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Reel People
‘Second Guess Album’
Papa Records UK
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Behold fellow soulful groove aficionados, as the awe inspiring Reel People deliver their long awaited debut album ‘Second Guess’. Following the success of their single, ‘Can’t Stop’ and with the albums title track, complete with Blaze mixes, currently blowing the pants off the house headz community, Reel People unveil what can only be described as one of the most beautifully crafted journeys into soulful music since the birth of Incognito! Enjoy as Reel People take you on a sun-kissed magical journey that’ll show you that groove really does live in the heart.
“Real top-drawer quality†– Muzik April 2003
Reel People formed in February 2000 when Papa Records honcho Oli Lazarus met engineer Tom Davidson. Their first release, back in 2001, was the highly acclaimed ‘Spiritual’ featuring none other than the fantastic jazz guru Nathan Haines on flute, and was later remixed by Jon Cutler. By early 2002 Mike Patto (restless soul) had joined the group and together the three of them focused on their vision for a collaborative album project with an emphasis on creating quality soulful music. After two weeks of solid song writing Oli, Mike and Tom set about the recording and producing, drawing on a host of incredibly talented musicians and vocalists to deliver their shared vision.
“A stunningly soulful outing†– M8 March 2003
‘Second Guess’ is the fruit of their labours and unleashes a beautiful selection of jazz tinged soulful grooves whilst delving into a pool of broken beats, house, funk, soul and hip hop. Amongst the vocalists involved on ‘Second Guess’ Reel People introduce soul songstress Dyanna Fearon. The niece of Phil Fearon (of Galaxy fame), Dyanna is a prolific singer/songwriter who has recently featured on the “D-Influence presents D-Vas†album. Dyanna delivers outstanding lead vocals on Washing Away, Back 2 Base, Butterflies, Steppin’ and the lush dreamy Runaway. Accompanying Dyanna by way of rap on Steppin’ is Krim – DJ Spinna’s partner and MC in Jigmastas. Can’t Stop, the albums first single, features Angela Johnson of Cooly’s Hot Box fame and the title track features Jag, a rising star on the R’n’B scene who has previously worked with Modaji.
Next up on the mic spreading the good vibes is Miami’s king of all things hip hop and founder of Badgramma Records Dynas, who delivers an awesome vibe on ‘Positiive Over Negative’. The upbeat harmonious vocals on ‘The Light’ come courtesy of the 1st lady of Nu-Jazz, Vanessa Freeman who is best known for her continuous work with Kiwi Jazz Guru Nathan Haines and has forthcoming tracks with 4 Hero and Azymuth. Feel Free is delivered by the elusive and enigmatic Peter Nelson. Amongst those providing a hotbed of harmonies and chic vocal stabs is the prolific Shelley Nelson, whose incredible soulful sounds have seen her work with the likes of Tin Tin Out and Nathan Haines, and New York’s Monet.
Alongside the songwriting and production skills of Mike, Oli and Tom, ‘Second Guess’ also features a heavyweight blend of musical craftsmanship including drum programming from DJ Spinna, Phil Asher (restless soul productions), Afronaught and Seiji (Bugz In The Attic), ‘Level’ Neville Malcolm, one of the UK’s leading soul, funk and jazz bassists who has worked with Boy George Gabriel Horace Andy, Talvin Singh, Marlena Shaw, along with a vast number of other heavyweight artistes. Reel People’s Mike Patto features on keyboards and backing vocals, Basil Black II Basic adds percussive beats and Kevin Armstrong Guitar, alongside the amazing brass section that is Scott Baylis (Trumpet), Jamie Anderson (Sax) and Dave Williamson (Trombone) and the legendary Nathan Haines (chillifunk Records) (Sax).
Reel People – Second Guess Track listing
1.     Can’t Stop                          feat. Angela Johnson
2.     Second Guess                    feat. Jag
3.     Back 2 Base                        feat. Dyanna Fearon
4.     Positive Over Negative        feat. Dynas
5.     The Light                           feat. Vanessa Freeman
6.     Runaway                            feat. Dyanna Fearon
7.     Second Guess – The Journey
8.     Washing Away                 feat. Dyanna Fearon
9.     Steppin’                            feat Dyanna Fearon & Krim
10.    Feel Free                         feat. Peter Nelson
11.    Butterflies                      feat. Dyanna Fearon
12.    Second Guess – The Destination
Reel People are currently been championed by Phil Asher, Jazzanova, DJ Spinna, Jon Cutler, DJ Deep, Terry Farley, Bobby & Steve, Roy The Roach, Patrick Forge, Dennis Ferrer, Brian Tappert (Soulfuric), Kyoto Jazz Massive, Orin Walters (Bugz In The Attic), Dr Bob Jones and The Slammin Boys to name few…
‘Second Guess’ will be released on July 14th 2003 on Papa Records.
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