BST Hyde Park: The Summer Kick-Off We Needed!
photo credit : @sharonlopez
1st July 2024
By Jass Mensah
London was graced with brilliant performances from today's most beloved soul and R&B artists: Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, and SZA.
Snoh Aalegra
Starting off with the sweet sounds of Snoh Aalegra, she took us back to "Ugh, Those Feels Again!" Snoh's performance set the sweetest tone for the night ahead. With cool, sunny weather and a drink in hand, we sang along to her greatest hits like "Be My Summer," "Find Someone Like You," and "Fool for You." For all the lover boys, girls, and gays, we were truly in summertime bliss.
photo credit : @sharonlopez
Sampha
Watching Sampha was a surreal experience. His set was highly experimental, and you could tell he wanted to take his audience on a journey with his performance. Taking us through his newest album "Lahai," "Spirit 2.0," and "Stereo Colour Cloud," Sampha settled us into a trippy trance, releasing our inner free spirit. In this moment, you could really feel Sampha becoming one with his electronic sounds and symphonies.
photo credit : @sharonlopez
SZA
The only word to describe seeing SZA this year at BST Hyde Park is "healing." True SZA fans had the opportunity to sing at the top of their lungs to songs that truly hit home. For fans of her album "SOS," seeing a performance like this felt like the perfect pairing.
SZA's voice is so beautifully captivating that we were in awe of her talent and stage presence. As a performer, SZA makes you feel like it’s just you and her. With such relatable music, each song transported us back to days when every emotion was paired with our reality.
From the set design to the dancers, this was more than just a performance—it was an experience. An experience one can only describe as healing.
photo credit : @cass.meyers
Overall, British Summer Time gave us an experience of a lifetime and moments worth capturing! We will see you next year, BST Hyde Park.
