Hewan is a new name to me but I was blown away by this new single “Strip For Me”. Produced by Ekzaktxl, the record is a roller coaster of sounds and emotion, flawlessly gliding from soulful R&b at times while during other points of the record having a bass fueled trap style of production. Versatility is key in this day and age and Hewan's got it down! Three years ago, amidst her father’s life-altering diagnosis, Hewan, began writing what has now become a deeply personal and poignant album on love, loss, heartache, and growth. The album, Blossom, was named after her late father whose name means “bloom” in Amharic (an Ethiopian language). Expect the LP out soon, and be sure to listen to Hewan's single “Strip For Me” below.
