James Iwa [2021] - Beamin' [Self Released] (Full Album)

James Iwa (Jérémie Krüttli) is a producer/bassist from Switzerland who debuted only this year. He's released five singles so far and "Beamin'" is his inaugural album (released on Friday (10 Sep 2021)) which contains his last three singles ("Need Me To" (20 Aug), "Who Cares" (30 Jul) and "Show Me The Way" (11 Jun)). 

All but two tracks have featured artists, the two that don't are instrumentals. The standout track, for me, is "Need Me Too" which features Swiss gospel singer Caroline Nukala. 

I'm afraid that the only other track that appeals to this listener is "Sunshine" featuring MISS C-LINE (which was played as one of 'The Essential 5' on last week's Global Soul chart). However, I feel  that it starts off quite well but 'derails' half way through and loses it's way and sounds 'messy', to my ears at least, which are the only ones I've got!.

I considered just posting the one track but will let you make up your own mind on the reminder of the album.

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Details

Rating:	7.1 (for album) / 7.7 (for Need Me To)
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Album
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	10/09/2021
Key/BPM:	11A/80
Value:	£7.99