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Melbourne based production duo Close Counters follow up their 'UP AND OUT' single (which was championed by Bradley Zero, XLR8R & NME), teaming up with renowned vocalist (and Gondwana & First Word Records) signee Allysha Joy for their high energy new single 'SPEAK IN TRUTH'.
With a knack for flow and re-inventing, the past 12 months has seen Close Counters turn in remixes for the likes of Young Franco & Denzel Curry, Bag Raiders (which was premiered by Phil Taggart on BBC Radio 1), ZFEX, as well as fellow Melbourne natives 30/70 Collective (on Rhythm Section).
'SPEAK IN TRUTH' sees 30/70’s Allysha Joy step to the microphone, lending her ethereal and mystic tones to the track’s rich sonics. 'Speak In Truth' sees the production duo (composed of Finn Rees and Allan McConnell) combining broken-beat flavours with the duo’s signature soundscape at the crossroads of house, neo-soul, hip-hop and disco.
On her inspiration for the track, Allysha explains:
“This was such a beautifully healing and fun song to write, the words came from a reminder to myself, to tell the damn truth!! After returning from an incredible European tour with 30/70 last year, I honestly felt depleted, depressed and disconnected, to put it lightly! I was so lacking in self confidence and positive energy that i had begun to really shy away from challenging conversations and writing this song was a kind of “get your shit together” moment for me. I felt really disconnected to the people that I love, I felt I was protecting them by being polite or quiet or pretending to be “okay”. I was so afraid of the judgement; left dimming my light for the sake of other people. But wow it can be so much more damaging for ourselves and those close to us if we pretend, if we stay silent, if we don't tell it how it is, honestly! Speaking your truth and allowing others to do the same cultivates spaces of healing and connection. We are all human, we all want connection and we all want honesty.”
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Moodymann creates innovative soul funky music with deep 70s inspiration. The vocals are simply outstanding. A step back in time, 50 years ago! Superb. jef37