Indian born, London based up and comer Renao today releases his gorgeous new single, Holding My Breath. A longing track inspired by having not seen his Mother in two years due to the Covid pandemic, the lo-fi R&B cut arrives with the announcement of his debut EP, From The South, set for release April 22nd. The track is the latest offering from an artist who picked up over 3 million streams on his debut single, Nobody. Holding My Breath shows a more delicate side to this fast rising newcomer. Speaking on the track, he states:
This track was my first time sharing a song I had done 100% of… writing, production and vocals. I wanted my vulnerability to come through in all three aspects. The EP was the start of laying the foundation of the vision I want to share through my music. I learnt so much through this process and it has inspired me a lot to keep going.
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Singer, songwriter and producer Renao puts his own pop-influenced spin on alternative R&B, a sound in no way confined to the bedroom in which he makes it.
An authentic, approachable artist, 23-year-old Renao eschewed a career as an Olympic Badminton hopeful to create art that references the aspirations of American youth and pop culture, across road trips, house parties and beach fires at sunset.
As a brand new and truly global artist – born in India with time spent studying music in Leeds, UK, and a fascination with American culture – looking to establish a global fanbase in 2021, TikTok proved a natural home for Renao, with a teaser campaign and responsive community built around debut single ‘Nobody’. Look out for more from Renao very soon.
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