Shaila Prospere - In My Shoes (2017)

Shaila Prospere is singer, songwriter from London UK. Her inspiration initially came from growing up in a household immersed in music being constantly playing. Both parents from the Caribbean island of St Lucia, Shaila's mother often played Country music around the house and her fathers played Reggae and Soca. music was a regular feature within the home. Shaila later discovered the songs and music of Motown and Atlantic, followed by the black British sound of lovers rock and fell in love with music. Her influences come from stellar artists such as Dionne Warwick, Patti Labelle Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Marvin Gaye, and Roberta Flack. Later on whilst trying to harness her own vocal ability, more contemporary superstars and legendary vocalists, the likes of Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey grabbed her attention.

What distinguishes Shaila from many of her peers is her song writing style. She is prolific with her craft, hence why her debut album “In My Shoes” was received with such critical acclaim, a collection of songs, littered with haunting melodies and cleverly woven lyrics about love and life.

When 'In My Shoes' was released in 2000, she performed 3 nights at the London Jazz Café, Camden, to a capacity audience showcasing the album which was released in the UK and Japan. The album quickly established itself as a classic, a combination of great songs and solid production by The Full Crew production team, and all these years later, tracks still get played on soul radio stations around the world, testament to what a good debut album that was.



1.01 - Shaila Prospere - Girlfriend (4:24)
1.02 - Shaila Prospere - Reoccurring Dream (3:52)
1.03 - Shaila Prospere - Sorry (3:29)
1.04 - Shaila Prospere - How Much (4:25)
1.05 - Shaila Prospere - Mistakes (4:31)
1.06 - Shaila Prospere - Imagine That (3:54)
1.07 - Shaila Prospere - Good Guys (4:47)
1.08 - Shaila Prospere - Do What I Do (4:38)
1.09 - Shaila Prospere - Found Out (4:39)
1.10 - Shaila Prospere - Protecting My Heart (4:00)
1.11 - Shaila Prospere - Tell Me Why (4:12)
1.12 - Shaila Prospere - Crazy (5:06)
1.13 - Shaila Prospere - In My Shoes (5:11)
1.14 - Shaila Prospere - Love's Not A Friend Of Mine (4:06)
1.15 - Shaila Prospere - Sorry (Full Crew Club Mix) (4:13)