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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-

Team O – ‘Falling Star’

Quick pitch:

Geo GabrielJackie Onay are Team O and they are “rising stars“.

dynamic: ★★★★/5

style★★/5

performance:   ★★★★/5

Trivia:

Team O – Husband and wife duo from London UK are on a mission to spread love through music. Geo Gabriel, the husband, brings songwriting, production as well as blazing vocals to the table whereas Jackie Onay brings heart, warmth and beauty all wrapped up in a soulful & pure vocal sound. Team O is about empowering the people to make love the first choice, whether it’s loving yourself, your spouse, family or friend. In a world where negativity is rapidly on the uprise, Team O believes that injecting love into your surrounding can make your world a better place.

Influences include Whitney Houston, Jimmy Scott, Sarah Vaughan, The Clark Sisters, Earth Wind & Fire, Phyllis Hyman, Michael Jackson to name a few.

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René – ‘Dangerous’

Quick pitch:

René offers us some seriously sublime vocals on stylish R&B sensation ‘Dangerous‘.

dynamic: ★★★★/5

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performance:   ★★★★/5

Trivia:

Oftentimes 80’s babies and those older find themselves reminiscing over the distinct sounds loved in the 90s. Many people would tell you they would give anything to have that sound and back. With real R&B on the rise, we are glad to introduce Brooklyn based newcomer, René.

René is a singer/songwriter whose influences of her older sister inspired her to pursue R&B music. With voice reminiscent of Toni Braxton’s early years infused with the production style and melodies of today’s addictive production, René is on course to be one of the most refreshing sounds of late. Her songwriting takes emotional journeys through love, sexuality, relationships and her own personal experience in a way that hasn’t been captured for some time.

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SHY Nodi – ‘No Vibe’

Quick pitch:

Emotional and stylish (with great vibe) contemporary r’n’b tune by SHY Nodi.

dynamic: ★★★★/5

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performance:   ★★★★/5

Trivia:

Born in Stockholm in 1993 after his family emigrated to Sweden from Bangladesh, SHY Nodi received his global breakthrough as a songwriter in 2016 with the release of ‘The Ocean’ by Mike Perry (feat SHY Martin). The multi-platinum hit was streamed over 500 million times, and was also awarded Spotify’s prize for ‘Most Streamed Song of The Year’ at the Swedish Publishing Awards that year. Education was the top priority though for his family and his music career only began when SHY Nodi’s parents gave him two years to invest fully in his dream of working with music full time, with the promise to return to his studies if it didn’t work. With only two months left, ‘The Ocean’ was released and his life changed. After that, SHY Nodi has quickly established himself as one of Sweden’s most modern and progressive songwriters, and together with songwriting partner SHY Martin, he has created hits like ‘All We Know’ by The Chainsmokers Ft. Phoebe Ryan, and ‘I Wanna Know‘ by NOTD Ft. Bea Miller. In August 2018 he debuted as an artist under the same name, with the release of his debut single ‘Complex’. As an artist, SHY Nodi shows a darker side to himself, in strong contrast to the pop and house hits that he has written for other artists. A second single ‘No Vibe’ was released in November 2018. His name SHY Nodi is derived from his sister, and his Bangladeshi roots have heavily inspired his artistry, which can be clearly seen in the video for his debut single ‘Complex’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhUmhLUJipY. Several further releases from SHY Nodi will follow in the next few months, with a debut mini-album planned for release in 2019.

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Joël – ‘VENT’

Quick pitch:

Coined as grunge gospel! Well, this is a superb track by more than promising youngster Joël.

dynamic: ★★★★/5

style★★★★/5

performance:   ★★★★/5

Trivia:

Joël (@blamejoel) is a 22 y/o singer/songwriter/dancer from Toronto making his blend of alternative R&B he’s coined Grunge Gospel.

The first release is VENT was released Nov 30th, full project in Spring 2019. Joël’s music is all born from the lens of a young black kid trapped in the suburbs with no obvious way out.

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The Chairman – ‘Elevator’

Quick pitch:

This ‘Elevator‘ by The Chairman is heading only upwards….

dynamic: ★★★/5

style★★★★/5

performance:   ★★★/5

Trivia:

Originally starting out as a simple bedroom project, The Chairman has taken huge strides over the last couple of years having gained great support in his native Denmark and beyond. Debut album 2064 helped Lucas cement his name back home, with him further enhancing this reputation with the successful release of album The Strange Life. With The Chairman having already made a notable impact out with Denmark with support coming from the likes of Clash Magazine and Amazing Radio.

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BEREL – ‘Gossip & Rumors’

Quick pitch:

Great nostalgic feel from BEREL‘s ‘Gossip & Rumors‘.

dynamic: ★★★/5

style★★★★/5

performance:   ★★★/5

Trivia:

“Music helps me live in the moment. That’s the best high. It’s the best effect music can have on us” the R&B crooner, Berel, explains. Berel Alexander is a songwriter & vocalist based in the Bay Area that provides a nostalgic take on the R&B/soul genre. On the first listen, in a creamy falsetto and rich tone, BEREL entices listeners into a sound that can only be described as a gracious romance, a cooled-out version of soul, brimming with energy. The San Francisco-based R&B singer/songwriter is turning water into waves and gathering believers along the way.

By fusing old-school R&B with soulful singing, the sound is filled with his own musical depth. BEREL states “Swimming in sounds, I stumbled head over heels into a surreal moment of musical bliss, trying not to take myself too seriously.” With the support of a fiery group of producers, instrumentalists, and songwriters from the Los Angeles music scene, BEREL has crafted an incomparable blend of R&B, soul, jazz, and a touch of indie folk.

BEREL pours his heart, soul, and life experiences into his music through relatable stories – a seamless weave with nostalgic 60’s and 70’s tones. Being firmly influenced by the icons of jazz and soul from the past, he continuously expands his perspective by always keeping his ears open to today’s diverse genres and styles. The resulting sound that occurs is a smooth, tasteful, enriching sound, with musical depth reminiscent of Bill Withers, Live at Carnegie Hall. The self-described “modern renaissance-man with an affinity for fashions in music of the past” has now teamed up with the Bay Area’s indie savior label Text Me Records, giving him the support to catapult this undeniable talent to the top.

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“Soul Professor”: Christos Doukakis