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Multi-talented vocalist, musician and songwriter Tinashé released his new single ‘Saved’ on August 15th. Taken from his self-titled debut album - released on August 23rd – ‘ Saved ’ is a joyous blast of guitar pop so perky it belies its rather weightier subject matter. Written after being accosted by a particularly forthright tramp on London's Oxford Street, its underlying message of defiance and self-belief ("I'll be here until your faith is won!") is deeply personal. " It's a song about trying, and trying, and trying ," explains Tinashé. "This bum tapped me on the shoulder, and said, 'I'm an angel, mate, but don't worry, you'll be saved. You know what thy did to me? They chucked me in the bin!' ” CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER ALBUM "SAVED " (CD )

Tinashe ' Mayday ' E.P. Released March 1st - Special Guest On The Noisettes UK Tour Having travailed from Zimbabwe to Hackney via a zig-zagging journey of displacement, new star Tinashé releases ' Mayday' - his scintillating, indispensable E.P, March 1st on Mango Records . Tinashé kicked off the New Year with a series of club shows including a ' New To Q Session' , January 29th alongside Marina & The Diamonds . Tinashé was in imperious form throughout and further proof that he is one of the most impressive new live artists out there. Tinashé now plays a series of shows up and down the UK as special guest for The Noisettes . Written and produced by Tinashé, ' Mayday ' signals the first glimpse of his charming, unique sound, with his forthcoming debut album set for an early summer release. Most musicians will tell you that they've struggled for their art, paid their dues. Living in Highfield, a place that gave birth to Robert Mugabe is one thing,...

Tinashe‘Mayday’ E.P. Released on Mango Records March 1st - 12” & Download Having travailed from the townships of Highfield, Zimbabwe to Hackney via a zig-zagging journey of displacement, new star Tinashé releases ‘ Mayday’ – his scintillating, indispensable E.P, March 1st on the re-launched Mango Records .Written and produced by Tinashé, ‘Mayday’ signals the first glimpse of his charming, unique sound, with his forthcoming debut album set for an early summer release. Tinashé has a wonderful gift for filtering his own life experiences into supremely addictive pop. The centrepiece is Tinashe's signature vocal, instantly recognisable and easily sliding from giddy to urgent.This 4-track collection comprises of smart pop songs from a star-in-waiting. From subtle strings and flashes of guitar on ‘ Mayday ’ to the tear-dropping sound of his native instrument, the mbira on ‘ Miss You ’ - all played by Tinashé it’s the work of an artist who's fully formed and not learning the rope...