The New England native returns from her two-year hiatus to take you on a musical journey you won’t forget.
With a fulfilling and successful career spanning almost ten years, Fancy J London is an artist who needs little introduction.
Having achieved widespread fame and renown off the strength and substance of her highly acclaimed 3rd studio album “Blu3”, this music scene veteran has shown remarkable resilience and brilliance, even in the face of adversity.
After taking a 2-year break due to an almost fatal health scare, the release of Fancy J London’s 9th full studio album “Closer” last December solidified a triumphant return to the music scene.
With a vocal style often compared to artists like JoJo, Nora Jones, and Lana Del Rey, Fancy J London’s artistic creations are indeed something to behold. Having poured her efforts into singing and performing since the 4th grade, London’s releases, in many ways, embody the rich well of experience she’s accumulated since.
Having collaborated with artists from the U.S. to Brazil, her sound is a captivating mosaic comprised of genres like alt-pop, retro, punk, and R&B, among others.
From the moment ‘Closer’ opens with the self-titled opening track, London’s unique recording and vocal style are immediately apparent. Whimsical and ethereal, London’s vocals often leave you feeling like she’s speaking to you in a dream. She utilizes her diverse strengths to her advantage, with her wealth of experience also serving her well on this project.
On ‘Closer,’ London expertly fuses multiple genres to great effect, sometimes even venturing into light psychedelia. What’s also interesting and pleasing is that although London created a cohesive and compelling sound for ‘Closer,’ she does it differently throughout the album.
Releases like “Place to Go” incorporate elements of retro and alt-pop to reach her sound, but releases like “Death Would Be a Dream” draw more from her R&B and disco influences to reach the same sonic conclusion. This is a recurring theme for London; although by most stretches of the imagination her influences should clash, London continuously finds ways to make it work.
Although it’s a tough line to walk, London has found a way to surpass her already high expectations, with releases like album standout “Love’s Just a Fantasy” the captivating result.
Overall, ‘Closer’ is not just an album; it’s a testament to continued artistic brilliance, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. When ‘Closer’ draws to a close with the delightful R&B and retro-punk fusion “Skittles,” you feel like you’ve just concluded a grand sonic journey. It’s Fancy J London’s world, and we’re just living in it.
Fancy J London’s latest album, ‘Closer,’ is a deliciously avant-garde offering that sees her fuse myriad musical influences to great effect. Whenever you’re ready, tap in and stream Fancy J London’s new album ‘Closer’ on all majour streaming platforms.
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