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Lisa Yaro Releases Debut EP “My Way”, Gives Sterling Performance At Felabration 2023 [VIDEO/PHOTOS]
Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, actress, and producer Lisa Yaro releases her highly anticipated debut EP, titled “My Way.”
The six track EP showcases Lisa Yaro’s extraordinary talent and versatility, captivating audiences worldwide with its vibrant blend of Afrobeats and R&B.
Following her immense success as a songwriter, collaborating with renowned artists such as will.i.am, LeToya Luckett, and Mya on the Grammy-nominated project “Smoove Jones” in the Best R&B Album category, Lisa Yaro is ready to make her mark as a solo artist.
“My Way” represents an exciting new chapter in her career and promises to establish her as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. The EP comes after a successful release of the EP’s lead single “Savage’, an energetic party-starter in May. Lisa Yaro endeavors to contribute a harmonious blend of captivating music and positive energy to the world through her debut EP.
It opens up with an afro-fusion track from which the name of the project is derived. It wears perfect A&R-ing as it perfectly builds up the energy that the next tract, ‘Savage’, carries. Savage is a lead single off the EP released earlier in May. In Savage, Lisa unmasked how much energy she could exude in a record, and it plays out as well in the performance of most songs on ‘My Way’.
The tempo slows down with tracks ‘Drive Me Crazy’ and ‘Overtaken’ on which we experience Lisa as a woman in love, beaten by infatuation and desire. They go on to show how versatile the artist could be at songwriting and delivering lucid vocals over a wide range of beats.
With ‘Guaranteed’, funk influences can be heard, although fused with “Afrobeats”. It is a mood-lifter and gives off good energy. Made for a typical chill hangout setting.
The curtains are drawn on My Way EP with ‘Far Away’ which almost takes the form of what a ballad would sound like when fused with the African five-pattern beat. It makes a perfect closing for the EP and again shows Lisa’s versatility.
Lisa’s music can only be described as uber-creative and appropriately melodic. Some singles that preceded this EP include ‘Yaro’ – which features Nigerian street pop artiste, Zlatan – and ‘Biko’ – a record that fits all seasons.
Lisa Yaro’s distinctive sound has garnered widespread acclaim and garnered airplay on various radio shows, including the legendary Hot97 in New York, SoundCity, and Cool FM in Lagos, Nigeria.
Her ability to seamlessly blend genres and infuse her music with cultural influences has set her apart from her peers, making her a trailblazer in the Afrobeats scene.
Lisa Yaro shines bright and rocked the stage at the just concluded Felabration 2023 with an electrifying performance that left the audience asking for more.
From her soulful vocals to her killer dance moves, she had the crowd on their feet and grooving.
At the end of the day, above everything else, Lisa Yaro is here to stay and ‘My Way’ is the stone that both kills the bird of showcasing how incredibly talented she is and cementing her place in the music industry at a global level.
Stream My Way EP below: