Lauria releases “Losing Me” single

Lauria releases “Losing Me” single

YOU TUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVStfoVgnvs

Montreal based Florie-Laure “Lauria” Zadigue Dubé is a bit of a mystery with only one single out, but “Losing Me” is quite the substantial number, but that’s only tipping the iceberg. She has a voice that sings like an angel and only so many are coming along that it’s a stand out track which puts you in touch with her soul, and that’s only part of what makes this single cook. It sizzles to the brim and shows why the art of studio performance is so important to the longevity of a song, especially in the Pop world where everything comes in to go out. And Lauria has the power to stay and go a long way. 

The memories of growing up watching local artists in her uncle’s Montreal studio and singing in the church choir since an early age are two things that led to this single, as well as playing briefly in a band with her cousin, not to mention her uncle now being her manager. The rest is unknown until more about Lauria and more content comes out. It’s a non-genre attitude she has and that’s where the song might fall but it’s still rooted in Pop and anything slow-danceable for the masses to which it is clearly aimed. 

Being that it’s a vocally driven song, Lauria stands out the most throughout the entire track, but there’s more to meats the ear going on behind her with a beautiful string arrangement. The lyrics deal with being hurt and not forgiving someone who’s gone so far, they’re going to lose her love. She even goes out of her way to be mildly explicit to get the point of the words across. It’s very easy to lose yourself in the melody as well as her voice and the track itself as the total package that it is. The rest is hard to detail without hearing it for yourself, but it’s suggested to do so at first chance. 

It’s not every day something this good comes along, so it’s helping 2018 look better as the less than spectacular year it has been so far on music on my radar, so much that I am glad I heard “Losing Me.” And with Lauria coming on so strong already it’s worth anticipating what comes next for her. It’s a good question but for now this single is showing where the heart is, and she’s got all the time in the world from here but hopefully not too long before we hear more from her. Make no mistake, Lauria is already star in her own way. 

In closing, this is not only a fine debut single for Lauria, it’s a superior production and her songwriting is premiere in todays musical landscape where more-often than not electronics and other frills keep the soul out of Pop music. It’s also one of the best single releases of 2018 by all standards by an unknown artist with all the potential in the world to reach the most appreciative ears with an honestly great song that competes without even having to.

GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/music/preview/Tvrpi4xhrewdqovmwllm3zlecza?play=1

Randy Jones

Edenn – “Thinking”

Edenn – “Thinking”

YOU TUBE” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2jFggLsBmQ

His birth name is Edem Kodjo Azuma and he hails from Lome, Togo. Edenn is now a European-based singer, songwriter, fashion designer and screenwriter. It’s no doubt then, that his artistic stamp on the spellbinding debut single “Thinking” leaves its mark on the listener.

Trapped between an electronic pop and neo soul fusion, “Thinking” has its place in the modern music soundscape. Edenn’s lyrics are simple and straight-forward (“I’ve been thinking about ya”) of which he repeats quite a few times. He’s not so much so lazy in his delivery in as much as his vibe is laid back and reflective. He’s genuine without being overbearing. This song is very modern and is going to sound very computerized to some. Some might call it more style than substance. Maybe it is overproduced? That’s okay, Edenn still creates a lasting image and sound gifts for the listener. I think Edenn’s style is unique and his substance is growing.

Besides, do you really want to think too much when you’re listening to a song called “Thinking”? Probably not!

What I liked most about “Thinking” was the actual music bed. Edenn’s beats have a wavering sound and seem to tag team off of each other after each measure. I think there’s a fine balance of the back and forth between the vocals and the simple lyrics. This song is never boring, that’s for sure. Some dance-pop songs can sound over aggressive or even abrasive; Edenn doesn’t fall into this trap. It’s as if he’s protecting the listener and lifting them up on a pedestal. I think some pop songs can sound too sacronistic or even too cutesy. He doesn’t follow this path. Thank goodness.

I was surprised not to hear other African or West African influences in the music. Maybe that’s Edenn’s reflection on the past – and he’s looking brightly into the future. Or, maybe that breezy, oceanic feel is how he remembers Togo. One could easily get lost imagining these things. That’s another reason I really dug the song – it kept my mind churning out several scenarios.

As mentioned above, his style is being carved out before our ears and I think his background in journalism, screenwriting and certainly fashion are incredible tools in achieving his goals. He really connected with me as a listener.

If’ you’re looking for a sensory explosion, you won’t find it in “Thinking.” Rather, it’s a slow build, but a solid and persistent build at that. I liken this song to many of the pop music’s top hits right now – it fills a spot and a need that people are really craving. And, Edenn does it very well. He’s not showy. He’s humble and it shows.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/3nUmcelRVogAJquxVw4gw0

Geoffrey Chamness