LATEST OBSESSION: Aloe Blacc
I seriously can’t get enough of this guy. There aren’t many soul artists like Aloe Blacc around anymore, so its nice to here that motown freshness, that many of my generation weren’t able to experience during its peak.
Aloe Blacc started out rapping, but was recognized for his unique voice, and started to do soul. The one particular track thats got myself and countless others putting on repeat is, “I Need a Dollar”. If this were released during the Motown era, it would be have almost definitely been a classic. The simple stabbing piano and bass work so well together, which give it a complete feel, so I can assure you your musical hunger will be filled.
Aloe Blacc has just dropped his new album, “Good Things” on Stones Throw Records, so make sure you get your hands on it, its going to be a banger. Also, if you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to Stones Throw’s podcast, probably the most generous label podcast out there.
Lewi