The record was inspired by the singer's collaborations with Prince during the 80s
Making people move, Both physically and mentally, it's Mavis Staples' specialty. On her latest single 'Worthy', the singer channels the aura of her collaborations with Prince during the eighties for the upbeat record filled with gentle reminders and self-affirmations. The artwork for the disc features an image of Henry Taylor's painting The Darker the Berry, The Sweeter the Juice, which was unveiled in 2015.
“It's a song that stands out – it's a celebration and you can't help but move,” Staples shared in a statement. “Some songs just cover you and this song is so sassy and fiery. It's fired me up.” The record was written and produced by MNDR, who set the stage for the singer's soulful performance as she offers words of encouragement, singing: “Smiling, shining/Beaming like the sunshine/Rising, climbing/Granding through the hard times/Growing, showing rise like you're a star/Cause no matter where you are today/I hope you know you are/I hope you know you're/Worthy.”
“Working with the legendary Mavis Staples feels like a dream come true,” shared MNDR. “Hearing her soulful voice, spending time in her grace, and watching her craft in the studio as the ultimate icon of music and culture was an experience too profound to put into words and one I will never forget ».
He added: “As I listened to her bring life to our song 'Worthy' – a song of celebration in good times and bad times, a song to celebrate ourselves and others – I realized that there is no other artist who could give this song. more spirit and soul than Mavis Staples, a legend, an icon. It was one of the most profound moments of my life and I am forever grateful.”
'Worthy' arrives as Staples continues an international tour making stops across Europe and North America through September. Some shows in the run include special guest appearances on the road with Norah Jones.
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