SILVASTONE
London, United Kingdom | Established. Jan 01, 2013 | SELF
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Born in South-East London to Sierra Leone and Ghana parentage, Silvastone developed a keen interest in music at a very young age and could effortlessly play piano by age 5.
Generally referred to as an Afrobeats artist, Silvastone has over 15 years international production experience having worked with the likes of D'banj, 2Face and Sarkodie, as well as Rita Ora, Afrojack and Lady Leshurr.
3 Things You Need To Know...
- Silvastone cites Sting as being a major music inspiration
- He has produced, written, featured or remixed for Rita Ora, D'Banj, Davido and most of the biggest artists across Africa
- His 2014 debut EP Transitions is a hybrid of African beats and melodies merged with Hip Hop, RnB, Drum & Bass, EDM, Trap and Dancehall - BBC
Silvastone is an acclaimed London-based African artist, producer and songwriter with an international recording profile. He has just been named by BBC Radio 1Xtra amongst their “Hot For 2015” – the hot emerging artists to watch out for 2015.
Born in South-East London to Sierra Leone and Ghana parentage, Silvastone developed a keen interest in playing music instruments whilst at a very young age and could effortlessly play piano by age 5. Influenced by Ghanain Highlife and Classical music along with other genres he started to create his own music when he moved to Sierra Leone with his father at the age of 11.
These early years growing up in West Africa soon paid off as his continued return travels earned him great acclaim and the opportunity to work with notable names like D’banj, 2Face, Sarkodie, Wanlov, Emmanuel Jal and many more across the continent, where he has now scored numerous chart and club hits and remains a sought after producer.
Meanwhile, Silvastone’s reputation in the UK has continued to grow and he has produced, remixed and written tracks for some international names. Over the last 18 months he has earned credits for work with Sarkodie, Rita Ora, Afrojack, Dan Croll, Mark Morrison amongst others.
Silvastone recently released the ambitious and pioneering ‘Transitions’ EP with the intention of pushing the genre’s musical borders extensively. The combination of his 15 years’ production experience, international travel and diverse music tastes culminated in a debut EP that is a clever hybrid of African beats and melodies merged with Hiphop, R&B, Drum&Bass, Trap, Dancehall etc - MOBO AWARDS 2015
No slick, easy to the eye, no macho security around him, he makes rounds around the club- often a times striking a conversation with the local revelers or bussing an Azonto knee-knocking move at some point when the deejay played the Ghanaian inspired dance hit track- but often a times when we made contact with him, he seemed shy yet a likable guest.
The London-based Silvastone last Saturday performed at the Taurus Events’ Lagos party held at Aqua Blu Club and Lounge, and proved why he is a man on a mission- that mission; to take the flavor of the motherland for foreign palates and beyond!
It is Saturday evening, and Silvastone, fresh off a flight from Uganda, is ready to take the stage at the Taurus Events and Jack Daniel’s Kenya event dubbed #LagosParty.
Past midnight and after a curtain raiser high voltage performance from Boneless- the king of Kamba house music, Silvastone is up and Boneless diplomatically paves the way. His introduction is a crowd rally and Club Aqua explodes. Dressed in black with a touch of kitenge or ankara, he beams with an easy grin- damn, who knew this guy is this tall?
With his pioneering ‘Transitions’ EP- Silvastone is fast becoming a mainstream star. His performance- a detonation of the fused afrobeats’ lock-limbed digital rhythms, big hooks and that African x-factor, drum beats, Silvastone wooed the revelers to the dance floor with his ‘Skatta Remix’, ‘Loving my Baby’ and ‘ Bus ma Head’.
But it was the “Skatta Remix” with the legend, Chaka Demus that got the crowd energized and joining the star in singing the throwback lines that are a crowd delight, “ I know this girl her name is Maxine/ Her beauty is like a bunch of rose/ If I ever tell you ‘bout Maxine…/
And “murder she wrote” the crowd would tease loud and mellow. Surreal is the word: at one point even the artist was philanthropic enough, handing his EP to the charging crowd that kept on asking for more. - JuicedToday, Kenya
Discography
Singles
SILVATSTONE "Over" ft Moelogo (2017)
SILVASTONE "Incredible" ft Ike Chuks (2017)
SILVASTONE "Remedy" ft Frank T Blucas (2017)
SILVASTONE "Real Man" (2016)
SILVASTONE "It's All Love" (2016)
SILVASTONE "My Place" (2015)
SILVASTONE "Skatta (Remix)" ft Chaka Demus (2015)
SILVASTONE "Loving My Baby (Remix)" ft Yemi Alade (2015)
SILVASTONE "Loving My Baby" (2014)
SILVASTONE "Bus Ma Head" (2014)
SILVASTONE "Human Being" (2014)
SILVASTONE "Dansa" (2014)
EP's/Mixtape
SILVASTONE "LEVELS" EP (2017)
SILVASTONE "Transitions" EP (2015)
SILVASTONE "The Resume" Mixtape (2014)
Collaborations
Sarkodie ft Silvastone "Preach" (2014)
Mark Morrison ft Silvastone "I Am What I Am" (2013)
Kanja ft Silvastone "Lights Out" (2013)
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Bio
SILVASTONE is a prolific London-based African artist/producer renowned in the UK music scene and has an equally extensive international recording and performing profile. His music is best described as a creative hybrid of African beats, UK Sounds and Global Melodies. A palate of sleek banging hiphop beats, infectious R&B melodies and boisterous Dancehall vibes all framed with an infectious African twist is his signature output.
He was heavily tipped by BBC Radio 1Xtra amongst their list of “Hot For 2015”. That same year he went on to be nominated as “Best African Act 2015” in 3 separate popular UK awards including "Best African Act" at the prestigious MOBO AWARDS.
SILVASTONE is also a seasoned performer beloved for his charismatic energetic performances. He's performed at several festivals worldwide. He recently returned for his second consecutive year at SXSW Music Festival in Austin (Texas) where he was again booked for 2 official major showcases. Other big events he has previously performed at include Glastonbury, A3C Festival, Oxjam, Peace Festival, DanceAfrique, Liverpool International Music Festival, etc, and has repeatedly performed in Sweden, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, etc. The popular performer was also an opening act on Davido‘s and also Fuse ODG's UK national arena tours.
SILVASTONE initially entered the game as a producer/songwriter composing songs for several big African acts and travelling the world as a tour DJ. Late 2014 he officially started his artistry endeavors after releasing the excellent self-produced and self-written ‘TRANSITIONS’ EP. It was received with great acclaim and garnered immediate support from influential and notable tastemakers across the board like Zane Lowe, DJ Edu, Mistajam, Ras Kwame, DJ Target, Shortee Blitz etc. His music remains frequently on rotation at numerous radio and TV networks worldwide and especially across Africa.
Certainly one of the forefront runners pushing the exciting current hybrid of Afrobeats and UK sounds SILVASTONE also composed music featured in Hollywood blockbuster “The Good Lie” (starring Reese Witherspoon). He's featured on various TV shows including popular pan-African show CokeStudioAFRICA alongside some of the continent’s biggest stars. SILVASTONE also hosts a monthly African Music show on Emirates Air in-flight entertainment channel.
Born in London to Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian parentage, SILVASTONE developed a keen interest in playing all music instruments whilst at a very young age of 5. Influenced initially by his parents love of Ghana High-Life and Classical music and later other genres his older DJ brothers played he started to create his own music when he moved to study and live in Freetown (Sierra Leone) with his father at the age of 11. Years later he would return to London after escaping the civil war in the West African country. He continued his musical pursuit and was soon showcasing this natural talent on the world stage. He has since produced/remixed and/or collaborated with an diverse array of the hottest new talent from across Africa and the worldwide including Ace Hood, French Montana, Damian Marley, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Africa's Yemi Alade, Sarkodie, and UK's Sneakbo, Bugzy Malone, Estelle, Blak Twang, Moelogo, etc.
His latest offering is his sophomore EP, LEVELS. The recently released project extends his journey beyond 2017 to firmly cement his place amongst the most exciting creatives in the fast-moving international African music space. LEVELS is packed to the brim with a selection of strong songs that continue on his signature blend of popular musical genres expertly and infectiously interwoven into an African backdrop.
2017 is already proving a sentinel year for SILVASTONE. Following his return from SXSW he's hosted his own independently funded headline concert at the iconic O2 Academy Islington alongside his live band and special guests. The summer ahead sees SILVASTONE adding many more confirmed international shows to his extensive 2017 bookings.
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