Coming from Manchester, 4FLO MUSIC singer/songwriter and musician Ben Partington is very much influenced by the music his parents generation listened to. From Motown and Soul to R 'n B and 80's, he fuses it with hip hop, particularly from the nineties which also helped shape his song writing

'There was a huge point in making sure the lyrics had meaning, emotion and intelligence but had to be about your experiences and viewpoint, it had to be honest to you and your story. When I was growing up at that time we used to write stuff or freestyle over hip hop or UK garage instrumentals and if you didn’t come up with something substantial lyric wise you’d get it! All in good spirits but it made you want to at least try to get it right'

Released on October 18, 'Blinded' is a song about the power imbalance and inequality in our society. Taken from a forthcoming album out next year, Ben also tackles the current state of politics, though he doesn't position himself as an activist. His is a more personal  approach

'I think the majority of the songs I write are motivated by what’s going on around us and the way I feel about it. It’s just my say and opinion on that'  

'The underlying point I want to have through all the songs is growth and gaining strength and knowledge from the more difficult situations through life. Not that I’ve always done that myself! But I’ve at least tried to when the fog clears'

'Blinded' be pre saved on spotify: http://bit.ly/2kJ5JhY

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Stream on Soundcloud