Songs of the year, number 14: Dua Saleh - want (Official Video)

Sudanese American artist Dua Saleh will be embarking on a massive US and (much shorter) European tour in the new year, including two UK dates (London and Manchester). Their album, I Should Call Them, is out now and 'want' was very much it's calling card. A forthright tale of lust and obsession, it's propulsive electronic beats and glitchy R&B flavours made it a sure fire attention grabber. Expect to hear more from Dua in 2025. 

Dua Saleh - want (Official Video)

A simple r&b/electro take on desire, Dua Saleh's 'Want' is a force of nature, an irresistible ear worm that makes you want to return to it again and again. Saleh's background was initially in community activism and poetry rather than music, but they found themselves drawn to the idea of making music in 2017 upon realising that poetry wasn't enough for them, and that they needed music to provide a more cathartic form of release. This probably reflects the intensity of their music, and gives it such an unyielding drive. We will be hearing more from them in the future.