Ashley J - Satisfied
by Kevin Wierzbicki
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Ashley J is in the process of establishing herself as a rising star and she's wasting no time doing it; "Trapped," the lead track on this five-song EP, recently spent four consecutive weeks lodged at #1 on the European Independent Music Charts. With its finger-snapping rhythm, bright melody and cooed background vocals, Ashley totally taps into a Michael Jackson-style dance vibe on "Trapped" as she sings about being mesmerized by a lover, enjoying it but also questioning her attachment. "Unbreakable" features dreamy vocals and an EDM beat; a very hooky chorus of "Won't break my heart anymore/Make it so my heart is unbreakable" adds sing-along fun to the urge to hit the dance floor. "Satisfied" is another EDM-leaning cut where Ashley's vocals are especially sweet; there's plenty of sugar to go around throughout the EP but her vocals appropriately reflect more of a happy contentedness on the title cut. "Like You Used To" finds Ashley in a soulful mood as she slows the tempo down just a bit to conjure an R&B groove, and closing cut "When I Come Home" is a jazzy offering that is also perhaps the EP's best showcasing of Ashley's vocal talents. This impressive debut will no doubt have fans hoping for another taste soon. Get it here
Ashley J - Satisfied
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