Alternative R&B from Boey

Boey is a singer-songwriter originally from Ipoh in Malaysia and now based in London who’s been making an impact with his emotive songwriting and indie R&B sound. Starting his musical journey at just 13, he began by transcribing and composing orchestral pieces for his high school symphony orchestra, where he served as concertmaster for three years.

This early immersion in music would eventually see him transition into pop and modern genres as he grew more comfortable with his own voice. For Boey, music is a form of expression that allows him to articulate the thoughts and feelings he doesn’t often share in public.

As a self-described introvert, he channels his emotions and fantasies into his songwriting, creating music that connects with listeners on a personal level. His journey as a solo artist officially began last year with the release of his debut single “Cruel Years” and he’s since followed it up with several well-received tracks in the build up to his first full-length album, Happy, which dropped in March this year.

Now, Boey is gearing up for the next chapter in his musical career with the release of his new single, “Hurt No More,” the lead track from his upcoming sophomore album, Acoustic Space, set to drop next month. “Hurt No More” is a compelling new piece that showcases Boey’s talent as an artist and his ability to tap into the emotional undercurrents of life.

“Hurt No More” is a smooth, chilled and soulful alternative R&B track that explores the feeling of utter hopelessness and the desperate desire to stop hurting. Brought in by the flutter of acoustic guitar plucks, layering up as the rattle of percussive shots add a smooth rhythmic sway to the arrangement.

As his silky voice enters, he spins delicate melodic leads carrying heartfelt lyricism via emotionally-charged delivery to form an instantly catchy pop-focused R&B jam. Flowing with the snap of the beat and airy guitar driven instrumentation, “Hurt No More” sees Boey serve up a dazzling showcase of his songwriting talent and performance flair while building the hype for his upcoming second record.

Listen to Hurt No More below