Gianna Alessi’s powerful, soulful vocal presence leads stellar new track “Night Mentality,” a suavely entrancing piece of R&B-laden pop with smooth guitars and twinkling keys. A nice bridge at 03:07 shows a melodic, passionate turn. “Night Mentality” is a well-constructed track that we’re happy to premiere, one that shows the NYC-based artist’s strengths well.
Alessi’s work as a vocalist began at the age of nine, when her grandmother Maria Leone – a former soprano at the Metropolitan opera – gave the young Alessi a voice lesson. Now based in NYC again after performing across the US and Europe, Alessi is working with producer Carey Clayton, who aids in channeling her consuming vocal talents into a convincing aesthetic with soul, R&B, and pop vibes. Alessi begins a residency at Groove in NYC’s West Village this summer.
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“Night Mentality” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of May 2019’ Spotify playlist.
