Self-described as a “wide-eyed dreamer for both the Broadway stage and R&B music,” multitalented artist, Patrice Covington, has a knack for delivering the goods whether on stage or on record.
While touring the country in the hit play Motown The Musical, Patrice has simultaneously been hard at work on a followup full length album to her 2011 self-titled debut EP. Covington recently released the first single and video from the upcoming project, an uptempo uplifting jam called “Life Feels Good Right Now.” The feel good anthem has already garnered press from the likes of Vibe Vixen and is set to debut on Aspire TV and Centric later this month.
rolling out recently sat with Covington to discuss the single and forthcoming album.
Who were your musical influences?
My favorite singer of all time is Whitney Houston like many 80’s babies that are singers. She was the voice and she was everything. I always tried to copy her. And in my head, she was my Auntie.
How would you describe your artistry?
I tend to draw from real life experiences. So almost like an art imitating life type of aspect. I want to be able to relate and be relatable. The style, is kinda not in a genre. Not yet at least. That usually happens when the world puts you in one. However, I have to say soul simply because I sing from my soul.
Talk about the timeliness of your uplifting anthem in these turbulent times?
It’s my hope that “Life Feels Good Right Now” will be the new positivity anthem for 2015. A get up and get your day started on the right foot song. A focus on what is good in life jam. We can easily choose to focus on all that is wrong with this world right now. We have to choose happy. By no means am I saying ignore reality and be in a fake little bubble of fairytale land. But the times are heavy and can be overwhelming for anyone of any race and ethnicity. I just want to make people smile if only for 3 minutes and 58 seconds of their day.
What can we expect from your forthcoming new album?
My listeners can certainly expect to hear some new jams! I am currently working on a project that will tell a story … my story. I love everything we have so far and I think old and new fans alike will too.
What’s next for Patrice Covington?
I am currently touring the USA with the Broadway national tour of Motown the Musical written by Berry Gordy Jr. It’s a pleasure taking audiences on a trip down memory lane each night. Portraying such iconic characters on stage each night has inspired me to record more and also create a one woman show of an awe-inspiring woman entertainer that the world loves that I hope to showcase in 2015.
Check out Patrice’s new video “Life Feels Good Right Now” below:
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For more information on Patrice and her music, please visit www.patricecovington.com
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