The sweet, sweet sounds of João Sobral

I discovered João Sobral’s debut album, ‘Vai Na Fé’ today and I’ve already listened to three times through – admittedly it’s only four songs, but it’s not often I hit repeat. Based in Brazil and influenced by his nation’s colourful, laid back culture, each song is effortlessly cool and as smooth as silk. Sobral’s tones are seductive with the effect of deepening relaxation much like the sensation of sinking into a warm bath… It’s seriously addictive stuff – the very encapsulation of tropical paradise.

I’m excited to see what Sobral gets up to next.

Here’s the silkiest of the bunch:

Catch the rest of it here: http://www.joaosobral.com.br/

The sound of my weekend

Released back in 2011, DJ Vas’s single ‘One Love’ harkens back to the days of Earth, Wind and Fire with less disco and more soul. It’s got a beat so addictive you can’t help but hit repeat.

If you’re lucky enough to have this gem on vinyl now’s the time to dust it off and whack it on the turn table. Deck chair out, corona in hand. You are the one.

 

Soulful Sunday

Sundays are all about eating and chilling in you PJs and you don’t get more chilled than Anthony Hamilton. So light a few candles, throw on your slippers and hit play. Go on you deserve it:

 

If you’re feeling hardcore check out Ben Pearce’s house version of ‘Cornbread, Fish and Collard Greens’ renamed ‘What I might do’. It’s insanely good, though I warn you it’s probably best saved for Friday night.

Man this song is diverse: