broad taste in music and her passion for trying new things. In 2022 she released a single titled “Down Time” which she wrote in light of some very stressful times she was going through personally as well as conversations she had been having with her friends about post-pandemic life. The singer shared how people were still “stressed out” and the general sentiment at the time was “we can’t go on like this”.
In celebration of her single release, Lola shared that her and Joey, the producer and keyboardist Joeydkeyz who produced “Get Up and Dance (Now)” are working on more music together and there will be some good stuff coming soon. Fans should also watch out for some live shows which she will be announcing in the not too distant future and in the meantime, they can sign up to get more updates on her website here.
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