Subscribe

* indicates required
Okayplayer News

To continue reading

Create a free account or sign in to unlock more free articles.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms of Service and acknowledge our Privacy Policy

Palestinian Vocalist Merna Follows Her Single "A Little More" With The Full Stream Of Her Forthcoming 'The Calling' LP Executive Produced By Ali Shaheed Muhammad.
Palestinian Vocalist Merna Follows Her Single "A Little More" With The Full Stream Of Her Forthcoming 'The Calling' LP Executive Produced By Ali Shaheed Muhammad.

Audio Premiere: Merna Drops Highly-Anticipated 'The Calling' LP + Debut Stream

Palestinian Vocalist Merna Follows Her Single "A Little More" With The Full Stream Of Her Forthcoming 'The Calling' LP Executive Produced By Ali Shaheed Muhammad.

Palestinian vocalist Merna (formerly known as Ayah) follows her single "A Little More" with a full stream of the The Calling LP, executive produced By Ali Shaheed Muhammad. The project - a testament to her artistic evolution - finds her shaking off the weight of her past to deliver a whirlwind collection of tracks that have been described as a "masterpiece." Merna delivers the stream and album today with a note on her approach to the recording process and the significance of the project which borrows from a host of sonic and cultural influences:

“Musically, I always aim to break my own ground and delve a little more into my history and things that I’ve been influenced by. For example, there are sounds and rhythms on this album that are African and Arab inspired. Not a lot of people know that my first ever band in Abu Dhabi was a rock band, and that I’m classically trained in piano.”

Continuing, she notes:

"This album is extremely personal. Truly a reflection of my life. I'm always evolving as a person. Merna is coming full circle. Every part of my universe connected.”

Combining her catharsis with top-notch production, Merna delivers a fearless project that is as edgy and honest as it is gorgeous. The Calling is a brash collection of tracks that play like a call to arms and find Merna reclaiming her place as a force to be reckoned with. Check the tracks below to stream The Calling LP. Pre-order the project via iTunes. Stay tuned for more from Merna.