For this release we were approached by our friends at the Matsiko World Orphan Choir to collaborate on their single 'Rise', helping to spread their message of hope.

The mission of Matsiko World Orphan Choir is to use the unifying power of music to uplift every child, bring love, hope and joy to all who listen, and inspire the generosity that provides a complete education for vulnerable children.

Matsiko World Orphan Choir members are ambassadors of hope for the voiceless and invisible children of the world coming from Liberia, India, Peru and Nepal.

The choir featured in "Rise" are based in Liberia and have been on many tours of the USA, performing in over 38 states.

The project aims to use music and art to give a complete education to a further 10,000 of the world's poorest vulnerable and at-risk children and end the cycle of poverty.

The Matsiko World Orphan Choir's amazing music showcases their voices, talent and spirit, dismissing the myth that the poorest children in the world are worthless.

They are giving a voice to the voiceless, spreading love, hope and joy worldwide.

Check out their website: www.matsiko.org


Credits:

Vocals and lyrics written by choir members: Joanna Saab, Christina Monjolo, Caroline Goyee, Davidetta Daniels, Fatu Mator, Vivian Selay, Promise Gaye, Gladys Thompson, Success Bogar, Faith T Collins, Mariam Wilson, Ellen Morris, Naterline Gaye, Manna Wilson, Alice Borbor, Helrona Kamara, Beatrice Sarnor, Jessica Saab

Music written by: Justin Stride and Sean McCabe
Drums and keys by Justin Stride
Additional keys and production by Sean McCabe
Mixed and mastered by Sean McCabe
Publishing: Copyright Control
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Rise

PREVIEW: Matsiko World Orphan Choir - Rise (Black Sonix & Sean McCabe Radio Edit)

Bristol-based producer Sean McCabe released his first tracks in 2003 and has since fine-tuned a trademark sound that is effortlessly soulful.

McCabe made his name in house, developing a long-running relationship with legendary US garage label King Street Sounds and remixing the likes of Dennis Ferrer, Evelyn Champagne King, Carolyn Harding, Blaze, and Roland Clark. Since then he’s amassed an impressive discography, delivering inspired productions for labels like Local Talk, Strictly Rhythm, Vega Records, Tribe, and Quantize – plus an original solo album for Z Records.

A quick listen to any of his productions or one of his superb DJ sets will confirm this attractive, emotion-rich aesthetic. While rooted in house, his sound regularly takes on flavours of disco, boogie, Afro, deeper grooves, proto-house, ‘90s garage-house dubs and much more besides.

As an artist, his 2014 debut album entitled ‘It’s Time’ on Z Records displays his musical range and versatile quality production skills. The album hit Number 1 on Traxsource in its first week and has received support from the likes of Solar Radio, Mi-Soul, Kiss FM, and Jazz FM.

As a DJ, he forged a reputation at the legendary Southport Weekender, where he performed regularly. Anyone who can impress the notoriously knowledgeable Southport Weekender crowd must be doing something right. Sean has also travelled the world, playing as far afield as Asia and South Africa, as well as regular appearances across Europe and the UK. Refreshingly, he seems to have no particular aspirations to play in gargantuan clubs, and admits to preferring gigs in small, intimate venues, where he can make a connection with the crowd.

As a producer, McCabe is constantly learning and evolving, taking his sound in different directions. He admits to a love of vintage synthesizers – picked up from listening to classic New York boogie and ‘80s soul. In 2016, Sean continued his musical journey by launching ‘Good Vibrations Music’ record label – a natural evolution of his renowned Good Vibrations events in Bristol.

With a successful album under his belt, his own record label and notable collaborations with the likes of Karizma, Turbojazz, and DJ Spen, his reputation for bringing quality soulful dance music to the masses continues to rise.

Dreamcatcher in all different ways of feelings in art of electronic music. Hope you enjoy!

PREVIEW: Matsiko World Orphan Choir - Rise (Black Sonix & Sean McCabe Radio Edit)

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