A fusion of neo-soul, acoustic, jazz, and world music best describes the vibe of Robbi Spencer. Hailing from Dayton, OH, Robbi is a self-taught guitarist with a mellow sound that is relaxing and guaranteed to soothe even the most critical of music ears. Her debut project, Speak 2 Me, features 14 original songs that highlight Robbi’s vocals as she provokes thought on such matters as love and the celebration of life.
Speak 2 Me is a very unique experience. Listening to this CD gives you the feeling that you’re in an intimate venue and that Robbi is playing especially for you. The first single, "He’s a Man," has garnered a lot of attention and is in heavy rotation on internet radio stations, with the video also playing on various music programs. Robbi is a special breed of musician who composed, performed, produced, published, and mixed the project herself. The result is sheer excellence for an entertainer with a first-time project, and leaves the hope that Robbi will bless the masses with her beautiful music for many years to come. Songs of which to take notice to are the title track, "Life Is Like a Smile," "Girl with her Guitar," and "Gwen," featuring the talents of jazz guitar legend Phil Upchurch. Highly recommended.
By Christopher Whaley
