The promising future for is finally here. The London singer released her debut album today and it surpasses all expectations laid before her prior to its release. The 13-track release documents the journey and creative processes that led to and how, in making the album, Karis in a way left home to begin a new independent chapter in her life.
“This past year or so, I have traveled back and forth between London & Los Angeles so much that I hadn’t realized how much my life was changing before my eyes,” Karis said in a press release for the album. “The title felt fitting due to the amount of times I had heard it this past year, it also felt like I was embarking on a new journey, which is exactly what this album has been for me.” Karis’ feeling of starting a new chapter comes from the fact that just one song on the album was made in her hometown of London, with the rest mostly taking shape in Los Angeles, as well as New York City, Atlanta, Texas.
In the end, is a soaring and impressive debut from Karis that also doubles as a tasteful melting pot of R&B flavors. Karis delivers excellent traditional R&B ballads like “Love Me” and “Prayer” while impressing just as much with duets through the Mahalia-assisted “ ” and “Met You At A Bar” with Tone Stith. Karis brings us to the tropics and dazzles on “ ” with Reekado Banks, “Sims Castaway” with Juls, and “ ” with June Freedom.
The diverse project reaffirms both Karis’ talents and her stardom. Tog.