Recording artist and television personality Wes Nelson is currently riding high following the release and subsequent chart success of his debut single, See Nobody.
Produced by Ayo Beatz (Fredo, Dutchavelli, Young M.A) and featuring rap star Hardy Caprio, the super fresh R&B track serves as the perfect musical introduction to Nelson as a credible and accomplished singer-songwriter, musician and performer.Wes Nelson x Hardy Caprio – See Nobody (Official Music Video)
Having first found fame as a contestant on the fourth series of ITV2’s hit dating reality show Love Island in 2018, Wes Nelson has gone on to create quite the career for himself in the world of music, entertainment and fashion, appearing on shows including Dancing On Ice and The X Factor: Celebrity as well as teaming up with online fashion retailer boohooMAN to launch his very own streetwear inspired clothing collection.
“I’ve done a lot in 22 years.” Wes says as he reflects on his career so far. “But music is the only thing that’s really resonated, this is the one thing I really want to do. It’s not a passion project or a whim… I’m in this for the long haul!”
We caught up with Wes Nelson for the latest in our ‘My London’ interview series.
Favourite Neighbourhood:
My favourite neighbourhood is definitely Battersea – that’s where I’m living at the minute and have had a dope time here over the last year or so! I’ve got loads of friends who live close by too, so we hang out a lot and always manage to find something to do.
Favourite place for brunch:
It’s got to be Restaurant Ours on Garry’s Sundays. My friend Garry has a brunch that he’s set up – loads of drinks, really good food and just a good time in general.
Best coffee in London:
My coffee! I’m definitely not a coffee connoisseur, but I do love my coffee, it’s an essential part of my mornings.
Favourite gallery or museum:
I went to see a Reuben Dangoor exhibition at The Tate Modern which was amazing! His art is captivating; it makes such a political statement but still manages to be entertaining and even comical at times.
Tell us a secret:
Yesterday I ate four pizzas… I had pizza for breakfast, pizza for lunch and pizza for supper – I have no shame!
Favourite place to shop:
It’s got to be Selfridges. I’ve got an amazing personal shopper there called Debby, and she always gets me the best stuff! To be honest, I probably love it there a little bit too much!
Favourite place to find inspiration:
I don’t know what it is, but I find that when I’m driving, that’s when I think of my most creative stuff and do a lot of my writing. I think it’s just having a clear head and vibing to whatever music I’m listening to.
Best London destination for a date:
Well, because of the whole Covid situation, I haven’t been out and about or dating much lately, but before all of this kicked off, I spent a lot of time at my friend’s Greek restaurant, The Elysee in Fitzrovia. It’s super chilled and relaxed, it’s not too dressy but also not scruffy, it’s got a rooftop bar where you can chill out and smoke shisha. It’s a cool place, with the perfect balance of good food and good music.
Favourite park:
It’s got to be Battersea park. There’s loads of space, and a nice cafe near the river… you can even use the pedalos! It’s a great place to be social and have a laugh with friends… and a wicked outdoor drinking spot!
Favourite food market:
I really like the Chelsea Food Market because there are tonnes of different cuisines to use from. You can get anything you want, and they always let you have tasters, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love tasters?
Your sanctuary in the city:
I would say that my studio is actually my sanctuary. It’s in my house so I literally roll out of bed, eat breakfast and then spend all all day in there. I’ve become a bit of a studio rat lately, I do need to get outside a little bit more.
What inspires you?
Musically right now I have so many different inspirations. For starters Hans Zimmer, he has this ability to take you to a different a space with his music, like in the Interstellar Soundtrack – you really feel as if you have been physically transported into a whole other world just by the atmosphere his music creates. Then obviously you have people like Dave – he is a top lyricist, his message is really important and his storytelling is second to none. Vocally I’m loving Saint Jhn, the way he can change the dynamics of his voice, and sound like different people is something I aspire to do.
This season I’m loving:
I think that the new season of Dior is absolutely amazing; I’ve been wearing a lot of it recently, especially the new Dior Jordan stuff, which I bought one of everything! They are almost investment pieces.
Wes Nelson’s debut single See Nobody is available to download/stream now.
