Laura Rain & The Caesars [2021] - Rise Again [LRK Records]

Laura Rain & The Caesars were formed by Detroit couple Laura Rain and husband George Friend in 2012 and debuted with an album 'Electrified' in 2013, followed up by 'Closer' in 2014, 'Gold' in 2015 and 'Walk With Me' in  2018.

They really broke through in 2021 starting with the release of "Closer To the Win" in January. They subsequently signed a record deal in the UK with LRK Records and released "I Am" in May. Rain also featured on Al Lindsey's "Claim It" which got a vinyl release on MD Records.

Also this year they won three Detroit Music Awards and finished their fifth full length album "Rise Again" which is set for release on a limited edition vinyl LP.  "Rise Again" is a treasure chest of stone cold Motor City soul gems written by Laura and George which exemplify their modern vintage sound and is due in early 2022.

The title track is being released as a single and is a result of a collaboration with Seattle based beat maker and producer UNKWN which merges the roots of Detroit soul with contemporary sample based production. The haunting piano refrain meets the gospel tinged voices and Hammond organ effortlessly, giving Rain the space to deliver her inspirational message of hope, equality, healing and triumph. I think this could be the best single to date!

Digital release is scheduled 22 Oct 2021 followed by pre-orders for the  7" vinyl and album in November from LRK's BandCamp store.

UPDATE: 19 Oct 2021: Don't believe everything you read as SoulTracks has posted this today 19 Oct 2021 'claiming' it to be a 'world premiere'! Of course SoulStrutter blog readers know better!

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Details

Rating:	8.4
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital / 7"
Label:	LRK Records
Cat No:	None
Date:	22/10/2021
Key/BPM:	N/A
Value:	£1 / £12