Liana Banks grew up surrounded by accomplished musicians, performing on Broadway, across jazz and gospel; no wonder then that the 25 year old has found her place as an exciting new musical talent. The New Yorker has revealed her second attention-grabbing release, which builds on her early experience of writing with legendary producers and submitting songs for the likes of Rihanna and Nikki Minaj. Banks rhymes with an effortless groove above intricate R&B production that pulsates and cuts through below her honeyed vocal that works busily towards the contagious, attitude-filled chorus. Citing influences from Grace Jones and Missy Elliot to James Brown, the talented newcomer is setting out her stall in the soul-infused R&B scene with the empowering, moreish 'M.O.N.' -G.O'B