Sharron Nyarambi - Self Titled

Published Wednesday 7th November 2007
Sharron Nyarambi - Self Titled
Sharron Nyarambi - Self Titled

STYLE: Gospel
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 31513-5235
LABEL: Independent
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Peter Dilley

Perhaps an unlikely musical hotspot, Canvey Island in Essex was the stomping ground for the 1970s R&B outfit Dr Feelgood. Three decades on, Canvey is the home turf for Sharron Nyarambi, whose contemporary brand of soul and R&B is rather different to that of Wilko Johnson and co. Beyonce is an obvious influence vocally, and very much stylistically too on Sharron's opening track "Since I Was 6". Moving on, there are definite jazz tinges in the background of "My Fire", Charlton Lake's rapping gives more of an edge to "The Break Up", and Dominic Nyarambi performs a similar role on the apocalyptic praise track "Holy". God's intimate knowledge of us, as expressed in Psalm 139, is treated sensitively on "You're With Me", and for her finale, Sharron goes back to her African roots on the untitled bonus track. For an 18-year old, these performances are undoubtedly impressive, and the production is of a pretty high standard too. Sharron Nyarambi is definitely one to watch.

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Reader Comments

Posted by T.dot in canvey island @ 19:46 on Feb 20 2009

i believe you have made an impact in the way you carry yourself not only your music,but,your intire image.you are very good at what you do and one of my influences .thanx.stay blessedx



Posted by Jane in London @ 11:42 on May 7 2008

The album is pretty good for a debut and for someone whose never been on the scene before!
I'm liking the latest song 'better' on the myspace page, it gives a new feel to Christian music in the UK and a different vibe that Sharron has never achieved before!
Vocal production is also quite impressive.



Posted by NN in London @ 01:03 on Dec 19 2007

it is really gud...........i love it...........great job gal



Posted by JSA in Basildon @ 23:58 on Nov 7 2007

I hear dat as it is my fav album tis season



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