“River” came about from a day in BNMO’s studio in Finsbury Park. Going for a mixture of jazz and grime, then we invited TAZ for the soulful touch the track desired.
In the song, we discuss how life can feel like it’s crashing in on you, all it takes is one person to pull you out and set you back on track. The river symbolises love, flowing through you like a current.
Bastet
THE RELEASE
Scottish, Manchester-based rapper Bastet marks his debut on Stereofox Records with the soulful, chill hip-hop single “River”
Produced by London-based BNMO, the song fuses a jazzy drum groove, lush keys from Oscar Wieczorek and warm guitar lines by Harvey O’Connell.
Channelling the introspective lyricism & the smooth rapping of artists like Loyle Carner & LAUSSE THE CAT, “River” is also in collaboration with London singer TAZ, whose velvet vocals add a soulful touch & depth to the chorus.
Thematically, “River” explores how, even at your lowest, the right person can pull you back from the edge. As TAZ puts it, “The river becomes a metaphor for love — a current that carries you forward.”
THE ARTIST
Bastet
Bastet is a Scottish born rapper currently residing in Manchester. Recently, working with London based producer BNMO he has been striking a balance between grime and jazz fitting snugly into the neo soul scene, currently flourishing in the UK.
- Featured on Spotify editorials like summer songs, Fresh Finds UK & IE, etc.
- Frequently played on BBC Introducing Manchester, BBC Radio 1, and BBC Radio 6
- Recently interviewed by BBC introducing
