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In Defense Of My Own Happiness (The Beginnings)
''In Defense of My Own Happiness (The Beginnings)'' (stylized in all lowercase and originally titled ''In Defense of My Own Happiness (Vol. 1)'') is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun. The ten-track album was released on July 17, 2020 through White Boy Records and re-released by Amigo Records and Verve Forecast Records under its current title on March 30, 2021. It was promoted by eight singles. A sequel to the album, titled simply ''In Defense of My Own Happiness'' was released on June 4, 2021 and included "Sunday" and "Breathe Again" from volume one. A "complete edition" was released on July 9, 2021 collecting both volumes. Critical reception Susan Hansen, writing for ''The Line of Best Fit'', gave the album a score of eight out of ten, saying "Showing the way into new genre-blending territory, Joy Oladokun’s fertile, present day mix of pop, R&B and folk constitutes irresistibility and pertinence." and compared her "guitar lines, vocals and contemp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joy Oladokun
Joy Oladokun (born April 6, 1992) is an American singer-songwriter. Oladokun's music spans the genres of folk, R&B, rock, and pop and is influenced by her identity as a queer woman of color. She has released three studio albums: ''Carry'' (2016), ''In Defense of My Own Happiness (The Beginnings)'' (2020), and ''In Defense of My Own Happiness'' (2021). Early life Oladokun grew up in Casa Grande, Arizona, listening to country and folk music, as well as Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill. Both of her parents are Nigerian immigrants to the United States. Her family regularly attended a Christian church, where Oladokun was chosen to lead worship. Later, Oladokun left the church because it limited her creativity. When Oladokun was 10, a video of Tracy Chapman inspired her to learn guitar. After college, at a friend's suggestion, Oladokun moved to Los Angeles to pursue her music career. She later moved to East Nashville, where she signed with Prescription Songs. Career In 2015, Joy Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |