May Kolta

We believe the humble music video is a seriously underappreciated art form. In our opinion, nothing makes you feel quite as immersed within an artist’s music – actually, you can’t beat a live show atmosphere for full immersion but we’re definitely biased there.. Our ONE TO WATCH series aims to bring you the latest music videos from some of our most exciting new artists.

Today’s One To Watch is Empress (NKK) by May Kolta!

May Kolta is a London-based pop musician inspired by classic hooks, electronic production and world music. Her sound is a marriage of nostalgic instrumentation and modern production techniques with catchy melodies, powerful bass lines, and entrancing piano textures. Evocative lyrics delve into difficult topics by romanticising her vulnerable personal experiences to connect to listeners. She draws from her heritage (South African, Egyptian and English), and her upbringing in Cape Town to inspire themes of warm, oceanic imagery.