New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Multi-talented vocalist and producer Sôra has announced her upcoming single 'Unchained' set for release on March 29th via Colligence Records. This follows the successful release of her debut EP Number One, which saw singles 'Sakura' premiered by Kaltblut Magazine, and 'Lifestorm' (released via French music and fashion label Kitsuné) premiered by
Clash Magazine. She recently shared the stage with
Rudimental at Elysée Montmartre Theatre in France, and her collaboration with Parisian electronic producer Uppermost on 'Step by Step' has racked up over 1 million streams, garnering support from the likes of PAPER Magazine, Magnetic Mag and Youtube channels Tasty, Chill Masters and Wobblecraft. She has been listed on a string of playlists including Spotify's
Fresh Finds Playlist, and New
Music Friday, and Deezer's
Fresh RnB, New RnB Vibe, Chill Vibes, and has graced the airwaves of Amazing Radio, Reprezent
Radio (UK), Fubar
Radio and France24.
A bicultural upbringing has given Sôra the best of both worlds. Her mother's British roots and father's French lineage has influenced her diverse sound, and her inspirations range from jazz, to rock and soul. As part of the team at Colligence Records, Sôra is able to immerse herself in music and oversee every aspect of the creative process: from composing, writing and recording, to mixing and mastering.
Citing influence from artists such as Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Hiatus Kayiote, and Kendrick Lamar, Sôra's sound lies at the intersection of electro and soul. Drawing parallels to acts like FKA Twigs, CocoRosie,
Tove Lo and My Brightest Diamond, Sôra is pure vocal swagger coated in slick electronic gloss.
'Unchained' is potent and overflowing with sugary pleasures, and plays to Sôra's strength as a neo-soul renegade.
Ghosts of traditional soul are threaded through the track, but the production is firmly modern and filled with electronic flair. The melodies are a forum for her velveteen vocals and expertly blend her charismatic voice with an infectious artful sensibility. Sôra's velvety voice is wonderfully accompanied by her producers' energetic and ardent rhythms. 'Unchained' includes strong rap flows, spontaneous melodies and a very catchy chorus you won't be able to get out of your head.
Speaking of the track, Sôra says: "Wanna make it nice and clear now, listen up y'all you know I'm vicious, all you gotta do for dimes is to be ambitious!"
