22-year-old Nilüfer Yanya is a London singer with Turkish roots, who is inspired by iconic singer-songwriters like Nina Simone and Jeff Buckley. Her sparse instrumentation – usually just guitar, saxophone, and drums – and mellow voice give her jazzy, soulful music a laidback feel.

On her new single Thanks 4 Nothing, Yanya confronts an ex who is trying to win her back after treating her badly. The sunny guitar riff that opens the song, beautifully contrasts her understated voice, adding an extra layer of tension to the already passionate lyrics.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.