Emerging London-based singer BEKA is making waves with her uplifting debut single I’ll Be There, having already been picked up by Clash Magazine and Line Of Best Fit. Her vibrant voice is undeniably familiar, previously featuring on HONNE’s tracks Location Unknown and Crying Over You.

As BEKA’S first ever solo release, this anthem showcases her staggering vocals with a gospel-like sound. I’ll Be There enforces a positive message of love and reassurance, a notion that is crucial under the world’s current circumstances. Written for her husband following a period suffering anxiety and depression, the single’s significant sentiment is universally relatable and its atmospheric pop nature may provide a ray of hope to those most in need.

“It was a promise to say I see you... I see you during your highs... I see you during your lows... It's about that human desire we all have for someone to show up for us when we need it most. Whether that person is someone we love, a stranger who gives us a knowing look or even just as a statement of self-care - the song is a nod to the reality that part of being human is giving yourself permission to not have it all together. ‘I’ll Be There’ is the message you send to a friend when you don’t know what to say.” 

Originally from Nottingham, BEKA takes inspiration from the likes of Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder and Chaka Kahn, and her stunning sound is both thought-provoking and soulful. Her inquisitive nature fuels a great deal of the emotional energy that oozes through I’ll Be There and this debut is an exciting taster of what’s to come, so watch this space!  

BEKA is the feature of Laid Bare’s ‘Get To Know’ series this week - make sure to keep an eye out on Instagram.

I’ll Be There is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Sound Cloud. Check it out below: