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Blanca, 'The Heartbreak and the Healing (Deluxe)'
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Blanca
The Heartbreak and the Healing (Deluxe)



Artist Info: Discography
Genre(s): R&B / Hip Hop / Spanish
Album length: 22 tracks: 76 minutes
Street Date: September 29, 2023


READER RATING:   


Blanca's remarkable 22-track album, The Heartbreak and the Healing (Deluxe), takes us on a deeply soul-stirring musical voyage. It's a journey that not only showcases her extraordinary talent, but also lays bare her willingness to embrace vulnerability and delve into her profound relationship with God amidst life's tumultuous seas. This expanded album, with an additional 10 tracks from last year's previously released The Heartbreak and The Healing, serves as a testament to the enduring notion that, regardless of the trials we endure, God's steadfast presence offers solace and renewal. From the very outset, with the opening track "Start Over," Blanca's courage to bare her soul through her music becomes strikingly evident.

The album continues with raw and emotionally charged songs, such as the new NeoSoul/hip-hop influenced "New Day," ft. Jekalyn Carr, the thankful ballard "Even at My Worst," the acoustic-helped "Something Better," and the electric/dance infused "I Got You," all setting the tone for what lies ahead. Blanca's lyrics throughout the album carry a weight of deep personal experience, reflecting the pain she has weathered. However, within these verses also resides a message of resilience and faith. Her voice transcends being a mere musical instrument; it becomes a vessel for her emotions and beliefs. Each note resonates with authenticity, and her vulnerability is both refreshing and profoundly relatable. This relatability acts as the platform from which she extends her invitation to us as listeners. She invites us to embark on a spiritual journey, one that unveils our innermost struggles and triumphs.

It's worth noting that on both the original and deluxe versions of the album, "The Healing" featuring Dante Bowe immediately follows "The Heartbreak." This is apt. Among the standout tracks in this deluxe version, "Something Better" featuring Tauren Wells and "The Healing (Acoustic)" have left an indelible mark on this reviewer's heart. There's something enchanting about a heartfelt, beautifully executed acoustic song. Blanca's powerful vocals are accompanied by lyrics that speak to the tempestuous seas of life we all navigate. This album serves as a poignant reminder that even in our darkest hours, God is there as our guiding light. It's a message of hope that strikes a deep chord within us.

Blanca's faith is palpable in every note of The Heartbreak and the Healing (Deluxe), and it's evident that her connection with God is the driving force behind her music. She further extends her circle of influence and God's reach by gracefully rendering some of the songs in Spanish, artfully infusing her Puerto Rican heritage.

As the album unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear that Blanca is not just singing about her relationship with God; she's urging others to partake in this experience alongside her. This album is an intimate conversation, a heartfelt prayer, and a musical testimony all beautifully interwoven into one. It serves as a poignant reminder that, regardless of the trials we face, God's love and presence remain unwavering. Therefore, it's fitting that the album concludes with the song "La Bondad De Dios" (featuring Essential Worship), a Spanish rendition of "The Goodness of God" by Jenn Johnson of Bethel Music.

In the end, The Heartbreak and the Healing (Deluxe) transcends being a mere extended album; it emerges as a wellspring of comfort and inspiration. Blanca's willingness to bare her soul and share her faith journey stands as a beacon of hope for anyone navigating life's turbulent waters. It serves as a reminder that even within our brokenness, there is healing, and within our despair, there is hope-both stemming from the unwavering love of God. Finally, it underscores that if she can find solace amidst uncertainty, chaos, and pain, so can we, and so should we, through Christ.

- Review date: 9/28/23, written by Raphani Godwin Omadibi for Jesusfreakhideout.com



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. Record Label: Curb | Word Entertainment
. Album length: 22 tracks: 76 minutes
. Street Date: September 29, 2023
. Buy It: Amazon.com (CD)

  1. Start Over (2:49)
  2. New Day (Feat. Jekalyn Carr) (3:01)
  3. Even at My Worst (3:30)
  4. Something Better (3:01)
  5. I Got You (2:53)
  6. In the Middle (4:20)
  7. Uncovered (3:18)
  8. Mi Amor (3:07)
  9. Never Too Far (Feat. Ty Brasel) (3:04)
  10. Let the Light in (3:06)
  11. Bring You Home (3:59)
  12. The Heartbreak (3:37)
  13. The Healing (Feat. Dante Bowe) (3:49)
  14. If It Ain't You (3:26)
  15. Tell 'Em It Was You (3:19)
  16. New Day (Wake Up Remix) [Feat. Jekalyn Carr] (3:01)
  17. Something Better (Feat. Tauren Wells) (3:01)
  18. Let the Light in (Dayme Remix) (2:53)
  19. Minha Cura (The Healing) [Feat. Julliany Souza] (3:49)
  20. The Healing (Acoustic) (3:56)
  21. Espacio Te Haré (Make Room) [Feat. Montesanto] (4:32)
  22. La Bondad de Dios (Goodness of God) [Feat. Essential Worship] (4:59)

 

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