Loretta Heywood

BACKGROUND

In 1991, Tim Simenon heard Loretta’s early recordings for Major Force—Tribe of Love & Touch Me Take Me—and invited her to work on the next Bomb The Bass album. The result was Winter In July, co-written with Guy Sigsworth, which became a major European hit and a chillout classic. Loretta went on to collaborate with acclaimed producers including Sigsworth, Victor Davies, and David Arnold.

CURRENT

Loretta returns with Melodica Blues, where old skool reggae meets West London soul. Part I is out now [https://bfan.link/melodica-blues ]; Part II is released August 2025 [ https://bfan.link/melodica-blues-2 ]with new material, remixes, and collaborators like Jordan Armond (Natural High), Transglobal Underground’s Tim Whelan & Hamid Mantu, Shakka Black, and Kendell Johnson. The project blends roots reggae, soul, jazz, and dub—showcasing Loretta’s timeless voice and songwriting. More to come.