I was on a trip to London where I met George and Lauren thanks to the Stereofox team, I went to their gig and was absolutely impressed by their performance. Me and George had a studio session on the next day and that’s when the idea for “Wisp” was born. Later on we thought that it’d be amazing if Lauren joined as well and it’s probably my favourite collaboration so far. Both George and Lauren are super talented and the whole recording and collaborative process was very smooth. I feel honoured to be working with them.
The inspiration behind the track is “coming home to myself” after a rough period of time and the peaceful feeling it evokes.
Leena
THE RELEASE
Singer Leena returns to Stereofox after a short hiatus, this time in the company of two of London’s most exciting emerging talents.
Singer Lauren-Paige & producer little george (who released their Woman EP in 2023 on Stereofox) joined forces with Leena for “Wisp” – a soft & warm neo-soul tune about letting go of toxicity & becoming your better self. A celebration of resilience.
The two vocals intertwine beautifully, floating on top of a gentle groove & prominent basslines that feel like a heartbeat, guiding you throughout this 4-minute bliss.
George adds, “Watching the song evolve from the original loop idea I had to the full song was great. We performed an earlier version of the track at Kicks in Sofia during our visit there. Love the journey that this song has taken us on.”
Leena has previously seen support on COLORS, R&B Nation, and Soho Radio, and Lauren & George were featured on BBC Introducing & Spotify’s Jazz UK.
THE ARTIST
Leena
Leena is one of the fast-growing names in the Bulgarian thriving r&b scene. The UK-trained artist released her debut album Labyrinth of the Subconscious was featured on TIDAL, Apple Music, Sofar Sounds Global, Soho Radio, as well as distributed on vinyl worldwide via Fat Beats. She’s also been supported by numerous curators like COLORS, R&B Nation, Ones To Watch, R&B Only, Sidekick Music, CloudKid & more.
- Face cover of TIDAL: Global Rising editorial
- Featured on Apple's New in R&B, Day One
- Sold-out vinyl campaign for her debut album Labyrinth of the Subconscious (distributed worldwide via Fat Beats/hhv.de)
- remix competition of Labyrinth of the Subconscious hosted on Native Instruments’ platform Metapop
- Spotify editorial Keep Listening: Sofar’s Listening Room
- Spotify Codes campaign in 4 cities across Europe for Labyrinth of the Subconscious
- Featured on COLORS' homepage
- Radio play on BBC 1, KCRW, Soho Radio London, Rinse.FM, Bulgarian National Radio, NOVA.FM Porto
- Featured on R&B Nation’s YT (700K+)
- Curator support – Ones To Watch, R&B Only, Vokall Records, Topsify, Show & Tell, Axel Tanner (800k TikTok followers)
- Selected for Qrates' album of the week
Lauren-Paige
London singer Lauren-Paige has collaborated with diverse artists like Vibe Chemistry and Dale May, exploring genres like drum'n'bass and hip-hop. Participating in sessions with producers and fellow musicians has allowed her to refine her craft and continually enhance her skills. Lauren-Paige’s musical journey includes prestigious London performances, such as Jodie Bryant's Discover Live showcase and One21Two's debut event, which solidified her status as a rising star in the London music scene.
- Collaborated with Vibe Chemistry (2.5M monthly listeners)
- Played at several UK festivals, as well as Jodie Bryant's Discover Live showcase & One21Two's live event
- Featured on Spotify's Jazz UK & Hangover Detox by block.fm
- Supported on BBC Introducing
little george
little george's musical journey began in secondary school when he picked up his first guitar and later acquired a trumpet. While at university, he crossed paths with Samm Henshaw and started playing shows with him. During lockdown in London, little george fully immersed himself in production. He skillfully blends elements from his diverse influences, including Latin music, jazz, funk, ska, and even Afrobeats.
- Played live with Samm Henshaw
- Collaborations with artists like Saint Joshua, Dale May & Lauren-Paige
- Featured on Spotify's Jazz UK & Hangover Detox by block.fm
- Airplay on BBC Introducing
