This inspired cover of the Marvin Gaye classic explains in music why Allen Hoist is called «the prodigal». Allen Hoist’s charisma reveals itself on this great track. He’s backed by producers with a vision. One true modern soALLEN HOIST «Retrofuturistic Soul Experience» singles serieThis release is a part of Allen Hoist «Retrofuturistic Soul Experience»,a fertile musical encounter between prodigal singer & multiinstrumentalistAllen Hoist from New York with some of the best artistsfrom the contemporary soul scene, such as London producers MarcMac of 4 Hero, Kaidi Tatham, Andreas Saag from Sweden and ParisianSoulful House masters Greg Gauthier & Tony L... supported by great liveJazz instrumentalists such as pianist Mario Canonge, bassist LinleyMarth, percussionist Ravi Magnifique... and Allen Hoist himself on flute& saxophone, of course. Working together, they have created brilliant,modern soul music covering a large grooves spectrum: Soul, House,Jazz, Broken Beat, Doo Wop, Nu Soul, Afro Beat, Latin, Funk… Old school?New school ? Gold school ! Acclaimed from New York to Tokyo, Londonto Toronto, in Paris, Johannesburg, Milan… Allen Hoist’s music spreadsgroove, authenticity & happiness. It truly is a breath of fresh air into thesoul nation. It’s modern soul music... with soul !«Inner City Blues» details:This inspired cover of the Marvin Gaye classic explains in music why AllenHoist is called «the prodigal». Allen Hoist’s charisma reveals itself on this greattrack. He’s backed by producers with a vision. One true modern soul classic.Marvin would love this...Played by:Norman Jay, Gilles Peterson, BBC 1, Little Louis Vega, Jazz fm,Robert Owens, Mr Scruff, NRJ, Generations Fm, DJ Gregory, Basement Boys, Unabombers,Claude Monnet, Rainer Trüby, Timmy Regisford,Nik Weston, Broken’Beat Radio, Michael Canitrot, Rude movement, MichaelRuetten, DJ Spider, Pepe Link, Radio Nova, Jazztronik…Selected on these Compilations:So Happy In Paris ? selected by Michael Canitrot & KFK, (RLP Mix – France),Jazztronica, selected by Jazztronik (Gate Records - Japan), Marula Soul 2 (Lovemonk- Spain), Cool Trends, selected by Rui Murka (Difference music - Portugal),Colours Of Groove 5 (P-Vine Records - Japan), Smash Disco selected by MarcoFullone (Soul Star - Germany)A1: INNER CITY BLUES - 4 Hero main versionOne instant classic produced by briliant Marc Mac from the legendary 4 Hero.Simply massive !Written and composed by Marvin Gaye & James NyxVocals by Allen HoistRemix & additional production by Marc Mac 4 Hero.Piano, Rhodes, Bass, Percussions & Synths - Marc Mac.Drums & Guitar - Brad Munn.Mixed by Brad Somatik @ Dollis Hill Studios - London 2004B1: INNER CITY BLUES - Greg Gauthier & Tony L versionA balearic & groovy version by parisian Soulful House mastersGreg Gauthier & Tony L... warm & inspired.Written and composed by Marvin Gaye & James NyxVocals by Allen HoistRemix & additionnal productions by Greg Gauthier & Tony LTrumpet : Phillipe SlominskiB2: INNER CITY BLUES - Back To The Roots versionA smooth & dynamic live SoulJazz version with princeof piano Mario Canonge.Written and composed by Marvin Gaye & James NyxSession recorded @ Big Bone Studio by Alexis BlanchartVocals & production by Allen HoistPiano: Mario CanongeBass: Linley Marth