This is an Emphasis Records promotional video for Atlanta’s award-winning Stevie Hawkins new two-song single release, 'Diamonds In The Sky' and 'Sweet Honey'. We give you a generous taste of the two songs in this video. <br /> <br />'Diamonds In The Sky' is a romantic ballad that will transport you to a dimension of love and soothing relaxation either by yourself, or with that very special someone. This is sophisticated Soul/R&B with smooth jazz flavors at its very best. <br /> <br />The ballad captures Hawkins as a sensualist, who fluently phrases, caresses and delivers the lyrics from whispers to impassioned intensity. The song is tastefully seasoned with Fender Rhodes and atmospheric synthesizers by Grammy award-winning master of musical magic, the late George Duke. Interspersed throughout the track are sultry saxophone embellishments by Stephan Sechi, and a lilting chromatic harmonica solo by Ralph Rosen, reminiscent of Toots Thielemans or Stevie Wonder. The song glows with vibrancy, feels good, and you will want to listen on repeat. <br /> <br />'Sweet Honey' is a bluesy big band song, loaded with personality, and a sweet treat indeed, reminiscent in style of Ray Charles or Count Basie. The Stevie Hawkins Blue Shoes Orchestra, a 14 piece horn section and 3 piece rhythm section, constitutes this powerful and fun song as a testament to the range of Hawkins' vocals and music, and is a magnificent addition to this release. <br /> <br />Both songs were written and the basic tracks recorded in 2013 for Stevie's solo performance for the Los Angeles Music Awards at the Whiskey A Go-Go and Avalon Theater in Hollywood, where he was recipient of the 'Urban Artist' award. Now, two years later, polished up lyrics and a completed production of the songs have led to an exceptional stunning outcome. <br /> <br />If you're a true Stevie Hawkins fan, or if you've just discovered this multi-talented man, you'll want to have 'Diamonds In The Sky' and 'Sweet Honey' as part of your sophisticated Soul/R&B and Big Band Blues music collection. <br /> <br />http://www.steviehawkins.com <br /> <br />Single Credits: <br /> <br />Diamonds In The Sky <br />Lyrics: Charlotte Hannon/Stevie Hawkins <br />Music: Stevie Hawkins <br /> <br />Stevie Hawkins ~ Vocals :: Beat :: Strings :: Percussion <br />George Duke ~ Fender Rhodes :: Synth :: Synth Bass <br />Stephan Sechii ~ Saxophone <br />Raymond ”Guitar” Watts ~ Electric and Classical Guitars <br />Ralph Rosen ~ Harmonica <br /> <br />Sweet Honey <br />Lyrics: Charlotte Hannon/Stevie Hawkins <br />Music: Stevie Hawkins <br /> <br />Stevie Hawkins Blues Shoes Orchestra <br /> <br />Produced :: Engineered :: Mixed by Stevie Hawkins <br />Studios:: Wintergreen Studio :: Atlanta, GA :: Fat Hits :: Los Angeles, CA <br />Mastered by ShhhMedia :: Atlanta, GA :: shhhmedia.net <br />Cover Art :: Dmytro Tolokonov <br />Basic Tracks Recorded :: 2013 <br />Final Production and Mix :: 2015 <br /> <br />© 2015 Emphasis Records :: Hannon Hawkins Music, BMI <br />All rights are reserved.
