Introduced to the world ten years ago, Emeli Sandeacute MBE has become an icon of British singersongwriting emotional, honest, and prolific in the kind of manner that cements you as a goto artist for heartfelt pop sensibility. This latest pop record is reminiscent of 2012, when Emeli had her first breakout hit.How Were We To Know is Emelis second independent album release through Chrysalis Records. ldquoThere was a lot I wanted to say about myself, and I hope that through the lyrics people will get to understand me on a deeper level.rdquo How Were We To Knowrsquos 11 tracks explore intimate encounters with love in all its forms, along with the risk required to pursue it. ldquoOnce yoursquove been hurt, itrsquos very hard to pick up the pieces again and allow yourself to be vulnerable,rdquo Sandeacute says. ldquoSo I think these songs explore the bravery of love, and loving others but also yourself. These songs were pieces of a puzzle I had to put together, and now feels like the right time to share them.rdquoThe album features production from Jonny Coffer Beyonceacute, Miley Cyrus, Jim Jonsin ASAP Rocky, Usher, Eminem, DI Genius Drake, Raye, Sean Paul, Rxwntree, Chris Loco and Mac amp Phil.