Maysa Leak is back at her best on a fourth solo album. It comes at a time she recently rejoined Incognito as lead singer and made their current album 'Adventures In Black Sunshine' one of their very best. She originally recorded and performed with them on the album 'Tribes, Vibes And Scribes' (on which she sang the hits 'Don't You Worry OBout A Thing' and 'Positivity') in the early 90s.
In 2000 Maysa released 'All My Life' on Expansion, produced by Incognito's Bluey. 'Smooth Sailing' re-unites Maysa with Bluey on tracks 'Soul Child' and 'Where Have You Been' alongside productions by Rex Rideout and newcomer Ronnie Garrett.
Maysa is truly one of the most authentic vocal artists of our time, a 21st century Sade but with her own twist on modern day soul. She has also recorded with Stevie Wonder, Urban Species and Ray Hayden of Opaz, Ray becoming one of the producers on her debut album for Blue Thumb/GRP 'Maysa' in 1995.
Her music is a diverse mix of many musical influences derived from personal relationships she has had over the years. 'I've learned enough from the relationships that I've had to be able to put that feeling into my music. I like to think that people will listen and relate to them, feeling safe and understood because of the way I put them over. Music can be so healing', she says.
'Smooth Sailing' combines the acoustic beauty of 'Unexpectedly' (with special guests Michael White-drums and Everette Harp-saxophone) with the bounce of 'Hypnotic Love' and exquisite balladry of 'All Day Long'. There are also some jazzier moments on 'Scat World' with a guest appearance of new soul diva Ledisi.
The UK edition of this album also includes two bonus tracks 'Angel' and 'Give Love A Chance' recorded with Rex Rideout's group Club 1600.
