Houston-based artist Michael Little is a rising star in the R&B scene, cutting the classic sounds of the style’s beginnings with a modern aesthetic. Rooted in the Church and brought up on the timeless sounds of Prince, Earth Wind & Fire and Gerald Levert, Little’s musical journey is formed by the power of faith and the pursuit of one’s dreams.
Having spent a decade producing music for other artists, Michael Little decided to venture out as a solo artist. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Prince and Keith Sweat, he aspires to create a fusion of urban and soul, resulting in a sound that’s unique his own.
Last year, he introduced himself to the world with his debut single, “Yesterday,” a soulful tribute to love, loss and finding new beginnings wrapped up in a passion-filled ode to his girlfriend. Having experienced the pain of becoming a widow after eleven years of marriage, Little discovered a new love within his church community and his debut song serves as an expression of his emotions, showcasing the resilience of love in the face of loss.
Opened by a smooth groove of snapping beats, lush piano chords and sweet vocalisations, the laid back rhythm sets up Michael’s soulful vocal leads. Spinning alluring melodies as delicate guitar tones weave among his voice, he lays down heartfelt lyricism to craft a charming display of pure love. Full of catchy leads, storytelling lyrics and stunning instrumentation, “Yesterday” is a beautiful pop-focused R&B anthem that marks Michael Little’s sensational entrance as a solo artist under his own name.
Complementing the single is the music video directed by Curtis Little which captures Michael singing and performing alongside his partner. The colourful visuals inject red to symbolise love during their shared moments and blue to portray separation and loneliness with the kaleidoscopic editing adding a dream-like vibe to the video.
As Michael Little plans to assemble a full-length album, his exciting new solo adventure is sure to see him go from strength to strength with each move. With a plethora of material already lined up, each release will no doubt win over new fans around the world as Michael Little reveals more of his delightful sonic vision.
Watch the music video for Yesterday below
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