This is another style that I don't listen to every day, so I find it hard to string together the words to describe it. I guess the closest thing I can describe it to is probably 'Massive Attack' but yet it is so completely different, that its not even fair to put them in the same category. Her voice is so soulful and smooth, it almost comes across as a lullaby with undertones of melodic synths, and fabricated beats. Some of it is quite dissonant and moody, but at the same time very beautiful. It's absolutely packed with emotion and vocal talent that anyone would be envious.

I Particularly loved the first track titled I've Been Waiting because her sultry voice reminds me of something like Jessica Rabbit singing in a night club to a bunch of 1960's dressed patrons swooning over her. This EP is well recorded, the quality is really good - it has great instrument/vocal balance and is really something that really calms the soul. I highly recommend having a listen to Junelle's EP Just This Sky.

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