Dust by Gizelle Smith
‘Dust’ is an explosive new funk bomb from Manchester’s own energetic soul dynamo - Gizelle Smith. This lead single and album opener from her forthcoming new LP ‘Ruthless Day’ is a stone cold floor filler guaranteed to pack out the clubs and find its way in to every self-respecting DJ’s 45 bag...
The inimitable Ms. Smith announces the track with the catchy refrain “5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Now you’re gone!” over the tightest of grooves as she proceeds to detail the story of a regretful relationship that she wishes had left the metaphorically dusty chambers of her heart, undisturbed… Her emotive delivery, intricate multi layered vocal harmonies and honest lyricism combine effortlessly to create a top-line that’s full of passion and interest over the sublime arrangement.
The band create an itchy fingered backdrop of bass driven, modern up-tempo funk complete with horn blasts and choppy guitar that just doesn’t quit. It’s the perfect introduction to the album and acts as a fantastic appetiser for the rest of the record.
Expansive and exhilarating, she moves away from her classic sound she forged on her first LP with Hamburg’s ‘The Mighty Mocambos’ expanding her musical horizons further to range delicate honey dripped soul through jazzy progressions, psychedelic funk freak-outs and strutting beats. Gizelle’s energy and personality are undeniable and both are ever-present in both ‘Dust’ and every other track on the record…
