8/10

After making an incredible introduction to his work earlier this year with the sublime debut EP 'Alt Therapy Session 1: Disillusion', a release that established him as one of the more warming and atmospheric names emerging on the fledgling RnB scene right now, Toronto-based artist Emanuel is wasting no time in keeping the momentum alive on his run of success as he returns with his sophomore collection 'Alt Therapy Session 2: Transformation', a release that sees him grow even faster than we could have thought possible.

From the start, this new body of work sees him channel a far more intimate and soulful direction. While his initial EP also still saw him focus on the raw and ethereal side of the sound, this new effort is a bold and effervescent nosedive into the depth of his own beautiful consciousness. Keeping production stripped back to its sweet and subtle tones, it gives Emanuel a chance to let his vocal range not only shine but envelop this new offering, creating a broad and vivid range of delights that see him evolve within his direction throughout.

Things may only just be beginning for the young frontman, but with 'Alt Therapy Session 2: Transformation' under his belt, he is showing us that he is still very much at his creative best. Positive and progressive throughout, we can't wait to hear what is one the horizon for Emanuel.