It’s kind of a marvel that contrary to her mounting popularity Lorely Rodriguez aka Empress Of only has a couple of songs out. Releasing her first tracks in the form of a 7″ late last year before her Systems EP streeted earlier this year, it’s been a slow and steady build for Empress Of. She serves as an example of the industry getting it right, captivated by her first recordings and only becoming more enamored with each subsequent release. Rodriguez’s full length is probably as hotly anticipated as any and yet Empress Of maintains a careful plod with a full length presumably on the horizon (but no real word of it yet).
“Realize You”, her first single since Systems‘ “Hat Trick” and “Tristeza” sees Empress Of shuffling off in a far dancier direction than we’ve heretofore been privy to. While “Hat Trick” and “Tristeza” spotlighted Rodriguez’s risky but flawless vocals, “Realize You” takes it a step further and pairs them with unconventional beats that still manage to highlight her stellar vocal prowess and pitch perfect melodies. True to form, “Realize You” is an absolutely incredible pop confection that establishes patience as the most important virtue where Empress Of is concerned; another exceptional addition to a gradually expanding catalog of songs.
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That was beautiful. She has a very soothing voice. I think she just needs the right manager for her career to take off.