Summer Banton
‘Superfan’
SUMMER BANTON ANNOUNCES HER LATEST SINGLE & VISUAL FOR “SUPERFAN”, THE SUMMERTIME SOUNDTRACK WITH A FIERCE MESSAGE TO DELIVER TO THAT CLINGY EX
Fresh off the high from her most recent single “Boyfriend”, South-East London based singer and songwriter Summer Banton teases the upcoming single “Superfan”, Summer Banton will be releasing the brand new track, with a message perfect for that ʻclingy exʼ. The single is gifted to listeners with a fun, sexy, yet chic visual, led by creative director Elise Thompson, and packed with infectious dance routines throughout that will get viewers on their feet. Effortlessly staying true to her late 90s and early 2000s influences,“Superfan” embodies Summerʼs distinctive flavour, her notably enchanting aesthetic and ability to create an empowering track for the ladies.
Speaking on the making of the new single, Summer says, ʻSuperfan was such a fun song to make, it felt like it wrote itself so easily. It was my first time meeting ELEVATED and the vibe came naturally. We made the perfect song for Summertime and wanted to remind everybody that if you have an ex that tries to get you back – theyʼre just a superfan!ʼ
Touching on the making of the video, she continues, ʻThe “Superfan” visual was a labour of love to plan and shoot. The inspiration came from all of the Nickelodeon and Disney TV shows I grew up on. We wanted to make something funny and lighthearted but also fierce and had to throw in choreography to tie it all together. Could be my favourite visual yet!ʼ
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, and Lauryn Hill to name a few, Summerʼs unique artistry effortlessly creates room for her to weave together classic R&B sounds with a modern twist. Her take on music allows her to embrace her own unique sonic style, a distinctive sound which also has imprints of the UKʼs contemporary music scene. 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.” Hermusicaljourneyhasbeenheavilyinfluencedbyherupbringing;growingupinahouseholdsteepedinmusic, 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.
Summer continues to turn heads and hone authentic support from new fans, her built up community and respected tastemakers across the music and entertainment space. Taking the stage over the last few months to solidify her presence and love for sharing her cra, Summer has performed on platforms including BBC Introducing Live at The Lexington, Amazing Grace, was the supporting act for North London producer, singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Natanya at The Grace, and for The Blueʼs Project at historic The Jazz Café. Freshly announced as a supporting act for Cameroonian songstress Libiancaʼs European tour, weʼre thrilled to continue to watch Summer grow as a rising star.
Best described as “an artist destined to make an impact sooner rather than later” by Complex UK, Summerʼs monthly listeners currently sits on 18.7K+ across streaming platforms, and has had support come in from respected publications including Wonderland, GUAP Magazine, GRM Daily, Clash Magazine, EUPHORIA, Hoezine, Colors Studio and plenty more, while catching the attention she deserves with notable co-signs from radio powerhouses including BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, AppleMusic 1 to name a few. Summer continues to be a name on everyone’s lips, branded as an artist to watch and one that is tastefully imprinting her name as a UK R&B staple.
