Well! This combines jazz, hip hop, neo soul, a touch of Motown and some gospel into this lovely track! There’s a flute to kick off proceedings over a bass that I’m suspecting is played live on the recording – it’s got some depth to it. Add to that a Rhodes piano and an upright piano, then… a HORN section! I said what I said… yes there’s a Hammond organ on this too.. whoever did the arrangement on this crushed it because at one point the horns play low in the register and come back up to give it that real spice!
But wait… There’s more.
On there’s so much more.
Amanda packed everything including the kitchen sink on this one.
Why?
Because there’s scat vocals on this.
Oh yes.
It comes up at around 2:22 and it’s so sweet as it’s coming up against the background vocals…
What a track to end the week on!
According to her Spotify bio:
Ivor Novello-nominated Amahla stands apart for her incredible voice and sociopolitical songwriting.
Her talents have earned her a mentor in Nile Rodgers of CHIC, extensive critical acclaim and a devoted following. Amahla’s voice moves through R&B, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Hip Hop, Soul and Dance music effortlessly. A musical range that echoes the rise of brilliant solo female vocalists of the past.
Raised in a Caribbean household in East London, Amahla started her career writing songs on acoustic guitar. Learning early on how to lead live bands, Amahla has become an impressive live performer.
Often taking inspiration from her personal history of activism and Anthropology degree, Amahla manages to balance themes of love and politics with an ease only she can.
Amahla’s latest single the viral protest ballad ‘Enough’ released in October 2023 was recorded in three languages (English, French, Spanish) and has been adopted by fans worldwide as an anthem representing racial injustice and collective grief.
In 2024 Amahla will release a new EP ‘Ooooh Honey!’ dedicated to the power of women. Amahla will also embark on her first headline UK tour.
