Billy Miles

I ran across Billy Miles on every body's favorite site, myspace. I checked her out on itunes and bought the album with $12 left on my account. I buy the $25 gift cards from time to time. Money well spent said I. He agreed as the album came to an end. The album, which is self-titled was released in 2004 on Aezra Records. I guess I'm a little late on finding out about her, but hey nobody's perfect. While wanting to learn more about Billy Miles I found out that her album earned a nomination from the NAACP for Outstanding Jazz Artist. I also found out that when she was a teenager she was in a group called Billy & Raquel and signed to A&M Records. But before they could release a single let alone an album they were dropped due to A&M simply not knowing what to do with them. Well she's all grown up now and as sexy as she wants to be with an album that speaks for itself. With a distinctive rasp and the blending of many genres her style is very much her own. Strong lyrics, some sad Sade subjects, a little bit of dub, old radio jazz, with a Jessica Rabit smoothness, as if the 1930's were modern. Enjoy her hurt enjoy her joy, enjoy.

Why run when you can fly . . .. . .