Redd Dawg Records International, (a subsidiary of Big Tone
Entertainment Group) is proud to announce the June 10rd Street Date
for the new release by Southern Soul Blues Recording Artist REGGIE
SEARS titled "Sweet Thang."(RDCD008).
Miami, FL(www.myspace.com/reggiesears)
Reggie Sears is a talented Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Musician/
Arranger/Producer/Engineer/Mastering Engineer/Promo Man/all-around
Entertainer is currently making waves in both the Southern Soul &
Blues world with his Acclaimed, Dynamic Live show which is said to be
one of the best, sweaty, greasy performances in the industry & with
this new disc should catapult him to the top of the heap.
This new disc, titled "Sweet Thang", is a delicious Southern Soul
Blues platter and contains 15 heavenly helpings of Southern Soul-
Blues.
The lead single, "Dip My Dipper" & "She Made A Freak Out Of Me" along
with the Funky title-cut is getting airplay worldwide on both Southern
Soul & Blues radio stations and is still cropping up on new playlists.
Warren Russom, CEO of Redd Dawg Records International says, "We felt
this album is one that should be heard by the m*****. When Reggie
first bought this project to our attention, we were reluctant. We were
a new, fledging label with less than a dozen releases, however after
hearing a demo, we were very thrilled, but when Mr. Sears bought the
finished product to us, we felt that this was one of the year's best
Southern Soul albums that we've heard yet."
The album, written/performed/produced/arranged/mixed/mastered by
Reggie, was recorded at his home studio. "I did all the instruments
'live', you know, performed each part only once or twice, which
includes the vocal tracks, because, even though I was doing this
project by myself, I wanted to get as close as possible to a live
recording."
The resulting performances are practically exhilarating. Reggie's
vocals are very strong, and his texture and tone is one-of-a-kind.
Possessing a Baritone/Tenor that is every bit smooth like Tyrone Davis
as it is Gritty ala Wilson Pickett. Reggie's vocal cords are very
flexible on the outing. He Shouts, Cruises, Croons & Whispers
throughout the disc, depending on the arrangement and song. The Lead
Guitar is the other star of the disc. Reggie's crispy, vibrato-heavy
leads are short, tart & sweet accenting in the right places, much like
a good horn arrangement, and sup****ts and adds to the song, but never
overwhelming them, and much like Reggie's vocals, can reach out
through the speakers and grab you. The Synth-Horns never overplay,
either. They accent in the right places & adds to the mix, never
overshaddowing Reggie's Vocal/Guitar Prowess. The same with the
Hammond Organ. Sometimes accenting with horns and sometimes against
it, the organ provides funky riffs in between the solos & horn
arrangements, and at other times, in the back of the mix, providing a
cu****on for Reggie's dexterous chops. The layers of rhythm guitar
provide a "huge" sound, some parts very funky, some parts very sparse,
but never cluttered. The Synth Pad is in the back, providing
atmospheric layers & along with the The String Ensemble, adds another
dimension to the sound & The tight bass'n'drum combination is funky
throughout making this disc perfect for the steppers.
And the songs, which are well above-average, are just as im****tant as
the performances. 7 songs are from the pens of Reggie Sears/or Reggie
Sears/Angela Sears, while 8 songs are written by outside sources.
Reggie avoids over-done covers & picks obscure tunes from a clavicade
of writers/artists. The originals even hold up to the covers.
Often called "The Young Tyrone Davis" because of the similar vocal
style, Reggie says "that is probably the biggest compliment you can
give me. Tyrone Davis is my favourite vocalist and for years I've
tried to immitate him. The same with Johnnie Taylor, Marvin Sease,
Bobby "Blue" Bland, Bill Coday, Lee "Shot" Williams, Gerald Levert,
Wilson Pickett, R. Kelly and so many others. But after awhile, I
realized, I could still sound like Tyrone & Johnnie & Marvin and the
rest of them without copying them, and that I should take there style
and mold it into my own. I did the same thing with guitar. Otis Rush,
Lonnie Brooks, BB King, Albert King, Luther Allison, Buddy Guy &
Lonnie Mack were my favourites & I did the same thing, and eventually
coming up with my own style." Reggie also adds, "but when it comes to
overall sound and production, some of my influences are Roy C., Floyd
Hamberlin Jr., Tommy Couch Jr., John Ward & Keni Burke. I would try to
mimic their sounds but when it came down to it, it was really Reggie
Sears that was being put down to disc."
Reggie plans to tour as much as possible to promote this release, and
says "I wanna perform as many shows as I can in as many states and
countries as possible. I want to play every corner of the world. My
dream is to take my music all around the world & make people happy
with my music & live shows because thats what makes me happy."
And with an album this good, it should be a crime if people all over
the world couldn't be exposed to this wonderful "Southern Soul-Blues"
sound by "The Dip My Dipper Man", Reggie Sears.
This album is distributed by GONZALES MUSIC WHOLESALE- Gonzales,
Louisiana WWW.GONZALESMUSIC.COM and will be avalible on several
internet retail stores.
www.myspace.com/reggiesears
Contacts:
Angela Sears via Broward Soul Company
browardsou...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(206)-984-0824
Warren Russom via Redd Dawg Records International
redddawgreco...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(206) 202-4410
Reggie Sears via Reggie Sears Music
guitarboy...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(206)-350-4881
Reggie Sears c/o Angela Sears
318 NW 29th Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33311
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