Steve Spacek

Steve Spacek

Steve Spacek is a UK singer associated with the group Spacek and with a style that combines soul, funk, broken beat and hip hop. He becomes known at the turn of the century through the song “Eve”, which helps bring wider attention to his singing and to the group’s forward-looking sound. The track is later covered by Dwele.

Spacek

Spacek is presented as a ground-breaking, genre-pushing group, with Steve Spacek as its voice. The group is championed by a range of listeners and artists, including Entertainment Weekly and Mos Def. Its sound is described as futuristic and hip hop based, with robotic, soul-influenced qualities.

Musical style

Spacek’s music draws on hip hop beat-making and soul traditions, with reference points including Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and Leroy Hutson. The result is a sound that moves between funk, broken beat and hip hop while keeping a strong soul focus. Steve Spacek is associated with Black Focus Records.