Summer Banton is back with an R&B anthem for you to put on repeat, full of her signature pettiness and sumptuous melodies ‘Boyfriend’ seeks to rally all independent women.
Building on the success of her recent single ‘Be My Guest’, South-East London’s rising star Summer Banton is gearing up for the release of her much-anticipated release ‘Boyfriend’ – scheduled for release on Thursday 15th February. Following in the same musical vein as its predecessor, ‘Boyfriend’ boasts Summer’s vocal prowess while also delivering a tastefully nostalgic feel paying homage to the late 90s and early 2000s.
‘Boyfriend’ produced by Livingstone Brown, is enriched with Summer’s signature self-penned lyrics and features glossy keys, vibrant trumpet, and layers upon layers of harmonies. Summer creates a dissonance in her work, with her super-sweet melodies and delicate voice juxtaposing her petty and to-the-point writing. Describing her sound as “a fusion of contemporary R&B, with a nostalgic touch of 90s/2000s”, Summer highlights “my music is R&B essence inspired by the nostalgic Soul & R&B I grew up on, along with the new genres I listen to today.” This clever combination of both contemporary and nostalgic R&B feels, makes for a unique pairing that sets her apart in the UK music scene, resonating with listeners.
Speaking on the making of the track, Summer says “Boyfriend is a really special song to me as it reminds me a lot of the music I grew up listening to from India Arie to early Destiny’s Child its such a nostalgic vibe that reminds me of my 10-year-old self”. Her musical journey has been heavily influenced by her upbringing; growing up in a household steeped in music, her roots trace back to legendary reggae artist Maxi Priest, and the strong rap presence of her cousin Dirtbike LB, one half of renowned UK duo, D-Block Europe.
‘Be My Guest’ proved to be a standout track with heavy TikTok support, and ‘Boyfriend’ is poised to continue this success with its constant engagement and the excitement from her fans. Sitting on just over 20,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify, having been featured on a plethora of editorial playlists and gracing the R&B UK playlist cover, Summer really has garnered support from both within and outside of the industry.
With features from key tastemakers and respected publications, including Complex UK, WONDERLAND, GUAP Magazine, CLASH, COLORS x STUDIOS, and EUPHORIA, Summer Banton is steadily making her mark in the UK R&B landscape. With notable co-signs from radio powerhouses such as BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, Apple Music 1, and more, heat around Summer continues to rise with each release. As she solidifies her presence and elevates her career to new heights, Summer Banton is undeniably an artist on the ascent, and ‘Boyfriend’ is the next chapter in her compelling musical journey. Stay tuned, as Summer’s season is very much on its way.
