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Angie Perera Shares Debut Single ‘Rent’
A melodic poem mixed with South Asian percussion and Western bass to create a unique track about saying goodbye to past lovers and acknowledging self-worth.
Singer-songwriter Angie Perera brings a fresh perspective to the music industry. Her debut single ‘Rent’, infused with R&B and pop sensibilities.
The motivational feel-good production on ‘Rent’ features bass, keyboard, bongos, and an assortment of percussion. The diligent instrumentation is paired with Angie Perera’s captivating vocals that will capture the listener’s attention from the very first note.
Like all of her songs, the heartfelt lyrics to this one were written first, and then, with the help of her incredible producer SincerelyMace. They began experimenting with the piano keys, which they eventually turned to make the powerful bass that serves as the song’s foundation. To further connect with her Sri Lankan-Malawian heritage, Angie Perera added layers upon layers of vocals and, of course, her favourite bongos.
Angie Perera combines R&B and pop from South Asia with parts of her varied heritage as a Sri Lankan-Malawian to produce a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. Her song, which has the potential to resonate with listeners all over the world, demonstrates her strong narrative and emotional depth. She has a unique sound and a message that resonates with people, and she is positioned to have a significant influence on the music business
.On the song, Angie Perera says, “If you want to get inside of my head, you better pay rent.”
London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.
Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’
‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.
Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.
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