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Lyia Meta Returns With New EP “You Think About Me”

She’s now back with a new five track EP co-written with Nashville based Bob McGilpin and she’s not taking any prisoners.” BluesBluesU.K

Lyia Meta’s latest EP ‘ YOU THINK ABOUT ME’  brings you her unique sound.  A collaboration with producer and songwriter Bob McGilpin,  Meta both co-writes and coproduces alongside McGilpin, bringing listeners some old school, classic R&B, Soul and  a touch of Funk. Meta’s strong vocals shine as she delivers each song with a voice that’s both exquisite and incredibly striking. McGilpin who produced and played all instruments on the tracks, complements the collaboration with excellent musicianship and production.

Recorded  between  Nashville, TN, U.S.A and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the EP was released on January 31st, 2022.

𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙙 & 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝 𝙖𝙞𝙧!- VQS Studio

This latest EP from Lyia Meta is forged from that iconic triptych of sensational sounds – soul, R&B and funk – leaning into one or another to create some of the most confidently delivered songs that you will have heard in a long time. The first thing that hits you is Lyia’s striking voice; deep, smokey and honey-toned, the sound of a classic soul diva for the modern age.” 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘯(Dancing About Architecture)

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Lyia Meta is an international multi award-winning singer and songwriter, and an exhibited visual artist.  Of local Creole Portuguese, she performs full time and is currently  based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Meta finds her greatest influences in rock and blues, yet she fearlessly defies genre barriers in every project she creates, consistently delivering a refreshing sound that speaks to listeners across generations worldwide.

In my entire career as a live circuit performer and an artist,  I have found that being true to myself and my influences is what makes me  the artist I am . What is uniquely ‘ME’?  Who I am is very simply heard in my music. With the EP ‘YOU THINK ABOUT ME’, it is another way of telling the world- THIS IS LYIA.  This has always been my purpose”.

Website: https://www.lyiameta.com/

https://linktr.ee/LyiaMeta

Sales Outlets: Amazon, iTunes, Deezer,

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Apple Music and all major platforms.

https://songwhip.com/lyia-meta/you-think-about-me

https://open.spotify.com/album/6poGP0q1W9YYQPu92bYz4J?si=Ill-WctBTDa21XLPyEwdxQ&utm_source=copy-link

You Think About Me The Way I think About You-Video link:

https://youtu.be/e9iLmhdhfvA

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“I Just Want to Soar” by JK Jerome delivers an inspiring reflection on dreams and destiny

JK Jerome

Certain moments in life have this mix of awe and confusion when you have not yet found your purpose, but you are watching someone else find theirs. UK singer-songwriter JK Jerome’s “I Just Want to Soar” explores that feeling with a sincere blend of folk-rock warmth and indie-folk storytelling, offering a thoughtful first taste of his upcoming debut EP.

The Shropshire-born artist creates a beautifully intimate mood throughout, with a soft but emotive arrangement that lets the song’s emotion shine. “I Just Want to Soar is a reflective dialogue between memories, ambition, and self-discovery, grounded in folk traditions and ignited by contemporary indie rock.

The song’s story is about the innocence of childhood dreams and the allure of watching someone who seems to have everything figured out. In this way, JK Jerome takes a simple observation and turns it into a more profound meditation on identity, direction, and the universal desire to know where we belong.

Jerome sings the song with a contained, heartfelt delivery that keeps every phrase intimate while allowing space for the understated instrumentation. JK Jerome has a real talent for emotive songwriting, combined with earthy folk-rock, making this an engaging introduction to his ongoing musical journey. The song leaves you feeling hopeful and encourages you to chase your dreams and keep reaching for the stars ahead.

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“A Yellow Chrysanthemum” by Majestic Souls showcases creative guitar innovation and musical growth

Majestic Souls

Majestic Souls are moving into new territory with “A Yellow Chrysanthemum,” a track melding organic musicianship with futuristic textures. A defining chapter in the artist’s career, this piece combines the soulful nuances of jazz, the groove of funk, and the experimental edge of electronic music into one singular listening adventure.

“A Yellow Chrysanthemum” is a creative reimagining of controlled guitar samples and displays an intelligent approach to production. The production is interesting and adds to the song’s mood as it shifts with each layer. The title is more closely connected to the artist’s acoustic roots, in which the yellow chrysanthemum symbolizes an important element of a broader musical personality.

It’s a space where warmth and innovation can co-exist, that balance of natural expression and electronic exploration that defines the emotional tone of the track. “A Yellow Chrysanthemum” has a funky, electronic edge and a smooth jazz influence, creating an accessible vibe that still allows the creative freedom of an artist willing to experiment. 

Majestic Souls prove, with this genre-bending release, that modern music can pay tribute to traditional sounds and take them into new territory. “Yellow Chrysanthemum” provides an interesting insight into the artist’s development and a motivating example of the coming together of various musical worlds to produce something new.

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