Following on from January’s well loved Soulful Culture Volume 1, a compilation which was universally praised on release, Tribe label boss Zepherin Saint is now ready to let loose Volume 2 of what is a truly fantastic series in the making.
Soulful Culture is a unique concept which see’s Zepherin delve deep into the Tribe Records annals to pinpoint some of the finest Soulful electronic gems from across the labels storied history. On this album he has given them a well deserved new lease of life combining them with some of his most cherished tracks from his DJ sets across the years. These are tracks which have been both inspirational and essential in Zepeherin Saint sets, go to cuts which he has supported time and again as he has traversed some of the finest venues the world over. The whole compilation is an inspired combination of soulful diversity featuring tracks which come from vastly different times, places and experiences yet which intertwine perfectly.
Volume 2 takes the concept on at a pace. Indeed, it’s an album which is brimming with some of the most sublimely talented producers who have graced the scene over the last couple of decades.
Stepping up to the production plate are Larry Heard, Louie Vega, Patrice Scott, Kai Alice, Trinidadian Deep, Timmy Regisford, Alex Attias and Arnold Jarvis. They are revered names from across the last three decades of House music. On Soulful Culture the stand side by side with names who over the last few years have begun to carve their own niche including Nathan Adams, Jose Carretas, Mi Casa, The Lounge Lizards, Deep Soul Syndicate, Oral Deep, Filipe Narciso and Devoted. They are artists from all sides of the globe showing the endless depth of what is a welcoming and life affirming scene.
From deep percussion fuelled house through hypnotic acid tinged masterpieces and onwards via divine broken beat and soul bearing vocals this is an album which is quite simply brimming with depth and warmth. Featuring fourteen euphoric tracks it’s an album where every cut perfectly compliments those around it.
Soulful Culture is the perfect album series for right now as the world needs that inspired spark of musical positivity and who better to deliver it than Zepherin Saint who has taken his many years of musical, production and DJ knowledge to create something truly special.