"Sit down, focus up and give all your attention...that warm vocal of hers...totally immersive” - Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1
“Breathtaking vocal and delicate production” - The Line of Best Fit
With a focus on rich vocal arrangements, lush instrumentals and poetic lyricism, B-ahwe explores themes of femininity, mental health, and relationships, whilst challenging societal ideals.
Following a run of singles throughout 2023, she shared her most honest and vulnerable body of work to date, the '26% MIXTAPE’. The project built upon the versatility already shown on previous releases, successfully fusing elements of R&B, alt-pop, hip-hop, and drum & bass. The project saw her spotlighted as a Spotify RADAR: First Listen artist, and drew widespread acclaim from the likes of Clash and Notion, as well as tastemakers across national radio, including Sian Eleri, Jack Saunders and Victoria Jane. Selected as a recipient of the 2023 Amazon X FAC ‘Step Up’ Fund alongside acts including Jalen Ndonga and Tara Lily, her adaptability and arrangement skills have led to her contributing vocals to several artist projects. These include underground UK hip-hop acts Lausse The Cat and Nix Northwest, jazz-crossover acts Yaatri & Pyjæn, and liquid drum & bass producer Mitekiss.
Renowned for her live performances, 2023 saw her perform at BBC Introducing: Summer By The River, The Great Escape, and Gilles Peterson's 'We Out Here' festival, before embarking on a UK headline tour in November.
Sunkissed Child
Yasmina, aka, Sunkissed Child is a South-London based artist originating from Lebanon. Through her music and captivating lyrics, she shares pieces of herself and her life story through a mix of cultures, languages and genres. Yasmina takes influences from Neo-soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and UK Jazz, as well as from her Middle Eastern culture to deliver a show full of emotion, energy, and incredible musicianship.
Since her debut single in 2022, Sunkissed Child has gained significant industry support from prominent figures such as Emily Pilbeam on BBC Introducing: West Yorkshire, Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6, and Jamz Supernova on Selector Radio. Recognized as a rising star in the UK Neo-Soul scene, Sunkissed Child was featured on The Pit London's 'Tracks of 2022' and long-listed for Glastonbury and PRS Foundation's Emerging Talent Competition in 2023.
Alongside her dedicated group of musicians, Yasmina has performed at renowned venues including the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds and the Amazing Grace in London. She has also supported artists that have hugely influenced her sound such as B-ahwe, Tamzene, and Parthenope and actively collaborates with other music projects, such as Plant Food and Doctor Gosso, cementing herself as an active participant in the UK’s thriving underground Jazz scene.
With several exciting releases planned in 2024, Sunkissed Child is quickly establishing herself as one of the most promising UK Arab artists of the years to come.
