Elton John Calls Nectar Woode In Milestone Moment

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Elton John Calls Nectar Woode In Milestone Moment
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Picture just landing in Accra, Ghana, for the first time, ready to explore your roots, when your phone lights up with a FaceTime call from none other than Elton John. For Nectar Woode, the British-Ghanaian soul artiste signed to Sony Music, this surreal moment became reality on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, a highlight she shared with palpable excitement during her appearance on 3Music TV’s Big Conversation. The call from the music legend—who’s been championing her work since discovering her debut EP NOTHING TO LOSE—marks a pivotal milestone in Nectar’s ascent, affirming her place among the next generation of global stars. As she prepares to release new music inspired by her Ghanaian journey, this endorsement from an icon underscores her growing influence and the power of her soulful artistry.
Nectar’s connection with Elton John began quietly, almost serendipitously. “I don’t know who’s put my music to Elton John,” she admitted on the show, still marveling at how her sound reached the ears of the Rocket Man. It started with her 2022 EP NOTHING TO LOSE, a soul-drenched project featuring tracks like GOOD VIBRATIONS, which caught Elton’s attention. He began spinning her songs on his Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music, a platform where he spotlights emerging talent alongside his own storied catalog. “He heard it once and he really liked NOTHING TO LOSE,” Nectar recalled. “Then he started playing GOOD VIBRATIONS, and I think he just became a fan, which is crazy.” That fandom culminated in a personal call, timed perfectly with her arrival in Ghana—a moment so monumental she ensured her father was by her side to witness it.
The FaceTime chat, set to be featured in an upcoming Rocket Hour episode, was more than a celebrity cameo—it was a mentorship moment. Elton, whose career spans over five decades with hits like YOUR SONG and TINY DANCER, took the time to delve into Nectar’s creative process. “He was just getting to know more about the music,” she explained, noting how he drew parallels between her sound and artistes like Lauryn Hill, whose MTV Unplugged performance inspired Nectar to pick up the guitar at 15. He also offered practical advice for her next big step: a solo tour supporting London-based artiste Nao across Europe, set to kick off as soon as she returns from Ghana. “He gave me some advice on playing by myself,” Nectar shared, a nod to the shift from performing with her band to stripped-back solo sets. “Normally, I just go out with my band, but this time I’m doing a lot of shows by myself.”
For Nectar, the call was a full-circle moment, especially with her father present. “I made sure my dad was in the room when he was FaceTiming,” she said, laughing as she recounted the scene. “Papa, we made it!” It was a triumphant declaration for a journey that began in Milton Keynes, where her Ghanaian father instilled a love for jazz and soul, and continued through years of honing her craft—first as a student balancing a degree with jam sessions in South London’s jazz scene, then as an indie artiste with Communion, and now as a Sony signee. Her father, once insistent on education before music—“He said, please get a degree. Make sure you’re educated,” she recalled—was there to see the fruits of her persistence pay off in a way few could imagine.
The timing of Elton’s call adds an extra layer of significance. Nectar arrived in Ghana to explore her heritage, a trip she described as “a very spiritual experience,” and is already collaborating with local acts like Super Jazz Club for a summer project. Amid this creative immersion, hearing from an artist who’s sold over 300 million records worldwide was a jolt of validation. “I still can’t believe it,” she admitted, her voice tinged with awe. “You’re an icon!” The host echoed her disbelief, joking, “Elton don’t call you on Facebook!”—a playful riff on the unexpected intimacy of the moment.
This isn’t just a phone call—it’s a beacon of Nectar’s rising star power. From her debut single FOR THE BEST to EPs like HEAD ABOVE WATER, her music has steadily built a following, with GOOD VIBRATIONS even earning spins in UK Tesco supermarkets—a fact she proudly noted: “My parents took it seriously after they heard it in the market!” Elton’s support elevates her from indie darling to global contender, a trajectory bolstered by her Sony deal and upcoming releases. “I didn’t want the signing to change the fact that I love writing music,” she said, hinting at a prolific period ahead. “I’m here in Ghana writing, and the aim is to put out a project in the summer.”

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