“Love Tree”: A Radical New Era in Rap, Power, an Independence

There are moments in culture where the ground doesn’t just shift it ruptures. Love Tree is one of them.

Forged on global stages alongside legends, from Damian Marley, The Roots, Dead Prez, Wu-Tang Clan, and Nas, to UK icons Roots Manuva, Kano, and Roll Deep, this explosive new album arrives as a seismic declaration set to disrupt the foundations of the music industry.

Entirely independent and unapologetically uncompromising, Love Tree is a bold reimagining of rap, centering women, elevating independent voices, and rejecting the constraints of an industry long overdue for change.

Zebra dress: Georgia Hardinge.

At a time when the world feels uncertain, Love Tree offers something rare: truth without permission, triumph without dilution, and hope without illusion. This is more than music, it is a reclamation of power.

Zebra dress: Georgia Hardinge.

Until now, Scotland’s first Black supermodel, Eunice Olumide, has remained an enigma in music deliberately keeping her work as a ghostwriter and her presence in the underground hip hop scene hidden to uphold a singular ethos: talent first, looks second. Now, she steps fully into the light, not as a newcomer, but as a fully formed force.

Known to mainstream audiences through her work in art, fashion, and film, she has also appeared in major productions including Starwars, Noughts & Crosses, and Some Sweet Oblivious Antidote alongside Sinner star Wunmi Mosoku.

A BAFTA and ARIAS nominated broadcaster, award-winning author, Doctor of Social Justice, and MBE recipient for her work in charity, sustainability, and the arts, she is a true Renaissance woman.

Wrap: TRN Air. Tiara: Chanel Vintage.

Born and raised in Scotland, she has shaped culture across disciplines. Now, she reshapes sound.

Love Tree spans time and continents, blending global influences with grassroots energy. The album features Jamaica’s Queen Omega and UK rap pioneer Blak Twang, the first UK hip hop artist to win a MOBO Award, known for chart-topping collaborations with Estelle including “Tricksta.”

Wrap: TRN Air. Tiara: Chanel Vintage.

Production bridges emerging Scottish talent with platinum heavyweight Amadeus Thompson (Platinum Boy Music Inc.), whose credits include Jennifer Lopez, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Tyga, and Justin Bieber.

A fully immersive artistic statement, the album also features original artwork by renowned Ghanaian artist Derrek Ofosu Boateng (Artwork for A Beautiful Revolution by Common) and moving images by African Giant Banini, known for visionary work with Skepta, Rema, and Stonebwoy.

Unapologetic. Unstoppable. Love Tree is not just an album. It is a revolution. Contact: info@euniceolumide.com.

Artist and photographer: Derreck Boateng.
Model: Eunice Olumide.
Shoot location: Ghana.

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