The eagerly awaited album, Colours of Blue, from standout artist Riva Taylor, is a dazzling tapestry of emotions and experiences, threaded with soulful harmonies and vibrant Latin American rhythms. This album signifies a remarkable evolution in the artist’s sound, blending her affinity for jazz, bossa nova, and world beats with contemporary pop nuances, resulting in a collection that is both profoundly reflective and irresistibly captivating. The album’s lead single ‘Outside of Your Heart’, featuring British-Colombian artist Lisey Tigra, unleashes a dynamic reggaeton rhythm entwined with soothing melodies. Riva’s serene chorus dances with Lisey’s fiery Spanish rap, crafting a thrilling fusion that is both refreshing and enchanting. While title-track ‘Colours of Blue’, featuring Mexican artist Ervin River, narrates the tale of a fleeting summer romance. It marries Latin pop elements with timeless melodies, evoking images of the sea, sky, and the bittersweetness of ephemeral love.

Throughout the album, Riva Taylor’s vocals are spellbinding, seamlessly weaving between English and Spanish, amplifying the album’s allure and diversity. Each song pulses with life, blending pop, Latin, and Spanish influences, with polished production that elevates the entire experience to new heights. Her bond with Latin genres have deepened following mesmerizing performances on Mexico’s national TV show “Sale el Sol” and at the Marvin Festival. You can really hear that passion in the colourful sonic tapestry that makes up this album. Riva Tayloe really does capture the essence of multiple cultures, interweaving a spectrum of feelings that linger long after the final note.

“I wanted to go back to my roots on this album and return to where it all began for me as an artist, exploring sounds that spanned the jazz and soundtrack worlds. After the pandemic, I was ready to shift my perspective as a writer, focusing less on the personal and more on the observational, reflecting on fresh relationships and places. Two years and numerous trips to Latin America later, here is ‘Colours Of Blue,’ a reflective collection of songs inspired by artistic collaboration, exotic places, and new rhythms.”

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