kaidi tatham: fusion moves
Francisco Espregueira
Reel People Music presents a brand new reimagination of its cherished classics with the launch of the Fusion Moves series, spearheaded by the soulful innovator and contemporary jazz funk legend Kaidi Tatham. With a rich history in West London's iconic broken beat scene, Tatham infuses his signature blend of organic beats, polished horns, and immersive keys into each selection, breathing new life into the label's timeless catalogue. The inaugural release sees Tatham take on a selection of tracks with finesse, from the dreamy flow of Sebb Junior feat. Paula's "All Of My Life" to the elegant funk and boogie bounce of Reel People feat. Mica Paris' "I Want To Thank You."
Drawing on his vast musical expertise and diverse influences, Tatham masterfully navigates through a spectrum of sounds, seamlessly blending jazz-funk, deep afro-house, and soulful grooves. His sonic upholstery across Fusion Moves is both skilful and impactful, breathing fresh energy into each track while staying true to the soulful authenticity at the heart of Reel People Music. As Tatham aptly describes, his mission is to make people dance, smile, and think, a sentiment deeply shared by the Reel People team and reflected in their collective dedication to artist development and soulful groove. With further releases promised in the coming months, Fusion Moves promises to deliver fresh twists on quality songs and sounds, continuing to captivate listeners with its soulful allure. This beautiful volume, directed by the great Kaidi Tatham is available on vinyl. Yes!
“I know Reel People Music’s discography so well that I had a pretty immediate sense of the tracks I wanted to work with once they gave me the keys to their kingdom.”