If you havenât heard of Ruti, an English based singer & songwriter, allow me to introduce you! Full name Ruti Olajugbagbe, she impressively won the seventh series of The Voice UK, deservedly increasing her following ever since. Ruti is just one of the accomplished artists that is a part of âDSTNCT SPACE,â an independent, London based Music PR company. âDreams,â the cover single that she performed (in 2018) for her audition, reached #1 on the UK ITunes store, along with a #14 debut placement on the UK singles chart. Now 2020, arriving a year after the release of her (2019) chart topping, phenomenal debut EP âRacing Carsâ, Ruti returns with an addictive, vibrant record titled âCloser to You.â
The trackâs subject matter is reflectively intimate, with a neo-soul twist for perfection. The song is produced by âproducer to the starsâ and pianist Wayne Wilkins, most notably known for his collaboration(s) with BeyoncĂ©. A self-described âseasonal individual,â Rutiâs laid-back summer-infused jam exudes confidence, offering a rich soundscape for her leftfield melodies and soothing soprano. Excitingly, the single is the first of a four track EP to be released later this year, enabling Rutiâs name to sit comfortably among fellow talented artists Celeste, Pip Millett, Arlo Parks and Mahalia. Stream âCloser to Youâ below!
Words by Brandon Washington