Jackson, Mississippi Jul 8, 2019 (Issuewire.com) - Songstress Aretha Henry, the soulful southern belle who hails from the “Magnolia State,” is one artist who isn’t afraid to speak her truth. On her latest album, Mrs. Jones, Henry gets up close and personal, pouring her raw emotion into every single track.
“I didn’t realize just how much I hold things in until I started to write this album, possibly because I didn’t have the words yet,” explained Henry. “This album says those things that I never said. This is the grown-up me saying out loud the things that I couldn’t articulate until now. This album is me ‘all glowed up.’”
The singer-songwriter expressed her anticipation of the album's release date on Aretha Henry Daily: “I have to say that I allowed my creativity to flow more with this album. I allowed what “comes up to come out.” It's been fun and cathartic. Y’all have no idea. I love this album so much lol. I can't wait for it to come out!”
The album was recently reviewed by Sleeping Bag Studios:
"Mrs. Jones has an immaculate range of style & sound that’s certain to catch the people’s attention one way or the other – and with the remarkable skills, diverse talent, and a stunningly versatile singing voice that Aretha Henry has."
“Make no mistake dear readers, dear friends…she sounds sweet & all, but clearly Aretha is focused, determined, hungry, and passionate…she’s bringing her A-game to this record, 100%, no doubt.”
“…songs like “Bless Your Judgemental Heart” and “Hollywood” reveal that this artist is already thinking & executing on that next-level…these are tunes that have a style & approach that you’ll find others adopting as they try to catch up to where Aretha is already at now. Like I’ve been tellin’ ya from the get-go here though, the hooks are EVERYWHERE on these songs…it was something so apparent that a quick scan through instantly proved that…but to listen from beginning to end on how the full results came out, absolutely proves just how ready Aretha is for the mainstream. “Bless Your Judgemental Heart” contains one of the most understated and amazing hooks in a song that you’ll hear this year…so freakin’ subtle that it might even slip by you at first! And yet, in next to no time at all, you’ll find yourself needing this song like we all need AIR…Aretha sparkles & shines on this cut."
Read the full review here: http://sleepingbagstudios.ca/aretha-henry-mrs-jones/
The Mississippi native spent about a year diligently working on Mrs. Jones, recording the album at 16 Bars Recording Studio in Jackson, MS.
“There was a lot that I wanted to say on this album, and I wanted to write and perform every song in a way that did justice to my journey,” stated Henry. “This album is a bit different style-wise in that it shows a wide range of vocal dynamics with a more mature sound and lyrics. Also, my husband, Kevin 'KJ3' Jones, solely produced my last three albums. For this album, we brought in a Co-Producer, Donovan E. Scott. We also used a live band for 'A Life That’s Mine.'"
Influenced by such singers as Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, and Prince, Henry has been singing since she was a little girl. There was always music being played in her home thanks to her mother who loved a good beat.
“Growing up, my love for music was nurtured to the max. I was in the school choir, the church choir, community choir, groups,” stated Henry. “My mom was a big music head and was always blasting music in the house when I was little. Her second husband could SANG. He sang all the time, and he sang with so much passion. I had never met anyone before who had the same heart/love for music as I did. I consider it a gift to have seen it in someone else.”
Henry has, fortunately, been blessed with the same gift and has no plans to slow down. When she’s not busy thinking of the lyrics to a new song, she dreams big but stays gracious.
“I like trophies, so a Grammy would be nice,” smiled Henry. “Other than that, I just want to continue to enjoy making good music.”
To find out more about this artist, visit her Official Website at www.arethahenry.com.
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