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Dark places and bliss with Reuben James, Izzy Bizu, Scribz Riley and Gracey

Singer, pianist and producer Reuben James talks to Izzy Bizu, Scribz Riley, and Gracey about what they would change if they could go back in time and alter a piece of work.

Singer, pianist and producer Reuben James started playing the piano from the age of three, so in terms of the percentages of a life spent in music he’s right at the top. In this episode of Music Life, he asks Izzy Bizu, Scribz Riley and Gracey about the best song they’ve written, what they would change if they could go back in time and alter a piece of work, and the thing that they erase the most during the writing process, be it a lyric, a subject, or a feeling.

Izzy Bizu is a British-Ethiopian singer, songwriter, and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Introducing Artist of the Year, who has toured with Coldplay, AlunaGeorge, and Sam Smith.

Scribz Riley is a two-time Grammy-winning producer, songwriter and artist who’s worked with the likes of Khalid, J Hus, Normani and Yxng Bane. He was also handpicked by Marvel to contribute to the Black Panther soundtrack in collaboration with Kendrick Lamar.

And finally, Gracey is a pop singer and writer who’s worked with the likes of Kylie, Pet Shop Boys and Cher. As her career took off, she lost her voice and needed surgery to fix it, but her career is now back on track.

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28 minutes

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Reuben James (Credit: Leleita McKill), Izzy Bizu, Scribz Riley and Gracey

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  • Sat 12 Sep 2020 11:06GMT
  • Sun 13 Sep 2020 19:06GMT

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