Lee Clark Allen drops brand new album

Over the years, Duluth-based singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and producer Lee Clark Allen has become one of the most compelling voices in modern R&B and soul. His music carries the timeless warmth of classic soul while injecting textures of contemporary R&B, resulting in a sound that feels at once enduring and forward-looking.

Built on the bedrock of live instrumentation, his songs stitch in threads of jazz, blues, rock, funk, gospel, pop and hip hop, making for a style that’s as varied and thoroughly original. Real instruments, real emotion and real stories drawn from his own experiences combine in Lee’s winning musical formula that’s won over fans around the world. His journey as a recording artist began with his 2019 debut EP Little Rock, a project that unveiled his smooth, groove-focused sound and reflective lyricism.

After stepping away from the spotlight for a period, Lee returned last year with a run of new material, releasing multiple singles and EPs that re-established him as a beloved independent artist. Now, with his new full-length record titled My World Is Yours, Lee delivers his most ambitious and fully decked out project to date. Six years in the making, the record reflects an incredible artistic vision, bringing together intricate arrangements with lyrics that balance autobiography and relatable storytelling.

Influenced by artists such as Daniel Caesar, John Legend and Nina Simone, the album captures Lee’s road as a songwriter and producer, distilling his ability to frame personal experiences in music that speaks to a wide audience. Opened by “Alive,” the heartbeat pulse of machine bleeps form a downtempo rhythm as his soulful voice enters to spin brooding melodic leads as the arrangement builds with sparse bass notes and the shuffle of drums. Flowing with laid back rhythm and stripped back instrumentation, his commanding vocals glide above to deliver memorable melodic lines on this moody alternative R&B jam.

“Little Fish Little Bread” brings a delicate shimmering vibe with bright instrumental tones and piano runs before the snap of the beat ushers in his slick vocal performance which rolls over pulsing bass lines. Dashed with colourful flickers of synth and moments of charming melodic flourishes, it’s another super display of his highly unique songwriting and performance panache.

Title track “My World Is Yours” brings a dazzling soulful scene capped by stunning vocal leads and shifting instrumental elements, serving up a delightful jam that captures a pop-focused soul sound filtered through his innovative musical lens. With tracks like “I Get Weak,” he delivers a dreamy groove of hazy organ textures, crisp percussion and expressive vocals to offer an alluring outing that’s impossible not to love.

Other highlights include tracks like “Dice” which sees Lee link up with Donny Blot to present a gentle duet that develops from airy melodic aesthetic towards a rap-driven sound cut with stellar lead guitar work. “Date Night” lays down a misty outing of warm piano notes and smooth groove as Lee’s enticing voice hovers above to craft a playful listening experience that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Closing the record with “U & I,” Lee delivers an exquisite finale of marching rhythms, elegant melodic writing and graceful instrumentation, concluding his sensational new album in spectacular fashion. With My World Is Yours, Lee Clark Allen has delivered a career-defining record while confirming his status as an artist able to honour tradition while walking an exciting new a path that’s entirely his own and we can’t wait to see what he’s got in store next.

Listen to My World Is Yours below