On November 12th, singer/songwriter Ab & beat-smith 14KT will release the collaboration album, “Saturn Return.” Five years in the making, the progressive soul album was created during a transitory period of their lives. 

While on the surface the album seems to be about a story of a man and woman, it’s also about growing up and reexamining choices to have a better future. Fittingly called Saturn Return after the astrological transit that everyone experiences between ages 27-30, this collaboration between Ab and 14KT show two artists that combine their years of musical experience and personal angst to create a soulful, galactic journey that everyone can relate to.

The first single from the album is a co-produced funk record titled “Lover’s Galaxy” that is reminiscent of legends “Zapp & Roger” due to Ab’s use of the vocoder on top off 14KT’s rhythmic drum pulse.  “Lover’s Galaxy” is the introduction to the holy matrimony of 14KT’s hard-hitting drums and euphoric atmosphere coupled with Ab’s melodic and soulful approach to instrumentation. 

“Lover’s Galaxy” is also the beginning of the story of “Ab” and “Lalah”, two fictional characters that are caught in a whirlwind romance throughout the entire Saturn Return album. On this record we meet Ab as he’s attempting to court Lalah and encouraging her to “let her guard down.” The invitation is as much for Lalah as it is for the listener that is beginning this journey into a rare soul album with a definitive purpose. 

Lover's Galaxy is available for free download at http://www.saturnreturnalbum.com




About Ab: 

Aaron Abernathy, professionally known as Ab, is a multi-talented musician -- singer, songwriter, producer, and entertainer.  Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Ab joined the ranks of artists like Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack as a graduate from the prestigious music program at Howard University, where he sharpened his vocal abilities and musicianship.  With outstanding talents as both a keyboard player and a vocalist, he has collaborated and acted as musical director for global touring acts Black Milk and Slum Village as well as collaborated with Grammy-nominated artists including Jack White, The Foreign Exchange, and Eric Roberson.

About 14KT: 

Kendall Tucker, professionally known as 14KT, is an extraordinary producer/DJ hailing from Ypsilanti, Michigan.  As a two-time winner of Red Bull's Big Tune national beat battle competition, 14KT has produced for the likes of Mayer Hawthorne, Bun B, Jay Electronica, and Aloe Blacc. As a DJ he’s performed at SXSW as well as one of the most influential venues for the 'beat music' genre, “Low End Theory.” 14KT has also been spotted on tour with Mayer Hawthorne, across the U.S. and Canada, and throughout Europe. 

For more information contact:

Anthony Abernathy
abtheconfidant@gmail.com

Lover's Galaxy

New album 'Mood Valiant', out 25 June on Brainfeeder: hiatuskaiyote.lnk.to/moodSo

Breathing Underwater

"Beauty Speaks" - The lead single from Chantae Cann's debut album, Journey to Golden, released March 11th, 2016 on Atlanta Records!

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*Journey to Golden is a spirit lifting and heartfelt 11-track album that features songs written and performed by Chantae Cann, featuring honest and uplifting lyrics, skillful musicianship and unparalleled vocals. A blend of soul and jazz with urban air, Journey to Golden positions Chantae Cann as dominant talent for today’s most avid music fans.*

Beauty Speaks

LightWork in a cold world. 
Written by Mylah
Produced by B Cox

Light

watch the live video: https://youtu.be/wsPwm8Bn1uE
produced by: https://soundcloud.com/juicebangers

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Another take from the Fish Factory recording session. 

This was recorded with an isolated vocal and overdubbed horns. Much drier sound than the video as no bleed from the drums going into vocal and horn mics, if you care!! LOL

Vula Malinga - Vox
Ben Jones - Drums
Rob Mullarkey - Bass
Scott McKeon - Guitar
Lewis Allen - Guitar
Phil Pesket - Keys
Mark Brown - Sax
Ben Edwards - Trumpet
Mike Kearsey - Trombone

Engineered by Blue May

Mixed/Mastered by Ben Jones

He Said, She Said (Live) - Version 2

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"Summer" House Jazz/Electro Instrumental -(Prod. NinetyNine)

"Grow Up"

What is the matter with you?
You need to stop with the games
And finish all that you started
Maybe work hard for a change

Feel it return to my head

I yell a victory shout
It's what they all like hear
But when I get in my corners
All I have left is the fear

Feel it return to my head

This is making me crazy
I know I act real dumb
Is everyone tryna blame me
Look at what I've become
And I know that I'm naive
Yes I know that I am real young
But when I try to push forward
I always get hung

I wonna grow up
I need a change 
Of soul and mind
I don't want to waste time

This one and that of my friends
Making their mark on the world
Trust me I wonna be happy
Trust I'm not a jealous girl

Feel it return to my head

Did my ship sail away
Leave me to stare from the sand
You say I shouldn't be worried
You say that I'm safe in Your hand

Feel it return to my head

Oh


Grow Up

'Gone' taken from Denai Moore's debut 4 track EP - Saudade.

Out now at iTunes - http://smarturl.it/saudade
Vinyl available to pre order now - http://denaimoore.com
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