Neo-Soul from Alayisha

Brooklyn-based artist Alayisha makes captivating alternative R&B music that exudes good vibes. Starting to sing from a young age, music has always held a special place in her heart but it wasn’t until 2017 that she decided to explore creating and performing with true enthusiasm when she became part of the duo Spilled Honey.

Venturing out by playing live in various New York venues such as The Sidewalk Cafe, Pianos and The Shrine, Alayisha developed as a musician before taking steps to progress as a solo artist. Taking influence from the likes of Amy Winehouse, Raveena, Alabama Shakes, Arlo Parks, Tank and The Bangas and Solange, Alayisha writes music to express her emotions and covers themes such as mental health and human relationships.

Characterised by her silky smooth lead vocals floating beautifully above subtly grooving arrangements, she offers a soulful sound that’s impossible not to love. In 2019 she unveiled her solo project with the release of her debut EP titled Progress which she’s followed up with a string of well-received singles that confirm her vocal calibre and songwriting talent.

Bringing us her latest release, she shares her new single “Redemption”, linking up with Katya Naphtali on the track. Recorded and produced in her bedroom at the height of the lockdowns in 2020, “Redemption” is lifted from the artist’s upcoming sophomore EP titled Friend-Ships.

Laying down a dazzling sound full of vibrant instrumentation and alluring melodic writing, on “Redemption” Alayisha pens an elegant song written about friendship, communication and the desire to compromise in order to fix a broken connection, all wrapped up in her stunning sound.

Listen to Redemption below

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