Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Hidden Neo-Soul Gems: Joslyn

Joslyn may be neo-soul's best kept secret. Her voice is undeniably tranquil and passionate. Hailing from the nation's capital, her voice bursts with smooth inflections that set her apart from many of today's artists.The debut album is a jewel for its harmonizing hooks and soulful delivery. She invites the listener to take a glance at her vocal ability on "So Cool," the starter of the album. It is a funky cut that sets the tone for the rest of the debut.

The album's best track, "Used To," is a mesmerizing mid tempo piece. She reaches into the depths of her graceful voice and delivers the lyrics with vibrancy and the music interpolates with zip, making for an exhilerating track worth listening to several times.

Joslyn, who had previously collaborated with electronic genius', Kaskade, taps into the soil of rhythm & blues on the ear tickling "Love Surreal," simmers into the piano on "Do Whatcha Gonna Do," and becomes ethereal on "At The Same Time," a six minute piece that is both light and subtle with a sax accompanying.

Eleven tracks do not begin to describe the substantial talent that beckons from Joslyn. Her vocal exercises on this album prove that she is a force to be reckoned with in the neo-soul world.

Download: Used To, At The Same Time, Got to Keep On, Stay High

Final Grade: A

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