A down to earth declaration on the whirlwind roller coasters that come with young Black British womanhood, ‘Am I An Adult Yet?’ sees Lizzie boldly summon feelings of questioning, searching, longing and uncertainty.
Comprised of 6-tracks produced alongside long-time collaborators Hilts and Talos, the self-examining subject matter present on ‘Am I An Adult Yet?’ is adorned and accented with plush, psychedelic and symphonic production that recalls the work of Floetry, Tweet, Jill Scott and Vivian Green and explores a range of sounds from neo-soul and jazz to gospel, blues and classical music.
Listeners are invited to witness an illuminating journey across Lizzie's state of mind as she comes to a place of inner peace and acceptance of things she can’t control. Painting a mosaic that taps into the commonalities and shared experiences that arise when navigating the thorny and unpredictable nature of one’s 20s. In the end, creating a listening experience that is communal and yields mutual understanding between the throes of people who live and fall between the intersections of being black and a young adult.
Lizzie Berchie is a singer-songwriter and producer born and raised in East London. Fusing her childhood influences of R&B, neo-soul, jazz, reggae and highlife, Lizzie creates her own unique and infectious soulful sound that explores a multitude of essential themes including the celebration of life, love, and self-empowerment, while also reflecting on her Ghanaian roots. Her musical influences span from Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Cleo Sol.