“Gemini” the New Etana

**Subtle, Bold and Varied**

GEMINI IS A DELIGHT FOR THE EARS

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

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

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

While the artist's vocal abilities are often praised, it is important to emphasize the aesthetic choices that guide the album's creation. Without renouncing her Jamaican artistic roots, she ambitiously explores the realms of international music.

There is a strong influence of traditional rhetoric from sound systems, 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 anchor the production in the roots of Jamaican popular music. It is impossible not to notice the crackling of the vinyl at the beginning of these tracks, or even the introduction in the style of live deejays in sound systems. The tribute to the heritage from this culture reappears in other compositions (PARTY & SMOKE).

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

The album collects an abundance of lovers rock gems, a style that is actually predominant throughout the album. 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](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcia%5FGr Griffiths) at Studio One.

ETANA — Truly

The tracks DECEPTION, ANYTHING FOR YOU, and EASY TO LET GO are beautiful pieces with international or electronic sounds.