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After featuring on their 2020 album ‘We All Move Together’, Idris Elba teams up with Inner City once more to release Defected debut ‘No More Looking Back’.

Making for a formidable pairing, the London born-and-bred DJ and actor has forged a rich studio relationship with the legendary Detroit group, fronted by techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson with his son, Dantiez, as well as the latest addition to the group vocalist Steffanie Christi’an.

With a chugging bassline, expressive piano chords and soaring pads, Christi’an’s velvety vocal brims with soul and emotion.

Teased on Idris’ Defected Virtual Festival set which has been viewed over 1 million times, this sought-after cut has an unwavering groove that is begging to be heard on the dancefloor.

Released February 5, 2021                         Idris Elba & Inner City featuring Steffanie Christi'an 'No More Looking Back'(Extended Mix)

Written by Idris Elba, Nadine Smith, Kevin Saunderson, Dantiez Saunderson, ZebrA OctobrA & Steffanie Mosley

Produced by Idris Elba, Kevin Saunderson, Dantiez Saunderson & Rory Taylor

Vocals by Steffanie Christi'an Additional Keys by Niko Marks

Mix Engineered by Justin Chachlauskas

Published by Universal, Inner City Publishing/Bucks Music Group & Copyright Control

There are few artists that capture the essence of golden era disco with a resounding freshness as spectacularly as The Shapeshifters.

With his return to traditional music-making techniques, paired with his honed studio mastery, behind a number of Glitterbox Recordings’ best loved releases including ‘Try My Love’, ‘Life Is A Dancefloor’ and ‘Finally Ready’.

His rich relationship with session vocalist to the stars Teni Tinks continues into 2021 with their latest collaborative release ‘You Ain’t Love’, a life-affirming disco belter sure to captivate, uplift and empower.

Beautifully brought to life with a live ensemble of musicians, Teni’s powerhouse vocals and The Shapeshifters’ meticulous production, ‘You Ain’t Love’ is sure to be another Glitterbox anthem that will soundtrack the most memorable of dancefloor moments.

Warning: This video contains flashing lights which may not be suitable for photosensitive epilepsy.  

Release Date: 2021-02-26

Label: Pryda Presents

In times of trouble and uncertainty, music can provide the perfect antidote, and what sums it up better than Dennis’ Sunny Days ‘mantra’: Let us find the way, let us celebrate, till our sunny days come around.

Lançada por: Defected       

"Take Your Time (Do It Right)" is the first single by The S.O.S. Band. In the US, it reached the number one spot in the R&B singles chart and number three on the pop chart during the summer of 1980.

On the dance chart, "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" went to number one for four non-consecutive weeks.

The single was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of two million copies. It is featured on their self-titled debut album S.O.S., which was released in 1980, the same year as the single.

The S.O.S. Band (sometimes written SOS Band; abbreviation for Sounds Of Success) is an American R&B and electro-funk group who gained fame in the 1980s.

They are best known for the songs "Take Your Time (Do It Right)," "Just Be Good to Me," "Tell Me If You Still Care," and "The Finest." The band was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977. The original group members included Willie "Sonny" Killebrew (saxophone), Billy Ellis (flute), Jason "T.C." Bryant (keyboards), Bruno Speight (guitar), John Simpson (bass), James Earl Jones III (drums), and Mary Davis (lead vocals, keyboards).

It was originally known as Santa Monica, but later changed its name to The S.O.S. Band- an acronym for Sounds of Success.

After listening to its demo and being impressed with their sound, Tabu Records founder Clarence Avant signed the group to its first recording contract. In 1980, the group released its first hit single, "Take Your Time (Do It Right)", which was certified platinum and sold over 2 million copies.

Its debut album, S.O.S., went gold and sold over 800,000 copies. Trumpeter, vocalist, and percussionist Abdul Ra'oof joined the band while it was on a world tour.

Released on: 2006-11-01

Author: Andrea Finley

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