Brianne Bryant, known as Lady Bri, grew up in Cleveland singing along to Whitney Houston, whose music and uplifting persona taught her how to find comfort and confidence in standing alone. Standing alone, defying the odds, and self-empowerment are all prevalent narratives on Lady Bri’s debut self-titled album. Her positivity flourishes throughout the tracks, creating a familial essence. She’s your sister, your aunt, your best friend. Fat horns, handclaps, and dance-able bass lines provide foot-stomping energy as Bri lays down her energetic flow and soaring vocals on top of it all. The finished product is an album finessed with fine production detail and a wide range of styles that gives birth to a new force in funk, pop, and soul. This album also furthers Bri’s personal journey of unearthing the creative and insightful treasures buried inside of her. Her message is clear: Your life’s natural path will reveal itself if you believe in yourself. Don’t apologize for success and take advantage of every opportunity. Understanding and unlocking this authentic inner-self is something Bri seeks to uncover when she records her music. “It’s like I’m opening up an alabaster box deep inside of me when I make music… It’s one thing to sing, but now I’ve found my voice.”