Black Voices in Americana / Country / Indie Music

Cold Little Heart

Cold Little Heart (Radio Edit)

The Order Of Time

Astral Plane

Faraway Look

All In It Together

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/sBqwV_nlTHM


ABOUT THE SONG
While sitting at my piano several weeks ago, I was considering the fact that I had spent my first week of quarantine reconnecting with friends and family that I hadn't talked with in such a long time.  The joy of catching up with old friends coupled with the restlessness from uncertainty are the bittersweet feelings that birthed this song. Ultimately i hope it reminds you to find joy (yea, pun intended) in the mundane ins and outs of daily life...and most importantly to stay connected with the the ones you love during this time.
 

ABOUT THE PROJECT
This song was a pretty unique technology experience for me. It was recorded across 3 cities by my producer, Dave Brophy (Boston), who played drums, Jason Rafalak (Pittsburgh), who played bass, and myself on keys here in Philly. I was a bit nervous about recording keys and vocals without any professional equipment, but I made do and learned a new skill.
 
The sound bites are from a handful of friends who graciously sent in bits of their thought process and samples of what their conversations have been like: Laurie Smith (Florida), Johnny Jones (Chicago), Tasha Ryals (Columbus), and Marcie Mamura (Martha's Vineyard).
 
I was most excited to make the music (home) video! Getting more acquainted with my Canon has been a goal this year, so I took a few days to plan, set up for, and film everything and then a few more days to edit while learning a new editing software.
 
At the end oFF the day, it's just a fun pop song, but it was cool to make something a little less polished while stretching myself in learning new skills, and finding ways to involve people across the country! I hope you enjoy it and can relate to its different elements :)

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All The Time in the World

All The Time In The World

Just the Two of Us (feat. Sxip Shirey)

Polished and precise, yet buoyed with an airy grace, Joy Ike paints with a broad palette that defies easy categorization. Born to Nigerian immigrants, the singer/songwriter’s music, voice, and writing have drawn comparisons to female musicians such as Nina Simone, Laura Nyro, and Regina Spektor. But her percussive piano-playing and soaring vocals give homage to her African upbringing.

Leaving her career as a publicist in 2008, Joy has spent the last 12 years playing thousands of shows across the country.  A write-up on NPR's All Things Considered says "The depth of subjects she tackles in her poetic lyrics are perfectly complemented by a unique blend of neo-soul, with just the right dash of pop...a truly compelling act to watch in person, with the ability to create an intimate setting in locations big and small."

All The Time In The World

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