New Jersey based, Maryland born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rasha Jay has made a name for herself with her cross—genre alternative soul-rock hybrid. Now back with the new album Muscle Memory, the solo artist once again demonstrates her unique alternative indie sound across seven soulful, moody, empowered and punchy yet smooth tracks.
The album’s lead single and standout ‘Saturate’ is a prime example of this style, dripping with soulful musicality as layers of interweaving guitar lines dance over a shuffling mix of live and electronic beats, deep bass, organs and subtle synths creating a driving yet melancholic and atmospheric backdrop. Rasha’s effortlessly impactful and emotive vocals take centre stage, raw, emotive and catchy as ever.
The seven-track album is packed with layers of crunchy guitar chords and tight riffs, while Rasha’s soulful, emotive vocals take centre stage delivering ear-worm melodies and expressive tones, resulting in soundscapes that feel like a more R&B-influenced Alabama Shakes.
Speaking about the album, Rasha Jay adds: “I wrote this album quickly once I sat down and said “GO” to myself. I simply wanted to return to what I’ve always done, writing what I want, no genres, just give my voice and my perception on humanity. I recorded all songs but one in California and that added to the often-relaxed vibe of the music. This is my first full project since 2019, and I felt like I had nothing to lose. From my open – ended questions on “Would You” to my conviction in “Enough”, these were all real thoughts I had, and I wanted to go down the hole of those thoughts.”