Late Pass #54: Peven Everett – The One I Want

This was the first track on his My Brazil CD (2003) and found the usually souled out or housed up Peven in a bossa mode. This 5 track EP was described as a “session that has Peven singing gently and soulfully, with mostly just acoustic guitar and percussion to back him up. The sound is incredible – kind of a cross between Joao Gilberto and D’Angelo – with a mellow, laidback style that’s immediately infectious

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Te’Amir – L.A. Soul

  We were first introduced to Te’Amir when he remixed Mulatu Astatke’s Yekermo Sew from the Mochilla Timeless series, and that track is also available as a

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Katalyst – Day Into Night feat Stephanie McKay

Katalyst has been busy in the studio for some time now crafting the follow up to his 2007 album What’s Happening. He’s keeping the name of the new album under wraps but has leaked a new single, Day Into Night featuring one of his favourite soul singers and long time collaborator Stephanie McKay. Day Into Night is a reggae soul number that’s sure to be a classic summer tune. Stephanie’s sweet vocal melodies flow effortlessly over the driving bass and guitars, which will no doubt make! you nod your head

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John Legend – Rolling In The Deep (A Cappella Cover)

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve probably heard or watched Adele perform her hit single, “Rolling In The Deep.” And, as with any other hit song, you’ve probably heard various covers of the track. Well, the one below tops them all. John Legend takes what is already a powerful ballad and belts it a cappella, transforming it into a haunting spiritual

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