After introducing herself to the scene with her stunning debut single 'BRIGHTER LOVE' earlier this year, Washington-based artist Felece Tillman returns once again to offer up her woozy new outing 'Tell Me All About It'.
Capturing more of that sweet and seductive R&B aesthetic she is quickly earning a reputation for, 'Tell Me All About It' makes for a rousing return for the artist at the helm. With her warm and sweeping vocals layered across a tender production throughout, she is definitely one to keep a firm eye on for the months ahead.
So with the new single available to stream now, we sat down with her to find out more about her origins and what has been inspiring her most lately.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
My voice as an instrument.
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
Soul. Jazz and R&B Music, grew up in a house full of music being played all the time from Jackie Robinson, Sarah Vaughn, and Sam Cook to Jackson 5 and everything in between.
What was the first album you remember owning?
The Wiz by Diana Ross, and Michael Jackson, produced by Quincy Jones, I memorized every song at the age of 10 and still love that album to this day, it's amazing and iconic.
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
Wow...hmmm that's a hard one...I'm going to choose "I Will Always Love You" made famous by Whitney Houston.
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
Not really, melodic melodies come to me at any time of the day but especially at night so I keep my iPhone voice recorder on my home screen.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
I listen to an eclectic array of artists, for now, it's been George Duke, Frank McComb, Lonnie Liston Smith, Angela Bofill, and Robert Glasper.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
Maxwell.
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
Knowing that my music resonates with people's life experiences and witnessing how my music can shift their moods in a positive way. For me personally, it's experiencing how the creative process works from an idea/feeling to the actual release of the music.
And what is the most frustrating part?
Knowing that genres such as R&B, Soul, or Jazz don't receive commercial mass appeal or support like Pop or HipHop.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
When times get dark and difficult, remember your why, stay true to your voice, appreciate those fans who love your music, learn about the music business and every time you get a chance to perform, give it your ALL!
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Felece Tillman's new single 'Tell Me All About It' is available to stream now. Check it out in the player below.