A cover of one of my Aretha Franklin favourites...

Melisa -Natural Woman

Overflowing with soul and emotion, ‘Played’ is the rousing introduction to the velvety, caramel tones of Melisa Whiskey.  

A poignant reflection of a relationship, ‘Played’ is both atmospheric and poetic, displaying Whiskey’s finesse as both a writer and singer.  

The record is the first to be taken from her forthcoming debut E.P, due early 2017, which is the first release on her own label Whiskey Music. However, Melisa is no stranger to music and you may recognize her unmistakable vocals from the anthemic ‘Threshold’ by UK dance producer Redlight and ‘Searching’ from the house legend Roger Sanchez, both of which have been released over the last year. 

Taking to her roots and influence, from the likes of Lauryn Hill, Sade and Amy Winehouse, Melisa’s own releases lay her expressive, soulful style bare and in full glory. Elements of vulnerability glint through and are met by the juxtaposition of the power and strength within her voice as the lyrics resonate.

Melisa Whiskey - Played

DJ ACE- Billin BBC Radio 1Xtra Premier-Radio Rip

Billin- BBC Radio 1Xtra Premier DJ Ace 3rd August 2017

Melisa was born in Hackney but grew up on Bray Tower - the same Camden tower block as Goldie did when he dropped his seminal ‘Inner City Life’ album. Introduced to Gospel music at a young age at her local church, she signed her first publishing deal without having released as single track, she dropped her first track ‘Played’ in January this year and quickly picked up BBC Introducing Track of the Week as well as heat from BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Twin B. The natural soul and depth of Melisa’s vocal was too strong to deny.
Melisa followed this with a new track ‘Sweetest Cake’ in March, this time picking up heat across both sides of the Atlantic with Wonderland, AFROPUNK, OK-THO and Clash Magazine all featuring what they heralded as a major new voice in UK soul and R&B.
Now coming with the second taster from her forthcoming debut E.P. ‘Moon & The Sky’, ‘Billin’ is an outspoken, harder offering that brings a whole new dimension to Melisa’s work.  Allusions to the natural R&B character of Mary J Blige seem relevant, with a unique London grounding.

Melisa Whiskey Billin Remix ft Inch

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Melisa is a Singer/songwriter
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