Losing Sleep with Sio

Acclaimed South African singer-songwriter, poet, and DJ Sio joins forces with Soul Quest Records for the deeply emotive new EP, Losing Sleep.

Marking her first collaboration and release with Soul Quest Records, "Losing Sleep" brings together Sio's unmistakable voice, rich songwriting, intricate harmonies, and poetic lyricism with the label's signature blend of deep soulful house, broken beat, and jazz-infused electronic grooves.

As a chronic insomniac, I used to mourn the loss of sleep, but now I relish the quiet reflective space the night provides. This EP reflects the way matters of the heart cause sleepless nights in ruminating on what was, what could've been, and what will become, on a bed of groovy soulful house production I've missed in my sound.
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At the heart of the EP lies a shared musical language between Sio and the Soul Quest crew, resulting in a body of work that feels both intimate and expansive. Across four tracks, themes of longing, self-discovery, and emotional evolution unfold against a distinctly London backdrop, shaped by some of the capital's most exciting producers.

Opening the release is "Serious", a deep, soulful, and Afro-tinged house cut produced by Sean Green and From London. "Somewhere", produced by Max Sinàl, KingCrowney, and Sean Green, blends house and broken-beat influences into a warm, reflective groove, while "Hello", produced by Max Sinàl, Sean Green, and Slxm Sol, delivers a shuffling broken-house rhythm beneath Sio's heartfelt vocals. The EP closes with an extended version of "Serious", allowing its hypnotic energy to fully unfold.

Widely regarded as one of South Africa's most compelling contemporary voices, Sio has built an international reputation through her fearless storytelling, emotional honesty, and genre-defying artistry. Her collaborations with respected producers across house, soul, and electronic music have established her as a uniquely powerful creative force.

With "Losing Sleep," Sio and Soul Quest Records deliver a sophisticated and deeply human collection that bridges continents, cultures, and sounds, uniting heartfelt songwriting with the warmth and depth of modern soulful dance music. "Losing Sleep" is a four-track collection exploring love, reflection, and the restless thoughts that emerge long after dark.

Sio - Losing Sleep
Release Date 17th July 2026
Label Soul Quest Records

Tracklist
01. Sio - Serious (Radio Edit)
02. Sio - Somewhere
03. Sio - Hello
04. Sio - Serious (Extended)