"Gemini" the New Etana

Subtle, Bold, and Diverse

GEMINI IS A DELIGHT FOR THE EARS

By adding albums and EPs, Shauna McKenzie, known as Etana, presents her ninth opus titled GEMINI available for pre-order. Release date set for June 19.

According to the stars, Geminis are intellectually brilliant, curious, sensitive, humorous, and changeable.

Gemini reflects the essence of the astrological sign: subtle, bold, and varied.

While the artist's vocal prowess is often highlighted, it’s essential to emphasize the aesthetic choices that guide the album's creation. Without denying her Jamaican artistic roots, she ambitiously explores the realms of international music.

There’s a strong influence from traditional sound-system rhetoric, soul, accompanied by more electronic or progressive reggae elements.

This strategy also defines the artistic identity of the singer, which earned her a nomination for the 61st Grammy Awards in 2018.

TRACKLIST

GEMINI — Tracklist

ON THE HIGHWAY, BUBBLE or JAMAICA echoes the desire to root the production in the foundations of Jamaican popular music. One cannot overlook the crackling of vinyl at the beginning of these tracks, or even the introduction reminiscent of live deejays in sound-systems. The homage to the heritage stemming from this culture resurfaces in other compositions (PARTY & SMOKE).

This notable reference to sound culture that permeates the album is surprising for an artist with international aspirations, and it deserves recognition.

The album collects an abundance of lovers rock gems, a style that dominates the entire project. The love anthems TRULY, SECRET LOVERS, and TIGHT SPACES are perfect examples. One cannot help but mention the echo of the cult masterpiece, Truly (1968), recorded by the diva Marcia Griffiths at Studio One.