Rising British woman group XO have paid tribute to the Spice Women with a show-stopping dwell rendition of their 1996 traditional “Say You’ll Be There” at BBC Radio 1’s Maida Vale studios.
The group stopped by Radio 1’s Future Pop present, hosted by Maia Beth, to carry out the enduring No. 1 single in celebration of the Spice Women’ thirtieth anniversary. Placing their very own modern spin on the monitor, Summer time, Shali, Zoe, Emmy and Reanna delivered a vocal-heavy rendition that showcased the group’s hovering harmonies and particular person voices – with their reinterpretation of Melanie C’s climactic closing ad-libs proving a selected spotlight.
The efficiency has already earned the final word seal of approval, with the Spice Women themselves sharing XO’s rendition throughout their official social media channels.
For a younger group carving out their very own place within the British pop panorama, the nod from one of many style’s most influential woman teams marks a major second.
XO’s Radio 1 look arrives because the band gear up for the discharge of their debut mini-album, ‘Want To Know’, whereas concurrently taking up London this month with their new residency, XO PRESENTS…
The month-long sequence of free reveals sees XO take over London’s Colors all through August, creating an intimate area for followers whereas shining a highlight on a few of the capital’s most enjoyable rising expertise. Alongside dwell performances, the residency will give followers their first alternative to listen to unreleased materials from ‘Want To Know’ forward of its October launch.
Due out October 16 by way of Polydor Label Group, the mini LP represents the following main chapter for XO as they proceed their speedy rise.
Following a efficiency that has now caught the eye of the Spice Women themselves, the group look set to make their very own mark on the following era of British pop.
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