Grammy-nominated vocalist Maysa has remained one of the most
instantly identifiable voices in R&B and Jazz over the past 25 years by
staying true to her musical vision. "I look for soul in a song,"
explains Maysa, who launched her musical career as a member of Stevie's
Wonderlove and who has been a long-time vocalist with the explosive UK
Jazz/Funk sensation Incognito. The Baltimore native adds, "I sing mostly
positive, uplifting and loving music and lyrics. I am an artist who enjoys
being close to the people who support my music. It's about the connection to
people and helping someone circumvent the craziness of our world."
On May
26, 2017, Maysa will release her 13th recording as a leader and ninth for
Shanachie Entertainment, Love Is A Battlefield. Maysa joins forces with
producers Chris "Big Dog" Davis, The Heavyweights and Jason Miles and
re-imagines a handful of R&B gems like
BabyFace's Top 10 Tevin Campbell hit, "Can We Talk," The Isley
Brothers' 1970s slow jam "Footsteps In the Dark," Natalie Cole's 1975
#1 hit single "Inseparable" and Luther Vandross' timeless
"Because It's Really Love." Maysa also delivers surprises like the
album's title track and Pat Benatar's Gold-selling 80s cult classic and Justin
Bieber's hit single featuring Big Sean "As Long As You Love Me."
Maysa shares about the CD's first single, "The reason
why I chose 'Love Is A Battlefield' is that it has a lot to do with the way the
world is today and all of the things we are going through as a people. As humans, we are surrounded by people who
are not choosing love first. People are choosing money over love and
compassion. To me, 'Love Is A Battlefield' is just that, a battle to allow love
to reign over everything."
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