The Bonfyre
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What does The Bonfyre sound like?
For starters, it’s more of a sensory experience—something that you see and feel as much as you hear. The name itself evokes a cackling pyre in the dark beckoning people to congregate, commune, and come together. With a powerhouse voice, endless energy, and inspiring ambition, the Massachusetts-born and Atlanta-based songstress welcomes listeners to her world by the guiding light of a bright and bold musical flame.
It really heats up on her debut EP for Toler Heights Music/ HITCO, Ready To Love.
“Everything should sound and feel like a bonfire,” she exclaims. “When I think of a bonfire, it’s super inviting and fun. All are welcome. It’s a no-judgment zone. It's an intimate place to share thoughts and feelings..ideas... its a safe place to share ..be vulnerable and heal. I hope listeners can gravitate towards what I’m doing in a similar way. Bonfyre is relatable and touchable, but she’s not your normal, average girl.”
There’s nothing average about her story either. In fact, she first cut her teeth performing at just six-years-old. She became the main attraction at her family’s weekly Polynesian-themed show, bringing the crowd to its feet on a regular basis. Inspired by everyone from Erykah Badu, Christina Aguilera, and Mariah Cary to The Commodores, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Tina Marie, she quietly honed her voice through countless hours of practice. By 17, she had begun hitting the stage at local shows throughout the Northeast.
Following an electrifying performance in Harlem, Raphael Saadiq caught wind of her talents and reached out on social media. The iconic GRAMMY® Award winner flew her to Atlanta, and the chanteuse dove into honing a soulful signature style of her own under his watch.
After two years of developing this sound under the radar with Saadiqs Production Company Toler Heights Music , a cover of Lauryn Hill’s “Sweetest Thing” racked up impressive numbers online and landed on the desk of L.A. Reid who promptly partnered with her Toler Heights Music and signed her to HITCO in 2018. Now, Ready To Love introduces her hypnotic hybrid of slick R&B and widescreen pop powered by rafter-reaching vocals, vivid lyricism, and raw emotionality.
“It has a whole mix of different feelings, so anyone can vibe with it,” she goes on. “Each song relates to a piece of my life. At a bonfire, you traditionally tell stories. I’ve been through some things, and I’m letting you know.”
The title track and first hit single “Automatic” pairs her diary-style lyrics with an energetic groove before culminating on a traffic-stopping vocal display during the confident and catchy hook. “I’m being real,” she says. “I’m telling this guy, ‘You never have to question my loyalty or love its Automatic.’ But can you say the same?.”
Elsewhere, “On One” shakes out a sexy bounce as “All About You” highlights her irresistible charisma and innate sense of soul over Production by Raphael Saadiq. “It’s about a guy,” she admits. “It’s like me calling him on all of his BS... like dude I know your mom raised you better than this . I’m revealing what’s happening in my life.”
In the end, The Bonfyre is burning for you.
“With my music, I want to mark people’s memories,” she leaves off. “I pin music to so many of my memories. I want everybody to be able to do the same. The goal is to resonate on that universal level.”