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Leona working with an executive producer for the first time Fraser T Smith. The pair first met ten years previously when Leona was unknown and recording demos, working hard for that first big break. A decade later and Leona stepped back into the vocal booth in front of Fraser as a global superstar.Sharing a vision and a passion for everything this album should be, Glassheart is an accomplished and passionate follow up to Leonarsquos previous two studio albums Sprit and Echo. From the anguished epic opener of Trouble, the sheer breathtaking beauty of Fireflies and the heartbreaking honesty of Un Love Me, Glassheart is an intimate, inspired album that sees Leona opening up and laying her emotions bare. Along with tracks like Fingerprint and When It Hurts this album cements her position as one of the greatest vocalists of her generation. In May of this year Leona previewed the edgy Come Alive showcasing a different sound and energy that can also be heard on tracks Glassheart and Shake You Up. Another stand out moment is the moody I To You, an epic and sinister ballad set against a lush soundbed of strings. Leonas worked alongside some of the best songwriters and producers around, including Emeli Sande, Naughty Boy, Craze and Hoax, Ina Wroldsen, Bonnie McKee, Kelly Sheehan, Ryan Tedder, Autumn Rowe and Rodney Jerkins. Fraser came on board last year following a recording session that Leona felt exactly captured the spirit and subtleties of Glassheart. He was able to weave a creative thread though the project and help Leona create a bespoke album. Speaking about Fraserrsquos involvement Leona said, ldquoHersquos captured everything so beautifully. Hersquos so musical and sensitive to what I need as a vocalist.rdquo
