soul/funk exclusives
Exclusive: Backseat Mafia Takeover Mix 001: King Britt
Recently we fell for Back2Black, the latest EP from Philly producer King Britt (read our review here), and so we were beyond delighted when he agreed to open our new series of exclusive mixes – the Backseat Mafia Takeover Mix, with his Summer Vibes mix. Most people in the know, know of King Britt (His …
Premiere: Tropic – Lights Out (Redux)
Tropic – aka Brooklyn based duo Jo-B Sebastian and DJ Phuse say out their new single – Lights Out (Redux), premiering today her on Backseat Mafia “Our new single is a warm, simmering electronic-R&B tribute to the rollercoaster ride that is getting over a breakup. Reimagining a single we released last year, we teamed up …
Premiere: Zali reveals new video for That Girl
Irish pop/soul powerhouse has today revealed a new song, That Girl, and we’re delighted to premiere the accompanying video here on Backseat Mafia. It’s a luxurious, warm slice of R&B, Zali’s vocal a placebo to these weird and worrying times, as she swoons around the engaging melodies. Of it, Zali told us exclusively “‘That Girl’ …
Premiere: Effie – Spiteful
Spiteful is the new track from London R&B singer Effie, and we’re delighted to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia. Of the track, Effie told us it is ”Inspired by events around me and the turn of relationships I’ve seen, Spiteful was born out of observation. Spite is something we have all given out …
Premiere: Thabo – Hey Mama
Future soul artist Thabo has announced his new, third, EP ‘Your Mama’ is coming out on CD, limited edition vinyl, download or stream on May 4th 2018. From it we’re very pleased to premiere the track ‘Hey Mama’, with Zimbabwean born / Huddersfield residing Thabo saying, “This song is about your mama – your real …
Premiere: Pocket Dragon reveal video for new single ‘Vagabond Capulet’
Five piece alternative Funk / jazz band Pocket Dragon have just announced a new double A side single ‘35 Degrees’/‘Vagabond Capulet’. It sees the band, who have been honing their skills both in the studio and playing at the likes of Cheltenham and Cambridge jazz festival give their neo-soul/fusion funk even more of a twist. …
Premiere: Redray Frazier reveals video to Blood in the Water
We’re delighted to premiere the new video from Portland soulful singer-songwriter Redray Frazier. Its the title track from his single Blood in the Water. With music having been in his family throughout his life, starting with singing in his fathers church choir, he’s toured as a member of David Byrne’s band and was in The …