Bounce-Worthy
Bounce-Worthy: Maiysha
Now that summer has unofficially arrived, my self-imposed "Harlem hibernation" has ended. Which means that I'll be out and about, scouring the tri-state area for the most SoulBounce-worthy talent the city has to offer. This past Friday, I was invited to check out Eusonia recording artist Maiysha--an artist Newsweek has described as a soulful songstress who's vibe "is just as comfortable on the dance floor as it is at a backyard barbecue"--as she performed selected songs from her upcoming release, This Much is True. Backed by a live band, the Brooklyn resident and Ford Plus model let loose with soaring vocals that literally rocked the packed studio with a mix of rock, soul, jazz and funk. Growing up in Chicago and Minneapolis helped Maiysha, who describes her family as a version of television's Huxtables, mine material for the 12 original compositions on True. Eusonia founder and album co-writer/producer Scott Jacoby describes the sound he helped craft as "progressive soul." I call it worth a listen. The CD drops in August. For now, check the track below as Maiysha takes you into "Orbit" and tell us what you think.
Maiysha [MySpace]
Tags: audio, maiysha, scott jacoby
Comments
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Musicasoul | July 19, 2008 4:34 AM | PermalinkFantastic music, congratulations for the page, in this blog music also very good. http://musicasoul.blogspot.com
Musicasoul | July 19, 2008 4:32 AM | PermalinkLove it.....definitely buying the CD. When I clicked on her myspace link, "OVER MY HEAD", I'm in love with, check it out!
Miss Ayana | June 5, 2008 11:08 AM | PermalinkI say "wow" and I'd like to purchase th cd in August. It was fresh and my ears welcomed the sound. Congrats!
deloris mebain | June 1, 2008 11:26 AM | PermalinkGreat! Trust me, Maiiysha has got it! With her smooth and soulful sound, I can't want for her album.
BWaheed | May 28, 2008 12:03 PM | PermalinkBWaheed in Chicago
Her voice is funky, sexy, cool, and smooth. I couldn't help but get the feeling of wanting to move to this contagious beat. She reminds me of some the the greats. With this type of sound, she'll having staying power!
Natalie | May 28, 2008 11:29 AM | PermalinkFantastic!
Jackie Hemphill | May 28, 2008 9:45 AM | PermalinkWow! Amazing!
Jackie Hemphill | May 28, 2008 9:44 AM | PermalinkAm I the only one who feels this entire track, vocals and beats, sounds off???
And, yes, I'm being nice :-)
ill Mami | May 27, 2008 10:34 PM | Permalinkeh...
HoneyBee | May 27, 2008 7:52 PM | PermalinkNice vocals and the beat was sweet.
La Femme Noir | May 27, 2008 6:27 PM | PermalinkTrying to remember where I've heard this song before....Was it on a commercial or playing in the background of some show?
Not coming to me.
Anyway, it's cool. I can get with the beat. I'd like to see what else she got.
Vivrant Thang | May 27, 2008 4:52 PM | Permalinkgreat vocals, horrible beat.
khalid | May 27, 2008 1:39 PM | Permalinkwhoa. didn't see that coming.
I kept waiting for a Stanley Clarke bass solo or something.
looks like I have a new fantasy baby mama to add to the current lineup.
DJStylus | May 27, 2008 1:16 PM | PermalinkI thought it was pretty good! Not bad at all.
Sheree | May 27, 2008 12:40 PM | Permalink