Services The EP
Self-Released, 2022
7/10
The LA vocalist Shira Elias returns with her sophomore EP, where her R&B nods and no lack of grooves populate these 6 very well developed tracks.
“Toxic” starts the listen with a warm dreaminess, where Elias’ expressive vocals are met with gentle and flowing pop sounds, and “HOOK’D” continues this formula with plenty of funk flavor alongside the more acute drumming in the playful climate.
In the middle, the intimate “ILSD” welcomes Swatkins for the atmospheric keys that suit the colorful and diverse singing, while “Earth Sun”, the EP’s best, showcases Elias’ impressive pipes in the soulful, energetic and stylish delivery. “OK” exits the listen, and it’s a piano focused finish that’s very much in tune with today’s pop ideas in an R&B sort of way.
Often romantic, and more confident than ever, this body of work has Elias coming into her own in her new city, and it wouldn’t surprise me at all if she’s a prominent name in the pop scene very soon.
Travels well with: Con Brio- Explorer; Dumpstaphunk- Where Do We Go From Here