I remember it just like it was yesterday. The Voice was on the TV and then this roaring voice singing one of my favorite songs, “Radioactive” filled the room. I was not ready. Honestly, no one was. Janice Freeman had a way of commanding a stage with her presence and pouring soothing honey on eardrums with her powerful voice. Sadly, she passed away yesterday due to complications from pneumonia.

She knew how to put her signature Midas touch on any song she sang, from “I’m Goin’ Down” to “Fall For You”. Janice Freeman made anyone within earshot fall for her beautiful pipes. At just 33 years old, it would have been amazing to see where her musical career would lead her. Life is not promised from one day to the next. Nonetheless, Janice Freeman made her mark and inspired many with her triumphant testimony, including myself.

Today’s post was originally supposed to be a review of Solange’s new album, When I Get Home. However, that had to wait. Janice Freeman deserves all the flowers now and any she may have missed while she was hear on Earth. Rest in peace to a lark who blessed us with a voice that will resonate forever.