dj harrison: electrosoul
Francisco Espregueira
ElectroSoul by DJ HARRISON is in the spotlight today and many more days to come, carrying the weight and warmth of a deeply personal record released on Stones Throw Records. Known to many as a key force within Butcher Brown, Devonne Harrison uses this album to zoom inward, blending soul, R&B, hip hop, and psychedelic edges into something intimate yet expansive. Written in the wake of a serious health scare, the music feels urgent without sounding rushed, grounded in reflection but lifted by gratitude. Family voices drift through the record, small moments that anchor the sound in lived experience and memory.
The album displays touching moments, like the archival clip of his mother on "Sepia Visions," setting a tone of intimacy that threads through the entire LP. Musically, ElectroSoul is a feast for anyone missing the sluggish, head-nodding magic of the Soulquarians era, yet it remains distinctly forward-thinking. The tracklist is a testament to Harrison’s gravity in the scene, pulling in heavyweights like Nigel Hall on the anthem "Can't Go Back," and the ethereal Yaya Bey on "Stay Ready." Whether it’s the raw, Hendrix-esque energy of "OG Players" or the jazz-inflected groove of "Beginning Again" with Kiefer, the record refuses to skip a beat. By the time you hear his father’s voice on "SmokeSetBreak," it’s clear that Harrison has crafted a "no-skips" classic that serves as a reminder to cherish the present. Available on vinyl.
“ElectroSoul reflects my city, my family, and my upbringing. When I look inside myself, this is my core, this is what I’m about.”