Epitomising the very best of their hometown's unparalleled musical heritage, Detroit's Dames Brown are the vocal trio you may not yet know by name but are sure to know by voice. Lending their exquisite range to a number of modern house essentials, including Sophie Lloyd's 'Calling Out', The Vision featuring Andreya Triana 'Heaven' and David Penn's 'Nobody' in recent years, Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury and LaRae Starr now reveal 'What Would You Do?', the first standalone single from their debut album on Defected, showcasing the trio front and centre. Produced by long-time collaborator of the group and fellow Motor City native Amp Fiddler and Mahogani Music regular Andrés, this slick, funk-filled and typically soulful release has already caught the attention of esteemed selectors like Natasha Diggs and Louie Vega. A record that captures funk, house and soul from across the spectrum, Amp and Andrés' production muscle pushes the musical boundaries with fitting tenacity for the Dames' vocal delivery. A powerful combination of Detroit's finest, 'What Would You Do?' makes a fitting first release to represent Dames Brown's diverse musicality, with exquisite production, striking song-writing and a hefty dose of house authenticity working together to create a future classic.
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released November 12, 2021
Dames Brown featuring Andrés & Amp Fiddler 'What Would You Do?' (12" Mix)
Written by Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury, Lisa Cunningham, Joseph Anthony Fiddler, Humberto Hernandez & Willie Pryor
Produced by Andrés & Amp Fiddler
Vocals Performed by Dames Brown (Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury & LaRae Starr)
Mixed by Mike Chav
Published by Defected Music, Ampliphonic Worldwide, Dust Index (BMI) & Copyright Control
'What Would You Do' contains a sample of the recording, and elements of the composition from 'If Jesus Came' by Gospel Soul Revivals, courtesy of The Numero Group, Written by Willie Pryor and Published by Dust Index (BMI). Used with permission. All rights reserved.
P&C 2021 Defected Records Limited
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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
The opening track on Maulawi’s 1974 LP for the legendary Strata Records gets its funky grooves turned inside-out in these remixes. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 19, 2021
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Like so many others, this came like a bolt out of the blue and, even though it's well before payday, I had to have this astonishing album on vinyl to prove it exists. The feel of the tunes makes me feel like the Impressions do, Curtis Mayfield, the big spaces and instinctive horns and stuff drifting in and out. Great grooves and I can see lots of ghosts nodding along to this with big smiles on their faces. At last! Anthony Cottrell