Photos: Shervin Lainez
Design & Illustration: Sarah Kennedy
Flowers: ASMITE
Artistic Direction & Vision: Anna Caradeuc, Aja Pecknold Smith, & Alex Dziura
"Call It A Draw" is the leading single off Uwade's upcoming debut album Florilegium. This song is a one-sided compromise between Uwade and the person she is too scared to call back, saying that her not talking to them is "call[ing] it a draw" for their relationship. It seemed to being going good at the beginning, but has now turned sour, and to the point where she can't interact with them without fearing she will fall for them again or bad memories will arise. This alludes to the song's title also meaning that because this person was toxic to her, she will be toxic back. This is detailed further in the bridge, where she wants to experience the relationship again at its first stages, but also doesn't want to based on their breakup that was mostly likely rough.
The drumline is soft and somewhat muffled throughout "Call It A Draw", which is complimented by the guitars that share a similar vibe. This even stays consistent with the occasional drum fills. Uwade's vocals are impeccable, managing to simultaneously sound as those they are at both ends of the octave scale. Her singing voice is a flawless fit for the production of this song. "Call It A Draw" is like if the season of autumn was a piece of music. It perfectly matches the overall vibe of Florilegium, and it makes complete sense that it would be on an album with an aesthetic themed around flora. Its instrumentation makes for the perfect leading single.
Uwade is a music artist born in Nigeria, and grew up singing in Charlotte, North Carolina. She attended Oxford University and Columbia university, where she studied music. She has also toured with the band Fleet Foxes in the past. She has made other extraordinary music alongside "Call It A Draw", including her songs "Nostalgia", "Out of My Mind", and "The Man Who Sees Tomorrow". Her album Florilegium comes out on April 25, 2025. She is set to embark on several tour dates starting in March 2025, and will perform in the United Kingdom and throughout the United States. Uwade is an amazing and incredibly talented music artist!
Written By Ashley Adams
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