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MS BANKS 4C

Ms Banks’ new single '4C' is a fearless celebration of identity, confidence and Black womanhood and it's an anthem rooted in the pride of owning every part of who you are. Using her 4C hair type as a metaphor for resilience, beauty, and cultural heritage, Banks turns a deeply personal marker of identity into a statement of power. She shifts effortlessly between warm melodic moments and razor-sharp bars, gliding over production that blends Afrobeats, hip-hop, and rich rhythmic textures. As the first single from her upcoming debut full-length project 'SOUTH LDN LOVER GIRL' which is scheduled for a February release, '4C' signals a new era for Banks: one defined by self-assurance, experimentation, and artistic clarity. The record showcases every side of her: technical lyricist, lover girl, reflective storyteller, all while drawing from her lived experiences as a South Londoner and second-generation African woman. -Rachel Fryer

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