Silky Steps - Universal Language

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: FER010
Barcode: 4744949019896
Release Date: 23 Jun 2023
Genre: Neo Soul

01: Music - Silky Steps
02: Treasure - Silky Steps
03: Haven - Silky Steps
04: Falling for You (feat. MC Roki) - Silky Steps
05: Interlude - Silky Steps
06: Alone Together - Silky Steps
07: Boytoy - Silky Steps
08: I Like It, I Love It - Silky Steps
09: Universal Language (feat. Rahel) - Silky Steps
10: Fly, Goodbye (feat. Robert Linna) - Silky Steps

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," as 2023 sees the group step up their game in a big way. Their 2nd single "Fly, Goodbye" took off as the title suggests and got its first BBC 6 airplay on the revered Cerys Matthews show. 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 Estonian imprint that recently won Record label of the Year at the local music industry awards.

“This is brand new from.. Estonia!”
Cerys Matthews — BBC 6

“This band is an unashamed disco outfit”
Bill Buckley — https://www.soulandjazzandfunk.com/

“Band’s upcoming album Universal Language - hot stuff!”
Editor — Wordplay