Description
Sometimes the end result seems simple. But true creators know it’s all about the details – the secret ingredients that make a final product
something others will enjoy and remember for years to come. As an
independent artist, Pearl is exploring the intricacies of her own
journey and finding ways to present them to the world around her.
For most, her voice is reminiscent of Corinne Bailey Rae’s richness
and style. Combine that with a love for clear, unprocessed
instrumentation and arrive at her undeniably unique sound. Her heartfelt
and handwritten song lyrics hold a depth of meaning that is a gift to
those who listen. Of her organic growth as a singer/songwriter, Pearl
remarked, “If I had to envision what ‘I love you’ sounds like, this is
how I’d want it to sound…”
Living in Chicago as a not-so-recent southern transplant has expanded
Pearl’s world as a working musician in exciting ways. In early 2013,
she shined as one half of an acoustic duo performing covers during the
Common Ground Foundation gala – an event and organization founded by hip
hop artist and Chicago native, Common. Ironically, Chi town’s Uncommon
Ground venue was graced with Pearl’s presence months later, as she
preceded fellow indie artist Joy Ike with a warm, intimate set of
original songs.
Of course, Pearl is not without a wealth of musical influences,
ranging from ‘soul folk’ artist Lianne La Havas to the jazzy sounds of
Melody Gardot. Similarly to those she admires, she knows the time and
careful attention she puts into creating is not in vain. She intends for
the music that results to become “something that commands the
listener’s attention.”
From far away, her 5-foot-half-inch shell may not stand out in a
crowd. But come in closer and you just might uncover the refined,
polished details her Creator used to comprise, well, a Pearl.