Name: Hold On!
Brand: The James Hunter Six

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DAP040LP

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-02-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

823134004016

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The James Hunter Six

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Daptone

Daptone is a label that specializes in hard funk, soul, and afrobeat music by current artists. It was formed by musicians and producers from the now defunct 1990s funk revival pioneer label Desco Records. The label is run by Gabriel Roth (also known as Bosco Mann) and Neal Sugarman. Daptone is home to renowned artists such as Sharon Jones, The Dap-Kings, Lee Fields, Sugarman 3, Antibalas, The Mighty Imperials, and others.

Most of Daptone's seven inch singles feature a generic blue record label. However, all singles are produced in limited quantities of 1000 - 2000 copies. In some cases where titles are highly sought after and sell out quickly, a second press run with a red colored label may be done.

Mikey Post oversees Direct Sales & Distribution at Daptone and explains that their releases have been continuously available since February 2019. While records released prior to 2009 did not include barcodes initially, they still use the original 'Mother' plates for pressing new copies today. There may be slight variations in the color of labels over the years due to printing on an offset machine with stock paper.

The James Hunter Six is a British R'n'B+Soul group led by the talented artist, James Hunter. With their unique blend of rhythm and blues and soul, they have captivated audiences worldwide. Influenced by legendary artists such as Solomon Burke and Curtis Harding, The James Hunter Six has carved out their own distinct sound. Their music resonates with fans who appreciate heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. If you enjoy the sounds of Saun & Starr or Lee Fields & The Expressions, then you will definitely want to check out The James Hunter Six.

Known for their energetic live performances, this group knows how to get the crowd moving. Whether it's at a small intimate venue or a large festival stage, The James Hunter Six delivers an unforgettable experience every time. Their infectious grooves and tight harmonies are sure to leave you wanting more.

If you're a fan of classic R'n'B and soul music, then The James Hunter Six is a must-listen. With influences ranging from Charles Bradley to Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, their music pays homage to the greats while adding their own modern twist. So sit back, relax, and let the smooth sounds of The James Hunter Six transport you to another era.

James Hunter has been on the scene for enough years to acquire plenty of feathers in his cap. This album, however, is something far deeper than just another notch in his belt. It is truly an artist's vision come to fruition. This may be James Hunter's fourth album, but it is his first Daptone record. Produced by Daptone's own Bosco Mann (Gabriel Roth) at Penrose Recorders (Daptone West) near his home in Riverside, California, Hold On! is a perfect portrait of an artist at the top of his game. Though tunes like '(Baby) Hold On,' 'If That Don't Tell You,' and 'Stranded' carry the buoyant energy, crackerjack arrangements, and tough soulful pulse for which the band has become renowned, the true treasures of this LP may lie in the deeper grooves. Rumbas, boleros, bossanovas, and easy rockers, each one swinging more than the last: 'This Is Where We Came In', 'Something's Calling', 'A Truer Heart', 'Light of My Life', 'In The Dark' - no cliched throwback nods to a-time-gone-by here. These are forever songs crafted with immaculate care and ingenuity, sung with an effortless balance of tenderness and grit. Many will be tempted to describe it as "authentic," but the word really has no place here. Hunter's words are truly his own and though at moments his voice may "evoke" Ray Charles or Sam Cooke, there lies an inherent naturalness in these songs that bucks any comparison past or present.

Hold On!

Music GB