I AM QUEEN Issue 08 | Page 9

Cicely Mason is an R&C vocalist who is emerging

greatly in the music industry who sings and writes

music that is positively impacting minds with

inspirational lyrics. Musically combining Neo Soul, Jazz

and Gospel has positioned her in the new trademarked genre Rhythm and Christian (R&C). The youngest of six children of which the background of her gospel singing began at age 3, she is now a vocalist who brings a refreshing sound to inspirational music along with scatting that draws back the memory of “Classical Jazz” or “Old School Jazz”, being relevant in catching the attention of today’s generation. Her live performances and connection with the audience is what fans long to hear that refreshes the ears of listeners and engages their attention captivating the audiences to their feet. Cicely is often compared vocally to today’s musical giants Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and India Arie but with her own rich, soothing and wide range of vocals along with skillful acrobatics and a gospel and soulful grit. Her songs are written with the goal to reach vertically and horizontally meaning God and people. Cicely has now released her first album “Rebirth of Cicely” with her latest single release “Call On My Lord” and new upcoming release “I Ain’t That Girl” . Her album “Rebirth of Cicely” is rapidly rising and currently charted at number 13 on the UK Soul Charts.

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