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Live Footage: Charlotte Day Wilson Performs Intimate and Soulful “My Way”

Toronto-based JOVM mainstay Charlotte Day Wilson exploded into the national and international scenes with her critically applauded debut 2016’s CDW EP and her critically applauded full-length full-length debut, 2021’s ALPHA, an effort that served as a metaphorical coming out — with the album’s material openly and honestly tapping into her queerness as a storyteller/songwriter.

Over the past decade, her work has been sampled by the likes of Drake, John Mayer and James Blake. Further cementing her reputation as an artist’s artist, she has collaborated with Kaytranada, BADBADNOTGOOD, Snoh Aalegra and SG Lewis, which has helped her become a musical chameleon. She also has received praise for the supergroup remix of “Take Care Of You” featuring SydKing PrincessAmaarae and the legendary and incomparable Meshell Ndegeocello.

Earlier this year, the acclaimed Canadian artist released her highly-anticipated Leon Thomas and Jack Rochon co-produced sophomore album Cyan Blue to praise from Clash Magazine, Billboard and a lengthy list of others. Sonically, the album is a smoothly woven tapestry of her eternal influences — in particular, thumping gospel piano, warm soul baselines, atmospheric electronics and penetrating R&B melodies while also showcasing the evolution of her songwriting.

Throughout the course of this year, the Toronto-based Wilson has been busily touring to support the album across North America. During performances, she was moved by the audience’s reception to “My Way,” a soul-baring bit of old-school, singer/songwriter soul that feels effortless and timeless.

In response Wilson shared a live performance video of the song, shot by Josh Renaut that features accompaniment by Ryan Macdonald (drums), Ian Culley (guitar) and Ourielle Auvé (harp). The live footage should serve as an introduction to one of the best, young soul singer/songwriters in entire world to those who don’t know her — and a reminder of how supremely talented she is to those who are familiar with her work.