Artist: Sasha Renee
Album: I Am Sasha Renee
Articulation: Courtney Cosby
I Am Sasha Renee” EP, by Sasha Renee has a mixture of rap, neo soul and R&B. She gives off a vibe similar to Lauryn Hill or Erykah Badu, which is who she says people compare her to in her song, “Get Off Of Me”. This track teaches awareness and empowerment as she mentions Sandra Bland’s name and asks us to say her name. She speaks on how our culture was stripped from us and how black people are targeted by the police. Sasha Renee is extremely conscious and preaches about self love in the majority of her songs.
The first song, “Fire” where she references Digable Planets song “Cool Like Dat” talks about getting to know herself and being more knowledgeable. It makes you feel good and think more about self evaluation, especially when she mentions how the world teaches us to value material things that aren’t important. Another song called “The Freedom” is motivation to go out and chase your dreams. When I hear Sasha Renee sing, “I just want to be free, I just want to live young and free”, it reminds me of a catchy anthem and I automatically start singing along with her.
“Only Friends” is a song I'm sure everyone can relate to. Sasha Renee is trying to figure out why her and the guy she likes are only friends even though they're spending time together as if they're in a relationship. I'm sure we've all been in a situation like this before. It has more of an R&B vibe with a feature artist singing the chorus although Sasha Renee sings the majority of her own choruses.
Sasha Renee’s subject matter and lyrical content is much needed in today’s Hip Hop culture. Positive vibes only on this EP and the production has a jazz, neo soul vibe to it that will surely have you grooving. I really enjoyed “I Am Sasha Renee” and hope she continues to encourage and uplift our people through her music.
Dope Tho Rating: 7
Key Dope:
Get Off Me
Fire
Only Friends