No Goodbyes – Wellingta Speaks To Us About Her Latest Single, Her Inspirations, And What Is The Meaning Of Life For Her

Final month we reviewed the fabulous single ‘No Goodbyes‘ from rising London-based R&B star, Wellingta. We’ve since had an opportunity to talk together with her. Right here’s Wellingta’s refreshing solutions to our questions, and we thank her for giving us an perception into her music course of.

Thanks for talking to us right this moment!

Your new single, ‘No Goodbyes’, has echoes of 90s R&B. Is there one thing about that period that actually speaks to you, and in that case, what’s it?

R&B/hip-hop music of the ‘90s and early ‘00s had its personal distinct grooves and vibes. It was flavorsome, it was vivid, and it led to a few of the finest music we have now right this moment. And due to that, I at all times felt very impressed by music from that period.

Do you’ve any favorite artists from that point, or do you are taking your inspiration from some place else, comparable to up to date artists, experiences and so forth?

I’m impressed by loads of artists from now and again then. My fav artists from that period are: Future’s Baby, Aaliyah, TLC, Mary J Blidge, Complete, Brandy, Janet & Michael Jackson.

You’re initially from Berlin however are actually primarily based in London – what are the professionals and cons of every metropolis for a musical artist? Do you discover it simpler to make music, and have extra alternatives in London than Berlin, or the opposite means round? Or are each about the identical?

I discover creating music a lot simpler right here in London. Caribbean individuals have formed London’s tradition, particularly the music scene and since my music could be very a lot impressed by it, London is unquestionably a metropolis that offers me that power I have to create.

What’s the creation course of like whenever you make music? Do you begin out with a tune thought, or a bit of music will come to you, or is it one thing fully completely different?

First, I begin with the beat; from there, I create the lyrics. I normally have an thought of the tune, like the general message I wish to convey into life. However the lyrics, and many others., all come to me whereas creating the tune.

Your video for ‘No Goodbyes’ was shot on the Rivoli Ballroom in London. What was behind the selection of location?

I wished an epic location for this tune and my videographer had already recorded there so he beneficial this venue to me. I didn’t even find out about who recorded on this ballroom earlier than me so after I discovered after our video shoot it was a pleasant shock. It’s a legendary venue!

In the event you might return in time and speak to your self simply beginning out, what would you say? Do you’ve any recommendation you’ve realized alongside the best way that you simply be happy to share?

Cease overthinking and belief God! You solely stay as soon as so try on your goals and go after them. The sky’s the restrict!

And at last, what query do you want somebody would ask you in an interview, and what’s the reply to that query?

What’s the which means of life to you? Life is a chance to create which means. Discover your calling, know what sparks the sunshine in you so you’ll be able to illuminate the world.

You possibly can watch the music video for ‘No Goodbyes’ right here, and discover out extra about Wellingta and her music on-line on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.