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-
Shigar – ‘Make Up Your Mind’
Quick pitch:
Passion unleashed by “one-man show” up-and-coming artist Shigar…
dynamic: ★★★/5
style: ★★★/5
performance: ★★★★/5
Trivia:
Multi-instrumentalists Shigar is a ‘one-man show’ independent artist, who creates his music by himself from scratch and showcases his musicianship playing the piano, trumpet, synth, drums, electric guitar and more.
Shigar’s style is influenced a lot from his experience as an orchestra and jazz band member from his early years as a child and adolescent. He creates original music that doesn’t fall into a specific genre, his music incorporates sounds from multiple genres such as rock, classic, blues, jazz, soul, cinematic, experimental, and more.
Most of his songs were born from a glimpse of inspiration, by just sitting on the keys and improvising the entire track, lyrics, melody, and chord progression. He feels he makes his most authentic music that way, and that probably defines his music the best.
Cherry-Ilex – ‘Dreaming’ Featuring Shaunté Daurice
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A stunning, old-school soul treat to keep us dreaming….
dynamic: ★★★★/5
style: ★★★/5
performance: ★★★★/5
Trivia:
When it comes to soul, sensibility, musicianship and production value, Cherry-Ilex music and studio collective never disappoint. Cherry-Ilex is a production studio based out of Los Angeles California. Our goal is to connect great vocalist with great songwriters and musicians and make epic and inspiring music that stands the test of time.
7even Daze – ‘DOWN’
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Singing of sacrifice, self-worth and toxic relationships in 7even Daze‘s haunting debut single… Defining 2020!
dynamic: ★★★★★/5
style: ★★★★/5
performance: ★★★★★/5
Trivia:
Up and coming Los Angeles R&B artist 7EVEN DAZE sings of sacrifice, self-worth and toxic relationships in her haunting debut single ‘Down’. Creatively influenced by artists like Daniel Caesar, Frank Ocean and Beyoncé, 7EVEN DAZE’s music belongs to an experimental new wave of R&B that isn’t afraid to be different. With sultry vocals and a stripped-down sincerity that hits listeners at their core, the artist’s unapologetically vulnerable lyrics explore what it means to put yourself first and walk away from a toxic relationship:
Ay Wing – ‘Velvet Room’
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Ay Wing’s newest single “Velvet Room” (releasedate: 12.6) takes listeners on a journey of rediscovering one’s identity after becoming too intertwined in someone else’s. Luscious & stylish!
dynamic: ★★★/5
style: ★★★★★/5
performance: ★★★★/5
Trivia:
Berlin-based Swiss producer and songwriter Ay Wing has it pretty much covered when it comes to ensuring her beat-driven fluorescent Neosoulpop is exactly as she wants it. And, primarily, she wants it so that her audience dance and her listeners are entranced. Big on retro synths, bouncy guitar riffs and dirty beats, hers is accessible electronica of the classic kind, savvy three-minute pop bangers enhanced by Ay Wing’s strict attention to the most exacting musical detail.
James Vickery – ‘Pressure Pt II’ (with Sinead Harnett)
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Release “the pressure” with James Vickery‘s latest, impeccable, soulful, contemporary r&b treat, with Sinead Harnett on guest vocals.
dynamic: ★★★★/5
style: ★★★★/5
performance: ★★★★/5
Trivia:
South London’s James Vickery is the new face of UK R&B. With his hugely popular COLORS session amassing 19 million views, James caught the attention of many admirers internationally, subsequently leading to the London-born songwriter inking record and publishing deals with LA-based TH3RD BRAIN and Roc Nation respectively despite being born deaf in his left ear.
Olivia Prado – ‘No Sides’
Quick pitch:
A sultry R&B gem from Olivia Prado…
dynamic: ★★★/5
style: ★★★★/5
performance: ★★★/5
Trivia:
With Bay Area roots and a worldly perspective, Olivia Prado is full of life and color, drawing her soulful pop sound from Motown classics, and 90’s artists like Destiny’s Child, Aaliyah, and Brittany Spears. She delivers honest and promising vocals as she carves out moments of pain and playfulness into her writing.
“Soul Professor”: Christos Doukakis