Hailing from Columbus, Rawlanda is an artist who blends music and theatre into a compelling sonic experience. With a background in both disciplines, she developed her expressive voice from an early age, first developing her skills in church before refining them further through formal training. Earning a degree in Music and Theatre from Wesleyan College, she embraced storytelling as the cornerstone of her artistic vision, using her voice to craft emotionally impactful music that’s won over listeners around the world.
Her magnetic live presence has seen her perform on prestigious stages, from the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia, to college basketball games and the Georgia State Exchange Club Conference. Whether delivering a rousing performance to a packed stadium or an intimate ballad, her knack for connecting with audiences has seen her go from strength to strength with each show.
Her alluring, versatile vocals, combined with a theatrical sense of drama, allow her to flow across different genres and immerse audiences in the stories she tells. First unveiling her original sonic vision in 2019 with her debut single “I Wanna Be (Yours),” she returned in 2023 with her first full-length record, Promises.
Now she brings us her latest release with her brand new single titled “Paranoid,” a haunting and hypnotic alternative R&B track that explores the unraveling emotions of a woman caught in the uncertainty of her relationship. With “Paranoid,” Rawlanda delivers an intoxicating blend of vulnerability and intensity, painting a gripping portrait of love, suspicion and betrayal wrapped up in a stripped-back, vocal-focused track.
Set up by the rattle and punch of an echoing beat, hushed vocal whispers are met with silky vocalisations as Rawlanda’s commanding lead voice rings out above. Laying down a masterclass in minimalist sonic construction, her stretched vocal backing layers serve as the instrumentation as her soulful voice dances above.
Carried by the groove of the crisp beat and brimming with meaningful lyricism, “Paranoid” sees Rawland deliver a fiercely original and truly engrossing listening experience from start to finish. Marking her return to sharing her material in spectacular fashion, with her latest release, Rawlanda is sure to impress both new and old listeners alike.
Listen to Paranoid below
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