Album Review: Tasha LaRae "Tasha" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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- Written by Mike Fossati
After blessing us with numerous timeless soulful gems over the past few years (it all started with "Find my way" back in 2016), the wait is finally over and Tasha LaRae presents her long anticipated absolutely stunning debut artist album "Tasha" which perfectly showcases her versatile talent, featuring beautifully penned songs ranging from r&b to soulful house. "Tasha" is loaded with both her previous hit singles as well as nine brand new songs, featuringcollaborations with the likes of DJ Spen, Jay Kutz, Rhemi, Spencer Morales (DJ Spen & John Morales), Master Mello, DJ Kemit, Sebb Junior, Soulfuledge, Jihad Muhammad, Beat Rivals, LaShonda Schofield, Earl Tutu & John Khan, Lauray Him, Juan Chousa and Arrested Development's own Speech. Beyond question this marvelous album is not to be missed...
Coming to Fresh Meat Records in a couple of weeks is the paramount "Shatter proof" by Chicago artists Change Request (aka Andrew Emil) and Lailah Reich. The original version is a fantastic down tempo affair featuring the incredible haunting vocals of Lailah Reich, luxurious piano and heavenly chords over deeply rumblin' rhythms. This timeless gem is taken to a whole different level by Anthony Nicholson whose ingenious re-imagination stays true to the original yet oozes with his beloved cosmic touch; quite simply this late night masterpiece is guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
Next up on celebrated Soul Sun Soul Music is the phenomenal "In the middle" by Louie 'Balo' Guzman, Darren Sains, Mikki Afflick and poet, spoken word artist and performer Janine Lyons. First up we have the truly soulful yet captivating 'NYC Original' mixes by Louie 'Balo Guzman & Darren Sains which feature Janine 'Sugah Lyrics' Lyons one-of-a-kind spoken words alongside grand saxophone, sumptuous jazzy keys and a groovey rich organic backdrop. Following are Mikki Afflick's verily entrancing afro infused interpretations fusing the fabulous vocals with tantalizing synths and spell binding rhythms.
Forthcoming to Situationism are these downright dope remixes by renowned UK DJ/producer Sean McCabe of "Beyond compare" by Situation featuring the vocal talents of Andre Espeut. Beyond doubt, Sean McCabe has been pulling out all the stops to deliver an uber soulful yet thrilling interpretation using enthralling rhythms as foundation for Andre Espeut's inimitable deeply rooted vocals, illustrious jazzed-up keys and dreamful chords. Next to the vocal, instrumental and reprise versions, the release features a stunning dub giving the track a deeper veritably chunky late night feel. Essential.
In celebration of the annual ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) extravaganza we bring you an extra large update... enjoy !!
In summer of 2017 we were celebrating "Oyelo" by latin-soul band Sunlightsquare (whose mastermind and creative force is Claudio Passavanti) a paramount fusion of Jazz with Cuban and House Music featuring the unrivaled vocals of legendary Cuban singer Rene Alvarez. Now this timeless jewel returns in ingenious truly eminent re-imaginations by AtJazz (Martin Iveson) which stay true to the spirit of the original yet give the song a fresh and vibrant feel guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. Quite simply, these dazzling remixes are by no means to be missed...
In late 2018, Makin' Moves graced us with "No better" by UK producer Randy Peterson, an inspiring and truly groovey track laced with the one-of-a-kind tempting vocals of Andre Espeut. Now Sean Ali & Munk Julious add their landmark verily soulful and melodious yet captivating touch to take the track to a whole new level, without doubt this breathtaking truly timeless re-imagination is not to be missed...