{"product_id":"tanika-charles-reasons-to-stay","title":"TANIKA CHARLES - Reasons To Stay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP - Limited Edition Translucent Clear Vinyl. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo Times Juno awards listed and 2 times Polaris price listed, Canadian Soul Star \u003cstrong\u003eTanika Charles\u003c\/strong\u003e unleash the new album “\u003cem\u003eReason To Stay\u003c\/em\u003e\" that drops on May 16 via independent soul label \u003cstrong\u003eRecord Kicks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReasons To Stay\u003c\/em\u003e is Tanika Charles’ fourth full-length album, and her most introspective to date. Where her songs have typically touched on romantic love and heartache, the core love and loss of this record is family focused. It has taken years for Tanika to be able to publicly reflect on the childhood trauma and family breakup that occurred during her teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the album was composed by Tanika with the tight knit team of \u003cstrong\u003eScott McCannell\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lydia Persaud, Henry Nozuka), \u003cstrong\u003eKyla Charter\u003c\/strong\u003e (Aysanabee) and \u003cstrong\u003eChino de Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Jessie Reyez). \u003cstrong\u003eKelly Finnigan\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003eMonophonics\u003c\/strong\u003e joined in to mix the bulk of the project and apply some trademark analogue grit to Tanika’s sheen. Guests include Quebec-based Soulful singer\/songwriter \u003cstrong\u003eClerel\u003c\/strong\u003e on the last track “\u003cem\u003eWin\u003c\/em\u003e”, as well as Toronto soul artists \u003cstrong\u003eAphrose\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eClaire Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e providing additional vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I love this album. I love singing these songs. I love that it’s made me step outside of my comfort zone. It’s forced me to face the root causes of my own insecurities that I carry to this day. Why am I striving so hard to seek validation, and why take it so personally when it doesn’t come? That distortion has prevented me from celebrating my own successes at times. This album is me trying to change that.” “I love the conversations that have begun with these songs. It’s about childhood trauma, but it’s not a victim story. I’m doing well, despite the baggage I carry. I want others to be able to carry theirs too.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the last few years, Canadian Soul\/R\u0026amp;B powerhouse Tanika Charles has transformed from an emerging solo artist to a commanding performer and bandleader, cementing her status as a staple in the Canadian soul scene. Her previous studio albums - “Soul Run” (2017), “The Gumption” (2019), and “Papillon De Nuit” (2022) - have propelled her to international acclaim, earning her two JUNO nominations, two Polaris Prize listings, and a growing global fanbase. Extensive touring across North America and Europe has further solidified her reputation, with standout performances at festivals such as Trans Musicales in France, Fusion Festival in Germany, Mostly Funk \u0026amp; Soul Festival and Jazz Festival in the UK, Holy Groove Festival in Switzerland, and Canarias Jazz Festival in Spain. She has also shared the stage Estelle, Mayer Hawthorne, Haitus Kayote, Lauryn Hill, Bedouin Soundclash and Macy Gray. Tanika’s meteoric rise and undeniable artistry have been widely championed by outlets such as KCRW, KEXP, BBC6 Music, Exclaim!, CBC Music, Uncut Mag, PopMatters, Albumism .. further solidifying her position as a global soul sensation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Record Kicks","offers":[{"title":"LP - Translucent Clear Vinyl","offer_id":54143255576921,"sku":"SDZ-34259","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/Tanika_Charles_-_Reasons_To_Stay_-_LP_Clear_Vinyl_-_2025.jpg?v=1738761405","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/tanika-charles-reasons-to-stay","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}