The singer of R&B and soul known as
Yolanda Arrey has released her latest LP record, “The Bayou.” It
consists of 15 tracks for an approximate total listening time of one
hour. It has been proudly published as an independent release without
the direction of the corporate music industry. Built on grooves,
blues, beats, and the clarion singing of this contemporary chanteuse
from Cameroon, “The Bayou” proves Yolanda Arrey to be one of
today's most evocative singers.
Right away “The Bayou” evidences
whose singing Yolanda Arrey appreciates most. She cites as her main
inspirations Whitney Houston, Billie Holiday, and the Temptations.
Yet her style sets her apart from these legends, letting her retain
qualities and characteristics all her own.
Arrey's sonic individuality begins at
the writing stage. She clearly writes songs with a mind to create new
patterns of flow and phrasing while at the same time paying strict
attention to the content of her lyrics. This latter artistic
principle alone puts Arrey in a select percentage of
singer-songwriters, but her natural tones also single her out as a
special performer in today's burgeoning independent music scene.
“My album is about the inspiration to
press on, to love, to grow and to be thankful,” writes Arrey. “It's
a collective expression of all that we feel when we are in love, both
good and bad, joyful and sad. It's an expression of strength in
difficult times and the motivation to press forward in the face of
unwavering challenges. Most importantly, it's about the freedom to
express how we feel at any given time without judgment.”
Arrey began her singing career at the
age of seven as a songwriter. By nine she had joined several
a-cappella groups in Saker Baptist College where she later attended
high school in Cameroon and was lead singer-songwriter for the
popular dance group, “GST.” Before relocating to the United
States at 19, she would sing in many more. She participated in many
bands in college, and memorized most of her school studies by making
music out of her classroom lecture notes.
Writes Arrey, “I have written over
150 songs for others and for myself. It's a good balance with my
nerdy side, and it's the one thing that keeps me going no matter what
else is happening in my life. I am truly grateful for its amazing
power.”
Yolanda Arrey has collaborated with pop
musician Prince of Cats and appears as lead vocalist in his hit 2013
video, “When You Loved Me.” More recently she appeared on her
brother Eliel Arrey's album, “The Essentials,” singing “Your
Highness.” Her new record's title track, “The Bayou,” is
co-written by the world-renowned composer, Lawrence Nachsin.
“The Bayou” by Yolanda Arrey is
available online worldwide at over 700 digital music stores now.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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