Name: Piece of Me
Brand: Lady Wray

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BCR066LPC2

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Green

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Emerald Green

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0349223006650

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / green

BCR066LP

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Black

Extended format: No

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Lady Wray

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Big Crown

Big Crown Records is a Brooklyn based independent record label started in 2016 by Leon Michels & Danny Akalepse. With a focus on soul, funk, and R&B music, Big Crown has quickly gained recognition for its high-quality releases and commitment to preserving the sound of classic genres.

The label's founders, Leon Michels and Danny Akalepse, bring decades of experience in the music industry to their work at Big Crown. Michels is a renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with artists such as Lee Fields and Sharon Jones. Akalepse is a respected DJ and collector known for his deep knowledge of rare records.

Since its inception, Big Crown Records has released albums from an impressive roster of talented artists including *Lee Fields*, *The Shacks*, *Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band*, and many more. The label prides itself on working closely with its artists to create unique and authentic music that resonates with listeners.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

Lady Wray is a talented R&B, Neo Soul, Soul and Hip-Hop singer, songwriter and musician. Born in 1979 in Salinas, California, USA, she has captivated audiences with her soulful voice and captivating performances.
With influences ranging from Saun & Starr to Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Lady Wray's music combines elements of classic soul with modern R&B. Her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics have earned her a dedicated fan base.
Known for her dynamic stage presence and ability to connect with audiences on a deep level, Lady Wray continues to push the boundaries of contemporary soul music. With each release, she showcases her versatility as an artist while staying true to her roots.

Back In Stock

Big Crown Records is proud to present Piece of Me, the sophomore full length offering from Lady Wray. This is something of a homecoming for Nicole. Where her 2016 solo debut Queen Alone leaned more towards soul and R&amp;B with tinges of hip-hop, this record changes the mixture. It's still R&amp;B with the textures of analogue soul, but there is a heavy hip hop influence that brings the sum of Nicole's career together in a new sound that will define her future. Boom-bap drums and chunky bass lines are front-and-center creating a perfect head-nodding backdrop for Lady Wray to take on the good, the bad, the difficult, and the joyful on her most personal collection of songs to date. Long time collaborator and producer Leon Michels keeps the musical backing restrained and expertly executed, setting up Lady Wray for the full spotlight and setting the tone for the rest of the album.

With this in mind, when talking about this record, for Lady Wray, it's about a larger purpose. "My goal is always to help and to heal people with singing," she explains. "Part of that is to try and bring back real music, real singing, so people can feel something again." Now, she's not dissing anyone here, to be clear. It's just that Lady Wray cannot sing without tapping into something deeper, searching for that shared compassion between all of us. Perhaps it comes from her church upbringing, or maybe from her years of trials and tribulations in the music industry. 

With past albums like the Lady project and Queen Alone, it's hard to not acknowledge that Lady Wray plus Leon Michels production equals magic. But this magic is also coming from the fact that Lady Wray is now squarely herself, calling her shots, and singing to help heal first—everything else is secondary. "It's a beautiful thing I've always wanted in my career, and now I have it," Lady Wray says. "They encourage me to be me all day long." This is Lady Wray at her finest, and she's giving us all a piece of where she's at these days.

Piece of Me

Music GB

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