MERNA (AYAH) - THE CALLING

[JumpinJack AJ]

Merna (formally knows as Ayah from her work with DJ Jazzy Jeff) has a new album coming out in about a month. She should have somewhat of a following on his forum, so here are a few videos she put together to set the vibe for her upcoming album. You'll see a nod to Jeff in the third video.

This is wear poetry meets life, meets soul.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca_DtYPv-co

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYTzKVtV8jU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_vLJYfyFyQ

Edited November 17, 2014 by JumpinJack AJ

[Turntable]

Merna is a terrible name, Ayah is so much better. Other than that, I love her.

[JumpinJack AJ]

I agree on the name. Plus, as a new artist who already created a buzz with Ayah, it makes no sense.to drop that name. The stuff I initially heard under "Merna" was much more experimental compared to her R&B/Soul stuff she did with Jeff, so it kinda made sense, but the videos give us the impression she's going back to her original style.

[JumpinJack AJ]

For those who are interested in checking it out, her album recently dropped. Her vocals soar. The production is soulful, yet a little experimental. I haven't gotten the album yet, but based on the preview, I can live without it for a little while. I prefer her work with Jeff.

http://www.amazon.com/Calling-Merna/dp/B00OR24VFW/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1416248904&sr=1-1&keywords=merna