Column aiming to present 6 glowing with quality tracks, under the “future soul” genus; An amalgam of soul, contemporary R&B and even hip-hop and electronic elements.
-not to be confused with Daley’s “Future Throwback Soul” term-
White Ascot – ‘All Over Me’ (Feat. Vuyo)
Quick pitch:
The 3rd single by Norwegian neo soul quintet White Ascot marks a dialogue between two who never really got the timing right… Smooth, stylish and top-class stuff!
dynamic: ★★★/5
style: ★★★★/5
performance: ★★★★/5
Trivia:
In the midst of solo artists on the urban scene, the four-piece orchestra White Ascot shines as a fresh take on the genre. Spearheaded by vocalist Frida Virtanen, the Tromsø (NO) quartet lay down a confident blend of pop and soul.
With the release of lead single “GGG” in January 2020 and Weakness August 2020, White Ascot also announced that they have an entire LP that’s scheduled for release April 2021.
Space 9 – ‘We Are Lost’ (feat. Beth Aggett)
Quick pitch:
An outstanding amalgam of neo soul, nu jazz and downtempo with a killer funky bass line which ‘focuses on the feeling of being disappointed in someone during a relationship because you thought that person was going to be there for the rest of your life, therefore, feeling lost and alone as a result’. On endless repeat!
dynamic: ★★★★★/5
style: ★★★★/5
performance: ★★★★/5
Trivia:
Giancarlo Castillo, aka Space 9 is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist and music producer who’s work has been featured on MTV, VH1, and currently performs as guitarist for Quinn XCII, Skizzy Mars and Lauren Sanderson
G Lett – ‘Nothing but love for you’
Quick pitch:
A fresh sounding electronic soul/r&b with a cool smooth electronic feel and transcendent vocals.
dynamic: ★★★★★/5
style: ★★★★/5
performance: ★★★★/5
Trivia:
Playing with his dads records at an early age and scratching them in the process the fascination of making the sound of music play and not play had G Lett hooked from the get go.
Growing up in a household where everything from cooking to christmas day had a musical theme, one that would be anywhere and start beatboxing an idea, humming a melody or sometimes both.
Always been a lover of good soul vocals and soul music but will take the vibe anywhere it requests to be taken. Inspired by life and lifes movements, events and feels.
The Vibes Lobbyists – ‘Turn off the light’
Quick pitch:
A sultry neo soul/contemporary r&b gem that evokes toxic relationships: when a lover seeks to exercise control over the other one in order to sink with him.
dynamic: ★★★/5
style: ★★★★/5
performance: ★★★★/5
Trivia:
The Vibes Lobbyists a neo soul / contemporary RnB band created in 2018 in south of France.
flamingo zamperoni – ‘Sheets’ (ft. Seilen)
Quick pitch:
An ultra-smooth mix between neo soul and instrumental hip-hop, influenced with a taste of jazzy piano vibes.
dynamic: ★★★/5
style: ★★★★★/5
performance: ★★★★/5
Trivia:
flamingo zamperoni was created as an Alter-Ego of Bensnburner, Producer/Bass-Player & CEO of recently founded label “bensnburner records”.
under the Pen-Name flamingo zamperoni he now can finally satisfy his passion for juicy basslines and dusty beats. As a Bass Player, the focus of his work lies on the low frequencies and the little stories between the notes. Listen close and experience carefully chosen samples, laid back drums, blurry keys and deep, organic basslines .
Wasabi Cru – ‘Keeping the promise’
Quick pitch:
A cosmic, funk-jazz, neo-soul treat by Spanish quartet Wasabi Cru that will help you break the invisible chains of social distancing…..
dynamic: ★★★/5
style: ★★★★/5
performance: ★★★/5
Trivia:
Wasabi Cru is not a single band. It is a family in which the personalities of its integrators are complemented by an organic way of transmitting a sense of hermeneutics that permeates its four components.
“Soul Professor”: Christos Doukakis