Dido Wilson - Wait For Me (Single)
Following her debut single ‘Messages’, South-East London singer/songwriter Dido Wilson releases brand new track ‘Wait For Me’. The single releases via Plain Paper Records.
‘Wait For Me’ is a gently moving track, laden with elements of R&B, Funk and Soul. On ‘Wait For Me’, listeners are invited along on a journey of self discovery as Dido Wilson’s tenderly sung lyrics recount a one-sided relationship in which she had begun to contort herself in order to fit the ideals of another; eventually discovering this to be an impossible and unhealthy endeavour. The song’s sonics are dreamlike and heartfelt, as reverberating guitars, funky bass and twinkling percussion gel together for an otherworldly effect.
Speaking on the single and its personal meaning, Dido Wilson says, “This song was a huge period of time in my life. Feeling like you aren’t enough for someone no matter what you do or however much you love them and that really sticks with you. I think ‘Wait For Me’ is really about seeing something away from the rose tinted glasses and all the chaos and wanting better for yourself.”
Dido Wilson is a new, young and exciting voice in the Soul and R&B space who draws inspiration from her life, surroundings and musical heroes including Amy Winehouse and Corrine Bailey Rae. Growing up as one of 6 siblings who were all creative in their own right, Dido says that she was drawn to singing from an early age and witnessing live performances from the likes of Jessie J inspired her to pursue a career in music. Self-taught on the guitar and piano, Dido went on to attend the BRIT School from year 10, further immersing herself in the creative arts and building a network of like-minded aspiring artists. Dido’s songs carry a broad relatability via her honest songwriting, in which she candidly describes the highs and lows of a young woman navigating life and love in London. Musically, Dido’s sound bears a remarkable polish, especially for someone so early in their career, with jazz, funk and pop influences seamlessly interwoven into each song’s DNA.
Already catching the attention of industry tastemakers, in June 2023 Dido performed at a Mahalia Presents event (a night of live music curated and hosted by UK R&B star Mahalia herself), which proved to be a defining moment in her burgeoning career. Additionally, Dido has performed at a number of Sofar Sounds gigs, developing her live performance skills and garnering a grassroots fanbase along the way.
Releasing her debut single ‘Messages’ at the end of May, the track was supported by Rebecca Juddon Apple Music and Victoria Jane on BBC Radio 1, as well as being playlisted on Amazing Radio. Further to this, the accompanying music video has amassed nearly 50,000 views on YouTube. Such a positive reception is an impressive feat for a brand new artist and indicative of the mass appeal of Dido’s personal, exploratory and expertly crafted music.
With ‘Wait For Me’ we are given further insight into the musical talents of a young artist destined for a thriving future in the UK and beyond. Following in the footsteps of her idols, Dido Wilson’s music bears a timeless sound that will draw appreciators from a wide spectrum of music lovers.