Tanika Charles - Different Morning (feat. DijahSB) [Audio]

Official stream from Record Kicks. Distributed by Kudos Records.
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Album: Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly [ALBUM]
Track: 8 of 11
Title: Different Morning
Artist: Tanika Charles (feat. DijahSB)
Label: Record Kicks
Cat#: RKX085
Formats: CD Album/Digital/Vinyl LP
Digital Release: 8th April 2022
Physical Release: 8th April 2022

About This Release:

Twice JUNO-nominated and two-time Polaris Prize listed, Toronto's soul songstress Tanika Charles unveils her album "Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly".

"Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly" is the third studio album from Canadian Soul/R&B powerhouse Tanika Charles and is slated to be released worldwide on Milan-based Record Kicks label on April 08th. Composed and recorded while in and out of lockdowns, "Papillon de Nuit" is an album anchored in growth and maturity. The thematic inspiration came from an unlikely source, a creature that soars after the sun sets, but often goes unnoticed until the light shines on it. It is the "papillon de nuit" to some, but drably referred to as a moth by others, revealing a bias in language alone.

Following the success of "Soul Run" (2016/17) and "The Gumption" (2019), Tanika had found a comfortable pace of releasing albums then hitting the road the following year to bring her show to new markets far and wide. So when things changed for all of us, and plans of touring "The Gumption" properly fell through, there was a realization that getting to work on the next project was the healthiest choice to make.

"I was in some dark places. My energy was stagnant and the only reliable constant was this perpetual uncertainty. I had gone from feeling like I was everywhere to only being in one place. From seeing so many new faces, to only my own, in the mirror, everyday and having to face that. Getting back to work on music allowed me to explore these feelings through the format I know best. And I wanted to make sure that when things were ready to resume, I'd be ready with something new for my audience too."

Tanika, who took part in the writing of most of the album, was also assisted by regular co-writer Robert Bolton ("Soul Run", "Remember to Remember") and accomplished solo performer Tafari Anthony (Priyanka, of RuPaul's Drag Race). Featured guests include the multi-disciplinary artist Khari McClelland and rising Toronto rapper, DijahSB. Both Dakarai Morris-James (Joanna Majoko, BeBe Zahara Benet) and Sean "D/SHON" Henderson ("Love Overdue", Serena Ryder) assisted with vocal arrangements across multiple songs.

"I think this album represents my best work to date. And yet, it also represents me coming to terms with who I am as an artist. For the first time I think I've actually accepted my own voice. I can hear beyond the imperfections, and I realized that when paired with the right music, it can sound pretty good. I still have my doubts and my dark places, but a little less of them."

Reviews for This Release:

"The twice Juno-nominated artist has lost none of her class and style." - Patrick Corcoran (Albumism (US))

"The acclaimed Toronto-based soul singer will spread her wings on third album Papillon de Nuit." - Exclaim Magazine (CA)

"Thoughtful third album from Toronto soulstress." - Uncut Magazine (UK)

"Tanika Charles has another jam with Different Morning, and we feel like the rest of Papillon De Nuit will follow suit." - Soul Bounce (US)

"Charles might be in line for a third Juno nomination." - Soul Tracks (US)