Trizonna McClendon – My Special
Chicago native Trizonna McClendon is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on New Familiar the follow-up to her 2006 release Overtones & Innuendos. As a treat for fans both old and new Trizonna released the teaser single My Special this past summer.
My Special is a mid-tempo groove with a very infectious hook, a bright key that sets the mood and instrumentation that compliments Trizonna’s declaritive delivery. On first listen to this track I was reminded of that vocal powerhouse Stephanie Mills, somewhere between the overall timbre and weight of Trizonna’s voice is where I found my comparisons. It was a very pleasant surprise. In this day and age of often whispered, multi-tracked vocals, it is great to hear someone who is not afraid to, and who can sing with authority.
My Special is receiving some well deserved buzz both here and in the UK. Many of us who have followed the industry trends know what it can mean for an artist to receive recognition abroad. Give My Special a listen and I’m sure you’ll agree.
Tags: My Special, Sunshine and Lemonade, Trizonna McClendon
October 21st, 2009 at 1:15 am
Thanks for the love GFM!!!
October 21st, 2009 at 11:28 am
Triz sounds great! Her Sophomore album will be a smash hit. I can’t wait to see you guys at the release party in November. Keep pushin’ out the melodious sounds and the rest is Her(story).
October 21st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
dis gurl has such a phenomenal voice……i luv her new album, its as if a flower is blooming, she sounds and looks great…!!!!!!!
October 21st, 2009 at 9:47 pm
No problem Trizonna — looking forward to that album & love the drop too!
December 30th, 2009 at 9:13 am
[...] Great trailer for the single off her latest album, New Familiar. The full video, directed by Waylan “Cooley” Phillips of Cooley Video Productions and co-directed by Greg “Olskool Ice-Gre” Lewis is coming soon. You can check out our review of “My Special” here. [...]
January 12th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
[...] introduced to the sound of Trizonna McClendon a few months ago when I had the opportunity to do a mini-review on her album teaser single “My Special”. Then, as now I was pleasantly surprised with [...]