Olivia Swann Unveils Her New Single "Greedy"

As a young British musician on the rise, Olivia Swann combines R&B and jazz influences with dark pop.

Instead of wearing skirts and high heels, the Berklee College of Music alumna prefers streetwear and sneakers to show off her unique sense of style. Olivia's influences include Outkast, Erykah Badu, Chet Baker, and Amy Winehouse, all of which have helped her develop her own distinct style.

I am an eternal tomboy," Olivia explains. "Handbags and heels just aren't my thing. I would constantly get mistaken for a boy as my go-to look was baggy jeans, beanies, football shirts and of course trainers at all times!

Olivia has honed her craft under the guidance of Grammy-winning producers and songwriters like James Fauntleroy (Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean), Rance Dopson (Roddy Rich, Ella Mai), and Rico Love (Beyonce, Usher), and is now one of the most promising young artists in hip-hop today.

With over 130k+ views on her most recent music video, "Gaslight," and sold-out headlining gigs in London, Swann's meteoric ascent in the music industry is undeniable. 1Xtra's DJ Target, BBC Radio 1's Ricky/Melvin/Charlie, Apple Music's Rebecca Judd and BBC Radio 2's David Rodigan have all supported her music on the radio.

Online, she has the backing of Perez Hilton and Kristen Hancher, as well as a slew of high-profile YouTube stars and TikTok sensations. This is precisely what "greedy" means. People that have stolen something from you, opted for money above loyalty and slandered your reputation are the focus of this section. In the meanwhile, here's my take on the matter!

Dark, aggressive, and violent emotions are expressed by a strong bassline layered over classic hip-hop rhythms and effects. Strings and voice samples were added to the rhythm to enhance the actual emotion of this track, which was produced by Wayne Valentine (USA) and finished off by Alfie Rudman (UK) (UK).

Using her smooth R&B vocals and Mary J. Blige-style ad-libs, Swann delivers a powerful message with this track.

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