When it comes to spotting new talent, N-Soul Records rarely puts a foot wrong, and Alexander East - the nucleus of their latest discovery, Sonik Boom of Love - is in no danger of ruining their track record. The Minneapolis-based East has already made his mark as a producer with local bands such as Shades of Soul and Liquid Ernie. As a DJ, he's kept dance floors and the airwaves alight with pumping house and garage. His latest project finds him teamed up with a few friends, united in their vision to "Plant the seeds of love within the hearts of many."
A Love Supreme is a straight-down-the-line house and garage album. Song titles like "Spirit Of Love: The Aurora Of Cosmic Bliss" might set off alarm bells for some, but there's no need to worry; the main theme of A Love Supreme (as is the case with most house and garage music) is one of universal, brotherly love - which, in this case, comes as a direct result of having experienced God's love. "Got My Mind Made Up," "No Mo," and "Git Et Together" are the standout tracks, showcasing East's soulful voice. "No Mo" comes in two versions: a straightforward, radio-friendly mix and the slightly longer "Alex In Wonderland" mix.
House music probably isn't the most ideal vehicle for East's talents, though. For someone who can play 14 different instruments, limiting yourself to a few keyboards and samplers might be convenient, but it's hardly stimulating-and that does show on a few of the tracks. With an average length of about four minutes, most of these songs might be too short for nightclubs, but club DJ's have ways of making songs go on for what seems like an eternity, so that shouldn't be much of a problem.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Titi Ala'ilimaWith a thumpy, grooving intro, Sonik Boom of Love announces their entrance into the Christian dance scene. With the words "Love is chief among them" looping, they set the tone for a catchy, grooving love fest. This lyrical theme carries fairly well through the album, though the music doesn't sustain interest quite as well. There is a light funk undertone to a lot of the tracks, sometimes mixing…The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Darryl CottierAlexander East releases his first full-length album through N*Soul. From the first boom of the bass you know that something is happening at East's house and Minnesota didn't give all its funk to Prince. It is a breath of fresh air in a cookie cutter world of Christian dance music. Alexander East is a known name within the secular dance scene, having released two vinyl mix records and a soon to be…Similar sounding releases
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