Sasha Keable
Is it me or does the title remind you of one of those fancy teas that you might get in Shoreditch, lol maybe it’s just me. If you haven’t given this EP a listen I highly recommend that you stop what you’re doing and devote 15 minutes and 55 seconds to 4 tracks of soulful pop/R&B.
The best way to describe this EP would be 80's infused. It was actually a joy to listen to, with it having a very chilled out and soulful vibe. Which served as a perfect backdrop for this summer weather, well when it wasn’t pouring down with rain.
The follow up to her 2013 debut EP, ‘Black Book’, this eclectic mix features classics such as ‘Memories’ and ‘6”4’; as well as one my favourites,‘Sweetest Talk.
Sasha Keable is a South London native, which is also where I grew up, just thought I’d chuck that in there. She keeps it very real in this EP, which is evident on the tracks like ‘Living Without You’. She muses about ‘selfishly’ dumping an ex, poor guy. We all know break up can be hard.
She manages to do all this whilst balancing an irresistible slice of modern mid-tempo R&B, with '80s/early '90s R&B. This really showcases Sasha's diversity and her love for denim jeans, hoop earrings and Timberland boots.
The future looks bright for Miss Keable as the soulful songstress has signed to a label Disturbing London, which is home to names like Tinie Tempah, Jessie J and G Frsh.
Rhodes
24-year-old singer, Rhodes, from Hitchin, Hertfordshire. I go to Hertfordshire University so I like him already. The four song EP was produced by Ian Grimble, who has worked with the likes of Tim Bran and Roy Kerr which highlight and showcase the raw talent of Rhodes.
My first thought upon listening to his EP entitled ‘Morning’ was wow is he moody? Rhodes' music is no laughing matter. Really, it isn't. It's very serious and solemn, with lots of echo and whatever else studio types use to give a sense of space and drama.
The lead track off the EP and the debut single ‘Your Soul’ showcases Rhodes’ impressive sound of gentle percussion over an electric guitar with heartfelt vocals –wipes eyes- projecting a yearning that his lyrics suggest ‘I am holding on and on and on and on…’; sounds like he needs a hug doesn’t he. The title track, ‘Morning’ is a stand out track, the raw simplicity in sound and soulful vocals are qualities that really stood out for me as a listener and really show his quality as an artist.
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All things considered, 'Morning' is a sterling collection of songs that it'd be well worth your time to check out. If you're unfamiliar with Rhodes, I'd suggest checking out his first EP 'Raise your Love' before fully engaging with this one.
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