Blurring the lines between alt-pop, soul, R&B, and hip-hop, Luke Champion emerges as a producer and multi-instrumentalist spearheading a collaborative project with some of the UK’s most promising rising artists. With over 3 million streams as a songwriter, a UK album chart-topping credit as an engineer, and collaborations with industry heavyweights like AlunaGeorge, Idris Elba, Noizu, and Trevor Nelson, Luke Champion is far from a newcomer. Now, stepping into the spotlight with his project, he aims to make a bold statement, weaving thoughtful lyricism with rich, intricate production.
Champion’s new single, the half pipe-assisted “REACT,” is an introspective, piano-driven anthem for anyone with unanswered questions they may never find a resolution. The downtrodden piano melodies are only slightly juxtaposed by the marching drum patterns, giving Champion’s production a three-dimensional feel while keeping everything focused. The instrumentation is kept minimalistic, but the vulnerability of the songwriting fills in any gaps. A longing in this vocal performance becomes more palpable with each listen. Every time you press play, another lyrical layer is peeled back to reveal an honest artist using music as a vehicle to understand everything outside of a melody and beat. “REACT” sees the duo collectivity searching for a calm patch of sea in a hurricane of inexplicable emotions. Champion and half pipe carefully craft the sonic equivalent of a long walk alone.
