I believe you may recall the legendary DJ Ricky Morrison, also known for his infamous record shop in London "Catch A Groove" and for the production group M&S which he founded with Fran Sidoli. To name just a few of their hits we remember: "Deeper", "So Special", and M&S Presents the Girl Next Door "Salsoul Nugget (If U Wanna)".
We are more than happy to welcome them on Tony Records for our next release.
This song is a very classy house tune. The "Sure Shot Vocal" is a quality version with an up-to-date beat and Shaun's smooth vocal line. The "Sure Shot Dub" has the same elements but just with the chorus line going.
The Kenny Carpenter Remixes complete the single's package with his very own interpretation of the song. Kenny says: "I have loved Shaun Escoffery ever since I heard his first release. His song "Days Like This" was a legendary big hit in NYC and it was an honor and a pleasure to work with him."
Mike Fossati from his "Spirit Of House" blog says: "..a mesmerizing production featuring outstanding vocals, dramatic strings, lascivious synth melodies, gorgeous flute and a killer jazzy piano over smooth yet infectious rhythms. A fascinating release bringing back memories from the past..."
ABOUT Shaun Escoffery
Championed by the likes of Elton John, Shaun Escoffery was hailed as one of Britain's brightest talents when he arrived on the R&B scene in 2002. Born in East London, Escoffery grew up in a musical family with his singer mother and DJ father. While at college he started to write and record tracks, and soon landed a part in the Chaka Khan-fronted musical Mum I Wanna Sing. In 2001, Oyster Music showed interest in his independent release "Space Rider" and promptly signed him, re-releasing the track a year later to widespread interest from the likes of influential DJs Trevor Nelson and the Dreem Team. Featuring collaborations with 4hero, MJ Cole, and Ed Case. However, his talent soon became recognized in the U.S., with a personal invitation from Lennox Lewis to sing the National Anthem at his title bout with Mike Tyson in Memphis and the likes of Erykah Badu and Angie Stone requesting his services.
ABOUT M&S Productions (Ricky Morrison & Fran Sidoli)
Ricky started M&S Productions with life-long friend Fran Sidoli in the early 1990s.Their production skills first came to light on underground American house labels such as Freeze. Cutting, Kult, Nervous, Big Beat and Strictly Rhythm. In 1997 apart from remixing the timeless classic "Moment of my life"(which is still being played today!!) in 1998 with their own project "State of Mind" which culminated with 2 more club hits "This is it" and "Take Control" on the Sound of Ministry label. Also in 1998 they scored two massive Top 20 hits with lifelong friend Brandon Block on the Blockster project with "You Should be Dancing" (No 3) and "Grooveline" (No 18). Their re-mixing and production credits include Juliet Roberts, MPeople, Barbara Tucker, Kathy Brown, Bobby D'ambrosio, Colonel Abrams, and also Ultra Nate (Free). In 2001 M&S Presents the Girl Next Door "SALSOUL NUGGET (If U Wanna)" was released in March on FFRR records UK/ Atlantic in America and was a-list on Radio 1, Sara Cox's record of the week, Dance Charts No 1, Pop charts No 1, Coolcuts No 1, Buzz No 1, DJ Hype No 1, Essential New Tune %u2013 Pete Tong, Powerplay - Danny Rampling, Record of the Week - Brandon and Alex P, Screamer - Boy George, Single of the Week-Seven Magazine, Single of the Month-Mixmag, plus serious support from all the main DJ's all over the world. The record reached no. 6 in the UK Pop charts selling over 250,000 copies and is already a bonafide classic.
CREDITS:
M&S feat. Shaun Escoffery
"So Sweetly"
(S.Escoffery, J Bull, R. Morrison, F. Sidoli)
M&S Sure Shot Vocal: 5.54
M&S Sure Shot Dub: 5.54
M&S Sure Shot Instrumental: 5.54
M&S Sure Shot Dubstrumental: 5.50
Kenny Carpenter Big Apple Mix: 6.58 *
Kenny Carpenter Evolution Instrumental: 6.58 *
Kenny Carpenter Klub Mix: 7.28 **
Kenny Carpenter Klub Instrumental: 7.31 **
Produced and Mixed by Ricky Morrison & Fran Sidoli for M&S Productions.
Engineered by M&S. Additional Keys and Flute by Alicia Hart. Published By: Oyster Music (Administered by Kobalt Music Limited) / Copyright Control.
* Remixed and engineered by Ken Carpenter. Keys by Aldo Carpanzano.
** Remixed and engineered by Ken Carpenter. Keys by Stefano Di Carlo.
Executive Producer: Tony Humphries.
Under License from Oyster Music and M&S Productions.
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