03 February 2024
Newsdesk
Lauded vocalist Lizz Wright encapsulates an illustrious 20-year career as one of the great modern American singers with the studio debut album, Shadow, on her label Blues & Greens Records, set for release on April 12, 2024. Giving fans a taste of what’s to come on Shadow, Wright releases second single “Your Love” featuring Meshell Ndegeocello and Brandee Younger on Friday, February 2, 2024. “Your Love” follows Wright’s recent October 2023 release of the first single “Sweet Feeling” on Shadow.
On Shadow, Wright pens five originals with special guests Angelique Kidjo appearing on “Sparrow,” and Meshell Ndegeocello and harpist Brandee Younger on “Your Love.” Renowned for her singular writing style across six critically-acclaimed studio albums, Wright also beautifully weaves into her recordings unforgettable renditions of songs by artists she loves. Shadow’s producer and longtime collaborator/music director Chris Bruce (Seal, Bettye LaVette, Sheryl Crow) arranged “Your Love,” an empowering new song co-written by Wright and Jack DeBoe (Tyler the Creator, Jon Batiste).
“Your Love” embodies the pure joy of dancing to summon and embrace the grief of loved ones lost. A propulsive drum beat by Deantoni Parks underlines Ndegeocello’s nuanced bass groove. In layered vocals, Wright sings “all day, walk around singing…wake me up!” “Your Love” is a moment of ancestral recall with moving references to the faith of Wright’s upbringing.
The much-anticipated full album release of Shadow by Blues & Greens Records is slated for April 12, 2024. Blues & Greens Records (LINK) is Wright’s innovative label venture designed to position artists to build sustainable and wholesome careers. Blues & Greens Records seeks to create a healthy ecosystem for artists as it uplifts and centralizes humanity in the music business with wellness offerings and sound business practices at the forefront.
