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Alisha Dixon

Alisha Dixon's new single Worth your time: No

Six years after she released her last musical offering, Do it for love, Alisha Dixon treated fans to a fresh track, War, over the weekend. Unlike other Dixon-numbers (Every little part of me) that grab your attention from the word go, this one takes a while to gain your interest, and you might find yourself listening to the song more than once before being drawn to it.

Dixon, 42, is supported by a backing score that is every bit dance-worthy. However, neither her vocals, nor the lyrics seem to pack in the punch that the beats do. It kicks off with tunes that feel rather commonplace, however, it does offer a peppy summer score that could find takers in music aficionados gradually returning to partying as restrictions ease.

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