Songversation cover

Released 13 years ago this June

Songversation

India.Arie · 2013

53 min · 16 tracks · soul

A warm blend of soulful melodies and introspective lyrics that celebrate self-discovery and empowerment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • introspective themes of self-discovery
  • warm melodies for cozy evenings
  • uplifting anthems for personal empowerment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic music
  • seek standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 25, 2013, 'Songversation' is India.Arie's fourth studio album, coming after her Grammy-nominated project 'Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics' in 2009. At this point in her career, she sought to reconnect with her roots and showcase a more personal sound following a period of industry challenges and personal growth.
Stylistic neighbors
Erykah Badu· Jill Scott· Angie Stone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Soulbird (intro) 0:35
  • 2 Just Do You 3:12
  • 3 This Love 3:55
  • 4 Nothing That I Love More 2:53
  • 5 Flowers 3:55
  • 6 Cocoa Butter 3:56
  • 7 Soulbird Interlude: Trombone 0:36
  • 8 Moved by You 4:50
  • 9 Life I Know 3:23
  • 10 Break the Shell 4:09
  • 11 Soulbird Rise 4:10
  • 12 Thy Will Be Done 4:34
  • 13 Brothers' Keeper 3:42
  • 14 One 5:25
  • 15 Soulbird Outro: Clarinet 0:35
  • 16 I Am Light 3:52

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