Hey guys, I have a question: does it pay off being in an all-girl group vs. becoming a solo artist? Well, I’m guessing everyone wants to go solo. Cause, you can’t even name one mainstream R&B group today. Another question for you, do you guys believe that there’s a need for the girl group in today’s music industry? The 90’s gave way to some awesome girl groups, like SVW, En Vogue, Jade, Blackgirl, Mokenstef, The Good Girls, Brownstone and Destiny’s Child and so many more. Some of those girl groups have also given birth to some great solo career for some those ladies. This week’s Women That Rock feature got her start from one of these great girl groups.
Her name is Erin Stevenson, and at the tender age of ten she was once a member of the all-girl group called “Girls Tyme” who later became Destiny’s Child. This Houston Native is taking us back to time when artists actually sang well written songs. And you literally feel the singer’s passion in the delivery of the songs they sing. This is becoming a dying art form. Erin has a very sultry voice that is also met with some electric dance moves and the ability to command a stage in her live performances, this is yet another quality that is so missed from today’s so call artists. And it’s with those attributes that has led her to open for some of the popular artists in the mainstream music industry. Artist like, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Pharrell Williams, Nicki Minaj, John Legend,Yolanda Adams, Ciara, just to name a few.
Erin’s sound is said to be a fusion of 80’s soul and current pop. Her current project celebrates her embrace of different musical genres. She has just released a new video for her single entitled “The One That Got Away” for her new EP entitled “Hot Damn” released on September 8th.
The song is about a guy that’s spending regular time with a woman that could be considered a great helpmate. Then she’s passed over for the video girl, when she’s ready to consider marrying this young man. You know that girl that’s always so superficial. And how later the guy realizes that the woman with substance was the woman that got away.
On the track, Erin displays her strong vocal ability and flexibility on the song. She really delivers a powerful and emotional performance on this track. Erin is truly an amazing rising star to keep on your radar. I’m very sure that we’ll hear great things from this artist. So, to all my lovers of great untapped music, please check out the artistry from this talented young lady. Until next time, remember to support your favorite Indie Artist and their craft.
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Leslie A. Thomas is a music blogger and lover of all things music. Follow me on Twitter @LBoogie252005
