Author : Hannah Wright
Nnennaya Kelly is an artist who is passionate about creating music that feels honest yet extremely personable and easy to relate to. Her sound explores some of the best jazz aesthetics, embracing some classic influences while also going for a more individualistic approach that makes her artistic offering stand out from other artists in the same niche. Nnennaya has recently released one of her most exciting studio efforts to date: “My Funny Valentine,” produced by GK as a cover of one of the most amazing songs out there!
This piece of music isn’t only a fun and enjoyable take on a classic, and Nnennaya is happy to put her soulful and joyful spin on it!
This remarkable rendition of “My Funny Valentine” has a crisp sound. The production is excellent, and it reflects the artist’s skillful approach to musicianship, highlighting the nuances and the details of the performances rather than burying them under many layers of studio trickery. Nnennaya seems to favor a more expressive approach to her vocals, and this beautiful studio performance is no exception. After all, ”My Funny Valentine” is a beautiful and now-iconic piece of music for a reason! In addition to the personable and edgy performance value, this release is also quite distinctive because of the sheer quality of the production. The mix is balanced and very detail-oriented, making for a lively, edgy, and stark sonic approach. In other words, there are many subtle nuances in this release, which really add to the richness of the track when summed up together. The frequency spectrum of the mix is also very balanced, with a tight, yet deep low end working wonders along with a smooth top end, which adds a sense of clarity to the music.
In addition to the singer’s stunning performance, the instrumental version also deserves a very special mention. The background music that accompanies the vocals is dynamic and beautifully understated, perfectly driving the song. The piano parts are beautiful as well, matching the vocals very beautifully, giving the song a slight R&B vibe while still retaining that amazing smoothness of this timeless song. In addition to the stunning quality of this performance, this song is also for a good cause. In fact, a portion of all the earnings generated by this recording is actually going towards the artist’s very own charity. Her goal is to help build several wellness centers for Children in Africa. The artist even has a remix coming out, featuring her 15 years old son ‘Sammy Smack’! What’s special about the project and the connection with Africa is that the artist also decided to team up with an orphanage in Africa, which actually has a focus on music. The kids in the orphanage are excellent dancers who love to move to the rhythms of Afro-Beat! They also appear in the video, and they were paid for the performance too! The money is going to enable them to attend school and have a shot at a great future, where the possibilities are truly endless
Find out more about Nnennaya Kelly, and do not miss out on “My Funny Valentine‘ This release is currently available on Spotify, as well as much other digital music streaming services.
