There's something about Jenise La Vonne that
makes her message instantly believable. Maybe
it's that she conveys the lyrics of her single "Do
What Jesus Says" with a not-often-used
combination of gentle earnest. Perhaps it's
because she sings as if the lyrics are a part of her
lived experience. Whatever the likely reason,
when Jenise ascends to the uppers of her alto
register to reiterate, "I'll only do what, I'll only do
what, I'll only do what Jesus says," you get that
she means it.
It's just that simple.
And nearly as simple is the accompaniment,
notably the barely audible strings underneath the
more prominent acoustic guitar (and its periodic
fret noise). Occasionally, Jenise backs herself like
a reassuring voice of wisdom in the unhurried,
introspective ballad.
Jenise is originally from Norcross, GA. The
singer/songwriter, aspiring author, and thespian
describes her sound as a blend of contemporary
gospel and contemporary christian. This
particular track leans strongly and beautifully
toward the latter.
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