Savannah Ré Proves No Weapon ‘Formed’
A continued theme from 2022’s No Weapons EP, Formed draws inspiration from her mother’s favorite Bible verse: “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” Reflecting her evolution with new clarity, confidence, and resilience, Formed isn’t about reaching a final form — it’s a celebration and reaffirmation that she’s present and her future has yet to be written. “Formed was initially going to be the Part II, to my last EP “No Weapons” then my life completely changed in so many ways! I became completely independent and began walking a completely different path,” Savannah says. “In a serendipitous way, Formed grew into something completely its own. The project is about the journey and all the imperfect nuances of becoming who you’re supposed to be, in a light and triumphant way.”
Across the 11-track EP, Savannah puts her vocal chops and songwriting expertise on full display, showcasing a fresh, unapologetic approach to her artistry. On tracks like the opener “Bodies” and closing “Made It Out,” she floats over soft acoustic guitar riffs and fleeting synths to express her most introspective thoughts about love, self-worth, and personal growth. For every somber moment on the project, there’s an outright banger to follow – cue the bouncy, Boi-1da-produced highlight “Go ‘Head,” the perfect anthem to kick off the summer gatherings. The project is also home to singles like the February-released “Glory,” “Nine Lives” released earlier this month, and “Sex With My Ex,” which was sampled by Drake on his 100Gigs website. Earlier this week, Savannah previewed new music from Formed in her On The Radar performance, leaving fans clamoring for its release.
Since her breakout with 2020’s Opia, Savannah Ré has built an impressive legacy, collaborating with Babyface, Normani, Jessie Reyez, and Wondagurl, while racking up nominations for the SOCAN Songwriting Prize and Polaris Music Prize — and making history as the first artist to win the JUNO for Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, earning three wins in a row with “Solid,” “24 hrs,” and “Last One” featuring Dylan Sinclair. With her forthcoming effort, Savannah Ré stands firmly in her evolution, offering a glimpse of an artist who knows exactly where she’s headed and moving forward with purpose, one song at a time.