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My top music releases for August; a month of soulful sounds
As far as new music projects goes, August was a great month of soulful releases. R&B songtress Tamia returned with Beautiful Surprise, as did the legendary Anita Baker with an ever-soulful cover of Tyrese’s “Lately.” Newcomers Elle Varner (Perfectly Imperfect) and Kendra Morris (Banshee) also made my ears smile with their eclectic pop-R&B albums.
But it was Detroit crooner Dwele and Houston band Grandfather Child that made me smile most. So go ahead, check ‘em out!
Detroit crooner Dwele
Dwele, Greater Than One (RT Music Group/EOne) – Returning with his fifth studio album, Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Dwele brings his signature neo-soul vibe with an 80′s twist. With a feature by smooth operator Raheem DeVaughn, and new single “What Profit,” in my opinion –Greater Than One’s must plays are “Obey” for the simple fact it made be blush (!) and “Going Leaving” for its two-stepping groove.
Grandfather Child brings bluesy-rock & soul sounds to Houston stages.
Grandfather Child, “Across Our Minds” [single] – “Across Our Minds” is a track from the recently released self-titled LP from Grandfather Child, a Houston-area rock and blues band. Signed to New West Records, home of Drive-By Truckers and Steve Earle, a bit over two weeks ago I caught the group performing at a local record store and instantly fell for the song. Hearing the mp3 is very different than hearing them live, where they present so much more passion and intensity.
Even so, lead singer Lucas Gorham uses a lap-steel guitar instead of a standard electric, which gives their sound a haunting mix of blues, rock, gospel and naturally, some soul. Other favorites include: “New Orleans” and “Magical Words.”
