Various Artists
Astral22 Presents... Imperial
Astral22 brings you a spirited soulful "Smooth"/"Feel Good" quality line up of hand picked emerging and established Soul talent. "Astral22 Presents... Imperial" is a synthesis of “nu groove with classic muse”.
About the Release
Los Angeles based Writer/Producer Astral22 delivers a solid first ever various artist compilation release titled “Astral22 Presents…IMPERIAL”. IMPERIAL features a quality line-up of hand picked emerging and established independent soul talent. This spirited soulful "smooth", “feel good” production showcases Astral22’s collaborations & re-works. The focus here is on the music, lyrical content, and this producer’s signature blend of Classic /Nu Soul; Jazz, Funk and Blues. Expect an assortment of jazzy melodic lush mid-tempo grooves, sophisticated funky up tempo bubblers, and the bluesy slow jams with which this producer is gaining prominence.
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Inspiration and musing on “Imperial”
The title “Imperial” is reconceptualized here as it relates to the self owned state of empowerment each of us possesses. The message and music here speaks of “what is unique and beautiful” about the “individual”. Astral22’s inspiration and enthusiasm for the genre and artists represented here comes to fruition in this homage to the burgeoning Global Independent Soul Movement.
Notes and Musings from Astral22 on the release of “Imperial”
My debut compilation release is a spirited soulful "smooth", “feel good” production featuring exclusive collaborations and re-works, working together with a quality line-up of hand picked emerging and established soul talent. All of the artists on this CD are all “stars” to me in their own right. I bubbled over with inspiration and enthusiasm as I listen to their work, & realized that everyone represented here are all ”doing it themselves” – financing, orchestrating and exercising creative sovereignty over their own careers, as “free agents”. I always wondered why the “Major Labels” never snatched them up, - so one bright day I decided to do it myself! I really respect the tremendous effort and commitment all of us working together contributed to create this beautiful music. I nurtured personal relationships with each and every Artist, and they became like a musical family, and my own personal “Billboard Top 20”. Writing and producing material for so many artists simultaneously fully exercised my extreme focus, patience, and multitasking to the upteenth power. My music, dreams, inspiration, vision, conversations, ended up traveling sometimes as far as 8000 kilometers away, to over 10 states in the USA, & all the way to the UK, Argentina and beyond. That is a miracle and blessing. The global soul movement is here. I am grateful and feel privileged to bring this music to you, and thank everyone from the Supreme, to my loving Family, living and non, best Friends, and every Artist, Writer, Musician, DJ, Publicist, Promoter, Distributor, & Engineer who is responsible for supporting my work & making my dream a reality. All of us together can bring back quality, passion and most of all, LOVE to music, so it will bring joy and inspiration to many - all over the world, & for many generations to come. I thank U all, you know who you are : )
“MUSIC IS EVOLUTION” .... Astral22 www.myspace.com/astral22
For Artist’s Bio’s and Music please visit:
Mz. Pat www.myspace.com/mzpat1
Heidi Martin www.heidimartin.com
Rena Scott www.renascott.net & www.myspace.com/renascott
Katie Cole www.myspace.com/sanggirl6
LeNora Jaye www. lenorajaye.com
Simone www.myspace.com/officialpageforsimone
Shuane Odunaiya info@transphattrecords.com
Shanell Rene’e www.myspace.com/shanellgrayson
Rogiérs www.fibbymusic.net
La Sonya Gunter www.myspace.com/lasonyagunter
Fernando Cardo www.myspace.com/fernandocardo
Stephanie Renee www.stephanierenee.com / twitter.com/StefRenee
Urban/R&B: Neo-Soul