OUR SUMMER ANTHEM has arrived

Folks, yall heard it here first.  It’s not a single.  Nor a mashup.  Remix? Nope. Bangin’ house mix or Calvin Harris track?  Nah.  This summer’s anthem goes to the trio Gloriana.  Their track Are You Ready has got it all: beat, lyrics, melody, and a good country vibe.

Are You Ready (and really the whole Three Album) is best played at a BBQ.  Brunch get-together.  Waking up.  Taking a shower.  At the gym.  Really, any gathering or anytime ya want to feel good.  Only question is “Are yall ready for a good time?”

All Hail Gloriana,
Adam

Review: Seinabo Sey and JMS DVS @ U St Music Hall

Seinabo Sey @UhallDC

James Davis @UhallDC

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Quite the memorable Sunday night on U St.  Plenty of R&B, soul, dancing, and good feelings.  James Davis (JMS DVS), a sibling trio, opened with a laid back R&B vibe and just enough rock for a Sunday night set.  My fave was a JD cover of the Cranberries track Zombie.  Clearly this band knows a good melody, can harmonize and even joke around with each other on stage.  #SiblingLove!

Seinabo Sey hit the stage, even after having flu-like symptoms.  This worldly talent with Swedish and Gambian decent talked and sang about growing up and not knowing many black people.  Trying to make sense of her life in Sweden.  And her passion for music and writing. Her red dress complemented her soulful vibe and her emotional tracks.  Simply, beautiful.

Ms. Sey may only be 24, but she dished out some great love advice.  Her untitled acapella track (vid below) was written for her friend— a friend she crushed on for 3 years but didn’t tell him until way late when he rejected her.  Seinabo was a bit self-depreciating but her performance felt real. Honest.  From her heart.

Another highlight was when Lady Sey mentioned Jimmy Napes, lyrical writer of the track Clean Bandit’s Rather Be.  She nailed the cover, which you can see in the vid I recorded below.  Her rendition is a perfect example of how artists open up and how amazing music (heck, even life) can be when you’re willing to be vulnerable. #goosebumps

Sunday night reconfirmed: No electronics, synths, or modern tech can ever outdo a powerful, soulful female vocal. #Amen

 

Sunday night done right,
Adam