Fresh from the album Rise, Aliyah Marie’s single and video release for Soul Is Gold make for a powerful introduction to the uniquely thoughtful singer and artist.
Featuring a quickly uplifting, immersive yet emotive soundscape, and instantly appealing vocals that lead with a distinctive depth and recognisable tone and accent, Soul Is Gold furthers an already engaging arrangment with deeply considerate, inspiring and honest lyrics.
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Soul Is Gold progresses from quietly inviting honesty, to being ultimately empowering, confident and bold; always resolving with the factual outcry and satisfaction of the line ‘life brings up you up, it brings you down – don’t make excuses…’
Elsewhere the lyrics prove increasingly revealing, seeing the artist evolve away from mellow reflection to outright self-belief and drive as the song goes on. ‘I am a savage, I am compassion, I am expression, so fuck you’re discretion – not your possession…’. The whole thing incorporates equal parts struggle and unlimited possibilities, and all of this inspires in a powerful way.
The accompanying video suits the mood and embrace of the song pretty perfectly – a simple series of clips depicting Aliyah lost in performance or in the sheer energy and pride of the moment.
Brilliant, a great song and a strong introduction to the artist Aliyah Marie. I look forward to hearing more.
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