London R&B singer/songwriter Skye Newman delivers raw tales of dysfunction and self-actualization in her powerful, husky voice over soulful, strutting, minimalist instrumentals.
Born in south London, Newman grew up in a chaotic, dysfunctional environment where family members struggled with addiction and she moved often between different homes. As a child she took refuge in music, inspired by her aunt, a singer/songwriter and a schoolteacher who encouraged her to perform. She began writing at 11, influenced by artists like Amy Winehouse, Adele, Bob Marley, and Eminem, and was ...