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One to watch: Charlotte Day Wilson
The Canadian singer-songwriter cuts loose from Toronto’s thriving R&B scene with a subtle yet fun-loving second album
Harnessing jazz instrumentals, introspective lyricism and intricate vocals, local artists such as Daniel Caesar, BadBadNotGood and Mustafa have all released ambitious projects that put a fresh spin on the genre. Pairing subtle electronics with the low-register intimacy of her voice and a storytelling sensibility, Wilson made her mark with the crawling organ lines and skittering beat of 2016 single Work before going on to independently release her debut record, Alpha, in 2021. Across 13 tracks, Wilson exposes her vulnerability on compositions such as the reverb-laden piano ballad New Da y, where she considers parenthood as a queer woman, as well as indulging in guitar-strumming romance on My Way and spare, bass-laden melodies on Forever.
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