Because I think that that’s how I was able to sort of move on and let it go. And I wanted the song to be totally honest just for once, really.
“I had been not totally honest with myself about how I was feeling about that subject, about my father. While the project introduces a more personal - and at times vulnerable - side of Erivo, she’s most fragile on “You’re Not Here,” a track that reveals her broken relationship with her dad. “The common thread is her - it’s her, and it’s her voice on this album, and it’s her heart.”
“I wouldn’t say there’s a specific genre (for the album), but that is really aligned with Cynthia,” said executive producer Will Wells, whose credits include Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand and DJ Premier. “Glowing Up,” is a powerful track with gospel undertones, showcasing Erivo’s compelling chops as she sings “diamonds can’t sparkle, ’til they find light they can follow.” Her pop ballad “I Might Be in Love with You” shows a reluctant songstress hesitant to reveal her romantic feelings, while the vibey, alt-R&B track “Day Off” could be the culmination of those intimate feelings being reciprocated. “I think this was an experience that I had to go through, making something of my own, for myself.” “I think I asked one or two people if they would come on and do features and they didn’t want to, so I just did it on my own,” said Erivo.
It features a compilation of R&B, pop, and inspirational tunes as Erivo delves into heartbreak, love, family and social consciousness.Īssisted by production from creatives like Harold Lilly (Beyoncé, Brandy) and Jack Splash (Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar), the 34-year-old co-wrote on every song, delivering a project with no guest artists. 1” creation began with nearly 40 potential songs before settling on the final 12 tracks, with the majority recorded across the past two years.
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