Ivy Stone?s Romantic Relaunched

Ivy Stone has managed to make people take a second look at her wherever she goes because of her trademark ginger hair which is always down-cut. But if previously, people knew her for her looks, this time people cannot help paying attention to her music compiled on an eight track titled Romantic.

Afua Ivy Stone, a.k.a Ivy Vallez, born in Koforidua was influenced at an early age by Auntie Adwoa Badu of T.O. Jazz fame who greatly inspired her. Even before she came out with her maiden album, Ivy Stone had hit the road performing across the country.

Her maiden album Romantic opens with a song performed in French S?chert Pas (you can?t buy love). It is followed by a danceable highlife Ewiase Aye Hu (the world is strange).

In I Want You To Love Me, a reggae tune, Ivy shows how versatile she is as she renders the lyrics in a fascinating manner. The song is enhanced by the English and Twi rap which gives it a refreshing touch.

Quest Ce Ou Peut Faire on track four of the side A is a beautiful slow paced piece with good instrumental arrangement. The opening presentation is very attractive, and the lyrics are translated into English for easy comprehension.

On the flipside, the title track Romantic is a fast paced song with popular lyrics performed in the highlife vein. In this song the backing vocals in combination with Ivy?s voice come out very well.

Ouvrire Moi (allow me entry) performed in French is another good one, so is Papa Ye which is also extremely danceable.

Tout Ce Que-Je Veux a song in French ends the selection all composed and managed by Ivy Stone and programmed by Lord Pinto.