Focus: artist

Her voice makes our world a little more beautiful ", the Guardian The high quality density of the local participants writes about Rebecca Ferguson, which reached in 2010 the final of the British edition of the talent show X-Factor. In terms of consistent maintenance of an internationally viable artist already in previous reviews repeatedly addressed. And so there is the singer from Liverpool in a select group of colleagues such as Olly Murs, James Arthur or Leona Lewis again. Their debut album, "Heaven" (2011) entert third place in their native Britain (double platinum) and may recommend to place 20 around also in Germany and the USA. Soul voice meets Pop Arrangement and Blues note. Comparisons between Aretha Franklin (from Ferguson himself as an artist with the greatest impact on you referred) to Macy Grey be used. Critics and fans show equally impressed.

1 1/2 years and wrapped on the cover in elegant red, the mother of two and Power female lays after. Led by the pop anthem "I hope" she consolidates the first impression and is characterized by its ability each song her own vocal stamp impose. Even a musical throttled track like "Fake smile" blooms by her powerful voice. Quite tame, however, the harmonious duet with John Legend (Bridges), which is accompanied befitting for the American R & B singer, of piano and strings. "My Best" picking up speed again and pumped back into the Pop & Dance 80s. No matter how powerful the instrumental side is drawn (All That I've Got), Ferguson always wins to hold their own space. So the focus really is on the artist, and not on an artificial framework. This impression confirmed by the title track or the Bonus CD, have been added to the next to the song "Rollin '", 4 live songs. She also provides potential radio hits like "Hanging on" or the club suitable "We'll be fine" from, without being ordinary. On your way to soul diva.

Playing tips: "I hope", "Hanging on" and "Light on"