While I must admit not being the biggest fan of soul music, Mark de Clive-Lowe's Tide Arising immediately catches your attention with its rich arrangements, mix of genres and its strong rhythmic work.
Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, Disco, Jazz & Electro perfectly blend here, while the mostly feminine voices bring a dose of charm to the ensemble.
Favorites here include "Traveling", "State of the Mental" & "Syndrome" but Clive-Lowe manages to deliver on the entirety of this album the kind of good vibes you like to hear late at night, like on KCRW's Chocolate City radio show.
Mark de Clive-Lowe Tide's Arising
