[SOUNDCHECK]: OVALL0
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It’s been a while since we’ve posted up a SOUNDCHECK and I thought that this group would be a perfect remedy for that. I stumbled across them on myspace and with their smooth jazz inflected hip hop, it ‘s no wonder why just after 10 seconds of landing on their page I immediately became a fan of their musical style and it seems that Ovall has made their mark on both artists and listeners alike based on their track list (both literally and figuratively). Comprised of three solo artists successful in their own right; they have recently released their first album together as a group titled Don’t Care Who Knows That. Having collaborated with international artists as solo acts and as “Ovall”, their music reflects this global vibe and doesn’t feel contrived or forced, but rather chill. Soulful and fresh, the sampler they have up on their myspace is more than enough to convince me to put their album on my ‘Get This’ list. With that being said, I wanna get on with it; and after checking out this post, I hope you guys feel the same way.
Who: OVAL
Members: Shingo Suzuki (bass and keyboard), mabanua (drums), Shingo Sekiguchi (guitar)
Representing: Tokyo, Japan
Language: Various
Genre: Soul/ Jazz/ Hip Hop
Based in Tokyo, the group Ovall came together under the direction of producer Shingo Suzuki who’s solo album “The Abstract Truth” featured various musicians across the globe proved to be an international success. After teaming up with solo jazz guitarist Shingo Sekiguchi and mabanua (who is also a producer), Suzuki dubbed their style an “absolute mixture of music” explaining their unique approach take on hip hop. The group has worked as solo acts with artists such as AKIL the MC of Jurassic 5, Kev Brown and Eshe of Arrested Development, Hocus Pocus, Blu, and Moka Only. Bringing live instrumentals, samples, artists and sounds together Ovall creates a laid-back and fresh soundtrack to set your world to. Trust me when I say these dudes are Dope As Fuck.
Check them out:
Superlover feat 20syl and David Le Denuff of Hocus Pocus
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUhK4o_Q2x0]
Ovall- Don’t Care Who Knows That [ Album Sampler]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G9Mlx_L_40]
For more info check them out:
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