They say first impressions is everything- and that is certainly true with Leona, as “Footprints In The Sand” grabbed me from the get-go. You know how some artists are influential for what they do outside of music first and foremost, and others are influential simply because of their songs, their lyrical content and yet other artists are present because of the calibre of their voice most of all? The initial reason I included Leona Lewis here was because of her vocal chops… and then when I dived deep further into her lyrics, the stories behind the songs and what she does away from the spotlight I decided that there were many other reasons, other valid reasons for Leona to be included on Jon’s and my subjective list. But one listen to a number of her songs, and I’m sure you’d agree with me- that her voice is so powerful and captivating, that even though it isn’t technically flawless, it’s still stirring and hard-hitting and emotional enough for me to place her in this list of influential artists.
Because I doubt the wider world has heard of her as well. If you haven’t heard of Leona Lewis… I guess I can say ‘never fear’. And yes, it was the song “Footprints In The Sand” that hit at my heart and emotions all those years ago in 2007.
That’s right, it’s time to dive deep into the discography of British pop/gospel singer Leona Lewis. But you know how God has surprised me over and over and shaken up my definition of who is influential and who isn’t? He’s done so again for this next artist. Their most successful album remains their debut album back in 2007- and they’re an artist where at first glance may not fit into this blog series.
This artist rather is rather underrated, has flown under the radar for a while, and is only really successful in their home country of Britain. Any guesses as to who this artist is? Is the artist I’m going to be writing about today Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, Kylie Minogue or Robbie Williams? After all, they each have distinctive voices, am I right? Well, no, no, no, no, no, no and no again. But when I heard it, I immediately thought that this person was blessed, that they were going to change a generation, and impact the world at large. You know how you hear a song and then instantly you know that this artist, even if you don’t know them, is destined for greatness? That this artist will blow everyone out of the water, this artist will have a long career, and this artist will inspire many, and be influential to many? The other year I think, I heard a song on the radio, that was somehow buried deep in my psyche that was unearthed this year.
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