Now Here, by Fred Simon

Now Here

by Fred Simon

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	1.	Don't Go Under ft. Moniquea 03:39		buy track
	2.	Island Of Magic ft. Amalia 03:39		buy track

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Milan-based producer Fred Simon brings you two delicious slices of modern funk in collaboration with two of the most heralded vocalists in the scene. MoFunk Records artist Moniquea lends her voice to "Don't Go Under" while Amalia, known for her releases on Tokyo Dawn & Cherries Records, gets down on "Island Of Magic." In hearing both tracks, you can discern the formula - Clever chord progressions with a jazzy flair that come across as something of a nod to neosoul, combined with the rhythm of 1980's boogie funk, thus interpreted with analog synths and drum machines in place of a live band. You can hear the remarkable range that the style carries; on "Don't Go Under," the pace is on the urgent side, with Moniquea switching effortlessly between singing and rapping, advising you to push forward no matter what. "Island Of Magic" takes the same sound, puts a citrus-colored cocktail into your hand and sets you down on a palm-lined beach at sunset. Amalia takes the emotion of love and presents it as a physical location. In much the same way, we are bringing these two amazing tracks to physical form with a limited 7", on bone-colored vinyl, only 150 pieces pressed!

credits

released April 10, 2022

All songs produced, arranged, performed & mixed by Fred Simon
Photography & Artwork by Luca Parodi
Artwork Concept by Luca Parodi & Fred Simon
Mastered & Executive Produced by Ivan Makvel
Published & Released by The Sleepers RecordZ
TSRZV27 - Bologna, Italy - 2022 - 45rpm
150 Copies bone-colored 7" Vinyl

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Fred Simon Milan, Italy

Italian producer and DJ, he started digging and composing with samples and keyboards in the early 00s as a true disciple of Hip Hop culture. While drawing on timeless influences like DJ Quik, Kashif, Sade & Change, Fred vaults this music into modern times blending together elements from R&B to Soulful Hip Hop, 80’s funk and electronic. Fred has been featured on Noisey, Apple Beats1, WorldwideFM... ... more