Kwes is an award-winning composer, music producer and artist hailing from London.

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Kwes' foray into composing began with a bang. He scored Raine Allen Miller’s debut feature film, Rye Lane (Searchlight/Disney) - a British rom-com set in South London. This work not only marked his own feature debut but also earned him the prestigious 2023 BIFA award for Best Original Music. His composing extends beyond feature films, with original scores for Netflix's documentary short Little Miss Sumo about sumo wrestler Hiroyi Kon, as well as original music for advertising campaigns for renowned brands like Selfridges and ASOS.

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Beyond his work as a film and TV composer, Kwes is signed to legendary British label Warp as a solo artist. As a producer, his sought-after talents have graced the music of an impressive roster of artists, including Mica Levi, Damon Albarn, Bobby Womack, Solange Knowles, Sampha, Loyle Carner, Black Coffee, Nubya Garcia, Tirzah, Lucy Rose and many more.

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When Kwes is not crafting sonic landscapes, you might find him exploring the city on his trusty bicycle.

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