Isa Marina Owns Her Power in Compelling New EP 'True Colors'
New York-based singer, Isa Marina, debuts dropped her third EP, True Colors on April 12th. Throughout the five-track collection, Isa Marina tackles the issues of self-confidence and romantic relationships through a refreshing combination of Latin and R&B musical styles.
The EP opens up with "No Grey", an emotive track in which Isa Marina takes a stand against a lover's emotional affliction and indecision regarding commitment. Despite its heavy subject matter, the song radiates uplifting energy with its more traditional R&B elements; a killer beat and dynamic vocals.
The following two tracks, "Fire" and "Torero", flawlessly showcase Isa Marina's Latin influence. The former reflects her emphasis on girl power and confidence with carefree and flirtatious lyrics, that glide over a pulsing beat - perfect for the club or a night out. "Torero" further drives this theme home, as Isa Marina compares her will to that of a bull and suggests that she is more than most men can handle: "Me jalas pa' acá y yo por allá (You pull me in and I pull away)".
The fourth song, "Tell Me Who", lives within the vein of classic R&B/Pop and follows a return to Isa Marina's more vulnerable side. Similar to "No Grey", "Tell Me Who" reaches out to an indecisive lover, but in this case, it's a lover caught between Isa Marina and another woman. Refusing to share his affection with anyone else, she passionately croons: "and it's taking all of my energy trying to believe in you. Is it gonna be me or her, or you or us? Tell me who".
True Colors closes with an acoustic reprise of the stand-out single, "No Grey", adding an entirely new dimension to the song. With stripped down instruments and production, the acoustic version allows listeners to zone in on Isa Marina's raw, inspiring vocal talent.
The debut of True Colors marks Isa Marina's third EP release, following Montage (2013) and the more recent, Mirrors, Vol. 1 (2016). These along with her single Joyride (2015), are available for streaming on all digital platforms.
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