DOWN HERE - First Single From 'The Ordinary Life Of A Magic Woman'
Director, Editor: Dan Canyon Creative Producer: Jack Prideaux DOP: Daniel Owusu Runner: Ella Davis ESKA / Down Here / Released 29 January 2025 / Music & Lyrics Eska Mtungwazi, Jesse Hackett / Production Eska Mtungwazi / Additional Production Aviram Barath / Vocals, Programming Eska Mtungwazi / Additional Programming, Additional Instrumentation, Additional Vocals Jesse Hackett / Drums Alex Thomas / Bass Robin Mullarkey / Guitar, Drum treatment Dave Okumu / Recording Engineer(s) Dilip Harris, Louis Hackett (Antonio Feola’s Fish Factory) / Mixing Engineer Lexxx (The Barn) / Mastering Engineer Kelly Hibbert (Almachrome) / Creative Direction Dan Canyon (Canyon Studio) / Creative Production Jack Prideaux / Design João Miguel Chaves / Photography Daniel Owusu / Label Services & Distribution Kartel Music Group / 2025 Earthling Recordings.
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With her latest single, Down Here, ESKA marks a triumphant return to solo artistry after a decade exploring diverse creative ventures, including acting and composing for film and theatre. The Mercury-nominated powerhouse, renowned for her genre-defying approach, reclaims the spotlight with a bold and unapologetic statement. Marching to the pulse of heavily processed drums, her unmistakable voice commands attention, embodying her newly adopted moniker, "Magic Woman." This is ESKA at her most audacious, setting the stage for her highly anticipated album, slated for release in May 2025.
The track’s core is ESKA’s signature stacked harmonies, punctuated by the infectious cry, “Music runnin’ through my veins!”—a hook so instantly memorable it feels like a classic reborn. Just as the refrain latches onto your mind, an earth-shattering scream fractures the groove, launching the listener into a through-composed odyssey. What follows is a kaleidoscope of sound and texture, a dazzling display of ESKA’s vocal virtuosity and dynamic range.
Self-described as “voice painting,” Down Here transcends genre boundaries, weaving together familiar sonic threads into something entirely her own. The track surprises and evolves with every moment, keeping listeners on edge until its breathtaking conclusion. ESKA’s return is nothing short of spectacular, and Down Here proves she’s still an artist capable of redefining the musical landscape.