A year ago yesterday we discovered this one ... and if you haven't heard it yet then a year later it still sounds just as good as it's timeless. This is what we said at the time and the guvnor Robbie Vincent fell in love with it!
One word ... WOW! You may perhaps not necessarily like the style of music ... but what an incredible voice! This is a debut single from Rae (Raechelle Burns) titled "Fool" released today (22 Feb 2022).
With it being a debut, information on the artist is scarce to non existent, but her facebook states that she is from L.A.
A stunning vocal performance, inducing the hairs on the back of your neck to stand up. With a voice such that she has, whilst this is definitely her debut single as it is confirmed on her facebook, surely she can't possibly be a newcomer. I'm almost certain that she will have a gospel background. I'm waiting for some information from her so watch this space.
Having listened to dozens, if not hundreds, of tunes a day it is very rare that something grabs me so instantly the way that this release has. A pure and soulful voice and a beautiful song, I hope you'll agree. Simply stunning, especially for a debut release and she also wrote the song herself.
UPDATE 24 Feb: I reached out to Rae and she has provided an updated bio so I will post it verbatim:
"Rae—born Raechelle Burns—is a singer-songwriter hailing from Los Angeles, California. Raised on soul, gospel and funk, her sound draws from childhood experiences of singing along to BeBe & CeCe Winans in her granny’s piano room and lending her voice to grade school choirs, gospel choirs and talent shows across the L.A. area. During these formative years, she developed a love for smooth ballads and her undeniable talent for harmonizing would land her gigs for both gospel and mainstream artists in her adult years.
Rae’s soulful tone is rooted in a wide range of inspirations—from RnB greats such as Anita Baker, Shirley Murdock, Aretha Franklin, and Gladys Knight to the upbeat sounds of The Gap Band, Prince, and The Elements: Earth, Wind, and Fire. After years of singing background for artists such as Dorinda Clark Cole, Nick Jonas and Geneen White, she’s now stepping out into the forefront. With a sultry mix of soul and RnB, Rae’s music emotes the kind of straight to the point storytelling that’s reminiscent of singer/songwriters of the 1970's. Her style is pure, heartfelt vocalism and she’s looking to cement herself firmly in the music scene with her powerful voice and distinct tone".
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| Rating: | 9.4 |
| Explicit: | N |
| Genre/Style: | Classic Soul |
| Format: | Single |
| Media: | Digital |
| Label: | Webtaztic Music Group |
| Cat No: | None |
| Date: | 22/02/2022 |
| Key/BPM: | 10B/83 (counted 36!) |
| Value: | £1 |
