Lianne La Havas is a British singer/songwriter who hasn't really broken through on these shores but her latest release might change that. After a five year hiatus, her self-titled third album is now out and leans more heavily in to r&b than her previous work.
A native of South London from Greek and Jamaican heritage, La Havas taught herself how to play the piano and write songs at the very young age of seven. And because of her family’s diverse musical tastes, this would help influence and shape her distinctive sound.
With "Lianne La Havas", this thrilling neo-soul collection was inspired in part by her unhappiness with her last album, "Blood", which she felt did not best represent her as an artist since she did not have as much creative control, as well the end of a romantic relationship. The basic theme of the record is best represented by the life cycle of nature which follows the journey of a seasonal flower that will bloom, then dry up and die in order to be reborn again. The songs take us on a journey from the beginning of a relationship, then the sad ending before finding empowerment in new found independence. There is also an unexpected cover of a 2007 Radiohead track, "Weird Fishes" which fits perfectly with the album and La Havas delivers a slightly more soulful vibe.
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