Vanessa Williams Unveils ‘SURVIVOR’: A Triumphant Return to Music After 15 Years
Legendary star Vanessa Williams is set to make a triumphant return to the music scene with her highly-anticipated new album, SURVIVOR, scheduled for release on August 23, 2024. This 14-track genre-defying masterpiece marks Williams’ first new release in 15 years, showcasing her rich and diverse musical catalogue. The album’s lead single, “iLike Moonlight,” is a sensual R&B-inspired ballad that offers a glimpse into the musical journey Williams has embarked on.
SURVIVOR is a testament to Williams’ enduring talent and dedication to her craft. With a career spanning decades, she has effortlessly navigated the realms of stage, screen, and music, leaving an indelible mark on each. This latest endeavor is a reflection of her growth, both personally and artistically, as she weaves together a tapestry of sounds that pay homage to her past while embracing the present and future. With SURVIVOR, Williams reminds us that she is still a force to be reckoned with, and her music continues to be a source of inspiration for generations to come.
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Holland is equally effusive about collaborating with Williams. “I grew up next to a 5-mile-wide river in the Amazon basin, moonlight hitting the water was always magical to me, always felt like the twilight zone,” says Holland, who was born in British Guiana. “This song was written for Vanessa, who is the queen of beauty and sparkle…I just envisioned her on the beach glittering like an emerald in the moonlight, soaking up the Caribbean breeze…and the idea for ‘iLike Moonlight’ was born. Her sultry, smooth, gorgeous tone and excellent melodic execution was the perfect marriage to the rhythm that brought this song to life.”
The song went through several transformations with Holland eventually bringing in his proteges – New York-based pianist Amber Noelle Mitchell and Texas-based producer DaValle “Groove” Shereef – to strike the perfect chords along with executive producer Tony Prendatt, a Grammy® Award winning engineer, who was also involved in finalizing the track. “More work went into that song than any song on the album,” he says. “And all the work was worth it. I think it’s a classic.”
