S.E.L Biography

Born in North London, England, S.E.L quickly began to display a love for life and a passion for music. Noticing the beginnings of something special, she began classical Violin and Piano lessons at the age of 6 later performing in her first professional show at 11yrs old. Going on to study her chosen art at the prestigious Brunel University in London, S.E.L completed her degree in Music; developing an unrivalled knowledge of Music History, Vocal Jazz and the life and times of the legendary Billie Holiday. With the seeds sown, life for S.EL became focused on inspiring others, spreading love and making music.

Due to formidable vocals and S.E.L’s specialist knowledge, she has been highly sought after to work with the greats across all genres of music. In 2005 S.E.L began working with the UK’s very own living legend, Jazzie B and the movement that is Soul II Soul and sites working alongside Jazzie B and the team as ‘An immense education’. From Jazz, Reggae and Pop to Classical, Soul, RnB and Blues, the list of artists S.E.L has worked with reads like a who’s who of world renowned international music, Alicia keys, Omar, Debbie Harry, Caron Wheeler, Jocelyn Brown, George Nooks, Sanchez, Duncan James, Mica Paris, Carleen Anderson, Charlotte Kelly, Rose Windross, Kym Mazelle�the list goes on.

Being an integral aspect of the Uk’s most well-Known Soul collective, to date, was not enough for S.E.L. Determined to bring British soul music back to it’s grass roots, she signed her first deal to Universal Records affiliate, Cubit Records releasing her debut single ‘Necessary’ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ7EUULe5y4 )to international acclaim, announcing S.E.L to the world. From Japan, China, South Africa, France & Canada to right here at home, getting playlisted on all Major mainstream radio, ‘Track of The Week on Jazz FM’ and so much more.

Taking a break after her first single to define, polish and perfect herself as a brand. As well as writing, both for herself and other artists, recording and therefore solidifying her material; It was the summer of 2012 when the astounding UK Songbird was again announced to the world, with a number of festival performances throughout the London Olympics. This created another S.E.L buzz within the industry, It was time for another release! Given her huge fanbase, her industry support and immense knowledge on the Music industry, S.E.L decided to embark upon a self Release, ‘Daydream’. Launched with an invite only live performance at the exclusive Pizza Express Jazz club Soho, Jan 2013, the release of ‘Daydream’ has exploded her into the Worldwide Soul and Jazz Industry. So far, it has reached no4 in the Jazz Charts, received worldwide airplay on Major radio, high amount of press, as well as Offers of world-wide performances and appearances. 2013 ended with a bang for S.E.L, with the Soul2Soul national tour, which took her recognition to an entirely new level. Opening the concerts on a nightly basis for the UK Soul majestic collective, she had each stadium singing the chorus to the infectious, ‘Elevation’, at every performance, leaving them on a high, before going back stage and returning as a member of the collective.

S.E.L is becoming known for her energising performances, alongside her star-studded live band, her sultry, enticing, almost hypnotising vocals, her truly amazing songwriting talents and her down to earth demeanour.

2014 has started with a feeling of contempment and anticipation. Having written for a number of up and coming artists, as well as some established ones, featured on two Dance Hits, as well as being the featured vocalist and writer for German Production Duo, ‘Braa Conspiracy’ on their 3rd album ‘Vertical Time’. Which has been released both on Vinyl and Digitally, tipped to be ‘The first body of music that has been exported from Germany in over a decade, that can compete with UK mainstream Pop Markets’. The reviews for ‘Vertical Time’ have been phenomenal.

S.E.L has finally completed her debut EP, ‘UK SOUL’, with the first single 'Elevation' already taking the industry by storm