When I hear the name TaniA Kyllikki my mind and all my listening sensations go wild and point me towards a musical space that has been inhabited by Adele, Mary J Blige and Mariah Carey! And I’m not kidding when I say that this British Versatile songwriter has swiftly emerged as the face of female pop and R&B with her astounding wide vocal range, eccentric raw natural storytelling, and innovative cutting edge musical concept that has made her such a darling with millions of listeners worldwide and cemented her status as the queen on the R&B reign. For many of her endearing fans, they remember how she managed to capture the attention of R&B legendary and sensation artist Ne-Yo with her song “Remind Me”. I’m buzzing to report that the remix has already garnered over 490.5 K streams on Spotify alone. To ensure that we get something to paint our 2022 playlist, she released a 9-track delightful album “Why Chapter One” on the 30th January 2022. This is one of the most emotional and fascinating albums I’ve listened to so far and an easy recommendation to any listener who would wish to immerse themselves in a musical world overflowing with melodic beauty and vocal dexterity.
The tracks have been appropriately arranged and introduce new ideas in cinematic fashion; the sad end of one track paving the way to the exhilarating start of the other. The track “Why” is cruising on the top charts with over 530.9 K Streams on Spotify and this melancholic tune will break even the strongest roots beneath your heart as the wooing touch of the piano that also utilizes the riffs in a mesmerizing manner is followed by the purest and seductively dazzling female vocals you’ve ever heard. The way she showcases her wide vocal range is itself a cure for that incessant heartbreak. Her vocally emotional delivery is what moves a listener close to tears as the song resonates heavily with her heartfelt lyrics about hurt, pain, and forgiveness.
“Lie With Me” is another enchanting tune that starts off with the charming piano tunes and TaniA’s does her thing with her mellifluous vocals for days smoothly riding over the piano tones and riffs in a grandeur manner and ties a listener with the seductive aura so they remain heavily invested in this lovely ballad as TaniA utilizes her vocal cords absorbingly with the higher and lower notes, balancing that thin line with perfect glamour like she was born for these kinds of moments. The repeated listening experience is absolutely guaranteed for it is not so often you listen to such pure smooth vocals shine through some laid-back melodicism!
“My Hero” is as emotional as it is powerful with the potent message being appropriate in a romantic scene as it is in a family scene. She allowed herself to be vulnerable in this one and the results are spellbinding as her words in her extraordinarily soft and rich vocals speak straight to your heart. The better part of this track is the upbeat feel that has been amalgamated to add depth and color with the live drums, the modest bass, and the swirling piano organs fitting in perfectly and sticking together like super glue to highlight the theme of the song.
There is so much from the other tracks to bewitch a listener and ensure that they come back for more of TaniA Kyllikki. This album has disrupted the entire musical space and the numbers it has already garnered in such a short period since its release are insanely huge! TaniA is not yet close to being done! Watch her as she takes over the female music industry in style and deserved acclaim. “Why Chapter One” is available on all your favorite streaming platforms, go stream it, save your favorite tracks from the collection and play them on repeat without a care in the world!