Rising UK R&B newcomer Wallis returns from a busy summer to offer “Skin” – hot on the heels of winning the Isle of Wight Festival's ‘New Blood’ competition.

In keeping with a string of recent releases from the Northern up-and-comer, “Skin” pays homage to the classic US R&B sounds Wallis draws artistic inspiration from with a retro twist, building to a seductively fiery chorus in lyrics which explore a divine love affair. 

Wallis made the following statement about “Skin”: “I love ‘Skin’ because it's the kind of sound I feel excited about right now. It’s an anthem for the ladies - we want the man but we don't want the bullshit that comes with him. I wrote the words to lay down some rules as I love my independence. If you want me, you’ve got to make it worth it and treat me like the centre of your universe. Anything less just isn’t enough.” 

Hailing from Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, Wallis is an unlikely R&B star in the making. Her ties to the working-class community of the town and its links to Northern soul formed her love of music at an early age, discovering an artistic contrast between her vibrant personality and sublime soprano vocals. She nurtured her talents at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, before following in the footsteps of idols like Adele and Amy Winehouse to train at the renowned Brit School.

Now credibly integrating herself into London’s underground R&B scene with airplay from BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and BBC Introducing, Wallis has kept a growing audience entertained with her impeccable vocal range, delivering gems like “Attitude” (which features Tottenham rapper Dun D), the stormy “FYI” and “Ain’t That Kinda Girl” – which Wallis recently performed in a dazzling set on the Big Top Stage at Isle of Wight Festival, supporting Flo and Example.