Charlie Is Ready: Reaching New Heights with ‘IVY’

August 29, 2024

Charlie Is Ready: Reaching New Heights with ‘IVY’

CHARLIE IS READY is a rising artist from the London music scene. She’s swiftly establishing herself and with her latest track ‘IVY’, she shows how much her artistry has evolved. This new song is a mix of Alt/Contemporary RnB, NeoSoul, and Jazz, with lyrics that just pull you in. The song has a soulful, upbeat vibe and uses a metaphor about being wrapped up in an imagined relationship. She’s exploring the complexities of love, desire, and the daydreams we create around them. CHARLIE’S got a real ability to create music that connects with listeners both in the way it sounds and emotionally.

"IVY" is a narrative shared through rich live instrumentation. There are vocals, bass, trumpet, keys, drums and they’re all coming strong together. It’s raw, natural, organic, there’s a lot of emotion displayed. CHARLIE gets her inspiration from UK RnB artists like Sasha Keable and Sinead Harnett, so the sound we can hear in "IVY" feels both familiar and fresh. She’s using elements of classic RnB as well as adding her unique vocals and approach to create something different. Her smooth vocals blend perfectly with her live band which make the song very captivating.

Since she dropped her first single, "LABELS," back in 2020, CHARLIE IS READY has been building a versatile catalog that shows how much she’s grown as an artist. In 2022, she put out an EP called CYCLE 1, which was a conceptual project based on the five elements. It got some good media attention and led her to perform all around London. Then, in 2023, she released three singles—"PARADISE," "ROSE OIL," and "L4YERS"—you notice how her sound became more cohesive. These tracks demonstrated her growing command over her craft, nailing this blend of RnB, NeoSoul, and Jazz.

With "IVY," CHARLIE IS READY is really leveling up and she’s making sure she’s solidifying her spot in the UK music scene. With detailed production and CHARLIE’s personal and emotional way of delivering her story, this song stands out in her discography. Now that she’s recording with musicians in a live setting, her music is getting even richer and more authentic. CHARLIE IS READY isn’t just ready—she’s here, and "IVY" proves she’s making sure everyone knows it.