Hotly-tipped as one of 2012’s first big albums is ‘Look Around The Corner’ – a collaborative effort between ALICE RUSSELL and QUANTIC. The pair, who have already worked together, were right there at the start of the UK soul and funk resurgence of the 2000s with ALICE going on to forge a reputation as a brand leader on the indie music scene. For his part QUANTIC has become the spokesperson for the renaissance in Colombian music. Working first with his SOUL ORCHESTRA and then with his COMBO BARBARIO, he’s pushed and remodelled the boundaries of Latin music and established a base for himself in Cali, Colombia…
… and it was there that he and ALICE recorded the new album which is due for release in April and if the leaked title track is anything to go by, the set is bound to add to the duo’s already extensive fan base. The song ‘Look Around The Corner’ is an intriguing 70’s throwback that mixes the ethereal harmonic sound of ROTARY CONNECTION with that of the FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION. The cut features live strings and contributions from revered Latin musicians ALFREDITO LINARES, FERNANDO SILVA and FREDDY COLORADO. Together they create a magical sound.
QUANTIC and ALICE RUSSELL’S single, ‘Look Around The Corner’ is released on 10″ vinyl and digitally on 20th February: The full album (with the same name) is released in April. The label is TRU THOUGHTS.
