R&B/Review Rebecca Sichon - Breaking Free
Canadian singer/songwriter Rebecca Sichon delivers a new sound of R&B in her music. The ambitious young talent has released more than 12 singles and two EPs and performed well over 200 shows across Canada and the US. She showcased on a multitude of stages at Toronto’s Canadian Music Week 2022 and 2023. Accolades include the 2020 and 2021 Fraser Valley Music Awards as Pop Artist of the Year and the 2022 FVMA R&B Artist of the Year.
“Breaking Free” by Rebecca Sichon is a deeply touching soul R&B track telling about the transformational experience of loving oneself and becoming your own soul and liberating from not only external constraints, but also those inside you. This is a collaborative work between Rebecca Sichon who did write this song itself and two other great people that include Juno-nominated singer/songwriter Mathew V and 604’s resident producer/songwriter Jared Manierka.
The song’s theme is beautifully portrayed against the soulful background of the R&B genre, enabling Rebecca Sichon’s heartfelt voice to reverberate with great intensity and feeling. Listeners feel in them this deep resonation as they discover themselves towards empowerment, break their barriers.
The song stirs the soul as her vocals are soul-stirring and powerful; they convey authenticity making it seem that she means every word of what she is singing. Her emotional undertones lend credibility to the story by portraying the delicate nature of this road to loving oneself.
It will be inappropriate not to highlight the efforts of the song writing team which included both Mathew V and Jared Manierka who jointly brought their souls into the mix of this song. This brings about a well blended instrumental composition characterized by modern R&B touch but still maintaining.
“Breaking Free” is more than just an indication of Rebecca Sichon’s skills in singing; instead, it is a reminder of strength, independence, and courage. The lyrics speak to most people’s experiences. The melodious sound captivates listeners and pulls them into the message of loving themselves and not allowing those who oppress to keep them under control.
Overall “Breaking Free” by Rebecca Sichon is an outstanding R&B tune that blends touching narrative telling, sweet voice and professional production giving it the quality of compelling and encouraging journey into one’s independence towards self-discovering.