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Alana Davis is one of those artists that had so much to offer but was mishandled by the record industry.  Her debut album Blame It On Me was a testament of the time. It shine bright as an example of the Lilith Fair era, even though she wasn’t a headliner. Every track on that album was a marvel, even her cover version of Ani DiFranco’s “32 Flavors,” which upset many DiFranco loyalists. Moreover, some people where angered by the rumor that Davis edited some lyrics because of bisexual undertones. 

Her second album did not suffer the sophomore slump, but music industry meandering is evident in the radio friendly “I Want You.” This music industry clutter prompted Davis to go independent and start Tigress Records. This lead to her third album, Surrender Dorothy, being released to rave reviews landing her a 3rd place on Time magazine’s albums of the year. The record contracts rushed in, but Davis brushed them off and headed to Jamaica. 

Ever since, there has been no news from her or Tigress Records. She might’ve delved into a purple haze or given up on the music business. But, her presence is missed. Hopefully, a new album is in the pipeline.