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Part of growing into adulthood is learning to trust your own voice. That is exactly what neo-soul luminary Rozzi set out to do on her “dangerously personal” sophomore release, Berry. The much-anticipated Berry arrives three years after the San Francisco-born singer’s 2018 debut, Bad Together, which followed a series of high-profile collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Pusha T, plus a sold-out arena tour supporting Maroon 5. Unlike Bad Together, which Rozzi calls a “narrative experience” based on chronological events, Berry features a selection of vignettes that pick up where her debut left off: some songs were written as far back as 2018 and some are as fresh as a few months old. Featuring Rozzi’s smoky, full-bodied vocals, with songs that move seamlessly from upbeat pop, funk and R&B to low-key acoustic ballads, and a special contribution from iconic guitarist Nile Rodgers, Berry is ultimately an expansive record about growth, learning to trust your instincts, and, ultimately (“because I like a happy ending,” Rozzi laughs), embracing new love and change. Recorded in London and New York, in person and remotely, the majority of Berry was made with celebrated producer George Moore, whom Rozzi calls “amazing”. The Deluxe edition expands upon the earlier 6-track release of Berry with a full tracklist of 17 songs! “A berry is all the things that I hope my album is,” Rozzi says. “Juicy and rich and maybe a little bit sour. There's something sexy about the word to me - but in a really honest way — like, you feel sexy, not like you're trying to be sexy. The album is so emotional, and for some reason, a berry just seems like the right way to express that.” - Rozzi