Legendary soul artist, Lawrence Preston, has recently returned with the exhilarating new single, ‘Something For You’. The new track is a glorious testament to his undying commitment to real soul music, one that sees him spend more time honing his signature funky bass riffs than relying on production tricks.
One of the finest musical talents the world of rhythm and blues has to offer, Preston began expressing his artistry from a young age, joining his parents’ gospel group, The Sensational Travelers, and gaining recognition with his augmented family band, Fantastic Four. Using the skills he refined at that tender age, Preston established himself as one of the most sought-after and talented bass guitarists in the business. Freddie Stone of Sly and the Family Stone was so impressed with Preston at only 19 that he recommended him for the gospel singer Dorothy Morrison’s band, leading to an incredibly successful five-years.
During that time Preston was able to carve out his undeniable style of soul/R&B, setting a solid foundation for the evocative sound he curates to this day. With ‘Something For You’ Preston manages to combine his signature sound with a cool jazz flavour and a tinge of gospel The latest offering from Lawrence Preston stylistically nods to a same lineage. His vocal style pays tribute to such titans of soul as Aaron Neville, Sam Cooke and Ronald Isley. Its smooth, soulful delicacies are perfectly complemented by his dexterous use of the bass, whose vibrant sound showcases the same skill as Marcus Miller, Rustee Allen and Stanley Clarke.
Merging the harmonic elements of jazz with the soulful energy of gospel ‘Something For You’ is, without doubt, the perfect introduction to Lawrence Preston’s timeless music. This timeless, bluesy single promises a bright future for this BayArea great. His eclecticism and his undying commitment to real soul is a welcome treat in a time of over-produced, auto-tuned pop. It could easily be said that, in a contemporary musical landscape, it’s reassuring to have a talented and experienced guide like Lawrence playing the same bittersweet tune his fans have known for years. Let’s just hope it doesn’t take another12 years for his next venture. In the meantime, enjoy ‘Something For You’.
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