The UB Interview: Ledisi Talks ‘Good Life,’ Touring + ‘The Truth’
Ledisi Also Plays The UB Lyric Game.
For 10 albums, over the span of 17 years, Ledisi selflessly gave you pieces of her–wholeheartedly. Soul bare…arms wide…in full embrace of a feeling… a sonic medium and empath for what you were going through together, Ledisi carried you on every note.
Eyes closed…from hum to moan to raw to perfect pitch and back, Ledisi captured the soundtrack of your circumstance like a friend in your head who loved you through your “it” and accepted you for your “mess” because she knew that the best is yet to come for the both of you. And for all that you have been through, having been lost and found, turned loose, faced the depth of truth, gave in and allowed love to rule, or just took a chance to live wild and take a break from societal expectations, at this point in the journey one deserves to have a good life.
Ledisi’s 11th album, “Good Life,” is an amalgamation of her talent and experience. Talent aside, her experiences serve as the foundation for stretching herself as a storyteller.
Alongside Rex Rideout, Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, arranger, and friend, creating each song was predicated upon the ability to give Ledisi’s fans an existential experience.
“Good Life” features Ledisi’s Billboard #1 adult R&B hit, “I Need To Know,” the soul-stirring single, “Sell Me No Dreams,” and fan favorite “Perfect Strangers” featuring Kenny Lattimore, offering a taste of the rich tapestry awaiting listeners on the album.
Ledisi has yet to miss, when it comes to putting together a great album of stirring music. “Good Life” continues that tradition – the album is a soulful masterpiece of amazing vocals and production.
UB Selections: “I Need To Know,” “Quality Time” (feat.Butcher Brown), “Magic (Voila),” “Choose Me,” and “Me and U Ain’t Good.”
Over the course of the album, “Good Life” is intentional and highlights the nuances in the process of becoming. Whether it is in the face of a circumstance or in the solitude of your thoughts, experiences can be transformative.
Aries from UB, had the wonderful pleasure of speaking with the multi-talented Ledisi, about her new album “Good Life.”
Ledisi shares what process she took to record the album and how songs like “Me and U Ain’t Good” came about.
With this month marking the 10th Anniversary of her acclaimed release “The Truth,” Ledisi takes us back to that era and what she’s the most proudest of.
Plus Ledisi tells us what we can expect from her current tour and plays a hilarious version of UB Lyric Game and more!
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