Music | Muhsinah - day.break

Gripping vocals, inspired wordplay and thoughtful composition are just 3 of the elements that remain constant throughout day.break - The official debut release from 24 year old phenom, Muhsinah. Entirely self-produced, day.break is in a sense a heartfelt homage to this young women's inspirations and in another, a whimsical and revealing voyage down the road less traveled. Often times snatching inspiration out of the air, this classically trained pianist employs a limitless assortment of sonic elements to complete her hip hop inspired, soul experiments.

(Available Online Exclusively 11/13, Version 2.0 CD Available 12/13) With songs like "Discovery", "Gogh" and "Only and Always" Muhsinah's knack for evoking the head-nod seems almost intrinsic; all the while, delivering uniquely dynamic and stirring vocals. Her overall choice of words and expressions leave her hovering somewhere between "self-indulgent flower-child" and "post-modern idealist". It isn't enough that she sings her heart out in both "Outsource" and "NetKnot", but her words have meaning, harking lines like "what's given is what's asked for". Whether conventional or unconventional in inception, Muhsinah's music always seems to fall perfectly to the tastier side of experimental. Unabashedly honest in so many ways, Muhsinah's makes it clear that although the road less travel looks a bit un-kept and may present some dangers, it is assuredly the most fun path to tread. With a name that translates to "doer of good deeds" it's no wonder Muhsinah is offering to be our guide. Rock Slinger Incorporated