Moroccan/Canadian singer songwriter Faouzia is hitting the Rio Theatre on November 17th for her CITIZENS Tour! Coming off the release of her debut album “CITIZENS” back on May 19th, 2022… Faouzia looks to rain her powerful vocals down on the people of Vancouver!
The 22 year old was born in Casablanca, Morocco before moving to Manitoba, Canada when she was one, then eventually settling in Carman, Manitoba. She started gaining traction after uploading original tracks and covers to YouTube that got the attention from Paradigm Talent Agency where she signed a contract that lead to her debut single “Knock at my Door”.
“CITIZENS” is a project that spotlights the powerful vocals of Faouzia and the insane range in her repertoire. Kicking off the album with “RIP, Love” what immediately comes to mind is hints of Shakira. This song is one that creates a suspense at the start then provides a club-like thumping beat that gets you lost in the moment. Funny enough, the album seems to be sandwiched between similar tracks because “Puppet” brings the same energy if even more. It starts off with moving, strong vocals then goes in to a body pulsing beat that immediately gets you grooving. Its a perfect song to get people on the dance floor and is such a good way to end a beautifully pieced together album.
Give “Puppet” a listen below! I dare you not to dance.
Throughout the album, she pours her heart into every song releasing the feelings it seems she’s kept restricted. From “Thick and Thin” to “Don’t Tell Me I’m Pretty”, they’re slow moving ballads that insinuate heart break and tell stories of her past that has hurt her, especially relationships. “Anybody Else” especially sticks out to me because the lyrics like “I wouldn’t wish this love, wish this love on anybody else” and “How could I be so dumb? I’d say “run” to anybody else” stands out because it shows to the regret she went through when in the relationship and begs for anyone else to not make the same mistake she made.
“Minefields”, her 2020 single with Grammy award winning artist John Legend is a beautiful slow moving ballad that contrasts perfectly with Faouzia’s uplifting, upper belting range and Legend’s deep, baritone range. The song did quite well, topping at 45 on the Canadian Billboard Digital Chart.
“CITIZENS” tugs at the heart strings while also providing dance along songs with STRONG vocals that blow you away. Listen today to prepare yourself for what Faouzia is about to bring to Vancouver!
November 17th. Rio Theatre. BE THERE!
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