Sugaray Rayford - Somebody Save Me - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Sugaray Rayford is a man with a message and a larger than life personality and voice to deliver it. Working with producer, songwriter Eric Corne for the past 3 albums, the soul-blues powerhouse has crafted an incendiary sound and narrative, combining classic soul melodies and funky R & B grooves with raw blues power.The pair's first collaboration, Somebody Save Me, earned Rayford a 2020 Grammy nomination. Later that year he took home Blues Music Awards for 'Soul Blues Male Artist' and 'B.B. King Entertainer of the Year.' Rayford's follow up In Too Deep won a plethora of awards including the Blues Music Award for 'Soul Blues Album of the Year'.Rayford's new is entitled 'Human Decency'. The title track is a simple reminder that our similarities are stronger than our differences and in the end, there is no black or white or left or right, there are only hearts and minds. About the leadoff single, InchRun For CoverInch a song that takes no prisoners, Q Magazine declares, InchThe bluesey soul of Rayford comes on full steam with this powerhouse single.Inch InchWe're calling people on their bullshit but we're having fun with them. That's my way. I'm gonna tell it to you straight but with love in my heart. I always bring some suga with the salt!Inch says Sugaray, bellowing with laughter.An all-star cast lent their talents to the album, including guitarist Rick Holmstrom and singer Saundra Williams who are both from Mavis Staples's band, along with bassist Taras Prodaniuk (Lucinda Williams, Merle Haggard).

Limited clear vinyl LP pressing. 2022 . One of the greatest singer-songwriters of his generation, returns with his 20th studio album featuring 13 new tracks. Working with a new producer, the revered Andy Wright (Simple Minds, Simply Red, Eurythmics and Jeff Beck), the album was recorded with a full band at London's famous RAK Studios. The direction of the album is an organic and raw affair, featuring a mix of ballads and upbeat songs. In a unique addition to this new album, Gilbert O'Sullivan has collaborated on duets with Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) and KT Tunstall.

Sugaray Rayford returns with In Too Deep, the follow up to his 2020 Grammy® nominated Somebody Save Me, an album which also earned Rayford two major Blues Music Awards for B.B. King Entertainer and Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (2 straight years). Combining classic soul melodies with funky R & B grooves, raw blues power and mashed up with modern sensibilities, the album takes on social issues, such as, PTSD, civil rights and social justice. With vibrantly detailed arrangements tailored to showcase Rayford's deft portrayals and interpretations, In Too Deep is a poignant album that seeks to inspire and uplift.Albumism described Rayford as having Incha sound that's undeniably fresh and inspired,Inch while PopMatters declared it Inchwill appeal to fans of Gary Clark Jr. And Chicano Batman.Inch At his core, Sugaray Rayford is a galvanizing uniter. His live shows are a party. Some conversations may be had, and some self-reflection may occur, but at the end of the day, people leave feeling a sense of joy and togetherness.