The much-anticipated debut album from the Halifax favourite, a
singer of great renown before she ever recorded, thanks to her years of
live performing. Much of that came from her church background, although
you won't find any sign of that here, other than the topic of her
ear-worm single, Good Girl Swag. "I'm the type of girl that you take
home to mommy," she advises, turning the tables on the old Rick James
Super Freak lyrics.
Apart from gospel, you do
get lots of fantastic singing, and a whole bunch of styles. You Got It
is old school, uptempo R'n'B pop, where Smith proves she can sound great
in the diva/Whitney role. Good Girl Swag is going to stand out and
drive everybody nuts, a dance hall/hip-hop cross, all hooks and bravado.
Survive has an alternative edge, with lots of atmosphere behind her,
and Is It Too Late is a big, heart-stirring ballad. Last Call is another
ridiculously catchy track, funky and dance-ready, with a guest rap from
fellow Haligonian Quake Matthews.
Through it
all, Smith shows what a versatile and inspiring singer she is, filling
each song with lots of positive vibes and confidence. It's about time
the country found out about her.
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