Carlito’s way was by the gun, by the grace of God, and by the love of a good woman who wanted him to retire.

Carlitta’s way is by the mic, with the grace of God, and she’s a good woman who should never retire.

Frequent Phonte collaborator Carlitta Durand has a voice that defies logic in an industry packing its cupboards full of over-processed voices placed precariously on shelves of trans-fatty production. Where is the lean meat? Where is the organic spice? Where are the ingredients necessary for that raw musicality? They have found themselves holding strong in this voice so rich with flavor you can damn near taste her sentiments.

Now you can enjoy Ms. Durand and her vocals as she flies outside of Little Brother, Foreign Exchange and Zo! and Tigallo with Carlitta’s Way. The mood is set rightly with hints and whiffs of Hip-Hop, Soul, Funk and R&B, melding and mixing throughout to begin a firm stamping of a career path for Carlitta. Standout tracks “Galaxy 19″ and “Her” hint at the potential of a sound and system in the industry distinct from all others, and branded beyond as “Carlitta’s Way.”

Download — Carlitta Durand – Carlitta’s Way: The Prelude

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