Confident vocals, extremely catchy choruses and very well written lyrics laid over groovy yet poignant live instrumentation is the catalyst of Trizonna McClendon’s sophomore release, NewFamiliar. An R&B album at heart, NewFamiliar takes the listener through an eclectic mix of Soul, Funk, Jazz, Dance and Country, allowing each genre’s sound to fit comfortably in the sequence of the record. Without losing her Adult Contemporary sensibilities, Trizonna manages to create an album that is as easy going, fun and playfully as it is thought provoking, seductive and sexy. Unlike its predecessor Overtones & Innuendos, NewFamliar finds Ms. McClendon taking risks and exploring the various musical sounds that personally interest her. The production on NewFamiliar is 100% sample free. The producers chosen for this album are all talented musicians in their own right. Trizonna’s growth is evident upon first listen and it is safe to say NewFamiliar clearly will not fall a victim to the music industry branded “sophomore jinx”. This is truly an album for all ages because it bridges the listening gap with a plethora of sounds. NewFamiliar is Trizonna McClendon’s release. It is an album where she truly opens up and shares with the listener, the various sides of her Gemini personality. Whether she’s putting a man in check or her self in check, trying to reach out to a friend or trying to reach out to a lover, her message is clear and unoffensive. NewFamiliar is like nothing you’ve heard before but everything you’ve heard and more. It is a moment of clarity, where the artist and the listener become one and relate on all levels. This is an album that is just as much for men as it is for women. An artistic expression of social commentary, love, sex, self evaluation, triumph and acceptance; strategically placed over beautifully orchestrated rhythms and melodies. NewFamiliar is that harmonious trip to a place you feel you’ve been before. More than anything, it is the wonderfully constructed sophomore effort by Chicago’s own Trizonna McClendon.