In a landscape teeming with new musical talents, Sharyn has never been one to quietly blend into the scenery. Her latest offering, ‘Divine,’ part of Platoon’s new EP ‘A UK Gospel Celebration,’ reinforces her standing as an artist of real versatility and emotional gravitas.
Proving once again that her voice is a tool for not just music but storytelling, the artist carries us on a voyage that explores divine love in a manner that’s both intimate and grandiose.
Since stepping onto the musical scene in 2019, Sharyn forays into afrobeat, R&B, soul, garage, house, and pop. Since then, she’s garnered millions of streams and radio play from iconic stations like BBC Radio 1 and BBC1XTRA, and has quickly carved out a niche.
Her influences, which include giants like Kirk Franklin, Labrinth, Mary Mary, and Emeli Sande, speak volumes about her eclectic yet refined taste. It’s a testament to her skills that these influences harmonise rather than clash in her body of work. Her album ‘In Full Bloom,’ a pandemic-era masterpiece, won her not only listeners but accolades, including the Best Female Vocalist at the Premier Gospel Awards in 2022.
Sharyn’s latest offering, ‘Divine’, invites you into a musical universe that feels both nostalgic and new, deeply rooted in the 80s pop scene, yet modern and refreshing. The song wears its gospel and R&B influences on its sleeve, crafted seamlessly to form an enchanting blend of layered harmonies and rhythmic production.
The lyrics are poignantly compelling, a balm for the soul in these uncertain times. Born during the waning days of the global pandemic, ‘Divine’ speaks to a universal yearning for connection and understanding. In Sharyn’s words, the song celebrates God’s love and the essence of Jesus, urging us all to strive for a higher level of self.
Speaking of the new track, Sharyn said: “It is such an honour to sing a rendition of one of my favourite gospel tracks of all time alongside Folabi, someone who is an iconic figure in the Christian music space.”
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