In The Spotlight

Micah Edwards – “Girl From The Valley”

Coined as Mr. Texas Soul, this Houston-based singer and songwriter had a rocky upbringing in a large, mixed-race family, mainly due to being let down by his father. Gaining strength from faith and love, he infuses life into his music. He developed his own sound by embellishing retro soul with country tones. Inspired by George Strait, Leon Bridges and Curtis Mayfield, he debuted with “Getaway” in 2019.

Paying loving tribute to his wife Chelsea, his new single is a velvety smooth, soulful exploration of sonic nostalgia. Taken from his upcoming debut album “Jean Leon”, to be released in Spring 2022, this mellow tune borrows from 60s soul and 70s folk ballads. With a cheerful flute, laid-back rhythm and mild horns creating a sunlit vibe, it’s his vocal warmth that make this track a charming love letter.

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Music History

Vanessa Williams – “The Comfort Zone”

From her album “The Comfort Zone” (1991):

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New Music

Ed Sheeran – “Overpass Graffiti”

From his album “=” (2021):

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In The Spotlight

Brooke Simpson – “You Only Had One Job”

A proud member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe and born in Hollister, this Native-American singer and songwriter grew up in an evangelical family. Discovering her voice aged 7, she sung with her parents in various churches while traveling with them. She finished third on talent show The Voice in 2017, fourth on America’s Got Talent in 2021 and debuted her first original song “2AM” in 2018.

Making your eardrums tingle with some beguiling R&B vibes, her new single is a musical treasure. Starting with mild synth chords and fingersnaps truly makes her vocals sparkle. Picking up tempo by adding a bubbly beat and dulcet harmonies, this opulent smooth groove manages to make 90s R&B sound fresh. And with her sensuous voice stroking the melody, this is an extraordinary tune.

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Music History

Julian Perretta – “Stitch Me Up”

From his album “Stitch Me Up” (2010):

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Conor Gains – “Lightning”

Born in Cambridge, Ontario, this gifted Canadian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist grew up in a musical family. Having taken lessons in violin and piano as a child, he found his instrument in the guitar and started playing sold-out shows at 13. Drawing inspiration from legends like Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, he debuted his soulful rock sound on his album “Compass” in 2018.

Taking the best elements from a plethora of various genres, his new single is a delicious cocktail of musical flavors. With warm classic soul, a touch of modern R&B, roaring rock and a pinch of jazz, all enveloped in a divine gospel seasoning, it’s the celestial organ tones, anthemic rhythm and full-bodied choral harmonies that make this robust, foot-stomping powerhouse sound quite heavenly.

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