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It’s hard to believe that Local Talk Records is celebrating thirteen years in the music business. Throughout the years, the label has released some of the best house music out there and is almost weekly featured in our electronic music podcast. This anniversary compilation is a testament to that statement. In this interview, we speak with Soul Renegades about their new release on Local Talk and their journey as producers.
It’s been 13 years since Local Talk launched their record label, and their mission remains unchanged: spreading the amazing musical personality of artists and producers they admire. To celebrate this milestone, they’ve compiled a celebratory collection called ‘Local Talk – 13 Years Later: Part 1’. With a wide range of genres like classic house and Detroit soul, it’s an exciting showcase of the talent that has enriched the Local Talk catalog during its first decade; familiar faces like Soul Renegades, Nico Lahs and Laroye as well as newcomers like Alex Attias make an appearance on what is sure to be one of 2021’s most cherished compilations. Time to start your party with this deep house gold!
Craig Smith and Ricky Reid are the Soul Renegade’s. Both these Scottish dudes have some heavy Discogs gold in their wake, also both with some killer sides that include the notorious 6th Borough Project, and the James L’Estraunge Orchestra outside of their joint venture, Soul Renegades. Friends since the early days with each other, and with Swedish House label Local Talk Records. Soul Renegades are back on Local Talk 13 Years Later compilation. We talk to them on the week of the release.
(Craig Smith) Edinburgh (Ricky Reid) The highlands, west coast of Scotland.
We both have our own studio setups, but when we’re recording Soul Renegades project’s we generally get together and work in Ricky’s studio.
As Dj’s & music buyers From very start. As artists 2010,2021 respectively.
We think Mats & Tooli have been at the forefront of all things that have been happening in the underground scene across various genres and we think that’s what has given the label longevity.
(Craig) I’ve been producing since the mid 90’s (Ricky) Early 90’s.
(Craig) I released ‘Closer to the Source’ released on In demand.
(Ricky) I played on a lot of things for other people previously, but it would probably be as Soul Renegades when the much loved & missed Phil Asher signed us to Restless soul.
Emotive, Timeless.
As the soul Renegades we would say ‘Now Your Gonna Save Me’ on Restless Soul.
It’s not Something we think about but possibly ‘Deeper In You’ on Circular Motion from 2009
(Craig) Lonnie Liston smith (Ricky) Herbie Hancock & we both love the arrangements of the late great Burt Bacharach.
(Craig) Ron Trent, Fred, (Ricky) Theo Parrish, Henry Wu.
(CRAIG) I came up with the initial idea with the vocals & drums then I sent it over to Ricky as an idea.
(Ricky) I loved the idea and worked out the chord progression first then bass and then we passed it back & forth and settled on an arrangement that we were both happy with and that’s pretty much how it came together.
All the artists & music on the compilation are ace but we love the energy of the Alex Attias & Sohan Wilson ‘Come Back To Me’ track.
(Craig) I’ve Started a new label called Beyond Tomorrow so I have been working on that also I’ve got new music coming with the Revenge under the 6th Borough Project moniker.
(Ricky) I’m just tying up the loose ends to my second James L’Estraunge Orchestra album & we are working on a Soul Renegades album.
By Making more music!
“My advice to you is that it’s rough & tough in this ghetto, a lot of fun stuff going down but you gotta walk tall…”
Peace & Love Ricky & Craig X
We’d like to thank Craig Smith and Ricky Reid of Soul Renegades for taking the time to talk with us today. We hope you’ve enjoyed learning a bit more about their music, production process, and inspirations! If you’re looking for some great new sounds, be sure to check out their work on Local Talk 13 Years Later compilation, it’s now available on Bandcamp. Thanks again for reading this interview today!
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