This track is gorgeous! It’s got elements of jazz, cinematic scoring, and hip hop. The whole thing just comes together so well, but what can I expect from a member of The greatest live hip hop band to walk the earth? 

A high standard of course. And just for those who don’t know, I’m talking about The Roots. 

Dave Guy brings his horn to bear over a track packed with dusty drums, a pleasing synth chord stab to open up the proceedings, a piano, percussion, a subby bass holding down a great pocket as well as playing along with the notes in the intro… there’s a flute fluttering in there too…

Being a piano player my favourite part is at 1:04 the piano is played like a harp as part of the solo, which I guess is not an accident given the title of the track! 

The trumpet solo doesn’t disappoint at 1:48! 

I keep going back to listen to confirm what I’m hearing and this track is just genius. I can’t wait for the album!

Listen to ‘7th Heaven’ here now

Taken from Dave Guy’s forthcoming debut album “Ruby” out September 20th, 2024 on Big Crown Records. Purchase the Limited Edition BCR Exclusive Colored Vinyl, Black Vinyl, Cassette and CD in the BCR Webstore: https://bigcrownrecords.com/store/ruby/ Purchase Digitally / Stream: https://lnk.to/DaveGuy7thHeaven

Cover Art: Derrick Adams

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Review by Del Osei-Owusu