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SEVEN Questions with Toronto Rock-Soultress Saidah Baba Talibah
Now, Saidah, which means “happy and fortunate,” is making her U.S. debut with lead single and title track to her much-talked about LP (S)Cream—a feisty mix of rock, soul and jazz bits. In Saidah’s words, “(S)Cream is a collection of dreams, daydreams and realities, that speak from a place of fierceness, vulnerability, insecurity and assuredness.”
It’s that fierceness; a heightened sense of sensuality and showmanship that placed Saidah’s second single and video, “So Cool” as AOL Spinner Video of the Day back in October.
Recently the singer shared with me her thoughts on creating her debut LP, what makes her “that” artist to listen to, something that may surprise you about her, and vegan pecan pie.
How was it having fans be apart of the creation of (S)Cream?
It really was a blessing. I mean, I was asking people to believe in me based on doing my own original songs that were totally different than what was out in the world, which at the time were a few songs featured on Robert Strauss’ albums ‘Quasars & Phasars’ and ‘Mr. Feelings’ — which was a more old school/dance music vibe. Needless to say, the process of making the album was about releasing a burning desire, I was so nervous — scared shitless that no one would want to hear what I had to say in song, but the response was overwhelmingly awesome!
Let’s see, we have your fellow Canadians Tamia, Deborah Cox and Melanie Fiona, who all took the R&B route, why rock music for you?
I’m not an R&B girl, never really was. I’ve always done different, stepped outside of what was expected of me. I’m not about a box. Plus I not only grew up in a household that nurtured and had such diverse music, I also grew up in Canada, it’s rock country!
What do you want people to know about your music; what makes you “that” artist to listen to?
I want people to know that my music is based on feelings, moments. It’s not perfect; it’s real and raw at times. It’s a soundtrack to life and the music changes, it’s not all one genre, because we’re not all one dimensional, nor are our feelings.
Why do you think emotions create some of the best music?
Because it’s real, uncensored, raw, meaningful. Music is magical; it can transport you anywhere — towards fantasy or deep into reality.
Your videos are wildly creative, especially your latest “So Cool”…. do you always want to stretch people’s perception of music & the visuals behind it?
Oh definitely! That’s what being creative is about, stretching perception. I mean, being an artist is allowing you the chance to play out dreams or just simply to play and to dream.
What would people be surprised to know about you?
That I am a shy and introverted person, at times.
Level with me…vegan pecan pie or homemade soy ice cream?
Vegan Pecan Pie! And make it raw, please.
Saidah’s debut album S(C)cream is out now.
