Album Review: Stand for Myself by Yola

Upon the release of her critically-acclaimed 2019 solo debut Walk Through Fire, refreshingly imaginative, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Yola had been present, in some form or another, for nearly two decades. Initially affiliated with several groups, most notably British electronic outfit Massive Attack, she began pursuing a solo career after an extended hiatus following the death of her mother. Re-emerging in 2016 as a contemporary harbinger of vintage soul, Yola garnered enthusiastic acclaim for her ingenious blend of the Memphis and Nashville sounds, cloaked in a blanket of authentic Americana pop.

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