Described in her bio as a “distinctive neo-soul jazz singer”, Eva Gadd has already steam-rolled into the industry at 23 years old with her melodious voice. Gadd joined Blue Adventure Records not long after leaving Falmouth University behind, to work on her debut single Breathing, which was released in February 2022. Get It, and Breathing were both a collaboration between Gadd and Blue Lab Beats, and a part of an upcoming EP. The collaboration between the two brings a mesmerising single, that seems to flow over the soul, with Gadd’s voice to guide you.
Blue Lab Beats describes themselves, from their website, as “jazztronica duo” where they combine influences of funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz, and mix them all together to create their own unique sound.
Get It was released by Blue Adventure Records on 1st September 2023. Gadd’s ability to convey emotion through her singing is clear and skilful. The smooth and relaxing tone of her music and voice is reminiscent of Corrine Bailey Rae’s Girl, Put Your Records On.
Gadd wrote the lyrics to the demo that Blue Lab Beats gave to her when they started their collaborations:
“I was excited to start working on Get It straight after I heard the demo. The words flowed so easily and I loved the relaxed groove and guitar riff. I envisioned adding stacks of vocal harmonies which are now a prominent feature of the finished song.”
But what is Get It about?
Gadd explained that the song was meant to convey the emotional differences between men and women, and the complexities of how they are viewed, men seem to be more able to walk away.
Gadd stated that “the lyrics in Get It describe a common difference I’d noticed between men and women when it comes to emotional attachment. I wanted to write about how easy it seems for some men to walk away from situations involving feelings – and how sometimes I’ve envied them for that. I think women would be judged more harshly for doing the same.” (Eva Gadd.co.uk, 2023).
But I’m sorry if it’s ’cause of something you’ve been through
But why’d you men always feel you have something to prove?
Since beginning her journey in Cornwall and Falmouth, Gadd now lives close to Oxfordshire and is currently performing around London and Oxfordshire, her new releases, as well as a few song covers.