New Jersey Vocalist Shamba Dazzles on Her New Project, ‘Thought it Was Love’

R&B is one of those genres where everything is personal. While Hip-Hop, Rock, EDM and many other genres can get away with cliches, R&B is one area where being in-genuine will be called out quicker than you can even realize. Hailing from New Jersey, rising songstress Shamba has no worries with that notion. Toting a pen that can touch almost anybody that’s ever experienced love, she harnesses her talents and unleashes her impressive debut album, Thought it Was Love.

Clocking in at 26-minutes, the 8-track EP is a brisk listen though that doesn’t take away from the quality. Throughout the project, Shamba eagerly reveals her feelings behind the title as she speaks about a love gone wrong that she couldn’t have seen going left. On records like, “Tell Me How You Really Feel,” and “Stuck With Me,” she chooses to do this in a more upbeat manner, allowing her feelings to come second to the vibe of the record. Where the album really finds’ it’s footing is in songs like, “Risk it All,” and “Toxic.” Serving as one of the few slow songs on the project, “Risk it All,” is perfectly titled as Shamba ditches her comfort zone and really showcases both her pen and vast vocal range. In contrast, “Toxic,” featuring Michael Aristotle, is her sticking firmly to her comfort zone and showcasing her strengths on full display.

In all, Thought it Was Love is a great introduction to Shamba for those that were previously unaware. Take a listen to the project below and get familiar yourself.