R&B artist Douye hs an impeccable sense of style here on Journey. Her singing is tasteful, and not over the top, unlike a lot of “divas” in the genre who are only out to show off their range with all the subtlety of a jackhammer. At times, on songs like “On for You,” she brings to mind vintage Anita Baker. The opening cut “Fly Away” is also pretty tasty, presenting Souye as an artist with true talent and serious crossover potential. Sometimes, though, things get a little repetitive and Douye will often stretch out a song a bit too long by repeating a certain phrase or chorus over and over. Still, there’s no denying the scintillating power of a track like “Wicked World” with its jazz leanings or “Waiting for My Man” that has slow jam hit written all over it. Douye definitely has the skills to have a successful music career. hopefully the right people are listening out there. (self-released)
