Jill Desiree Shares Broken – the First Step Toward Her Solo Album

Written years ago and finished only when the time was right, Broken opens Jill Desiree’s solo album with quiet certainty. The artist began shaping it early in her life, pulling from strained relationships and the point where patience finally runs out.

When I listen, I hear a song that has grown alongside the person who wrote it. I know that moment from my own sessions – when the first draft is messy, then life does the editing, and the final version arrives clearer. The chorus draws a clear line in the sand – “Honey, I’ve been too kind / But this is the last time my heart’s on the line” – delivered without pushing for effect.

Born in Australia and raised in Indonesia, Jill Desiree brings a wide sense of place into her music. Jazz and soul sit at the center, grounded in American tradition yet informed by a life lived across cultures. Broken arrives as the lead single from her forthcoming solo album, a project shaped slowly over many years.

Groove, touch, and musicianship

Musically, Broken leans into a jazz-informed groove that breathes. The chord movement carries a subtle nod to Footprints, filtered through a funk-minded bass approach inspired by Marcus Miller. Listening back, I hear a band that understood each other from the start. Two takes were enough.

Katisse Buckingham’s saxophone adds heat and direction, and his hand on the session keeps the track on course. Recorded at Tritone Recording, the track benefits from a room and a team that understand space, restraint, and timing.

Setting the tone for what follows

Jill Desiree’s earlier EP Cover Story introduced her blend of strong R&B vocals and jazz improvisation. Broken steps further inward. As a listener, I appreciate how this song relies on integrity instead of spectacle. It knows exactly where it stands.

Released first, Broken gives a clear picture of the album to come, shaped over time and guided by deliberate choices. Listening back, I’m struck by how little this song tries to explain itself. It trusts its words, its groove, and the people in the room. That confidence carries through the performance and leaves space for the listener rather than filling every corner.

For those following Jill Desiree’s work, Broken reads as a steady opening statement — measured, considered, and anchored in real experience. Find out more and follow Jill Desiree: Facebook • Instagram • Spotify • YouTube

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