I’ve only heard of Calista Wu recently and as a result I’m not too familiar with her story or any past material. The Prologue marks Calista’s first CD release and upon hearing some samples I was intrigued to listen more. Her website has described her style as ”a unique urban blend of soul and spirit, and her songs capture the conflicting realities of the internal and external”. Categorically, Calista strays from the typical contemporary R&B sound instead toning it back and relying on a more classic approach. Hailing from the LA area, she has the support of other talented Asian American artists such as Tatum Jones & the Far East Movement but is it well deserved? Let’s find out after the jump!

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