When I moved to Chicago I met so many stellar musicians & all of them were so fun to watch play & grow. They inspired me to keep working at music.
New York--USA
Why make music if it’s not with emotion & passion? I love hearing artists get out there & bring it. When they’re in their zone you can look into their soul.
You need to take these songs as your own for the full effect, to appreciate the creativity & expression. His writing really lifts him away from the crowd.
New Orleans is a magical city but it also has a dangerous side. The black population are so unfairly treated. I wanted to convey the pain the city is in.
The music has both the nostalgia of country rock & the youthful story telling of an artist on the verge of breaking through those mainstream barriers.
The artist’s voice is the thing that will grab you, partly the tone & performance style, partly the unexpected lyricism & unique story telling.
The rhythm is addictive & the arrangement of the hook on top of this makes for something you’ll struggle to get out of your head for quite some time.
Deeply creative, undeniably human, yet mind-bendingly electronic & otherworldly. Music you can unquestionably escape to. An absolute dream to witness.
The singer’s range adds a level of appeal not always found in electronic music. The band are doing their own thing & the sound shines brightly as a result.
The songwriter’s creatively free & deeply passionate approach to writing & performing is something many music fans crave. Simply mesmerising.
Spellbinding, simplistic yet perfectly effective. This is the collection you need when times are hard. It is the CD you kept safe underneath your car seat.
Xi Lyu is the driving force behind Black Jasmine. Her music is influenced by her Chinese heritage & her love of Western Opera. A unique fusion of cultures.