Early Bird Presents The Beauty Is Inside

As well as showing respect for some somewhat unsung heroes from the past like Ethiopian singer Alemayehu Eshete, South African singer and actress Patience Africa and Spanish composer Pedro Ruy-Blas of seventies fusion band Dolores, Lefto looks to the future, showcasing young soul and electronic artists, including D.C.’s Dreamcastmoe, Pasadena’s Qur'an Shaheed, Regal86 from Monterrey, Antwerp’s abrahamblue and Elisa Bee from Milan, to name just a few. The album also features an appearance from paladin of the current jazz renaissance Makaya McCraven, and even a track from Lefto himself.

“‘The Beauty is Inside’ is a compilation of original tracks (I personally really like) and tracks from friends who happen to be great artists as well” says Lefto. “They are all pretty much up-and-coming, and deserve more exposure. It has always been my job as a radio man to shine a light on the talented artists who need it the most. We all know how the music industry works, and how hard it is to find your way in that world, so I hope this collection of tracks will give these artists the shine they deserve.”

Tracklist

1. aint about me - Watching Tarot Card XVI Come to Life
2. Dreamcastmoe & Shungu - Don't Let Me Down
3. Iman Houssein - Their Eyes
4. Qur’an Shaheed - Thrive
5. Makaya McCraven - Crash Course
6. CōS - Ayy Thank Full
7. Trian Kayhatu - OK Dan
8. Regal86 - Parado en la esquina
9. brahamblue - Joanna
10. DJ Spinn - Synthshot
11. Igor Jadranin - NUB
    
12. Shlundee - Acid 2 Acid
13. LB aka Labat - Ca chauffe tonton
14. Elisa Bee - A Sun That Never Goes Down
15. Pippin - Ro