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IN THE SPOTLITE: EMELI SANDE

 
 

EMELI SANDE


Emeli Sande (Adele Emeli Sande) is a Scottish singer/songwriter, who has recently released her album "Our Version of Events" in February of 2012. She was honored with the opportunity to perform in not only the Opening but also the Closing ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics.

Emeli grew up with a strong desire to sing, drafting her first song by age 11, titled "Tomorrow Starts Again". By age 15, she was performing in competitions and singing gospel at MTV's Camden Studios. Through a chain of events Emeli ultimately ended up connecting with music producer/writer Naughty Boy, who had previously worked with such artists as Ms Dynamite and Bashy. Together they created songs for multiple artists such as Chipmunk, Cheryl Cole, and Tinie Tempuh.

Most recently Emeli Sande has released her first singles off of her new album. They consist of Heaven, Daddy, and Read All About It. Heaven, equipped with a fast beat, layered with sweet horns, and sprinkled with Emeli Sande's crisp vocals, creates an angelic euphoric melody. By the time this track ends I'm left feeling like I'm floating to Heaven. "Then I'm gone." Read All About It manages to quickly grab my attention. Simply a piano and vocals (to start), yet powerful enough to evoke emotion and inspiration. The song is able to embody the lyrics, it sounds like it's reaching and fighting, breaking through, suddenly screaming and shouting by the end, finally finding its voice.

An honorable mention is her track titled Easier in Bed.  Smooth, sultry, and seductive, this track is somewhat reminiscent of late 80's (early 90's) R&B. Packed with emotionally powered lyrics, it's easily relatable "when the physical is all we have left" in relationships.

Emeli Sande is gifted in making music transcend. She is not your average artist. She is able to connect the lyrics to the music, and transfer her emotion to us through song. Emeli Sande is the definition of ART. But don't take my word for it, you can "read all about it".


Sincerely, Me


 
 
 





 
 
 
 

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  1. MzWillz2UOctober 6, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    This is an excellently written piece. I'm sure if Emeli herself could read it, she'd be at a loss as to who you're describing; you make her music sound out of this world!

    I want more, more, more!

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  2. MzWillz2UDecember 11, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    I love her song "River.." I heard it on The Game and I just love how she compares the different aspects of a river to supporting another person. It's my ringtone right now

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