Fantasia Colors Outside Of The Lines & Shines On "Sketchbook"

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The singer gets back to her roots.

For years, Fantasia has navigated her career how others have seen fit. From the moment she auditioned for the third season of American Idol, both judges and viewers knew that she was a talent unlike any other. She went on to win that season, and what followed has been a long career filled with chart-topping records, hit singles, a Grammy win, a stint on Broadway, and an induction into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

However, even with all of the critical acclaim, life hasn't been easy for the singer. She endured her battles, many of which have played out in the press, but now that she's put her past behind her and healed from her wounds, Fantasia has returned with a brand new album, Sketchbook. The genre-less offering is a rebirth of sorts for the singer now that she's operating as an independent artist.

"Now, people are really starting to see there's a little more to Fantasia than [they] thought, and that's because I'm in control now of my destiny," Fantasia told us exclusively. "I can literally go into a booth and I can now show them what it is musically how I see things. What I love. And that's what did with this whole entire album." Check out Sketchbook and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. History
2. PTSD ft. T-Pain
3. Believer
4. Enough
5. The Way
6. Bad Girl
7. Free
8. Holy Ghost
9. Take Off
10. Fighting
11. Warning
12. Looking For You ft. Mama Diane


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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