Wretch 32's Forgiveness was one of my top songs of 2011. It had an angsty tone, passionate lyrics from Wretch, great production from Labrinth, and a beautiful powerful chorus by Etta Bond. It was quite an introduction to the young Cambridge native.
Ms. Bond is the first signing to UK producer, singer, and song writer, Labrinth‘s Odd Child Imprint label. Her collaboration with Wretch 32 is giving her some good exposure and buzz, and it sure isn't going to waste. Her solo output, although limited at the moment, shows a soulful powerhouse, lacing her voice over dubstep and electronic beats. To be honest I prefer her when she strips a song down and we can focus on her vocals. I love love love her acoustic rendition of Forgiveness, and I think it should be made available on audio. Check it out below (She starts singing at the 58 sec mark).
After the cut you can also check out her rendition of Ed Sheeran's stellar Lego House, mashing it with the Arctic Monkeys' Old Yellow Bricks. Both videos are courtsey of Soulculture, who had a special session with her and Labrinth. Watching the videos you get the sense that singing comes effortlessly to Etta.
I guess we should expect to hear more from Etta Bond in 2012.
For more on Etta check out:
Soundcloud
Props to Soulculture.
Wretch 32 Ft. Etta Bond - Forgiveness
Wretch 32 ft Etta Bond - Forgiveness (Radio Edit) by Wretch 32
Etta Bond - Ask Me To Stay
Ask Me To Stay by Etta Bond
Etta Bond - Come Over
Etta Bond - Come Over by Raf Riley
Forgiveness (Acoustic)
Lego House & Old Yellow Bricks (Acoustic)
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