Emanative

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Emanative is the project of drummer, percussionist and producer Nick Woodmansey, who brings together and co-creates with a select tribe of acclaimed musicians and vocalists, the nucleus of which for this album are namely Jessica Lauren & Ben Hadwen along with ‘Level’ Neville Malcolm. The vocals come courtesy of Deborah Jordan, Liz Elensky and Heidi Vogel. A major break came from BBC Radio One D.J. Gilles Peterson who after hearing the track 'Turn Your Lights On' which features Flying Lotus collaborator Ahu on vocals, announced "I love that tune, I love that tune!!". He then subsequently released it on his own label Brownswood Recordings, on the eminent Brownswood Bubblers 3 compilation. Both single releases Petite Planète and When On Earth have also seen his support on Radio One and other shows. Another Brownswood connection was made when Nick remixed the timeless and classic José James track - Velvet, which although as yet unreleased, has seen airplay worldwide from the likes of Michael Ruetten, Dom Servini and Gilles himself. This track as well as Wind, Sand And Stars from the album, also feature Heidi Vogel fresh from her worldwide tour with the Cinematic Orchestra. "After working with, or as a member of various other bands and projects for some years, i reached a point where i was listening to and checking out more jazz. But having been brought up on rock and then choosing for myself the more soul, funk and hip-hop path as a musician, it was time for a decision: was i

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