NEW RELEASES - PHIL UPCHURCH - THE WAY I FEEL: LACK OF AFRO - FREEDOM; RASHELL - CALI

PHIL UPCHURCH - THE WAY I FEEL

One of the greatest moments ever from guitarist Phil Upchurch – and one of the best from legendary arranger Charles Stepney too – a set that uses Upchurch's guitar in the same way that Stepney was using the piano of Ramsey Lewis in the late 60s! The record has full arrangements that are in the best late 60s Chess/Cadet style – rich, but never sleepy – with undercurrents of funk down at the bottom, and sweet backing vocals from a small group that includes Cash McCall and Kitty Haywood. But the real difference is Phil's guitar – which has some fuzzier, trippier elements – which make for a nice contrast with the smoothness of the Stepney backings, at a level that creates one of the most compelling Chess albums of the time! Titles include "Elektrik Head", "Peter Peter", "Way I Feel", "Bacn' Chips", and "You Don't Have To Know". ~ Dusty Groove

LACK OF AFRO - FREEDOM

Set for release on September 22 is the new single from Lack of Afro on Freestyle Records.  The new single, Freedom, features vocals from Jack Tyson-Charles and includes a remix from The Gene Dudley Group. The 7-inch vinyl version of the single includes an exclusive track; Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances. The single is taken from the latest Lack of Afro album; Music For Adverts Music For Adverts has been one of the best received Lack of Afro albums of Adam Gibbons' entire career. One of the many stand out moments, without doubt is Freedom (feat. Jack Tyson-Charles) and now its horn heavy, driving and cinematic funk heads up this six track download package of totally exclusive instrumentals and remixes. Wah Wah 45's rising stars The Gene Dudley Group focus their remixing attention upon this amazing track firstly on the vocal version and then the instrumental. Bundle that all up along with the previously unreleased instrumentals of hip hop banger Here We Go Again and you've got a fantastic, five track feast of Lack of Afro goodness! The release will be available on a two-track 45 featuring the original, plus the exclusive cut; Cleaning Living Under Difficult Circumstances. And the digital version will contain all the tracks within this package, minus the aforementioned vinyl exclusive track.

RASHELL - CALI

Rashell is the new sound of R&B/Soul - a sound that is distinguished with vocal range and control. Her music appeals to younger and older crowds alike with bold lyrics written from experience and angelic vocal arrangements she delivers a powerful presence.Rashell's bold yet smooth lyrical expression will grab your attention. Her music is presented with pure passion. She is currently working on her second album which is scheduled to be released soon. Her first album EP titled "Rashell" and many other singles can be found on several public/media sites. Rashell released her official music video focused on Domestic Violence Awareness 2012 titled “Dry Ur Eyez” which is currently available on Itunes and streaming worldwide. Rashell was also nominated for Best R&B/Soul Artist this year for the 2013 Sammy Music Awards.