Nadia Ali announced today that her debut album, "Embers" will be released on her label Smile In Bed on September 15, 2009.
Already touted as one the essential artists within the EDM scene, Nadia Ali is truly at the forefront of dance music today.
With her high profile collaborations (Armin Van Buuren, Dresden and Johnston, Starkillers, Serge Devant, Sultan and Tocadisco to name a few), chart successes ("Love Story " hit Billboard’s coveted # 1 spot recently), worldwide radio support, and a very active global fanbase, Nadia is on the brink of greatness. Her voice is unmistakable, a touch of eastern influence, a soulful easy cadence and subtle hints of Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks.
Nadia has the sound of heartbreak, passion and power in her melodic, often angelic voice and with Embers, she breaks down all reconceptions of what a 'dance' artist can be. In fact, Nadia defies all the rules, choosing to explore her wide range of vocal assets across multiple styles. She could have gone for the safety of creating an anthem laden album, a dancefloor monster of sorts, but instead, Nadia took her opportunity to write compelling music that goes beyond the dancefloor. Her gift is for storytelling and Embers showcases all that this singer has to offer, both vocally and emotionally – Nadia holds nothing back.
Nadia weaves a poetic tapestry with every note – her voice revealing those things even her words cannot. In every breath, every waver of her voice, you know her. You are right there with her because Nadia has done what only truly gifted songwriters can, she has given a voice to feelings that mere words can never express. Reckless love full of blind passion, the desperation and anguish of finding the right person at the wrong time, remorse for mistakes made and for that which we can never undo, loving without fear and the strength we find to do it all again and again and again.
Heartbreaking ballads pepper the 13-song album along with upbeat melodic pop and of course the signature dance tracks for which Nadia has become most known.
The album is refined, classic and organic sounding, a perfect marriage of old and new. Embers clearly asserts Nadia as a world class singer songwriter and reveals to all that she is much more than a dance music diva. The album is full of purpose and frailty and will undoubtedly touch people through its simple sincerity. Embers is a remarkable album that is as beautiful as it is timeless. With songs like "Crash and Burn" and "Love Story" the potential for commercial crossover success is imminent.
"Fantasy," and "Triangle" each hold their weight alongside the works of any of today’s contemporary singers, and will redefine Nadia as a compelling, gifted lyricist and storyteller. Stardom is knocking at the door for this dynamic powerhouse and on September 15, that door will swing wide open.
Track Listing:
Triangle
Crash And Burn
People
Ride With Me
Not Thinking
Be Mine
Silver Lining
Point The Finger
Mistakes
Fine Print
Promises
Love Story
Fantasy
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Links:
http://www.nadiaali.com/
http://www.myspace.com/nadiaali
http://www.the12club.com/
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