Dan Wheeldon, the versatile producer, writer and studio director behind Up Top Studios, has brought forth a fresh and creative project called ONAMA, with its second single Never Gonna featuring the soulful musician Pete Restrick (Care).
ONAMA aims to establish a platform for musicians, writers, and bands to collaborate freely without being chained to commercialised artistry. It’s a haven for unbounded experimentation, a place where artists can explore uncharted creative spaces outside their customary stylistic boundaries.
Restrick, a gifted artist who has collaborated with Wheeldon before, infuses Never Gonna with a distinct and captivating essence. His exquisite vocals add an unrivalled quality to the track, lifting it to unprecedented heights. The addition of Michael Blackwell (Nothing Makes Sense), whose guitar shredding is a stroke of genius, and Ben Rolfe’s beatific extra-dimensional drumming, delivers a tonal shift to the track that’s like a sudden gust of wind on a calm day, taking listeners on a dynamic journey.
ONAMA, Restrick, and all the artists featured on the number have successfully crafted a musical sensation that challenges norms and leaves a lasting impression on the soul. Never Gonna is a mesmerising masterpiece that exemplifies the potential of experimental artistry.