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This is a MONSTER tune. Between the groove Moods lays down and a perfect vocal performance from Nic Hanson, a groovy uptempo bop doesn't get much better than this. Easily an early candidate for my Best of 2021 list!
Boogie Angst proudly presents ‘Sinner,’ the first single of 2021 from Rotterdam-based artist Moods and rising American soul prospect Nic Hanson.
As the follow-up to ‘Moonrider’ alongside Gold Coast collective daste, ‘Sinner’ once again spotlights Mood’s (real name Nick Lubbersen) penchant for crafting soulful R&B cuts with a nostalgic and low-fi edge. Renowned for his vocal duties alongside Moon Boots with ‘Keep The Faith,’ Nic Hanson brings his A-game in the form of soulful vocal chops for this precedent-setting first single of the year from Boogie Angst.
“Nic just has THAT voice,” explains Lubbersen on working with Hanson. I love his sound & timing, a bit raspy, and a great range. I’ve been listening for quite some time and I was eager to work with him. The layers and harmonies he works with are just crazy. By the time I’d heard what he had to offer the collab was a done deal for me.
Where 2020 saw Lubbersen collaborate with rising alt R&B powerhouse Two Another, his 2018 released debut LP ZOOM OUT has now racked more than 20m streams worldwide, with additional remix duties for Taku on Future Classic keeping the Rotterdam-staple visible and active among the craziest of times.
Reflecting on his attitude in the wake of music’s strangest year to date, Lubbersen explains: “What happened in these times music-wise is that I was forced to think more about the long-term and my directions. Those reflections made me feel like I’m in such an early stage of my career still. There is a lot to learn and try.”
With more than 80m streams on Spotify and a handful of international touring duties under his belt, Moods new single adds to a bumper year of releases from Boogie Angst, who are also home to Kraak & Smaak, Saux, Secret Rendezvous, David Harks, and Snacks.
credits
released February 19, 2021
Written by Nick Lubbersen, Nicholas Gilman Hanson, Bart Wirtz
Vocals by Nic Hanson
All instruments by Nick Lubbersen
Except saxophone by Bart Wirtz
Published by Jalapeno Music Publishing, Nic9Music (ASCAP) & Copyright Control
P&C 2021 Boogie Angst.
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