[ Album Review ] Christa Deánā releases new album "Self Entitled"

Artist: Christa Deánā
Album: Self Entitled
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Christa Deánā (Duh-nay) is a Christian Singer/Songwriter from Philadelphia, PA. On Christa's website her music is described as "Running music for the Christian Walk", songs written and sung from her own life experiences with bullying, and depression. Now as a high school music teacher, Christa sees the power and strength in sharing her love of God with her students, as she continuously write songs that encourage and give H.O.P.E. (Health, Optimism, Power, and Experience) to a younger generation. Christa is also the CEO of ChristaCourt Productions, an independent music production company that produces her original music along with other upcoming artists. On her debut album "Self Entitled", we get a glimpse at her vulnerable, yet unwavering relationship with Christianity, and join her on the journey that shares the highs and lows of a life devoted to faith. 

The album starts with a bit of storytelling through spoken word, featuring light piano and drum production."My music is a journey through my spiritual walk. Every note, every lyric, every genre beautifully blends together and expresses how I learned to love, trust, create and live."  As the album progresses we find influences of 90's hip hop flair, and highly arranged vocal sections over danceable beats. Deep synth grooves and bright heavenly layers of strings and piano are sprinkled throughout the songs. Christa sings "If God doesn't want it, then I don't want it," and "If it's not from my father, it's from my enemy." Finding peace in moments of want, remembering that if something was meant to be, it would be. On the standout emotional track "The Breakdown (Interlude)", Christa begins to have doubts in everything, describing a very vulnerable and painful time in her life. She begs and pleads in spoken word, providing a true glimpse of a real emotional break down, including shattering plates, and a voice shaken with raw emotion. Even through all the lows, Christa ends this record on a high note with "Shine", singing, "when you stand for what's right, you are a light in the darkness", a positive message everyone can get behind. Make sure to check out Christa Deánā record "Self Entitled", and follow her on social media for future release announcements. 

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