shokazulu: navigate your soul
Francisco Espregueira
2000Black delivers yet another superb release from Kaidi Tatham alias’ Shokazulu. Navigate Your Soul is a two-tracker that masterfully blends the resurgence of boogie with a profound soulful essence—a truly rare combination in contemporary music. This offering from the masters involved, guardians of the truly great contemporary funk provides a lush, soulful masterclass, radiating the energy and positive mental attitude needed to push forward. What makes Thatam’s truly distinctive within the landscape of dance music is perfectly encapsulated in tracks like 'Peace To The Puzzle', which showcases hisunique flair.
Adding to the record’s brilliance is the exquisite duet featuring Kaidi Tatham and Nadine Charles in the title track, a performance to be truly treasured. This collaboration elevates Navigate Your Soul bringing a depth of vocal artistry that is increasingly uncommon. Shokazulu's latest on 2000Black is another example of Kaidi Tatham’s enduring artistry, a true innovator and virtuoso in sound production. This one is available on 12’’ vinyl.