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Trans Phatt Records is a Boutique Independent Label that showcases quality "Universal Couscious Soul" for Urban Enthusiasts Worldwide.

The Trans Phatt sound is a synthesis of "nu groove with classic muse".

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Compliation Release : Astral22 Presents... Imperial

Los Angeles based Writer/Producer Astral22 delivers a solid first ever various artist compilation release titled “Astral22 Presents…IMPERIAL”. IMPERIAL features a quality line-up of hand picked emerging and established independent soul talent.  This spirited soulful "smooth", “feel good” production showcases Astral22’s collaborations & re-works. The focus here is on the music, lyrical content, and this producer’s signature blend of Classic /Nu Soul; Jazz, Funk and Blues. Expect an assortment of jazzy melodic lush mid-tempo grooves, sophisticated funky up tempo bubblers, and the bluesy slow jams with which this producer is gaining prominence. 

Why the title?

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The title “Imperial” is reconceptualized here as it relates to the self owned state of empowerment each of us possesses. The message and music here speaks of “what is unique and beautiful” about the “individual”. Astral22’s inspiration and enthusiasm for the genre and artists represented here comes to fruition in this homage to the burgeoning Global Independent Soul Movement.

 

Notes and Musings from Writer/Producer Astral22 on the release of “Imperial”

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All of the artists on this CD are “stars” to me in their own right.  I bubble over with inspiration and enthusiasm as I listen to their work, & realized that everyone represented here are all ”doing it themselves” – financing, orchestrating and exercising creative sovereignty over their own careers, as “free agents”.  I always wondered why the “Major Labels” never snatched them up, - so one bright day I decided to do it myself!

What is unique about the artist producer relationship is the push and pull. I really enjoyed “letting go” on this project, and affording the artists a lot of creative control, lyrically, and with vocal melodies and arrangements. Of course I made suggestions, but I wanted them to feel out of the box on this record, sometimes more so than on their own releases. Musically I draw all of my inspiration from above, and my personal channeling sessions consistently blend Classic and Nu Soul, Jazz, Funk and World Rhythms.  

I really respect the tremendous effort and commitment everyone involved put into working together to create this beautiful music. I nurtured personal relationships with each and every artist, and they became like a musical family, and my own personal “Billboard Top 20”. Their music inspires me, and it was a pleasure to see how the marriage of my musical energy and their creativity brought each song together in a unique way.

Writing and producing material for so many artists simultaneously fully exercised my extreme focus, patience, and multitasking to the umpteenth power. My music, dreams, inspiration, vision, conversations, ended up traveling sometimes as far as 8000 kilometers away, to over 10 states in the USA, & all the way to the UK, Argentina and beyond.

 

The global soul movement is here.  I am grateful and feel privileged to bring it to you.  Astral22


For Artist's Bio and Music please visit:

 

Mz. Pat                     http://www.myspace.com/mzpat1

Heidi Martin             http://www.heidimartin.com

Rena Scott               http://www.renascott.net   http://www.myspace.com/renascott

Katie Cole                http://www.myspace.com/sanggirl6

LeNora Jaye            http://www.lenorajaye.com

Simone                     http://www.myspace.com/officialpageforsimone

Shuane                     info@transphattrecords

Shanell Rene’e         http://www.myspace.com/shanellgrayson

Rogiérs                     http://www.fibbymusic.net

La Sonya Gunter      http://www.myspace.com/lasonyagunter

Fernando Cardo       http://www.myspace.com/fernandocardo

Stephanie Renee      http://www.stephanierenee.com  / http://www.twitter.com/StefRenee 

 

 

 
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