Shakara Monique - Baby It's You
Pop, R&B
Viginia, U.S.
Overall Impression: RnB artist Shakara Monique blends exquisite vocal chops with a captivating pop sensibility, on her release of "Baby It's You." This mid tempo track features solid beat design with phat bass lines, subtle synths and syncopated rhythm guitar in support of Monique's angelic vocal. Stacked background harmonies reinforce amorous lyrics expressing deep adoration and devotion, sentiments that are summed up in the stellar title hook. Contemporary r&b and pop-soul fans will revel in the timeless sound and playfully romantic nature of Shakara Monique's "Baby It's You", available now as a single on all major music platforms.
Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, outstanding mix. Wonderfully vibrant and carefree atmosphere and energy. Nice beat design, drums hit hard and sound crisp. Terrific bass line, great tone. Nice rhythm guitar pattern. Magnetic melodic content, super catchy hook. Awesome vocal performance and production; effortless command and control, upper register sounds fantastic. Remarkable backing vox that really bring this tune to life, brilliant arrangement and tight harmonies. Love the rhythmic elements in the background vocals as well. Lyrics are fairly standard pop/r&b fare with solid flow and great natural phrasing, should be easily accessible for listeners. All in all, this is an incredible track, with a clean, classic sound that r&b audiences of all ages will absolutely love. Exceptional work, all around!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of RnB, Soul, Pop-Soul, Contemporary RnB, Adult Contemporary RnB
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Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.