Woods composes a captivating love letter "First Love”

Ayiesha Woods. A familiar name in the Christian contemporary music scene has returned. Her sophomore albums Introducing Ayiesha Woods and Love Like This were met with rave reviews from various publications praising her versatility and originality as a singer/songwriter. Grammy-nominated for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album and similarly for the Dove Awards for New Artist of the Year, she has made a name for herself. Known for her refusal to stick to one genre, she often mixes pop, soul, urban and rock and even some of her music hearkens back to her Caribbean heritage. She is often compared to Alicia Keys and India Arie, but her unique sound sets her out from being another replica.

Her new single “First Love” is no exception. From the first note, the simple piano draws you in. Her heartfelt lyrics and soulful voice avoid all the usual clichéd pitfalls in this emotive song. Her voice paints a beautiful image with the stripped back piano as her canvas. She has evolved from her previous offerings and for the better.

Her hiatus, though unexplained, may be just what was needed to explore new sounds for her upcoming album. The chorus is beautiful and memorable in its simplicity. There is something to be said for just vocals and a piano and what would normally be a weakness for some proves to be a strength for Woods.

Ayiesha has always said she strives not just to be transparent in her writing but to also move her listeners. “First Love” does exactly that. Like hearing a song you haven’t heard since your childhood brings back memories, this song leaves a lasting impression long after the last note has rung out.

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