Metamorphosis

Maysa

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 14, 2008)
• Original Release Date: October 14, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shanachie
• ASIN: B001EQP9XM
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #62,038 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description

Maysa's 2008 Shanachie Records release, Metamorphosis, is a 12 song tour de force of Maysa originals! As one of the most unique soul/jazz vocalists of the past fifteen years, she has been the featured lead vocalist of the groove/dance ensemble Incognito and Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove. Special guest artists, Najee and Nick Colionne along with hit making producers Rex Rideout (Ledisi, Will Downing, Angie Stone), Ronnie Garrett (Toni Braxton, Aaliyah, Patti LaBelle) and Chris 'Big Dog' Davis (Kim Waters, Phil Perry, George Clinton), combine to make Maysa's vision a reality. Highlights include the Brazilian-tinge 'Simpatico, Maysa's provocative 'I Need A Man' and 'Walk Away'.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Infectiously cool end enjoyable. Her best in quite a long time., November 15, 2008

By	Grover (Atlanta,GA) - See all my reviews

"Metamorphosis" is the seventh solo CD from singing sensation Maysa Leak.
As the title explains, she intends to mark a change in her discography.
After her previous "Sweet Classic Soul" and "Feeel the Fire" which were not received too enthusiastically, this time Maysa presents a more polished performance on a selection of Soul tunes that has a warm and breezy vibe throughout.
"I just had to get my expression out," says the singer-songwriter, who is 42.
Maysa is perhaps best-known as the featured vocalist for "Incognito", the London-based urban-fusion collective spearheaded by the great Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick.
Speaking about her new project, she says "I enjoyed doing the covers, but I didn't want to do any more. I had some things I wanted to say in my own music".
Although "Metamorphosis" was born out of a painful breakup, none of the 12 songs carries a trace of bitterness and anger.
"I've learned enough from the relationships that I've had to be able to put that feeling into my music. I like to think that people will listen and relate to them, feeling safe and understood because of the way I put them over. Music can be so healing', she says.
The album, perhaps Maysa's most cohesive set, feels hopeful and optimistic.
Variously produced by Rex Rideout, Chris "Big Dog" Davis and the Jason Miles - DJ Logic pairing of Global Noize Maysa's latest offering offers twelve sumptuous tracks that ooze sophistication and which feature notable contributions from some of the leading contemporary jazz session players around today.
Other special guest artists, Najee, Nick Colionne along with hit making newcomer/producer Ronnie Garrett join in to make this CD infectiously cool end enjoyable.
The album is stuffed full of songs that have a jazz as well as that Nu Soul bend to them.
She sings with sheer emotion about true love and all the feelings that go along with it. Her timbre has a smart sensuality to it, and the instrumentation brings each song to a capstone either musically or lyrically.
Best Tracks : "Simpatico", "I need A Men" and "Walk Away".
Sweet Classic Soul
Feel the Fire
Smooth Sailing

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smooth Maysa, June 9, 2009

By	Desiree Shelton "desireeshelton" (Hermitage, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Saw Maysa live in concert, which prompted me to purchase her CD. I enjoy the CD as well as her live performance. Her voice is deep and mellow. It is relaxing and the music is melodious. Enjoy it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, April 21, 2009

By	Black Diamond "Yvette" - See all my reviews

Maysa is one of my favorite artist. I would definitely recommend this cd for your collection.