"Tried and True" is the debut Extended Play (EP) by Céran and Samara, and the record features four original collaborative male-female vocal duets. Recording sessions for the EP took place in Céran's home studio and at 64111 Studio, both in Kansas City, Missouri, between January 2014 and July 2014. Self-released on September 16, 2014, the EP is essentially a Pop/R&B record with elements of post-disco, balladry, as well as others. Regarding the songwriting process, lyrical themes on the EP included Africana womanism, agape, amity, chastity, emotional turbulence, God-consciousness, heartbreak, introspection, love, nostalgia, optimism, spirituality, wistfulness, among others. In regard to the EP's commercial performance, streams accrued in all six of the habitable continents of the world for Céran's and Samara's debut EP including in countries such as Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, as well as domestically in the United States. Coloratura soprano and fellow Kansas City, Missouri-native, Samara Davis, lent her vocals alongside Céran's for the EP's four original recordings. Two promotional singles were released from the EP, among them, "Noble Fool" and "Love Is Found," with the former peaking at No. 10 on the Clap Charts App and the latter peaking within the Top 3.

Genres: Contemporary Christian music (CCM), Contemporary R&B, Folktronica, House, Pop, Post-disco, R&B, Soul, Vocal Duet

Total time: 14:50

“Easily the most danceable song on the album, “Love Is Found” operates on the soul-minded side of dance music. There are many different types of dance music, and “Love Is Found” will appeal to those who enjoy the deep house of the 1980s and 1990s (such as Jomanda, Adeva, Ten City or Chanelle) or the disco-soul of the late 1970s (as in Moment of Truth, Loleatta Holloway or Sylvester). “Love Is Found” is the type of dance music that has more in mind than simply providing a beat: it tells a story and emphasizes vocal personality.”

~Alex Henderson of Philadelphia, PA (Billboard, All Music Guide)

“Love Is Found” opens with an upbeat, dance melody with piano accompaniment and guest vocals by Samara. Céran and Samara are a good duo amidst the danceable sounds and keyboard effects. The vocals are all very clear throughout. Some of the dance accompaniment resembles horn sounds. Overall, Samara’s contributions to the track are very beneficial and not overbearing.”

~Matthew Forss of Omro, WI (Review You CD Reviews)

“Noble Fool” features Samara who does a wonderful job of adding a compliment to Céran’s sound. They work in tandem to create an atmospheric groove that is basic yet explorative and ultimately a ying and yang completion. This is easily my favorite song on the album because there is so much to hear and in turn, experience, due to both singers’ ability to elevate both the song and their performances by playing off each other."

~Charles Sweet of Stone Mountain in Greater Atlanta, GA (Review You CD Reviews)

"Noble Fool" begins with a little piano and ambient keyboard sounds before Céran's soulful voice leads the way. A guest singer, Samara, adds her vocal inflections into the mix with a little symphonic keyboard embellishments, and sporadic cymbals. About a minute-and-a-half into the song, a drum percussion beat joins both Céran's and Samara's vocals. Céran's voice channels the emotion of Boyz II Men with superb results overall."

~Matthew Forss of Omro, WI (Review You CD Reviews)