Joy Oladokun "Shelter"

LA-based singer/songwriter Joy Oladokun combines roots rock, with folk songwriting and a soulful, honest voice. Writing and playing the guitar from the age of 10, Joy has always used music as a way to make sense of the struggles and celebrate the triumph of life. Recently she released her debut album, Carry. Oladokun states 'Every song stemmed from a lesson I learned, or a lesson I'm still learning. I write to process and to heal, and I sing to help others do the same. I think this past year has taught me that my voice is one of the few gifts I have, and I can use it to spread a lot of love and lift people up. That's the heart behind the album, and that's my motivation as a person too.’ 
The emotionally charged "Shelter" is the first single taken from the album. The incredibly moving song is about loving, and wanting love, from someone, but being patient and letting that person (who has been hurt), come to you on their own time. Oladokun conveys the lyrics with truth, generosity, and love and has said of the track, "Shelter is a song I wrote about learning how to receive love, and fighting to give it without reservation or condition." As it should be.

For more information visit her official website.