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 Photo and Artwork by Adel Emata. Artur Menezes Puts His Own Spin on D’Angelo’s “Till It’s Done (Tutu)” Out on August 1st Guitarist, singer and songwriter Artur Menezes offers a striking reinterpretation of D’Angelo’s “Till It’s Done (Tutu)”, the second single from his upcoming EP "covered, vol. i" Out on August 1st, the track trades neo-soul subtlety for hypnotic groove, saturated fuzz, and a spacious, psychedelic arrangement that leans into Menezes’ evolving sound. Built around a tight pocket and atmospheric textures, this version reshapes the Black Messiah standout with layered guitars, deep low end, and soulful vocal phrasing. The fuzz tones, raw but controlled, add grit without overpowering the track’s pulse, nodding to Menezes’ roots while pointing toward new territory. covered, vol. i is more than a covers project: it’s a creative reset. The EP sets the tone for Menezes’ next full-length album of original material, offering a preview of the sonic direction ahead: groovier, more experimental, and less tethered to genre expectations. The first taste of this evolution came on June 13th with the release of “I Got Mine,” a heavy psychedelic blues rock take of the song by The Black Keys. Recorded independently with a close-knit team of collaborators, the track is accompanied by a behind-the-scenes video that offers press and fans a look at the process behind the session. Artur Menezes is a Brazilian-born blues guitarist known for blending fiery blues-rock with jazz grooves and Brazilian influences. Based in Los Angeles since 2013 and now a U.S. citizen, he’s released several acclaimed albums, including Fading Away (2020), featuring Joe Bonamassa, and AM/FM (2023). He’s toured extensively across the U.S., Europe, and South America, playing major festivals like Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival and opening for legends like Buddy Guy and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Menezes won the Gibson/Albert King Award for Best Guitarist in 2018 and placed 3rd at the International Blues Challenge. He teaches at Musicians Institute in Hollywood and has created courses for major platforms like TrueFire and JTC. A passionate blues advocate, he co-founded Brazil’s Casa do Blues and was a TEDx speaker in 2013. Watch the making-of video Artur Menezes: vocals, guitars, and co-producer Pops Magellan: producer, bass Julian Ho: drums Taylor Graves: keys Sara Williams: background vocals Jeremy Keith: background vocals Randy Emata: engineer, mix and master, hammond Website: arturmenezes.com Opmerkingen zijn gesloten.
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