Dawuna’s singular, self produced debut Glass Lit Dream, which despite being a a slow burner is now widely recognised as something of an alt-soul classic by the heads, was a big album at TSMM HQ when it dropped.
Three years on he’s back with a follow up full length, and I’m happy to report he’s still going strong. The distinctly underground aesthetic is still there, but at times it’s taken on slightly more recognisable nu-soul forms with the throwback nods via a couple of choice samples, and the Prince vibe on several cuts.
Don’t get me wrong though this boy’s not going to be troubling the charts anytime soon. The LP is littered with loose cable crackles, vinyl static, distortion and an unflinching lo-fi vibe, which adds a shadowy, THC saturated mood to the deep rooted soul and low slung funkiness. Start here, then head straight to his debut and get with the underground soul program.
Playlist Companion:
Find Dawuna and other great independent, underground nu-soul in the Slow Soul Playlist.
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