Joy Daniels / Jordan Brown

In every generation there is an artist who pushes industry standards and musical tastes to the limits, and Joy Daniels is such an artist. With an unusual and eclectic mix of soul, hip hop and rock, this amazing singer/songwriter offers listeners a musicality far beyond her 24 years. Her music is beautifully constructed lyrically and musically to explore the complexities of the human spirit.

Released in May 2010, Daniels's second independent solo album, ESM, is both soulful and deeply amazing. In an attempt to create a work that had musical integrity as well as a commercial sound, Daniels entered a world of truth and discovery as the album developed. ESM is both an artistic and contemporary achievement: musicians can appreciate the layering of genres, from reggae to hip-hop to soul and rock, to create a fresh sound. Music-lovers can expect ESM to stand the test of time.

Also appearing: Jordan Brown.