True Vibe Records Affiliated Artists - Christmas Cheer Is Here Again
Soul, Latin Jazz, Funk, Conscious Hip Hop, Spoken Word
Florida, United States
Overall Impression: True Vibe Records transform the holiday season into a funky good time, with their release of "Christmas Cheer Is Here Again." This festive release from the Northern California label showcases a diverse collection of some of the finest musicians and singers the Bay Area has to offer, working in collaboration to bring you this contemporary yuletide soul anthem. Sleigh bells ring, organs wail and saxophones moan on this track that features an eclectic arrangement steeped in both hypnotic psych-funk and cool Latin jazz, the latter being highlighted by a brief but exciting Afro-Cuban bridge section that will knock your stockings right off the mantle. Various vocalists deliver a bevy of Christmas themed hooks and phrases, each promising to imbue a bit of holiday magic into the hearts and souls of listeners. True Vibe Records Affiliated Artists' "Christmas Cheer Is Here Again" is the absolute perfect track for any holiday festivities, guaranteed to get your gathering on the good foot.
Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, solid mix. Outstanding energy and vibe, great groove and feel. Fantastic arrangement, very engaging with nice variation. Wonderful instrumentation, nice blend of retro elements. Stellar vocal performances across the board, brilliant deliveries. Terrific lyrical content full of great hooks and Christmas staples. Loved the solo sax bridge, great harmonic and stylistic shift. Overall, it's a tremendous track and an amazing endeavor that should find its way onto plenty of holiday playlists for many years to come!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Funk, Soul, RnB, Soul Jazz, Christmas Music
Artist target suggestions: Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Galactic, War, Cameo, Jamiroquai, Kool & the Gang
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About the Reviewer:
Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre, from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers