Universal Language by Silky Steps
Babymakers, soul-shakers and dancefloor bound bangers ahead. Silky Steps hustles towards the scene trailblazed by Nile Rodgers, and currently held by the likes of Jungle, L’imperatrice and Parcels. The 5-piece hailing from Estonia’s summer capital Pernau have their own concoction of neo-soul, nu-disco and pop-funk to offer, though. At the helm, a combo of male-female lead vocals sing about the X-rated side of life. Plentiful synths and suave basslines get all the right juices flowing. All the while a musical guest will pop in here and there to provide a sax solo, sing a ref or throw down a little rap.
The latter is especially true for their upcoming LP “Universal Language.” Robert Linna of Lexsoul Dancemachine lent his falsetto to the latter track, while MC Roki raps on “Falling For You” and Rahel collabs on the title-track. In total, there are 10 tracks on the album that’s put out digitally and on vinyl via Funk Embassy Records – the imprint that recently won Record label of the Year at the Estonian music industry awards.
Tracklist
| 1. | Music | 3:08 |
| 2. | Treasure | 2:52 |
| 3. | Haven | 3:55 |
| 4. | Falling For You (feat. MC Roki) | 2:27 |
| 5. | Interlude | 1:22 |
| 6. | Alone Together | 3:08 |
| 7. | Boytoy | 3:10 |
| 8. | I Like It, I Love It | 3:33 |
| 9. | Universal Language (feat. Rahel) | 3:28 |
| 10. | Fly, Goodbye | 3:47 |
Credits
Composed by: Ivo Leesar, Lisann Aljaste (A1-A4, B2-B6), Siim Siimer (A1-A4, B2, B4-B6), Karl Birnbaum (A3, B6), Robert Linna (B6)
Lyrics by: Lisann Aljaste (A2, A3, A4, B2-B6), Ivo Leesar (A1, A4, B3, B5), Robert Linna (B6)
Produced by: Ivo Leesar
Recorded by: Ivo Leesar (A1-A4, B1-B6), José Diogo Neves (drums, bass, Rhodes on A3; drums, bass, claps on B6)
Guest performers: Mikkel Noergaard on talkbox (A1), Rahel Talts on piano (B6), Carl Stefan Tuulik on saxophone (B6)
Mixed & Mastered by: José Diogo Neves
Executive producer: Henrik Ehte
Released by: Funk Embassy Records
Cover Photo: Markus Muide
Photos: Markus Muide, Hindrek Maasik
Graphic design: Johann 3000
Thank you: friends, lovers & family, Eesti Autorite Ühing, Eesti Kultuurkapital, Sander Mölder for studio space, Retrosonic Pro Audio recording studio, inspiring Rootsimaa Puhkemaja, Steps To Synapse
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Glamour and sweat fill any room Silky Steps plays. The 5-piece takes the pop side of funk and disco by its horns. At the helm, a combo of male-female lead vocals sing about about the X-rated side of life. Plentiful synths and suave basslines get all the right juices flowing.
For the fans of Jungle, L’imperatrice, Breakbot, Parcels and Nile Rodgers to name a few.