TunedLoud Magazine writes on June 2nd 2023: “With a remarkable career that spans decades, Maini Sorri has emerged as a stalwart in the industry, leaving an indelible mark with her rich musical tapestry.”
“From the tender age when most children were learning to ride bicycles, Maini Sorri was already nurturing her musical genius, composing melodies that effortlessly danced across the keys of the piano.” “This album signifies a dazzling fusion of Maini’s musical ingenuity, magnetic vocals, and the collaborative prowess of a team of remarkable talents.”
Stereo Stickman writes about Shiny Eyes on May 26th 2023: “a high-octane, euphoric dance-pop track with Maini’s unmistakable voice at the forefront.”
“The melody is easily one of Maini Sorri’s most notable to date, an extensive rise and fall for the verses paving the way brilliantly towards the resolve of an easily catchy and passionate hook.” Read the whole Stereo Stickman article here
Stereo Stickman writes on January 18th 2023: MAINI SORRI – JUST LET ME SING “The set-up is brilliant, instantly enjoyable for its energy and live-style yet cleanly-mixed presentation, with strong rhythms and clear instrumental layers from the guitars and piano.
Then we get Maini’s easily recognisable voice, the leading factor in a song committed to its own longing for the liberty of singing.”
“Featuring an accompanying video depicting the joy of friendship and freedom within the world, Just Let Me Sing devotes itself wholeheartedly to its title-concept. There’s a broader metaphorical undertone to those words, and as the verses and visuals emerge, that depth and gleeful gratitude shines all the more brightly.
“Written for a songwriting competition in America, the good vibes of Just Let Me Sing are naturally uplifting – capturing affection from the outset and no doubt laying the foundation for a strong audience response.”
by Rebecca Cullen, Stereo Stickman
Read the whole article here and watch the Just Let Me Sing Official Music video here.
Tunedloud Magazine writes on January 26th 2023: MAINI SORRI – “JUST LET ME SING” – DELIVERS A BIG BOOST OF SEROTONIN!
“Maini Sorri has an unerring ear for pop hooks, and she’s a strong songwriter, which allows the song to flow naturally with effortless ease.”
“The music matches her gorgeously mellifluous vocals. The song is nestled in brightly colored tones, which highlights Maini’s formidable talents as a top-shelf tunesmith and songstress.
Maini Sorri and her collaborators have created a joyous track that will pull you into a good mood. Filled with a great melody, a catchy rhythm, solid lyrics, and strong vocals, “Just Let Me Sing” is a sincere effort from the singer-songwriter. Maini’s voice is warm and feels like a hug when she starts to sing.”
” In every song Maini Sorri performs, her unique voice shines through, but this particular song shows a more natural, yet expanded version of her range. “Just Let Me Sing” is the type of song I would play with the volume up and the windows down in my car.”
Read the whole article here and watch the Just Let Me Sing Official Music video here.
“Uppsala artist Maini Sorri’s new single is produced by a real ace – Aubrey Whitfeld, known for his collaboration with, among others, Kelly Clarkson.
The song “Through Teary Eyes” will be released on Thursday 14 May and can be described as a straight and melodic pop song. Maini Sorri is pleased with both the result and the collaboration with Aubrey Whitfeld, who is based in London. – It’s actually the first time I’ve worked with a female producer, says Maini Sorri.
Although the two have not met, all communication has been via the network. The fact that they found each other is mostly due to chance. Maini had first contact with another producer but felt that he did not really fit. Then he instead talked about Aubrey Whitfeld, who worked with artists like Simon Webbe from the group Blue, Kelly Clarkson, Soul II Soul and more.
– She has the ability to create an energetic, popping and driving sound. It is also noticeable that she is fond of her artists. She coaches and gives tips in an educational way.
The collaboration gave added flavor and Maini Sorri was happy to pick up the thread with Aubrey Whitfeld again. But first, “Through Teary Eyes” will be launched. Already she has received a receipt that it works. Earlier this year, she received an invitation to participate in the international World Songwriting Awards competition. She did not win but got the epithet “top finalist”. In addition, award-winning producer Kutayden from Turkey has made a video for the song.
– This evening, the song premiered at the radio show “Female Fronted Rock and Metal Show” in New York. Then I attended myself and chatted with listeners and the presenter, says Maini Sorri.
“Musician Maini Sorri has released 29 CD’s. Uppsala resident Sorri has performed her songs in concerts, radio and TV in Sweden and also competed with her music.”
“Spring is a wonderful time when it is becoming lighter and greener. I had this Spring much program and much to do, Sorri says.”
“On the compilation album there are songs of love and loss. Included is also a new song Love Bubble”… “I want to release many kinds of music.”
“Last album Bring Me Home was released in the Autumn 2018. Before that I released an album with the American rapper Magneto Dayo.”
“The new album called Someday Vol. 3 is a Swedish Finnish album. Almost all songs are arranged by Jaakko Viitala. There are also many Swedish Finnish lyrics writers. English lyrics of these tracks are translated by Barbara Helsingius. There are also lyrics by American Gary Cornman and Swedish Barbro Norberg.”
“The song is a collaborative effort by lyricist Barbro Norberg, music composer Maini Sorri, who also sings the song, and instrumental maker Jaakko Viitala. The track deals with Norberg’s sense of loss and longing after her dad’s passing away.”
“If you’re looking for songs with lots of emotional depth and substance, this is the track for you.”
“It’s a track by a mature woman who has mastered expressing vulnerability and celebrating emotions without sounding predictable or highly-strung.”
“With a refreshing sense of honesty, tremendous musical instincts and an alluring vocal tone, Maini’s connection to the music is an authentic one.” Read the whole review from October 26th 2018 here.
Rebecca Cullen at Stereo Stickman wrote: “Maini Sorri returns to release yet another creatively unique single”….”From a songwriting perspective, this is one of the most memorable melodies of Sorri’s to date.”
“Lyrically the release is a stunning poetic ode to a lost relative. Barbro Norberg writes on the passing of her father in a commendable way, bringing through heart-breaking ideas but also a strong focus on the positives – the good memories, the togetherness. Maini Sorri’s gentle voice lets the lyrics shine brightly throughout.”
“There’s an Enya-like feel to the presentation, the voice drives as if simply another instrument, so the collaboration just works.” Read the whole review from October 22nd 2018 here.
Act One Magazine wrote: “The combination of the tone, sound and melody in the music matches the lyrics extremely well and the result is warm, heartfelt and all in all a great song with both a great melody and outstanding lyrics.” Read the whole review from October 26th 2018 here.
Music by Maini Sorri. Lyrics by Barbro Norberg. Instrumental by Jaakko Viitala. Label is Reya music, Sweden. CD coverart photo by Johan Zetterlund and layout by Malshan Fonseka, Sri Lanka.
“Maini Sorri & Magneto Dayo are two talented artists with different music backgrounds and styles. Yet, their amazing sensibilities are a perfect match, and together the pair set out to create wonderful music with a rather unique feel.”
“Their most recent studio release is a fantastic album featuring 10 songs.”
“Maini has a really stunning vocals, which is easily recognizable and very distinctive. She obviously puts a lot of heart into her work, and Magneto complements her beautifully with a strong vision and an amazing approach to music, bringing his hip-hop and R&B influences to the table, further enriching the group’s artistic vision.”
“The quality of the mix in this release is particularly excellent. Every track is really balanced, and there is a strong attention to the sonic details in this release.”
Review of When Two Worlds Meet was published in Tunedloud on May 21st 2018. You can read the whole review “Maini Sorri & Magneto Dayo – When Two Worlds Meet – A Global Sound”here.
Here are some quiotes:
“After having listened to her songs, Magneto Dayo contacted Maini Sorri on Twitter, with the desire to do a track together. They ended up putting together a 10 track album, “When Two Worlds Meet”, released via the Reya Music Label, and winning the Arzuk Music Award 2017 in the Best Hip-Hop/Freestyle category.”
“Some artists or albums can hit you so hard on a personal level that you can’t help but fall for them at first listen. Such is my liaison with Maini Sorri. Maini’s voice is such that it blends perfectly with the many varied instrumentation of her compositions.”
“With her breathtaking synthesis of Pop, Rock, and Electronic music, she has enthralled many, and now on “When Two Worlds Meet”, she takes her airy angelic voice deep into urban music territory.”
“He’s hard, she’s soft. He’s tough, she’s gentle. He gets down, she moves up. He’s the earth, she’s the sky. Together they represent the Yin and Yang in every song, completely confirming the theory of how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent, and how they may give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another.”
” Maini sings sweet melody lines with the elegance of a sea nymph, while Magneto releases a stream of consciousness with his streetwise wordplay, attractive rhyme schemes and smooth vocal flow.”
“This is an album built to be consumed with as many speakers as your room can hold – the beats, the voices, the atmosphere and overall beauty overwhelming your senses and painting lush rhythmic landscapes in your mind.”
Here are some quiotes, translated into English by Google and Maini:
“Uppsala and Brooklyn. Synth and metropolis rap. Two worlds meet when Finnish Swedish Maini Sorri and American Magneto Dayo beat their bags together. With 20 singles and 5 albums behind her, Uppsala-based Maini Sorri, 57 years old, was looking for something new. At the same time on the other side of the globe in the hipster neighborhood of Brooklyn, an enthusiastic Magneto Dayo is listening to Maini. He loves the music and contacts her immediately. Maini and Dayo decide to meet. And four years later, the duo has completed his first joint album…”
“Dayo is famous rapper and producer, who has written and produced for many great artists in the hip hop scene. With his quick jaw and big vocabulary, he gives weight to the production. And Maini with her unique voice adds an elegance. Magnetos rap and Mainis synth create exciting dynamics…”
“Blue Song was released in 2014 and quickly climbed up on the National Airplay Top Charts list. It’s a dance-like piece where the tough reggae is mixed with dance hall and electro. “Second Chance” puts a nice synth-breaks across the beats.”
“When Two Worlds Meet”, the great highlight of the album, is the modern Kendrik Lamar that hits perfectly.”
“Together, they explore conventions and clamps with resolute strides over established domains. “When Two Worlds Meet” is an album with a big courage. When two worlds meet, beautiful things can happen. In these times of tightened migration policy and xenophobia, it is a message we cannot hear too many times.”
You can read the whole review, translated into English on review section of Maini Sorri’s website here