Have you ever felt music transforming the air in a room? That’s what Madrid’s Oli Stewart—formerly known as Casbah 73—has captured in Love Harder, his latest project as The Jade. This isn’t just a record; it’s a live musical experience, pressed onto double‑pack vinyl. And it lands June 27, 2025—mark the date, because this one is not staying on shelves for long.
Coming off top-tier releases on Glitterbox, Defected, Boogie Angst, and Lovemonk, Stewart steps out of DJ booths and into the studio with a full ensemble. Singer Josh Hoyer kicks things off with bold, high-energy funk and Afro‑Latin rhythms on “Let The Light In,” illuminated by the gospel brilliance of Nia Martin and Deborah Ayo. You can practically feel the spotlight swing into place.
Then comes the shift—soul-drenched melancholy in “When Love Left,” followed by street‑funk swagger in “Change!” But just when you think you’ve found the pattern, The Jade surprises you again. “Si No Me Quieres Esperar” brings Cuban flair, “Space Lines” drifts into a moody disco‑dub cosmos, and “What It Takes” and “Being Seen” elevate the dance floor to jazz‑fusion euphoria.
Finally, the set closes with calm and sophistication: “At The Queensboro” offers a sleek jazz‑funk side, and “On That Strange” fades into the night with a soundtrack for late‑evening reflection.
Here, live instrumentation isn't an afterthought—it’s the lifeblood. The Jade slaves over every bridge, every groove, every lyrical turn. From Afro‑Latin jazz‑dance to Iberian funk and intimate disco, this album embodies raw emotion and fearless musical dialogue.
With just under a decade of vinyl’s resurgence and The Jade’s reputation for electrifying performances, by June 27 this double‑LP will be gone. Miss it, and you’ll regret it.
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