Born in Kenya, raised in Switzerland, Canada and the Bahamas, Nuela Charles has been compared to everyone from Etta James to Amy Winehouse to Adele, but, in truth, she’s very much her own thing. Her latest album is rich with anthemic soul songs that luxuriate in positive and upbeat vibes. It’s beautifully produced, all rhythmic beats and finger-snapping cool, and her vocal is one that should be filed under: effortless. Gorgeous. GM

Out 16 September, self release