Oli Lazarus & Mike Patto.
Guest Vocalists : Omar , Darien , Tony Momrelle , Imaani , Vanessa Freeman , Tasita D'Mour , Dyanna Fearon & Joy Rose.
Guest Musicians : Leon Stenning , Ian Thomas , Oli Savill , Robin Lee , Domu & Julian Crampton.
The collection features over 500MB of pure, soulful sounds, which have graced the recordings of some Reel People's finest releases.
Lovingly assembled by Reel People leader and Papa Records founder Oli Lazarus, this library of sounds has now been made available for the first time and is a must for all producers and lovers of soulful music...
"Its far from all over for Oli Lazarus and Reel People. In fact, it could be just about to Kick Off"
ECHOES
" The Production is gloriously indulgent, with the modulated Ordinary Man owing as much to ELO as it does to Shalamar"
THE TIMES
" Reel People specialise in richly percussive, mesmerisingly romantic melodies. Top Knotch Jazz funk and soul"
THE METRO
" Looks set to go down another UK Soul Class"
MIXMAG
"Oodles of club-savvy funk, jazz and broken beat rhythms:think cutting edfe production combined with knowing retro flourishes"
MUSIC WEEK
"Modern Beats and deft production. Fresh and Relevant."-
IDJ
" Another Outstanding slab of UK Soul"
M8
" It really is not an exaggeration to say that groups like this represent the future of soul music"
BENT
"Eminently listenable and beautifully played"
SUNDAY EXPRESS
T-SHIRTS:
REEL PEOPLE - SEVEN WAYS TO WONDER T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE!!
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Reel People - ‘Seven Ways To Wonder’ (Released February 25th 2008 on Papa Records)
On February 25th 2008 Reel People present ‘Seven Ways To Wonder’, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Second Guess’. The new longplayer has upped the ante: a heady brew of the many ingredients necessary to concoct an album worthy of a claim to their position within the classic UK soul pantheon.
The album kicks off with ’Alibi’ and introduces new guest vocalist Darien. Coming from Mount Vernon in New York, Darien has emerged from NY’s underground soul scene and is set to wow fans with his stunning tone and warm vocals. With hints of Stevie in his heyday and paying homage to Sergio Mendes, ‘Alibi’ is a wonderful piece of Latin-edged soul which will instil euphoria in even the most jaded of souls.
The legendary Omar comes next with ‘Outta Love’ a Bill Withers-influenced cut with a soca groove. ‘Amazing’ is an updated take on the classic 80s soul vibe, in the vein of Maze or Shalamar and also Reel People’s first hook-up with singers Tony Momrelle & Imaani (Incognito). London favourite Vanessa Freeman returns with ‘Rise & Fly’ and takes you deep into a hypnotic journey that wouldn’t be out of place as a Bond theme tune. Tony Momrelle is then on board again for the classic ‘It Will Be’. With a vocal performance that sends shivers down your spine and a production that would not be out of place on a George Benson record, ‘Perfect Sky’ allows Joy Rose some beautiful space and time on an ideal summers-evening. Taking one of several shifts in style, Mike Patto steps up for ‘Ordinary Man’ which sounds like the lost classic that Hall & Oates or Steely Dan never wrote.
Original singer/songwriter Dyanna Fearon pens the sultry ‘High’, whilst live band member Tasita D’Mour works it out on the uplifting ‘Anything You Want’. Darien returns for a second outing on the uber cool ‘Upside’ and finally ‘Love Is Where You Are’, featuring Tony Momrelle, is reminiscent of a Quincy Jones record from that classic 70s era.
The new Album is like the air i need for living. I love the vibes and changes, beats, the voicings, the absolut breathtaking bassplayer and all singer and musicians in your sound. I really wanna thank you for the great gift you made to the world. Wish you good healt and a fabulous summer. fabulous fabs, musician & producer
hi guys I simply just wanna say that I think that your tracks "AMAZING" are absolutely fab... I love the vocals and everything about them...KEEP DOIN WHAT YOU DO.. best wishes Diane Marsh xx
Hi my peeps! Just stopping by to say hello. Hope you all are well. I'm really loving the groove over here as usual. Once I hit the page, I can't seem to get away. Love It. Take Care
Thanks for making the best New Groove album of the year!!! Thanks for being one most creative and innovative bands to date. Your music is like fresh breath of air!! Much Love and Respect, Elvis L.
