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Iiola
Iiola is a band built around singer Ify Williams and guitarist-producer Tom O'Reilly. They started in London, working with a mix of Afrobeat, R&B, and...
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Alive
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Chewing Gum
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Don't Shut Me Up
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Elements
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No Funeral
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Iiola is a band built around singer Ify Williams and guitarist-producer Tom O'Reilly. They started in London, working with a mix of Afrobeat, R&B, and electronic sounds that didn't fit neatly into industry categories at first. Their debut single 'Don't Shut Me Up' came out in 2020 and connected with listeners, becoming their breakthrough track.
Their first album 'Uplifted' arrived in 2021, showing their range with songs like 'Alive' and 'Chewing Gum.' They've worked with other artists including producer Salaam Remi and singer Youssou N'Dour. The band's writing usually starts with a melody or lyric from Williams, then gets shaped collectively with O'Reilly's production.
Iiola's lyrics often touch on social themes, and they've been involved with movements like Black Lives Matter. Their music draws from multiple traditions without settling into one style, which has kept their sound shifting from release to release.
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