Here To Learn (feat. Andre Espeut)
Footshooter

Footshooter joins the Tru Thoughts family releasing the soulful rooftop cut “Here To Learn”, made in collaboration with singer-songwriter André Espeut.

First collaborating remotely for a Boomerang Records compilation, the pair reunite on this uplifting track, which André describes as a “testament to the strength of the human spirit”. “Andre’s vocals are warm and timeless” Footshooter adds, “reminding me of soulful house and garage classics from the late 90s/early 2000s, so I was keen to couple them with something musically forward-facing”.

‘‘Here To Learn’ is a powerful anthem of resilience and self-discovery, confronting life’s challenges with raw honesty, while craving inner peace amidst chaos. Within each verse, there’s a message that longs for universal transformation. Soaked in vulnerability and determination, it offers hope amidst turbulence, and a promise of peace. The track is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, amplified through its weaving melodies.

Footshooter’s production style takes in influences from broken beat, jazz, house, and more, working with rappers, poets and vocalists to create a soulful sound referencing the past while being firmly visionary in its approach. André Espeut’s diverse heritage complements this mix, masterfully dipping into broken beat, house, afrobeat, and jazz. His work with Defected, Glitterbox, and Saison has led to chart-topping hits on BBC Radio 1 and Jazz FM. Known for his soulful voice and infectious energy, André has performed worldwide, from the 2012 Olympics to the Jazz Cafe, and is also the lead vocalist of underground afro-electronic festival sensation Afriquoi.

Footshooter’s musically diverse live band sets and DJ sets over the past eight years have taken him to Boiler Room London, Tate Modern, Alexandra Palace, The Jazz Cafe, and the Barbican Centre, as well as performances at Brainchild, We Out Here, and Love Supreme festivals.