Thabo & The Real Deal - Thabo & The Real Deal (Free Download)

Released back in 2011, this album is what the band call 'bare knuckle soul', their guiding principle being 'to make the kind of music Bob Marley would listen to if he were alive today'. This mantra has given Thabo and The Real Deal recognition from some of the biggest names in soul, supporting the likes of Eric Robertson, Leon Ware and Cody Chestnutt, all big SLL faves.

Their self-titled freEP is pure stripped-back soul, the guys opting for Fender Rhodes, percussion, acoustic guitar and vocals in place of the typical drum patterns and deep basslines. The result is an exceptionally pure, organic sound, Thabo's vocals floating perfectly atop the heavenly backing tracks. As I write this, I can only draw comparison with Zo!, such is the immense quality of this 4-tracker.

Sitting somewhere between soul, RnB and acoustic, this is a jaw-dropping release that requires repeated listens. Enjoy, and spread the word. Expect to hear much more from these guys.

'Thabo & The Real Deal' is out now as a free download via Bandcamp | thaboandtherealdeal.com

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #3

More lovely podcast goodness for ya Sunday morning. Enjoy, and don't forget to grab the downloads before they're gone.

As always, a massive thank you to the guys at City Soul and Soulection for putting me onto more wicked free download action this week. Big love. :-)

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #3 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#3 - 11th Mar 2013

01. Kingdom Crumbs - The Mezzanine (Self Released) [download]
02. Jill Scott x Jay Dilla - Let's Slowly, Surely Grow (DJ Topspin Refix) (Soundcloud) [download]
03. Sango - Nujabes Juke (Soulection) [download]
04. Marble - L.L (Ta-ku Remix) (Soundcloud) [download]
05. Diesler ft Double Yellow - You're Not Dead (Buried Treasure Promo)
06. Cookin' on 3 Burners - Four n Twenty (Freestyle Promo)
07. Cody Chestnutt - 'Till I Met Thee (Radio Edit) (Universal Promo)
08. C.Z. - Lovin Your Smile (Bandcamp) [download]
09. Dusty - Mood Matters (Jazz & Milk Promo)
10. Lion Babe - Treat Me Like Fire (Star Slinger Bootleg Mix) (Soundcloud) [download]
11. The Chromatics - Kill For Love (Kraak & Smaak Bootleg Remix) (Soundcloud) [download]
12. Cocolores - Take Your Shirt Off (Radio Edit) (Compost Black Promo)
13. Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band - The Secret Life of Us feat. Donna Gardier & Diane Charlemagne (Director's Cut Signature Radio Edit) (Z Records Promo)
14. King Knut - A Lil' Soul (Aquadrop Remix) (Musique Large Promo)
15. Coco Bryce - Club Tropicana (Fremdtunes Promo)

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