Jalen Ngonda – Come Around And Love Me

Description

Jalen Ngonda is a man out of time. A 28 year old American living in Liverpool with a classic soul voice recalling no less than the great Marvin Gaye, he has been hinting at greatness for some time and on this debut album he has surpassed all expectations. The latest in a string of great voices to benefit from the studied vintage stylings of New York’s Daptone Records, Ngonda is the perfect foil for the Motown-emulating label/ studio/ musical collective. His voice has a supple, soaring quality with just the right balance of grit and glide, the perfect vessel to deliver a set of groovy, earnest love songs that benefit no end from the albums impeccable production.