On Elevated, decorated singer-songwriter Mercy Chinwo refreshes her signature fusion of gospel and traditional West African sounds with a vibrant energy. The six-track EP conveys the importance of dedication and offers encouragement, hope and upliftment. Wielding her trademark emotive lyricism, Chinwo makes spirited declarations of faith over intricately layered chords, percussions and strums. “One with you is majority,” the anthemic opener “Confidence” proclaims, before “Yesterday Today Forever” reinforces the theme of attaining peace through a faithful dependency in the Lord. With references to scripture and the relatability of Chinwo’s own trials and tribulations informing Elevated, a palpable contentment awashes the percussive “Hollow”. As the ballad “Imela” expresses gratitude between its stirring strings, the rhythmic guitar licks of upbeat closer “Wonder” inspire praise for God’s reinvigorating love.