Associates
Baaba
Hello, my name is Baaba, and I am a singer-songwriter. My sound is heavily inspired by the raw emotion and vocal clarity of artists like Ahjah Walls whose blend of pop and gospel has greatly influenced my approach. I aim to create songs that resonate spiritually while staying grounded in contemporary sounds, delivering performances that are both uplifting and deeply personal.
Basia
Basia Bozzao is a seasoned vocalist with over 15 years of stage experience, known for her powerful and emotive voice. Inspired by icons like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and Mariah Carey, Basia has developed her technique to create memorable performances that resonate with audiences. Her clean and soulful tone blends R&B, pop and retro styles with a special affinity for the 80s. With a voice that connects deeply, Basia continues to make her mark in today’s music landscape.
Dia Day
Hailing from Croydon, Dia Day fuses South London’s crockpot of rap & hip-hop influences with neo-soul & jazz elements. This, along with flavours from her Polish heritage, makes for a gritty and raw cross-genre sound, creating the perfect canvas for her to paint stories through sonics.
Ella Mae Torbett
Ella Mae Torbett is a 21-year-old singer songwriter from west London. As an artist Ella Mae is extremely influenced by jazz and has grown up listening to a wide genre of music from artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Winehouse, Frankie Vally and The Four Seasons, Jamiroquai, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder et al. This is displayed through her songwriting and performance style that she has developed since joining Flames at just 14 years old.
Isabelle Mettle
Isabelle Mettle is a north London-based artist, singer/songwriter, and producer, blending elements of soul, R&B, and alternative genres into her eclectic sound. Drawing inspiration from artists like Erykah Badu and Frank Ocean, her innovative approach fuses experimental production with heartfelt songwriting, creating music that resonates across genres.
Rashidah
Rashidah has been in choir since the age of 11 years old. She now studies music at University and is working on some solo music herself. The genres she sticks to are R&B, Neo soul and pop.
Ruby L
I’m Ruby Langthorne, a 21-year-old singer songwriter and passionate performer, from south-east London. I thrive on stage, and I have been lucky enough to do so. I absolutely adore soul, jazz and R&B, alongside rap with old skool and ‘60s music influences. My favourite singer and my biggest vocal inspiration is Amy Winehouse, whom I have learnt a lot of my vocal techniques from. My love of most genres allows me to feel every note, vibration and word of every song I sing.
Shanay
Shanay Maliya, born and raised in east London, is an emerging voice in UK R&B. Known for her blend of sweet, soulful melodies and introspective lyrics, she draws inspiration from early 2000s R&B icons like Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans & Mariah Carey. Her music explores the complexities of love and relationships, offering a nostalgic yet fresh sound that resonates with listeners around the world.