Rising R&B and neo-soul starlet Aliza Li finally steps into her whole truth with new EP, "TRU" a seductive 3-track journey of being truthful to energy and emotional alignment. At roughly nine minutes in length, it's short but long on quality. Each song unfolds like a private epiphany, delivered with velvety vocals and lush, introspective soundscapes.
"TRU" sounds like a cleansing exhale, an artist peeling back layers to rest securely in her own authenticity. Channeling the audience of Cleo Sol, Alex Isley, and Ari Lennox, Aliza Li ushers in a relaxed and intense atmosphere that is both therapeutic and soul-rousing. Her voice is smooth over summer production, nailing openness and strength in equal measure.
The EP's titular track, "Call Tru", serves as a vulnerable, concise, and matter-of-fact awakening. And here, Aliza pledges transformation and growth over comfort. The song reads like a diary entry from the darkest hours of the night, in other words, a mantra made as she promises to show up for herself no matter how uncomfortable it gets. Its lack of irony establishes the mood for what is to follow.
That's followed by "Glow," a standout and personal favorite. This track is warm and empowering, the sound of healing becoming confidence. The groove is lighter, Aliza sings from peace, not pain. It's a song so joyful, it practically hums. Rounding out the journey is "Occasionally Telepathic," a hauntingly gorgeous meditation on the nonlinear nature of healing. Produced gently and with songwriting that feels introspective, she impresses the sentiment on listeners. With TRU, Aliza Li reaffirms her place as a rising voice of clarity, bravery, and soulful grace, a spokeswoman for the idea that light shines where truth is tender.
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