'Secret
Love' is the brand new single from Lee Ryan, his first in almost four
years and marks the beginning of his new relationship with Geffen
Records.
Co-written by Ryan, together with pop supremo Johnny
Douglas (George Michael, Kylie, Estelle) the single is the first
release from Lee's upcoming album of confessional, autobiographical pop
magic. Peppered with electronic strobes, the up-tempo track is inspired
by a fear of relationship breakdown and sets the tone for Ryan's new
found transparency. Lee says: “Secret Love is about a relationship you
can see going wrong and you are scared that the person will become a
secret love, a person you adore but who you can no longer make a life
with.” This is indeed therapy to a pulsating beat.
For some, Lee
Ryan, the former member of Blue with the honeyed vocal chords may have
seemed to have lost his way; another boy band casualty, fallen from
grace at the hands of the unforgiving pop industry. In truth, Ryan has
spent the last two years prolifically writing new material with a host
of the world's best pop producers. Equipped with honest lyrics, vibrant
production and those sweet harmonies, Lee’s new music will finally
reveal his sometimes misunderstood personality, and surprise even the
most ardent pop aficionado.
"The album is about me. It’s about
my journey, where I am today, where I’ve been and where I am now. It’s
very personal and all my experiences are in the album lyrically. I've
exorcised some demons and I hope people understand me better after
listening. I’m not taking myself too seriously though, I still want
people to be able to dance to these songs, as well as relate to them."
Secret
Love is a perfect example of Lee's determination to lay his soul bare,
whilst keeping his toes firmly dipped in mainstream pop music. Due for
release on May 3rd, the single will undoubtedly take the music industry
by surprise. Listen without prejudice.
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