Superman
Heal Over
Heal Over – Alex Watson
“Ever since I first heard this song, it became a staple in my playlist and my heart, so it’s an absolute honour and pleasure to rework and cover it in a reggae style.
Heal Over is a song about hope, that even in the bleakest of times and despite life’s challenges, healing awaits. With that belief, we can weather the storms no matter how hard they may seem. “
(Alex Watson aka s0ngb1rd)
Alex Watson releases her 3rd single on Kufe Records, a warm, roots-infused reggae reinterpretation of KT Tunstall’s beloved song “Heal Over,” offering a fresh perspective that blends heartfelt vocals with laid-back reggae grooves. Produced by Lindel Lewis for Kufe Records, the cover brings new life to the track while honouring the emotional core that made the original resonate.
Driven by a steady reggae rhythm and rich melodic textures, Watson’s version leans into themes of resilience and emotional renewal. The production balances classic reggae sensibilities with contemporary polish, creating a sound that feels both timeless and immediate. Adding a distinctive layer to the arrangement, acclaimed guitarist Ciyo Brown contributes expressive guitar lines that weave seamlessly through the track, elevating its warmth and depth.
This release marks another step in Alex Watson’s growing catalogue of genre-spanning work, highlighting a commitment to reinterpretation with respect and originality. By pairing soulful delivery with thoughtful production, the cover invites listeners to experience “Heal Over” from a new vantage point—one rooted in rhythm, reflection, and hope.
“Heal Over” Alex Watson is available on Kufe Records and all streaming platforms.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4T0E2CnN3h2tZTqnhsfTX5?si=Qesy1LHlQ-qMx–jb8bwpw
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/heal-over/1879463780?i=1879463783
Credits
Artist: Alex Watson
Original Song: “Heal Over” – KT Tunstall
Producer: Lindel Lewis
Label: Kufe Records
Guitars: Ciyo Brown
About Kufe Records
Kufe Records is an independent label dedicated to championing authentic voices and cross-genre creativity, with a focus on Reggae Music that connects cultures and communities.
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Let Me Be – New Release from Bastedo (18/11/22)
Sign up to the YouTube Notification and see Bastedo’s latest video when it’s released. The production marks a second flagship project with SQUISH Media and Coco Padovani, who also produced Roots Manuva’s So Jazzy Video.
Juan Lover also makes another appearance, this time l leaving his Grand Piano behind. This multi-talented instrumentalist joins Bastedo for a stint on String Guitar. Let Me Be. will available on all streaming platforms from 18th November 2022.
Archive Chat – Coco Padovani
Last week, Alex from SQUISH Media, caught up with the creator of the So Jazzy Video. Here’s a recording for the those of you who were unable to make the live chat.
So Jazzy – One Year On
SQUISH has been managing the career of Roots Manuva for the last 5 years. During that time…there have not been many releases and there are very good reasons for that. Perhaps we can cover some of those another time. For this post, one year on, we are reflecting on the song, the video and the process of releasing So Jazzy. If you haven’t watched the video yet…you can do so here:
The Cast of Characters
Socials
For the social media rollout, we enlisted the help of Krash Williams. Having seen the work he had done on his song Struggle Rapper, and knowing that he also makes his own videos, We thought he might make a good fit. We were not disappointed. On time in budget and bang on the money.He understood the brief and did not disappoint. He came up with a great concept of using the gramophone, which we thought was a touch of genius…and a nod to ‘the retrospective shall be respected’ lyric within the song. Nice one!
Meet The Video Producer – Coco Padovani
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Topic: Conversation With Coco
Time: Jul 14, 2022 03:00 PM London
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Analytics
So as a first release for Roots Manuva on SQUISH Media. how did we do? They say every song is a business, but even with that in mind, the goal here was just to keep Roots Manuva alive in the public imagination, and to gift them some music we knew his fans would appreciate.. Roots Manuva already has a loyal fanbase, so that makes things a lot easier. Nevertheless. There is no room for complacency and we wanted and want more people who may have never heard his music to access it and to understand what a treasure the UK has in this unique artist. Knowing that he has been unwell, and that the last album project, Bleeds…really took a lot out of him…we have moved ahead cautiously. The artist needs time? The artist gets time!
You Tube: 23, 136 views
Spotify: 49, 204 streams
Apple Music : 9868 streams
Bandcamp: 2531 purchases
Women in Music: Sexism & Racism in the UK Industry
On the 4th September, Alex Watson, Director of SQUISH Media, will be a guest speaker on the AAA Seminar’s latest event titled: Women In Music: Sexism & Racism in the UK Music Industry. For more details and to obtain tickets head over to Eventbrite.
So Jazzy Update
Roots Manuva is back slinging slang. The reviews have been really positive so far. Less than a week after the release So Jazzy has clocked up over 7000 ‘organic’ views on YouTube. People have resonated with the track and the visuals. The retrospective shall be respected!
So Jazzy
It’s been a while since Roots Manuva released new music. There have been the collaborations with Morcheeba, Ocean Wisdom and Cinematic Orchestra of course. However, since Bleeds in 2015, Roots Manuva has taken a step back from recording to focus on his WHY? Never one for convention.
So Jazzy video premiere will take place on 26th June 2021 at 1pm
Work In Progress
The Cinematic Orchestra ft Roots Manuva
In the months since its release on Ninja Tune…stats for this track (streaming etc) have been pretty good. Have you checked it out yet?