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Wayna - Higher Ground

Wayna - Higher Ground

Wayna is a very talented singer, based in Washington DC, who is making waves (although, after listening to Higher Ground, I am not sure why she isn’t signed to a major label yet) on the local scene. We had talked to her previously, and now have the privilege of reviewing her latest album, Higher Ground.

Wayna

Higher Ground is a journey into clever wordplay, Erykah Badu style singing, and musically intelligent tunes. It has been a while since I have listened to an album and enjoyed more than 4 songs on one album. Moonlight Rendevous has a catchy beat to it while Billy Club is a clever analysis of police brutality (you have to listen to figure it out). Her sort of reggae-soul take of the song Loving You, is very nice. I listened to Mr. Duracell and didn’t catch what it was about because I was so immersed in the neo-soul smooth beat it had. I finally figured it out and…well…….shhhhh….let’s just say you have to listen to it!

Wayna Portrait

Wayna is a talented writer who wrote the lyrics to her songs. Her prowess in weaving great storylines into a very creative sound showcases just how versatile she really is. This CD is definitely a must-have for your collection. To learn more about her, visit her website or her myspace page.

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One Response to “Wayna - Higher Ground”

  • Jamati Online | Passport to Africa says:

    June 4th, 2008 at 5:03 am

    […] chance to see her perform in person, jump on it! She has also just released her sophomore album, Higher Ground, which just goes to show she has what it takes to go the […]

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