Omar - The Man (Freestyle Records)

Ever since his early releases on Talkin' Loud, Omar has become something of nu soul royalty. Indeed, to quote Stevie Wonder, 'When I grow up I want to be like Omar'. Praise indeed.

As one of my favourite funk/soul labels, I'm hugely excited to hear that Omar has now signed to Craig Charles fave Freestyle with a new single on 'The Man', the first release from his forthcoming album of the same name.

The title track is driven by a gargantuan bass clarinet rhythm, Omar's comforting melancholic vocals gliding over a crisp, percussive instrumental. Delicate chimes and a soft woodwind section bring structure to the melody, creating a gorgeous slice of nu skool soul.



The remix package takes an already massive track into the stratosphere, with both Shafiq Husayn and Maddslinky bringing their trademark styles to the party. Essential listening for any fan of nu soul and R&B.

'The Man' is out on 6th May via Freestyle Records. | freestylerecords.co.uk

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #4

And so to this week's podcast. And despite have the hangover from hell (thanks Coogee Bay Hotel), I'm really chuffed with it this week - safe to say there's some wicked music floating about at the minute. So kick back, and enjoy.

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #4 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#4 - 18th Mar 2013

01. Sweatson Klank - Waiting feat. Vikter Duplaix (Project: Mooncircle Promo)
02. Toddla T Sound - Worst Enemy (Ninja Tune Promo)
03. Flume - Holdin On (Future Classic Promo)
04. Ferry Ultra and the Homeless Funkers - Why Did You Do It (feat. Ashley Slater) (Peppermint Jam Promo)
05. St.Maarteen's The Rolling Tones - It's a Feeling (Record Kicks Promo)
06. The Sign of Four - Topsy Turvy (Jazzman Promo)
07. The Impellers - Do What I Wanna Do (Légère Recordings Promo)
08. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Everything's Better In The Summertime (Record Kicks Promo)
09. Dusty - Danse Macabre (ft. Bad Jazz Troupe) (Jazz & Milk Promo)
10. Soulnaturals feat. Sharon Gitau - If It's War (You're Looking For) (British Soul Standard Promo)
11. Ginger & The Ghost - One Type Of Dark (Ta-ku Remix) (Self Released)
12. DA-10 - Anaphase (WotNot Promo)
13. Shafiq Husayn - The World It Softly Lulls (Shafiq Husayn Remix) (Bandcamp) [download]
14. NinetyNine - Love13 (Giant Step) [download]
15. Millennium Jazz - Cloak and Dagger - Skinnista (Bandcamp) [download]
16. Roman GianArthur - I-69 (Giant Step) [download]
17. Scrimshire - Convergent (Radio Edit) (Wah Wah 45s Promo)
18. Tortured Soul - Dirty (Original Mix) (Bandcamp) [download]
19. Fetsum - Letters From Damascus (EnaWadan Remix) (Sonar Kollektiv Promo)

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