Celebrating the legacy of Kele Le Roc, a true pioneer of UK R&B!

Check out her in-conversation with Michelle Gayle, exclusive to our Youtube Channel! From Let Me Know to My Love and Romeo, her voice helped shape a generation and Black British music thereafter. Watch the full interview now on our YouTube channel!

From singing & dancing as a child to becoming one of the most recognisable voices in British R&B, Kele Le Roc helped shape the sound of a generation. She first gained recognition in 1995 with the underground hit Let Me Know, before achieving UK Top 10 success with Little Bit of Lovin’ (1998) and My Love (1999).

In 1999, she released her debut album Everybody’s Somebody on Polydor Records and won two MOBO Awards, taking home Best Newcomer and Best Single for My Love. Over the years, she has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Basement Jaxx, Coolio, Courtney Pine, Shy FX, Omar, Damage and Lee Henry.

Her feature on Basement Jaxx’s hit Romeo reached No. 6 in the UK charts and remains a standout moment in UK dance music. Kele Le Roc’s influence continues to inspire artists and audiences across the UK and beyond. Subscribe for more stories celebrating the artists who shaped British music.