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This Is How You Do It is The Bamboos 11th studio album and shows that the nine piece Melbourne Funk & Soul trailblazers continue to evolve even after 23 years together as a band. The album contains some surprise turns, such as the Boogie / Disco tinged first single "Ex-Files" featuring the band's longtime vocalist Kylie Auldist, and features guest MCs from the US (Ozay Moore and Ohmega Watts) and New Zealand (KINGS). Also guesting on two tracks is Melbourne vocalist Reginald AK, who just happens to be the Kylie's son.
What might sound on paper to be a new direction for the band makes total sense once you recognise the trademark combination of Lance Ferguson's Soul powered production style, their effortless groove and Kylie Auldist's incredible voice.
lyrics
It’s been a long time, developing this real life shine and I know
It wouldn’t be as bright as it is right now if it wasn’t for dark days
Look, I know a little ‘bout a lot
The things you pick up when you been around the block, shit
I’ve been around the world have I not got international game?
Master lessons around your spot
The name global first hand not media social
I’ve seen customs, from ritual to the ones you go through
What you know about packing a crowd of non-English speaking fans,
who memorised your rhymes then pull up to show you?
Seat yourself and peep the teachings this is what you need
Perspective from a vet my rep precedes like pilot teases
Jesus
I’m even taken back by what I’ve built
Preferring a Michigan basement to a crib on stilts
This is about as down to earth as pounding turf
To tell the truth I’m super human goofy check the crew my troop is first
I rock different with a bop vintage Basqiat pop
I’m not knocking niggas, naw just keeping the distance
It’s been a long time, developing this real life shine and I know
It wouldn’t be as bright as it is right now if it wasn’t for dark days
Joint knocking like the muffler on ya grad dads crown Vic
Or pocket of the room where that low end sound hit
Something you can pull up on the dial, cruise the hood, pour something smooth, vibe, or sit down with
On my bs sometimes I rhyme for riddling
You know what I’m about, even if I brag a little bit
My business been about benefiting my people
Try it, any dirt you come up with trying to pin it we’ll catch you lying
This goes out to those who ain’t knowing my joints is love
Niggas ain’t connecting like they wi-fi signal suck
I’ll be around forever, Black guaranteed the facts
And if you ain’t feeling this the chance is your whole life is wack
Show respect for coming correct on these records
Recognise, set the rest aside
I’ll come collecting once the checks in
It’s real rap, no cap, you know the difference
Salute the OG’s and just be what the games missing
It’s been a long time, developing this real life shine and I know
It wouldn’t be as bright as it is right now if it wasn’t for dark days
credits
from This Is How You Do It,
track released November 3, 2023
Produced by Lance Ferguson & John Castle
Ozay Moore - Vocals
Lance Ferguson – Guitar/Keyboards
Daniel Mougerman – Fender Rhodes/Organ
Yuri Pavlinov – Bass
Graeme Pogson – Drums
Phil Binotto - Percussion
Ross Irwin – Trumpet
Phil Noy – Baritone Saxophone
Damon Grant – Tenor Saxophone/Flute
supported by 12 fans who also own “Midlife Glow (feat. Ozay Moore)”
Great album! A crossover jazz-r'nb-african trip from continent to continent. London does it again. Nyubian Twist with more jazz overtones. John Woodward
French band flesh out the straightforward thrills of house music with rich tones and dynamic arrangements flecked with jazz, funk, and soul. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 18, 2024
