{"product_id":"sgt-culpepper-vinyl-lp-cd","title":"Sgt Culpepper – Vinyl LP\/CD","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available on limited Edition GOLD vinyl.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTears Of A Crown \/ Return \/ W.A.R \/ Bodies \/ Poetic Justice \/ Thought About U \/ Kisses \/ In Your Sex \/ Remember \/ Break \/ Black Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Line Of Best Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 9\/10 \"\u003cem\u003ewe’ve got the sound of 2021 right here.\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGigwise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- \"\u003cem\u003eWith unmatched confidence, boundless fiery energy and an inspiring passion to create, Joel Culpepper has arrived and has plenty to say.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClash Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- \"\u003cem\u003eJoel Culpepper is imbued with that mysterious artefact known as 'soul', and it permeates the entirety of this highly impressive new project.\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHailing from south-east London, Joel Culpepper is an artist who’s been on Mr Bongo's radar for some time now. With a unique soulful voice and explosive showmanship, Joel’s star is rising. His sonic palette blends an array of genres and influences, that looks back to the greats whilst simultaneously absorbing London’s contemporary musical landscape. His charismatic \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColors Studios\u003c\/strong\u003e performance of ‘Woman', the standout cut from Joel’s 2017 EP ‘Tortoise’, has amassed over \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13 million views\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/strong\u003e (and counting). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoel's debut album, 'Sgt Culpepper’, is an incredible modern soul album and the product of a two-year undertaking which saw him attract an array of respected producers and musicians from the UK and beyond, a testament to the reputation he had already built as a dynamic songwriter and performer among his contemporaries. With executive production from \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSwindle\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ezra Collective, Mahalia), mastering from \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoker\u003c\/strong\u003e (Stormzy, Kojey Radical) and with co-productions that include the likes of legendary pop producer \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGuy Chambers\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Raf Rundell\u003c\/strong\u003e (The 2 Bears), \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShawn Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e (Saint Etienne, Kelis), and \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTom Misch\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sgt Culpepper is a demonstration of the power of community, mingling self-reflection with wider social commentary. The record is split into four chapters: The Battle, which includes previous singles ‘W.A.R’ and ‘Return’, The Surrender, embodied by recent single ‘Poetic Justice’; The Love and The Lesson. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Joel’s desire to forge a sense of collectivism was the lifeblood for 'Sgt Culpepper', resulting in the diverse roster of talent attached to the project. As well as the aforementioned names, the record includes production from the likes of British multi-instrumentalist \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRedinho\u003c\/strong\u003e, South London rapper and Roc Nation signee \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKay Young\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLinden Jay\u003c\/strong\u003e (Poppy Ajudha, Rejjie Snow), and Grammy-award winning songwriter Jimmy Hogarth. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I've been inspired by how the UK jazz and Grime scene supports each other, it’s similar to what happens in the states. Collectives like Odd Future, Aftermath and the earliest being Motown. 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