Florida‑based singer‑songwriter Stacey Mirander has poured sunshine and off‑beat swing into Roberta Flack’s 1974 classic, unveiling a smooth reggae remake that landed on Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms last week.
“Roberta’s music taught me elegance with purpose,” Mirander explained. “She sang of justice and tenderness in the same breath. Translating that emotion through a reggae lens felt natural—like putting Caribbean salt air on a timeless breeze.”
Mirander’s airy vocal phrasing rides a laid‑back one‑drop groove, giving Flack’s sultry melody a fresh island glow while preserving the song’s sensual core. The release pays homage to Flack’s historic run of three consecutive Billboard Hot 100 chart‑toppers and her legacy as a barrier‑breaking female artist.
The single is just the opening note of Mirander’s busy summer. She’s lining up:
- “Call You Mine” – a breezy love confession laden with skanking guitars.
- “Lit Up” – a dance‑floor‑ready anthem celebrating unapologetic girls’ nights out.
Mirander’s solo journey began in 2023 when producers Bulby York and Solomon “Triple Ess” Salmon coaxed her into the studio for the gospel‑flavoured “Hear Oh Lord,” featured on York’s album Time and Color. Since then, the multi‑genre vocalist has leaned into her “alter‑ego on stage,” blending reggae foundations with world‑beat accents and a splash of pop sheen.
“Performance lets me unlock another piece of myself,” she said. “Audiences feel that freedom—so every show becomes its own little rebellion.”
With her reverent yet adventurous take on “Feel Like Making Love,” Stacey Mirander reminds listeners that great songs are living things—ready to sprout new leaves wherever passionate artists plant them.
