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Artist
Suai
12+ albums
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Universal Motown newcomer Suai has made a soaring, cross-genre debut album that more than lives up to its promise. Raised in the legendary R&B confines of Detroit, the plucky singer combines her sassy swagger with a veteran’s poise to deliver the kind of riveting, multi-themed musical journey that music fans won’t soon forget. Stacking hit songs and a diverse runway of superstar producers and writers, including the likes of Akon, Linda Perry, Dallas Austin and hot new knob-turner Neff-U, among others, the young singer lights up infectious tracks such as the crackling “Forever” and “Stronger (When A Woman Loves Her Man)” (both produced by Akon), “Switch,” produced by Neff-U, and a riveting ballad, “I Never Knew,” co-written and helmed by acclaimed songwriter/producer Linda Perry. Not a bad dance-card for a Detroit girl on her first go-round. A determined ‘unknown’ and do-it-yourselfer if there ever was one, the independent Suai was reared in a supportive family (her mom is a music teacher), becoming an accomplished piano and guitar player by her early teens, as well as possessing a unique talent for more exotic instruments such as the flute and cello. Used to hours of diligent solo practice, she was eager to embrace the collaborative regimen of making a contemporary debut album, which is first and foremost about mining the creativity of every relationship. Long hailed as one of the Motor City’s burgeoning talents, Suai attended the prestigious college prepatory high sc
