Bakar: The 'Right Here, For Now' live session is all about embracing the music culture

Love pure energy? Need a dab of what Bakar is serving up these days? Look no further than his ‘Right Here, For Now’ anthem. The single goes hard but getting a visual like this live session? Must-see, of course.

It’s all about catching vibes and letting the experience soak through your veins. Peep the details and embrace what Bakar is delivering.

British artist Bakar reveals a captivating new single “Right Here, For Now.” Opening with an addictive kick snare that meanders throughout the track, “Right Here, For Now” explores the themes of young love and self-discovery, displaying Bakar's musical prowess and his ability to infuse introspection into a lively song. A fresh take on alternative music, the track is an amalgamation of the North Londoner's unique sound and showcases Bakar's ability to meld intricate layers of instrumentation, and sharp lyricism alongside his signature gritty vocals. All these elements, including a brand-new live performance visual that accompanies the track, blend together to create a dazzling, immersive soundscape from the very first note.

Bakar’s new single follows his previous release, “Alive!”; both tracks will feature on his upcoming second album, Halo. Halo rings in a new era for Bakar. Out September 22nd, the upcoming album is the sonic counterpart to his acclaimed 2018 mixtape BADKID. On his second album, the young artist explores the dichotomy he feels between the nomadic loneliness of a life constantly on the road and the “lifestyle” of being a musician.

Resisting categorization during his steady growth into the spotlight, Bakar offers all the lyrical prowess of a rapper, the virtuosic poise of a producer, and the pop craft of a singer-songwriter. Born in Camden, North London and raised on Choice FM, R&B CDs, and the Quran, Bakar’s early musical influences spanned from London’s flourishing grime scene to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and English indie acts like The Maccabees. Bakar propelled into the limelight with his 2018 mixtape BADKID, produced with frequent collaborator Zach Nahome in what has become a fruitful partnership; his US #1 single “Hell N Back” swiftly followed in 2019 - a track currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity, receiving a sync in the trailer for Pixar’s Elemental, hitting #18 at US Pop Radio, #1 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay, #1 on Shazam in Los Angeles, and having peaked in the Top 20 of the UK Official Singles Chart - a career highlight for the young Brit.

Away from the studio, Bakar will appear on festival stages in the US and Europe this summer, including a recent appearance at Lollapalooza in Chicago and a main stage slot at Reading & Leeds at the end of this month. 

Following his Australia & New Zealand headline tour this October in support of Halo, Bakar will commence the European run in Italy this November, and will make stops in Germany, Belgium, Denmark and France, before kicking off the UK leg in Glasgow on November 21. The Camden artist will perform an eagerly anticipated, sold-out hometown show at London’s Eventim Apollo onNovember 28 and will round off his tour with two dates at Manchester’s Albert Hall, with the final date sold out.  

“Right Here, For Now” marks another single in a string of successful releases that affirm Bakar's place at the top of the global alternative scene.

Bakar: The London streets get full attention in the new 'Alive!' music video

If there’s one thing you can expect from musician Bakar it’s creativity. The hip-hop alternative artist comes through with both his ‘Alive!’ single and music video for the masses.

It’s more than just a cinematic flex and draws your attention in from start to finish. Peep the details and keep scrolling to see Bakar in his London comfort zone.

Today, British artist Bakar reveals his brand new single “Alive!” 

Bakar’s new single is fueled by post-punk bass lines and London grit underpinning his signature vocal ability. The compelling music video for “Alive!” was directed by rubberband (Lucky Daye, Omar Apollo, Glass Animals), in which Bakar brings Central London rush-hour traffic to an absolute standstill with a remarkable performance, akin to a modern-day Gene Kelly in the iconic Singing In The Rain film.

Bakar’s new single follows his Halo Freestyle (Already Glowing) and previous offering “Good News,” which debuted at Givenchy’s F/W 2023 Show during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris earlier this year.

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Resisting categorization during his steady growth into the spotlight, Bakar offers all the lyrical prowess of a rapper, the virtuosic poise of a producer, and the pop craft of a singer-songwriter. Born in Camden, North London and raised on Choice FM, RnB CDs, and the Quran, Bakar’s early musical influences spanned from London’s burgeoning grime scene to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and English indie acts like The Maccabees. Bakar propelled into the limelight with his 2018 mixtape BADKID, produced with frequent collaborator Zack Nahome in what has become a fruitful partnership; his single “Hell N Back” swiftly followed in 2019 - a track that previously peaked at #1 on Billboard’s AAA chart and is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity, having peaked within the Top 20 of the UK Official Singles Chart - a career highlight for the young Brit.

Following Bakar’s standout debut appearance at this year’s Coachella, the Camden born-and-bred artist will appear on festival stages in the US and across Europe this Summer, including Lollapalooza and a main stage slot at Reading & Leeds.

The latest in a string of singles, “Alive!” showcases Bakar’s unrivaled lyrical prowess, and gritty London-infused musicality. With this track, he continues to prove why he’s regarded as one of the UK’s most popular alternative acts. 

Bakar's putting London on the map with 'NW3'

Just to keep it 100, London has been hot well before even ‘Top Boy’ became a global must-see. However, what Bakar is bringing to the music biz is growing and his newly released ‘NW3’ is must-see material, too.

The video hits hard and showcases the North London artist’s talent as the visual to his standout Nobody’s Home single. Check out the details plus touring news and keep scrolling to see the video.

On Nobody’s Home, which received attention from The Guardian, Billboard, FADER, HYPEBEAST, UPROXX, and more, Bakar explores his newfound connection to his own heritage, his Islamic faith, and a notion of the "Future Immigrant". Channeling these themes, the “NW3” visual, directed by Machine Operated utilizes candid shots of Bakar’s life in London to portray his experience in the city through his own unique lens. 

Contrasting with his recent video for “Free,” the video for “NW3” depicts the London artist in a more approachable, human light. Since the inception of his musical career, Bakar has been focused on broadening the understanding about the different experiences in pop culture: “I’ve always been here to be an alternative for the Black kids that don’t fit in.” The “NW3” video allows these kids to see that beyond the fame and glamor, he lives a life not too different from their own. 

Bakar has been busy having recently come off the release of Nobody’s Home and gearing up for his 2022 Tour. Beyond music, he continues to support underrepresented creatives, having recently announced a limited edition CD designed by the late Virgil Abloh with all proceeds benefiting Abloh’s “Post-Modern” scholarship fund. Additionally, Bakar has announced Yeek will support all US tour dates, and a second Los Angeles date has been added to his U.S. tour due to popular demand, which kicks off April 27th in Seattle at the Neptune Theater.