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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-

Chin Injeti – ‘YUH’ (Feat. Iman Wamboi)

Quick pitch:

Chin Injeti‘s ‘YUH‘ featuring Iman Wamboi is an alluring neo soul gem that will lift you up for the upcoming spring-time!

dynamic: ★★★/5

style★★★/5

performance:   ★★★★/5

Trivia:

Chin Injeti fuses his love of 80s funk and boogie music with a modern twist that encapsulates a unique yet nostalgic feeling, captivating his fans.

In the music industry, Chin has had a decorated career songwriting and producing with/for many household names. Chin spent years creating, touring and performing all over North America with the likes of The Fugees, The Roots, Jamiroquai, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and so many more. During that time, Chin perfected his craft, working behind the board. He then teamed up with DJ Khalil, with whom he made music with and for the likes of Dr Dre, Eminem, Drake, Pink, Aloe Blacc, The Clipse, Lecrae, K’Naan and so many other artists. During this time, Chin received multiple awards including 3 Grammys and 2 Juno Awards.

Muva Dame – ‘Owtside’

Quick pitch:

The opening track from Muva Dame‘s recently released debut album ‘Denasia‘, is a seductive ear-candy with compelling vocals, and engaging melodies, destined for repeated listens, before proceeding to the “main dish”!

dynamic: ★★★★/5

style: ★★★/5

performance:   ★★★★/5

Trivia:

Denasia Arrington, I’m a 24yr old Preachers Kid, Born South Jamaica Queens NY. My alias is “ Muva Dame “ which comes from a few things. Dame is a Middle English term used to address a woman with authority, which is how I look at myself. By authority, I mean.. I embrace the power of being a woman. To me a Dame is a woman with great ambition, daring, powerful, beautiful, classy etc. My own personal definition came from me starting my first business (modeling/ promotion team) back in 2012 called DVMES (DAMES) .. I then kept the name and started my hair & makeup company “DAMEHOUSE Co.” back in 2014. All of which lead to me referring to myself as “Muva Dame”. Not to belittle anyone but me being the naturally nurturing Virgo that I am, I’m always trying to push.. help mold and help build the next woman or as I like to consider us, Dames

Mister Davey Jones – ‘Luxury’ (Feat. JULIAR)

Quick pitch:

Luxury‘ is a ravishing blend of neo soul, hip-hop, latin, Peruvian sound and nu jazz by Charleston, SC, Mister Davey Jones, with Brazilian artist JULIAR collaborating!

dynamic: ★★★★★/5

style★★★★★/5

performance:   ★★★★/5

Trivia:

Hailing from Charleston, SC, Mister Davey Jones is an up and coming Independent Artist with a penchant for writing infectious music and relatable narratives. Jones is greatly inspired by real life experiences which greatly influences him as an artist and his writing style. The Artist’s musical journey began at 15 years old when he embarked on his foray into making music. A diverse taste in music brought him to explore many genres including Hip-hop, Jazz, Soul, R&B, Rock, Pop and others but his love for Hip-hop and Jazz spurred him towards a new found passion in writing music. Mister Jones presents a fresh new perspective with his unique brand of music consisting of a distinctive blend of hip hop and Jazz influences, reaching out to a plethora of different listeners from all walks of life. The resourceful artist also has a unique innate competency to ingeniously put together idiosyncratic sounds and words, creating high aptitude word play and breathtaking music, all while maintaining a consistent brand. Apart from being an Artist, this multi-faceted individual also produces and write his own material. Mister Davey Jones released his debut track titled “World on Fire” this year. An apt freestyle piece detailing the state of the world in the midst of the global pandemic. With only one single released, Mister Davey Jones is already gaining popularity online with features on Spotify, Deezer, iTunes and many others. The artist is currently working on more music in the studio and looks forward to sharing brand new tunes with new found fans and fresh faces alike.

The Wave – ‘TLCK’ (feat. Beverly Bardo)

Quick pitch:

Super stylish and with superb production brew of soul, indie electronic, with addictive noir soundscapes and sultry vocals (Beverly Bardo for this treasure) by the Parisian artist & producer The Wave!

dynamic: ★★★★/5

style★★★★★/5

performance:   ★★★★/5

Trivia:

The Wave wears many hats. Singer, Pianist, Producer, Arranger, Mixer, Musical Director, he even did the photo shoot for this project. A teen in the 90s, he was infused with Soul, Funk, New-Jack Swing,Hip-Hop and RnB. However, his formal classical and jazz musical background allowed him to master many musical genres. Explorer, his everlasting quest, is about new sounds and new ways to express his artistry, to commune and communicate with the audience. The idea of this project, brought to him by friend and associate Wil Van Zyl, is the expression of what music is about: it’s meant to be shared. Every song was written and produced by The Wave and imagined like a haute-couture artisan, custom-designed for each artist. Yes, it’s his EP, no doubt about that, but what’s the point in driving the road alone when you can bring talented friends with you?

Siara Valdes – ‘Genie In a Bottle’

Quick pitch:

A sensuous neo soul pop amalgam with an ear-melting chorus by up-and-coming Portland-based artist Siara Valdes, will leave you begging for more!

dynamic: ★★★★/5

style★★★/5

performance:   ★★★★/5

Trivia:

Siara Valdes is a 22-year old artist from Portland, Oregon with a unique sound rooted in Alternative R&B and Neo-Soul Pop.

Pip Millet – ‘Ride With Me’

Quick pitch:

…We are definitely gonna ride with Pip Millet‘s most recent neo soul/contemporary r&b sensation ‘Ride With Me‘!

Getting everything I want, Seems so far but I’m grinding and with timing I’ll get everything I want / Giving everything I’ve got, I won’t stop not done trying no I’m not done

dynamic: ★★★★★/5

style★★★★/5

performance:   ★★★★/5

Trivia:

Pip Millett first learned of music’s power to bring people together aged 11. After a busy week at school, she’d often sit with her family on a Friday or Saturday night, watching the grown-ups drink and unwind, as Pip soundtracked the festivities with a YouTube DJ set. Bob Marley, Gil Scott-Heron, Stevie Wonder, Bobby Womack, Marvin Gaye and Joni Micthell were all regulars on the evenings’ playlists, flooding Pip’s ears with the sounds of music’s most esteemed songwriters at a formative age. “They all seemed to like it,” she says in a Mancunian drawl, picked up from the Manchester suburb of Marple where she spent most of her childhood. “Sometimes they would tell me what to put on and I would keep that in my memory, then go back and listen to it myself.” Now 23 and three EPs deep into her career as a singer-songwriter, those early influences echo throughout Pip’s music, which weaves Mitchell’s confessional lyricism and Gaye’s soul vocals together for a contemporary yet timeless sound. This is what won COLORS Studios viewers over in 2019, when she performed her debut single “Make My Cry” (2018) on the YouTube channel. It was a breakout moment for Pip, one that she juggled alongside completing her final year of university in London, where she studied music. “I played the song at uni and my tutors said that it wasn’t catchy,” she says. The more than 4 million people who have watched Pip’s COLORS performance since then appear to disagree.

[Note: All trivia sections provided by the artists]

“Soul Professor”: Christos Doukakis