Awake David
by The Resolvers


Worldwide Release Date:
Friday June 10th, 2022

Pre-Order & Pre-Save here:
https://hypeddit.com/f167wt


Humanity is at a crossroads, the time to act is now, the time for change is here.  It is time to Awake David! Together, we must rise to the occasion. Sometimes the problems in life seem insurmountable, like the mighty Goliath. But inside of all of us there is someone mighty, a David, ready to answer the call. The Resolvers are back with an inspiring new roots-rock reggae song, Awake David.

Awake David is the first new single from The Resolvers in a few years, and they have really doubled down on their strengths with this one. Standing out clearly are the soulful vocals of Sahara Smith and her brother O'Jay Smith, who deliver the message as smooth as silk. The children of Jamaican reggae legend Ernie Smith do their father proud with their vocal prowess and electrifying stage presence.

In addition to The Resolvers signature vocals, Awake David features the mighty Hamsa Horn Section to great effect.  Utilizing their full 3-piece horn section gives the track a lush and full soundscape, you not only hear the song, but you feel it too! The stellar drum and bass section is given a minute to shine with a breakdown and build-up that includes wailing guitar lines.  This is real reggae music.  This is roots-rock reggae music.

Awake David is the first in a series of new singles from The Resolvers in the coming months.  Mixed by Dean Fishbeck of 7 Hills Studios and Mastered by Lion and Fox Studios for that authentic reggae sound.  Stay tuned for the “Awake David Music Video” that will drop the week after release.  It's time to Awake David, its time to increase cooperation, reduce pollution and clean up the oceans…..

AWAKE DAVID

All The Lovin' 
by The Resolvers
Release Date:  Friday August 26th, 2022
https://ffm.to/allthelovin

If you are ready, The Resolvers have All The Lovin' you need! Summer love was sprouting and growing the past few months, now its getting serious.  South Florida's big band reggae sensation The Resolvers are back with a new single that fuses Lovers Rock with Reggae-Soul to create a unique reggae love song that will touch your heart and move your feet. This one is all about the love, so embrace it and welcome more love into your life today.

On lead vocals this time around is O'Jay Smith, son of legendary Jamaican singer Ernie Smith.  And that unique style of Lovers Rock from Jamaica can be heard on All The Lovin' clearly.  With additional backing vocals by Sahara Smith, lush horn lines and crisp percussion throughout, this is a tune to grab your partner and head to the dancefloor, its time to bubble and wine to the bassline.  

The Resolvers have been busy since they released Awake David at the beginning of the summer.  They have filmed a full slate of Sugarshack Sessions videos which will be released soon.  The band also appeared on numerous podcasts and online shows like the 561 Music Podcast.  The Resolvers received glowing praise from music lovers and DJs around the world, and were even featured on radio shows in Australia, Greece, Germany, Spain, Italy and others.  

All The Lovin' is the second in a series of new singles from The Resolvers this year.  Mixed by Dean Fishbeck of 7 Hills Studios and Mastered by Lion and Fox Studios for that authentic reggae sound.  The incredibly talented Chance Rajkowski of Second Mile Media produced the All The Lovin' Music Video which is dropping one week after the single is released.

Upcoming Shows:
Sat 8/27 – Crazy Uncle Mike's – Boca Raton, FL
Sat 10/15 – Bark Back Benefit – Lake Worth, FL
Sat 11/05 – Sunset Tequila Fest – Boca Raton, FL
Sat 11/12 – FL Reggae Fest – Boynton Beach, FL

All The Lovin'

"This Man"
by The Resolvers
https://ffm.to/thisman/




Hot off the heels of their popular and trending Sugarshack Sessions video and audio releases, The Resolvers are closing out the year with another brand new, original single. Sahara Kai Smith takes center stage on This Man, a dangerously sultry reggae soul tune.

From the start Sahara commands your attention with her lush and powerful voice combined with her cool, confident vibe, so listen up!  Sahara belts out a tale of Women's empowerment, and tells you how she adores This Man. She teases a little with  “He knows where everything goes”. This is a classic reggae-soul tune, with some soul-inspired vocals, and funky horns.

In a recent TV appearance and press feature by WSVN-7 Fox Miami they said “The horn section supplies the power in this group.”, and This Man showcases this strength.  The so-called “Hamsa Horn Section” keeps the whole track on pace, and then finishes strong with a Devon Heinrichs solo on saxophone.
This Man is the third in a series of new singles from The Resolvers this year. Mixed by Dean Fishback of 7 Hills Studios and Mastered by Lion and Fox Studios for that deep, authentic reggae sound. The Resolvers are currently planning Tour Dates for 2023 and working on new music, stay tuned.

This Man

Sugarshack Cover Compilation, Vol. 2

Tennessee Whiskey (Live at Sugarshack Sessions)

Coming Home

Coming Home (Fort Knox Five Remix)

Fort Knox Five presents Funk The World 78
February 2024

Tracklisting:
01 The Fritz - Swing Time Roller
02 Breakbeat Junkie - Slip & Do It (TBJ EDIT) 
03 Mr Doris & D-Funk - Feel Good (ft. Cantaloop & Nell Shakespeare) [Krafty Kuts Remix]
04 Kibosh - Here’s an Exercise
05 Hang Loose (Turnstyle remix)
06 Jayl Funk - Waiting For You 
07 Pell / Young Franco - The Juice
08 Double A - Swing it Over Here
09 Qdup - Wild Things ft. Awoke
10 Niceguys - Strip It (DC’s Finest Midtempo Edit)
11 WBBL - Blue with You
12 Frankee More - For the Music
13 The Difference (Picard Brothers Remix) (feat. Toro Y Moi)
14 Takimba & Maxwell Cutty - Kick It (DJ Don’t Drop that Tempo Mix)
15 Flevans - I Got Soul
16 Titeknots - In Trouble

Funk the World 78

"Bring Back The Funk ft. Emily Molloy"
by Omegaman
FKX155 - Fort Knox Recordings
Available here:  https://orcd.co/bringback


Omegaman returns to Fort Knox Recordings with some brand new funk he has cooked up in his S57 Studios outside of Sydney, Australia.  For this foray, he enlists the powerful rock-n-soul vocals of Emily Molloy who has previously been featured on both Fort Knox Five and Omegaman songs, this being her third on the label.  Together these two have conjured a “hands in the air” booty shaking track that will definitely “Bring Back The Funk.” 

Omegaman brings his decades of experience to the table crafting an infectious groove built on a driving backbeat which is nicely layered with sassy horns and a steady retro “Chic” influenced wah-wah guitar.  Molloy’s soulful and sultry vocals play off the funky vibes and taunt you onto the dance floor as she channels her best Chaka Khan. “The funk will make it better and lift you higher and higher.” The end result is a delicious modern take on a 70s funk track with a little dose of disco thrown in for good measure! 

Together Omegaman and Emily Molloy have created a funky call to arms, so get on down and boogie to this fat slice of funk.  Take note DJs, this tune is guaranteed to put the glide in your stride, and the dip in your hip.  So get hip to it, ya dig?  An instrumental is included for all you DJs and cool cats out there, you know what to do…..

Bring Back The Funk ft. Emily Molloy

Omegaman | Bring Back The Funk ft. Emily Molloy

"They Don't Know" 
by The Resolvers
Out Now:  https://fanlink.tv/TheResolvers

Catch The Resolvers, The Dub Collectors & Eric Swanson live at The Floridian Social in St. Petersburg, FL on Saturday June 15th:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-resolvers-with-special-guests-the-dub-collectors-eric-swanson-21-tickets-883766057067


The Resolvers:
Ojay Smith - vocals
Sahara Smith - vocals
Ron Eisner - Guitar
Jayme Glusman - Keyboards
Dean Fishback- Keyboards
Steve Nieratka - Bass Guitar
Nate Largent - Drums
David Burgos - Trumpet
Daniel Larghi - Trombone
Devon Heinrichs - Saxophone

Huge Thanks to Chance Rajkowski of Second Mile Media
Music Video Directed by David Burgos
Song Recorded, Engineered, Mixed by Dean Fishback at 7 HILLS STUDIOS.
Mastered by LION & FOX STUDIOS.
Song written by Ron Eisner.
Produced by The Resolvers.

They Don't Know

01 Play Di Music

"Splankify"
by Backbeat Underground
http://www.backbeatunderground.com

Available now:
https://www.junodownload.com/products/backbeat-underground-splankify/3605270-02/


"The opening section is pure funk, a little mellow and laid back, but the rest of the tune is more open and heavy.  Taking a page out of John Scofield and Soulive, but with a slightly broken drum pocket at the beginning. We added Steve Cunningham on trumpet."

Music and Arrangement by: John Wedeles
Produced by: Astronaut Jones (Satya Thallam and Max Kuzmyak) 
Engineered and Mixed by: Max Kuzmyak 
Mastering Engineer: Steven Berson

Trumpet: Dr. Stephen Cunningham
Organ/Synth: Paul Haney 
Drums: Reggie "RJ" James 
Bass: Gerald Pierce 
Alto Saxophone: Satya Thallam 
Guitar: John Wedeles

Recorded at The Aboveground (Arlington, VA) 
Art design: Gerald Pierce

Splankify

Spred The Dub LIVE @ Farm To Family (6/2/12)
w/ special guests Ron from The Resolvers on guitar and Eli on percussion

Special Delivery (Resolvers cover)- LIVE @ Farm To Family (6/2/12)

Born in the depths of subterranean groove gatherings, Backbeat Underground is a Washington, DC based instrumental funk group with soul jazz influences. Bringing their years of collective experience in the DC and NYC music scenes, the band delivers tight, energetic sets steeped in fresh improvisation and head-bopping, booty-shaking pockets. Backbeat Underground was proud to serve as stewards of the funk in DC’s first and second annual Funk Parade, and the band is quickly gaining notoriety for their organic and smoldering blend of soulful funk and jazz.