2LP - Black Vinyl, GatefoldSydney artist Natalie Slade’s debut album Control, co-written with Hiatus Kaiyote’s Simon Mavin, is now followed up with a second instalment of Australian future soul in Molasses - an album featuring a range of UK and Antipodean artists. Joined by The Dieyoungs on keys and Laneous on guitar, Natalie’s songwriting and vocals are brought to the fore with excellent production by key Melbourne scene driver, Brisbane's Sampology, and additional production from guest Dan Kye.Staying true to the debut album's style of Australian future soul, Molasses has an emphasis on poetic storytelling, Natalie’s lyrics and melodies heard against a lush bed of string arrangements and the influence of Sampology’s soulful but gritty sensibility.As well as her acclaimed eponymous releases, Natalie has also featured on tracks from artists as important and diverse as Posy, Plutonic Lab, Parker and Rhodes, and Dojo Cuts, among others.Sampology is an innovative producer who, for the past 15 years, has been a driving force behind Australia’s hip-hop, neo-soul, and broken beat/jazz explosion. He has worked with the likes of Ron Trent, Tiana Khasi, and Charlie Hill, as well as releasing his own tracks.This collaboration between Natalie Slade and Sampology on Molasses marks a true high-water mark of music, songwriting, and production. Molasses further chronicles the rising stars of Australia's burgeoning and increasingly important neo-soul and future soul scenes.
