2018 introduced the universe of R&B to a plethora of lustrously, captivating female singers. From H.E.R's mysterious sultriness to Summer Walker's infectious “Girls Need Love” anthem, this female domination continues to strengthen. Upcoming British artist, Jorja Smith, has powerfully fell into the midst of this discovery, her mature and smooth talent creating a fanbase who longed for her to create another body of work.

Since the release of her 2016 eclectic EP Project 11, she's intertwined with massive artists such as Drake and Kendrick Lamar, strengthening the captivating buzz that already swarmed around her dreamy tunes. Finally, she's released her first album, and it was well worth the wait.

Smith's vulnerability paired with the albums diverse arrangements nominates 'Lost and Found' as an ideal album to add to your late-night playlist. Her unique tone, which has been compared to that of late singer, Amy Winehouse, illustrates a portrait that's filled with youthful exuberance, romance, emotional growth and pained heartbreak. Listeners are invited to devour Smith's authentic story-telling, her early single “Blue Lights” peppered in a powerful message that resonates with the black youth.

Smith's lilting cadence continues to embroider themes audiences could relate to as we deepen our listening. Tunes such as “Teenage Fantasy”, “The One”, “Don't Cry” and “Wandering Romance” breathe smoky and sensuous symphonies, and within seconds into each track, a listener could detect the comfortability of Smith's rich vibrato alongside these arrangements. From youthful dreaming to an exhausting rollercoaster ride of strenuous emotions within a relationship, Smith's illustration only enriches in color as we ease towards the finishing tracks.

Intense heartbreak transforms into enlightenment and beauty with tracks such as “Goodbyes” and “Tomorrow”, inspiring one to indulge in endless self-love by forgetting pass lovers and celebrating one's self. When taking a listen to Smith's Project 11 EP, her growth and self-discovery of strength is undeniable and bountifully potent. Her range widens, projecting warm, soothing notes that unveil her low vibrato and spewing lyrics that encourage soft, angelic whistles that showcase her versatility as an R&B artist. Her track “Lifeboats (Freestyle)” oozes personality, her clear and accented tone rhythmically rapping over a jazzy guitar. It's infectious, the groovy spoken-word narrative of the track stimulating one to tap their feet and bounce their shoulders.

Overall, this album breathes an authenticity too warm for the mainstream charts. Smith has continued to silhouette her invigorating discovery in a path of thought-provoking rawness, and that's what makes Lost and Found engaging.

Lost and Found is available now on all music streaming platforms.