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Nectar Woode
Woode in 2023
Woode in 2023
Background information
Birth nameNectar Abena Nyantekyewaa Woode
Born1999
Milton Keynes, England
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2021–present
Labels

Nectar Abena Nyantekyewaa Woode (born 1999) is an English soul singer-songwriter and producer. Signed with Communion Records, she has released two EPs: Nothing to Lose and How It's Gotta Be (both 2024).

Early life

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Woode was born in Milton Keynes to a Ghanaian father and an English mother.[1][2] She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Musicianship from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP).[3]

Career

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Upon moving to London for university, Woode began playing open mics, improv nights, and in various bands.[4] Mom Tudie discovered Woode on Instagram and invited her to collaborate the 2021 single "Fear Leads Us On" alongside Eriksson Kaner.[5] This was followed by Woode's debut self-released solo single "For the Best" in 2022. She had gigs with Alice Phoebe Lou in 2022[6] and Eli Smart and Áine Deane in the first half of 2023.[7]

In August 2023, Woode signed with Communion Records, through which she released the singles "Good Vibrations"[8] and "God Talks Back".[9] The former garnered over a million Spotify streams within a month.[10] She featured at the Communion Xmas Party in December.[11]

Woode featured on BBC Radio 1's Future Artists at the start of 2024.[12] That year, Woode released her debut EP Nothing to Lose, preceded by the track "Nothing to Lose", as well as a second EP Nothing to Lose.[13] Her music caught the attention of Elton John, who played it on his Apple Music show Rocket Hour.[14] Woode had her first headline dates and gigs with Paris Paloma and Jacob Alon, and then Infinity Song and Nia Smith. She featured festivals including the Cambridge Folk Festival and Live at Leeds.[15][16] In March 2025, Woode supported Nao on tour.[17] She has been longlisted for the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent competition.[18]

Artistry

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Growing, Woode listened to the likes of Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and D'Angelo. Regarding her second EP, Woode named Amy Winehouse and Duffy as more recent influences, mixing 21st-century British soul with earlier artists across the pond such as Minnie Riperton.[19] She also draws upon West African music.[20]

Woode has drawn comparisons to Cleo Sol, Corinne Bailey Rae and Olivia Dean.[21][22]

Discography

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EPs

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  • Nothing to Lose (2024)
  • How It's Gotta Be (2024)

Singles

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  • "For the Best" (2022)
  • "Moonshine (Live at 123 Studios)" (2023)
  • "Save It All (Live at 123 Studios)" (2023)
  • "Waiting" (2023)
  • "Good Vibrations" (2023)
  • "God Talks Back" (2023)
  • "Nothing to Lose"
  • "30 Degrees" (2024)
  • "Head Above Water" (2024)
  • "Waiting" / "For the Best" (2024)
  • "Only Happen" (2025)

Collaborations

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  • "Fear Leads Us On" (2021), with Mom Tudie and Eriksson Kaner
  • "Ribbons" (2024), with Mom Tudie

References

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  1. ^ Jephthah Nana Adjei Osei-Mensah (20 February 2025). "Nectar Woode and Mr Drew Spark Collaboration Buzz on 3Music TV". 3Music. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  2. ^ Lindsay, Ed (23 February 2024). "Nectar Woode - Nothing To Lose (EP)". Wordplay. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Nectar Woode - Student Successes". ICMP Music School. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  4. ^ Grimwade, Charlotte (24 October 2024). "On the Rise: Nectar Woode". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  5. ^ Murray, Robin (12 January 2021). "Mom Tudie, Nectar Woode Unite On Glorious 'Fear Leads Us On'". Clash. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  6. ^ "WPGM Reviews: Alice Phoebe Lou Live At Hackney Church (In Pictures)". We Plug Good Music. 30 October 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Nectar Woode Concert History". Concert Archives. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  8. ^ Murray, Robin (23 August 2023). "Nectar Woode Exudes Soul On 'Good Vibrations'". Clash. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  9. ^ Hussain, Shahzaib. "Nectar Woode Trusts Her Intuition On 'God Talks Backs'". Clash. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  10. ^ "Abbie McCarthy's Future Karma announces 2024 series". Record of the Date. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  11. ^ "Grooves: Gregory Porter; The James Taylor Quartet; Old Dirty Brasstards; Christmas Soulstice". Westminster Extra. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  12. ^ Kumar, Tara (17 January 2024). "Radio 1's Future Artists with Tara Kumar: Nectar Woode". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Nectar Woode Talks Us Through "Head Above Water"". Wonderland Magazine. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  14. ^ Jephthah Nana Adjei Osei-Mensah (17 February 2025). "Elton John Calls Nectar Woode In Milestone Moment". 3Music. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  15. ^ "Cambridge Folk Festival Announce Line-Up for Emerging Talent Stage". Spiral Earth. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  16. ^ "Live & Kicking! The ultimate guide to 2025's Live at Leeds in the City courtesy of Leeds' music community". DIY. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  17. ^ Mondon, Ross. "NAO Live @ O2 Brixton Academy". Noctis. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  18. ^ Lepper, Joe (6 March 2025). "Master Peace, Edie Bens and Nectar Woode make Glastonbury Emerging Talent longlist". Neon Filler. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  19. ^ "Nectar Woode - Head Above Water". Norman Records. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  20. ^ "Nectar Woode". Gigs in Scotland. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  21. ^ Edwards, Tina (12 March 2024). "In Conversation with London's Soulful Up-and-Comer, Nectar Woode". Sound of Life. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  22. ^ Evans, Helen (24 August 2023). "Nectar Woode shares new single 'Good Vibrations'". She Makes Music. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
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