Michelle Sarah - No Crime

Michelle Sarah’s “No Crime” is a 60s Motown soul-inspired anthem that gives you a permission slip to feel emotions. As she cites, we are often conditioned to be ashamed of or shy about our feelings. The track is a statement that there’s no crime in being in touch with your emotions–in fact, it’s an invitation to do so. Working with producer Steve Berlin, the song was beautifully augmented with pristine horn arrangements, nostalgic guitar lines, and lush backing vocals. As a testament to the human experience and taking in all of its ebbs and flows, the third single off her forthcoming album resonates with folks from all walks of life and is a must-listen no matter where you are in your journey.

No stranger to the national music circuit, Michelle Sarah is a powerful singer and songwriter known for her explosive vocals, relentless creative energy, and dynamic blend of soul and funk. Born in Toronto and raised in Guyana and the United States, her musical foundation was forged in the church and is rooted in gospel influence that shines through during each of her performances. With her powerful voice and stunning stage presence at the forefront, Michelle Sarah has earned high praise from countless musicians and her ever-growing fan base.

Michelle moved to Denver in 2017 and quickly planted her roots. She found herself drawn to the city with a rich music scene and creative renaissance and hit the ground running to form her all-star band and take part in artist-at-large engagements at ARISE Music Festival and beyond. Both Denver and cultivating a catalog of her original music felt like exactly what she needed to be doing. After Michelle assembled the band and put took the project on the road, Berlin stepped in on the producer seat and help the group hone in on their sound and take time in the process. The album was a year in the making that Michelle did not want to rush and yearned to embrace the process every step of the way. “I wanted it to feel perfect like the best work I've done to date and I wanted to take my time making it. I feel like I accomplished that in a big way,” she reflects. 

Michelle Sarah teamed up with Color Red, the music discovery platform and record label founded by Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds to release and distribute the album. Her soulful vocals and the high-powered band were a perfect fit for the platform’s mission to release high-quality original music on a regular basis.

“No Crime” is the third single off of a full-length album produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos. The full-length album will be released later in 2021.