The Way I Feel | Aṣa

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Artist: Aṣa

Song: The Way I Feel

Rhythm and soul. I will not consider this Asa’s best piece but definitely something fit to get you hooked. A smoky voice with a brilliant arrangement makes this track extremely intoxicating. I identify Asa as a very simple artist who chooses her work to be an exact portrayal of herself. Usually her works have very simple lyrics that sound like a personal sketch of her. But, the captivating elements usually are the earthy tones in her music, especially in her album titled “Beautiful Imperfection” released in 2010.

 Her voice has a textured smokiness that lends each piece a hue of sensuality. Despite the quality of the voice, she manages to come across as a youthful artist without sounding too matured. She has experimented beautifully in her album, “Beautiful Imperfection” with instruments and melodies. The album swings between soul and pop.

About The Artist: 

Aṣa (pronounced "Asha") is a Nigerian French singer-songwriter and recording artist. Her stage name "Aṣa" means "Hawk" in Yoruba. Her actual name is Bukola Elemide. She released her first album Aṣha in 2007 which won her the prestigious French Constantin Award in 2008. She has a strong soul jazz influence in her creations.

Some other pieces worth listening to:

• Ok OK (Beautiful Imperfection)
• Questions (Beautiful Imperfection)
• Fire on the Mountain (Aṣha)
• Jailer (Aṣha)