Macy Gray - On How Life Is (2026 Reissue) APR11 desperate yearning and a breathless

desperate yearning and a breathless new romance

with Eçevit getting down and dirty on the synth’s pitch-bend

the group rebranded as Ice and crossed paths with independent producer Pierre Jaubert

Over an arc of rolling beats and atmospheric electronics

Their instantly recognisable sound and darkly humorous lyrics have always set them apart

Macy Gray - On How Life Is (2026 Reissue) APR11 desperate yearning and a breathlessMacy Gray's debut album On How Life Is was released in 1999 and can certainly be called one of the most impressive R&B soul debuts. Selling seven million copies worldwide, it reached a wide audience and received airplay beyond genre specific radio stations. The single "I Try" became a massive hit, reaching No. 1 in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. Alongside its commercial success, the album was widely praised by critics for its distinctive style,