Heavy Set is a powerful new album from Kay Soul, an Atlanta-based artist that pairs classic R&B influences with a modern, soul-baring charm. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, her roots in gospel and love for icons like Whitney Houston and Lauryn Hill come through in songs that carry both vulnerability and triumph — consistent in their melodic and emotive captivation.
The album consistently stands out with its soulfully melodic entrancement. “Profit A Man” is among the many highlights, evolving from whispered dreaminess into a a hypnotic title-bearing introspection. Self-professed ruminations on love’s inspirations and “why can’t I seem to see?” soul-searching flows with moody allure. “Earth Angel” is another standout, showcasing glistening keys into the powerful “you are earth angel / fly across the sky, sent from above” refrain; its electronic R&B stylings are gripping throughout.
“Heavy Heart” also enthralls in its atmospheric, emotive songcraft. A heavy heart and burning soul are lyrically conveyed as slight percussive pit-patter and mellow keys meld alongside. “Can’t deny that change is on its way,” Kay Soul’s riveting vocals let out, cathartic in its hopeful aspirations for brighter skies following lyrical depictions of emotive heaviness. Heavy Set is a consuming success from Kay Soul, strutting a memorable knack for powerful vocals and soulful immersion.
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“Earth Angel” is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Funk and Soul.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup.
