6 COLORS Performances To Watch COLORS is a unique platform that shines a spotlight on exceptional, diverse musicians – both established and up-and-coming – across the globe. Defined by a distinctive aesthetic that revolves around a coloured backdrop, the atmosphere heightens the performance and invites viewers into the artists’ worlds. With its finger on the pulse of the music industry, the Berlin-based studio continues to connect us with the artists we need to know, and these six performances are the perfect place to start exploring. J.I.D In 2018, Atlanta-born rapper J.I.D demonstrated his undeniable skill and lyricism, performing his track Working Out against a mauve backdrop. The slick performance was praised for J.I.D’s smooth voice and effortless delivery that highlighted the sentiment of the lyrics WATCH NOW J.I.D In 2018, Atlanta-born rapper J.I.D demonstrated his undeniable skill and lyricism, performing his track Working Out against a mauve backdrop. The slick performance was praised for J.I.D’s smooth voice and effortless delivery that highlighted the sentiment of the lyrics WATCH NOW SEVDALIZA Iranian-Dutch multi-disciplinary artist Sevdaliza combines electronic elements with traditional instruments, creating a sound that carefully treads the line between classic and contemporary. The Persian influences on her music can be heard in her soothing, moody sound, and intricate vocal trills, all exhibited in this hair-raising performance. WATCH NOW SEVDALIZA Iranian-Dutch multi-disciplinary artist Sevdaliza combines electronic elements with traditional instruments, creating a sound that carefully treads the line between classic and contemporary. The Persian influences on her music can be heard in her soothing, moody sound, and intricate vocal trills, all exhibited in this hair-raising performance. WATCH NOW Little Simz It takes a special artist to weave intricate storytelling into their music, and London-born Little Simz is a master at doing so. Radiating cool, she exhibits an unparalleled flow at her COLORS performance, as she performs her track Venom in front of a muddy, khaki backdrop. WATCH NOW Little Simz It takes a special artist to weave intricate storytelling into their music, and London-born Little Simz is a master at doing so. Radiating cool, she exhibits an unparalleled flow at her COLORS performance, as she performs her track Venom in front of a muddy, khaki backdrop. WATCH NOW EarthGang Frequently likened to OutKast, EarthGang is an American hip hop duo hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. The two members are highly praised for their strengths in both rapping and singing, using vocals and lyricism to captivate listeners – as demonstrated in this stellar presentation. WATCH NOW EarthGang Frequently likened to OutKast, EarthGang is an American hip hop duo hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. The two members are highly praised for their strengths in both rapping and singing, using vocals and lyricism to captivate listeners – as demonstrated in this stellar presentation. WATCH NOW Princess Nokia Princess Nokia is the embodiment of a free spirit in her COLORS performance. She boasts a laid-back attitude that complements the track’s relaxed instrumentals, as do the soothing purple surroundings. WATCH NOW Princess Nokia Princess Nokia is the embodiment of a free spirit in her COLORS performance. She boasts a laid-back attitude that complements the track’s relaxed instrumentals, as do the soothing purple surroundings. WATCH NOW Ego Ella May Performing a mesmerising rendition of her track Girls Don’t Always Sing About Boys, Ego Ella May showcases her bewitching vocal talent in front of a dusty pink backdrop. The jazz vocalist sings with ease and effortlessness, offering listeners a four-minute refuge for the duration of the video. WATCH NOW Ego Ella May Performing a mesmerising rendition of her track Girls Don’t Always Sing About Boys, Ego Ella May showcases her bewitching vocal talent in front of a dusty pink backdrop. The jazz vocalist sings with ease and effortlessness, offering listeners a four-minute refuge for the duration of the video. WATCH NOW MORE LIKE THIS Arts & Culture The 9 Tiny Desk Performances You Need To See We’ve handpicked our favourite NPR Tiny Desk performances so far, with a range of genres and moods to choose ...read more Music Listen: April 2021 Playlist From fresh releases to our favourite artists to upbeat classics, these are the tunes to usher in spring with. read more Music Escapism Soundtrack: Music To Transport You To Far-off Destinations Travel to far-off destinations via our playlist, all from the comfort of your own home – just turn on, tune in ...read more