ORIGINAL HIT #1 ON BEATPORT CHART, #27 ON SHAZAM’S GLOBAL TOP 100 MOST SHAZAMED SONGS, #49 IN GLOBAL SPOTIFY CHARTS
OVER 20 MILLION STREAMS IN 3 WEEKS
RADIO SUPPORT FROM BBC RADIO 1, CAPITAL, CAPITAL DACE, KISS, KISS FRESH
“Daecolm’s sound is a fusion of genres, combining Afrobeat, Afropop, hints of Amapiano, and elevated RnB melodies and patterns. This unique blend defies boundaries and boxes, captivating listeners with its engaging and emotionally evocative nature.” – GQ SOUTH AFRICA
“Daecolm’s captivating vocals elevate the track, delivering an infectious hook that lingers long after the music stops.” – MIXMAG
Following a momentous summer with his viral summer hit “I Adore You” alongside hit-maker HUGEL and Topic, the Zimbabwe born and London-based Grammy nominated multi-faceted creative Daecolm has unveiled the highly anticipated acoustic release. Continuing to captivate the masses with his butter-like vocals, “I Adore You” hones in on Daecolm’s passion for Afro-fusion music and astounding ability to push it globally.
The original track was a seamless fusion of Afrobeats and contemporary electronic production, stripping it back in the acoustic version and letting his vocals shine, Daecolm emphasises his ability to create music that resonates globally through a multitude of cultures and genres. Reputable for his covers and remixes [Drake’s “Hotline Bling”, Chris Brown’s “Under The Influence”, etc] the promising force is well-known for his thought-provoking and heart-plucking lyricism, not to mention his use of infectious melodies with his reputed smooth vocal tone. As summer begins to come to a close, the “I Adore You” acoustic version poses as the perfect wind-down for what’s been a spiralling summer for Daecolm.
Born in the South of Africa and now based between South-West London and Johannesburg, Daecolm has spent a large portion of his life between the UK and US. Growing up in a musical household listening to the likes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, SA House and Kwaito songs, Daecolm swiftly found himself becoming infatuated with the sounds around him. Developing his music over the years, he’s now written alongside household names Chris Brown, J Balvin, Ty Dolla $ign, Anitta, Mario, Wiz Kid, Adekunle Gold, Tiësto and more, further emphasising his lyrical ability. On a mission to spread love, positivity, and good vibes throughout his catalogue, Daecolm debuted with his take on R&B, however, growing his confidence over the years and having the chance to visit his home of Southern Africa, he began to string cultural elements in the foundations of his music. Creating a sound that translates across borders all over the world, Daecolm is gearing supporters up for more unrivalled music.
Housing previous support from GQ (South Africa), MixMag (Germany), BBC Radio 1, Captial FM, Capital Dance, KISS FM, and KISS Dance, “I Adore You” has accumulated over 20 million streams across DSPs. Currently sitting at #27 on Shazam’s ‘Global Top 100 most Shazamed songs’, he’s also reached #49 on Spotify’s ‘Global Viral’ charts and #73 in Netherlands ‘Official Single’ charts. Selling out seven shows across Europe in Ibiza, France, Greece, and more in under 3 weeks of “I Adore You”’s release, including the PAROOKAVILLE festival in Germany in front of 30,000 people in the Topic & Friends set. Daecolm took to London’s Village Underground in August for a sold-out show with HUGEL,further solidifying the singles success; you can catch Daecolm at the following dates below.
LIVE SHOWS
13th July – Elrow, Ibiza HUGEL [sold out]
19th July – PAROOKAVILLE Festival, Germany [sold out]
25th July – Pasha, Ibiza with Topic [sold out]
1st August – Shellona St tropez with HUGEL [sold out]
2nd August – Village Underground London with HUGEL [sold out]
9th August – Summer VIBES festival Saint Raphael with HUGEL [sold out]
16th August – CAVOS, Mykonos [sold out]
23rd August – La Nouba Cyprus
28th August – Poney Club, Toulouse France
8th September – Casa Yala, Porto
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