MUSIC
-----------------------------------------Terri Walker: 'I Am'
Dekkor Records
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Lloyd Vaughan
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Terri Walker is back with her third album release after two highly acclaimed offerings, entitled 'I Am'. At just 26-years-old Terri Walker is a young British hopeful fusing elements of neo-soul and RnB to create a smooth, and mature sounding style that showcases the powerful vocals that exude from the soul diva's mouth. Terri Walker gained notoriety with high-profile appearances with the likes of Shanks And Bigfoot, Young Disciples and Brand New Heavies.
'I Am' highlights a new chapter in the book of Terri Walkers' illustrious career, and as the title suggests, it is a chapter that contains the fact that this album is all her. 'I Am' is the opening track on the album and acts as a message to all listeners that she is bathing in artistic serenity, ready to rise from relative obscurity to become a household name; by herself.
The track No Matter Whatever contains piano loops and plucked guitars creating a simple beat that does not detach from the lyrical focus. Terri shows her ability to convey love and emotion as effortlessly as any soul diva does. Addicted transgresses the album sound from soul to r'n'b. A simple beat ensues that acts as a canvas to Terri's artistic interpretations of life and love that she paints for the listener's pleasure. Symbols and melodious piano are assimilated with the rap lyrics of Ty, whose feature adds a new dimension to the album, creating a new ingredient in the genre amalgamation.
Forever And A Day slows the tempo down on the album to a sultry, sensual level. Lyrical offerings such as 'I feel just like I have found a four-leaf clover, so blessed and thankful I see this for life is over' are somewhat substandard verses, but it is not the lyrical content or the intricate production that creates appeal. It is quite simply the vocal prowess of Terri that keeps a listener encapsulated. Alright With Me is the first single release off the album. A catchy piano hook with powerful yet simple lyrics and commercially inspired beats create what is tipped to be a highly saleable record. More anomalous lyrics feature on the track, such as 'sticks and stones will break his bones; you'd better leave my man alone' but the tune is highly infectious. Terri Walker offers ten tracks of sultry soul bringing together the best of the first two albums, whilst adding new elements, creating an accessible album for both old and new fans.
The new album, 'I Am', and single 'Alright With Me' are out now on Dekkor Records.
'I Am' highlights a new chapter in the book of Terri Walkers' illustrious career, and as the title suggests, it is a chapter that contains the fact that this album is all her. 'I Am' is the opening track on the album and acts as a message to all listeners that she is bathing in artistic serenity, ready to rise from relative obscurity to become a household name; by herself.
The track No Matter Whatever contains piano loops and plucked guitars creating a simple beat that does not detach from the lyrical focus. Terri shows her ability to convey love and emotion as effortlessly as any soul diva does. Addicted transgresses the album sound from soul to r'n'b. A simple beat ensues that acts as a canvas to Terri's artistic interpretations of life and love that she paints for the listener's pleasure. Symbols and melodious piano are assimilated with the rap lyrics of Ty, whose feature adds a new dimension to the album, creating a new ingredient in the genre amalgamation.
Forever And A Day slows the tempo down on the album to a sultry, sensual level. Lyrical offerings such as 'I feel just like I have found a four-leaf clover, so blessed and thankful I see this for life is over' are somewhat substandard verses, but it is not the lyrical content or the intricate production that creates appeal. It is quite simply the vocal prowess of Terri that keeps a listener encapsulated. Alright With Me is the first single release off the album. A catchy piano hook with powerful yet simple lyrics and commercially inspired beats create what is tipped to be a highly saleable record. More anomalous lyrics feature on the track, such as 'sticks and stones will break his bones; you'd better leave my man alone' but the tune is highly infectious. Terri Walker offers ten tracks of sultry soul bringing together the best of the first two albums, whilst adding new elements, creating an accessible album for both old and new fans.
The new album, 'I Am', and single 'Alright With Me' are out now on Dekkor Records.








