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£26.99 – 1xLP
Having spent the last half decade building up a name as a jazz and soul singer of rare distinction, Ada Morghe presents her fourth album, ‘Pure Good Vibes’, which features the British reggae icon Maxi Priest.
‘Pure Good Vibes’ pulls her towards what sounds like her most natural album yet: sophisticated jazz and soul that deals with both the romance and reality of matters of the heart. A trip to Jamaica in January 2024 set ‘Pure Good Vibes’ in motion. Ada headed to the island after hearing that her bassist and producer Livingstone Brown, was flying there to work with Maxi Priest. It was an idea that was underlined by her desire to explore the music, culture and Jamaican heritage that had also shaped the lives of her other band members Luke Smith (keyboard) and Josh McNasty (drums).
The resulting album is a beautiful, intimate reflection on adult themes, such as keeping the passion alive, making the most of life’s sweet moments and capturing the closeness of two people in love, which is underpinned by a sound that, though not beholden to Jamaica’s musical traditions, certainly shares a spirit with them. There are other influences – such as Michael Kiwanuka’s soulful fervour, the vibrancy of ’60s R&B, and a love of Sade’s ‘Diamond Life’.
Tracklisting:
- Pure Good Vibes (feat. Maxi Priest)
- Passion Play
- Shadow
- Eva
- Amin Bird
- Love Me Now
- Different
- Never Be Closer
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