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Shateish - I'm Leavin
Producer: Nottz
Album: None (Promo Single)
Label: Raw Koncept
Last week, we lost one of the greatest blues/soul vocalists of all time: Etta James passed away after a long battle with leukemia. By way of tribute to the fallen musical icon, Norfolk, Virginia soul newcomer Shateish uses James’ 1968 classic, I’d Rather Go Blind, as the creative springboard for her own latest promo single, the similarly-themed I’m Leavin. Nottz cooks up an inspired blend of old-school soul and modern hip-hop influences, slicing and dicing samples from the original record over a punchier breakbeat. Over the heavyweight producer’s era-bridging backdrop, Shateish recounts her struggle to avoid the heartbreak described in Etta’s cut: “Something deep down in my soul says ‘cry,’ but I won’t let these tears fall / And I know that I should probably let you go, so seeing you with her won’t hurt me no more.” Through it all, she exhibits an arresting vocal style, imbuing the cut’s vintage melody with a dash of modern-day attitude. This heartfelt homage is, as mentioned above, just a promo single, but those feeling it can stay tuned to our front page for all the latest from the rising soul starlet.
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Some artists submit material for months or years before we select something to feature on the site. Shateish was introduced to me this morning and less than 12 hours later has herself a DJBooth feature. Credit, in part, must go to the late Etta James and super-producer Nottz, but the singer more than holds her own. This will be the first of many features, I assume.
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2012 |
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GREAT voice! I really loved this track, and love the soulfulness in her voice.
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2012 |
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Nice work with sampling the beat and turning it into something fresh. I like Shateish's soulful flow. A great R&B track for all ages...
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2012 |
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i feel this song (hot), shateish can sing and nottz done it again on the beat, perfect match hope to hear more songs in the futures.....
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| Posted on Jan 27, 2012 |
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2012 |
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The homie Raydawn killin em again with another Banger! One of the most consistent artists out of the burgh. The beat and flow is exactly what the game needs. Much respect bro!
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| Posted on Feb 01, 2012 |
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