Steven Bamidele – Cuckoo Goes The Clock feat. Cam Thomas

Steven Bamidele arrives with ‘Cuckoo Goes The Clock’. The Nigerian-born, London-based artist crafts this groove-laden meditation on mob mentality and the comfortable apathy many cultivate when life gets complicated. His third preview from his upcoming album, ‘THE CRASH!’ (September 5th), explores who springs into action during crisis and who perfects the art of standing still.

The song originated as far more brooding until Bamidele discovered a particular drum loop that shifted everything into sharper focus. This accidental revelation became the foundation for his reflection on collective inertia, captured in lines like “Who’s going to be the straw to break the camel’s back / while the rest of us are working on our feigned reactions.”

UK hip-hop artist Cam Thomas provides a counterpoint through verses examining ambition without accountability – the peculiar modern phenomenon of chasing success while avoiding the work it requires. His contribution adds texture to Bamidele’s broader critique, creating dialogue between different forms of avoidance and aspiration.

The production weaves together jazz, soul, and hip-hop elements into something that pulses with immediacy despite its contemplative origins. Bamidele’s approach suggests someone who has learned to find a groove within discomfort and a rhythm within uncertainty.

‘THE CRASH!’ promises to expand these themes through what Bamidele describes as “an allegorical story of forbidden love” featuring aliens and supernatural elements. This ambitious concept album explores creativity, purpose, and identity through genre-blending arrangements that position jazz fusion alongside introspective songwriting. His upcoming 100 Club show on September 17th will celebrate both the album release and his largest London headline performance to date.