Veteran soul fans will hear a note of familiarity when listening to “Still,” the new single by Dallas native Antwyn Jackson. He possesses a buttery tenor that displays a youthful effervescence along with an adult appreciation of the sensuality of adult romance that will call to mind Marvin Gaye.
Veteran soul fans will hear a note of familiarity when listening to “Still,” the new single by Dallas native Antwyn Jackson. He possesses a buttery tenor that displays a youthful effervescence along with an adult appreciation of the sensuality of adult romance that will call to mind Marvin Gaye.
The horns and smooth bass endow “Still” with an easy swing that will make the tune a natural for the steppers set. Jackson’s background and influences make him a natural to deliver a piece of soul that is timeless yet contemporary. He hails from a musical family and honed his skills as a musician and vocalist in the church. As a college student at University of North Texas, Jackson formed an R&B band (yeah, you heard me right), and the respect that this multi-instrumentalist has for the music can be seen in those he counts as influences – a list that includes the aforementioned Gaye, D’Angelo, Mint Condition and especially their front man Stokely Williams.
Jackson himself says that he views “Still” as “a song that illustrates the way pure love should be.” Take a listen, SoulTrackers, and judge for yourselves.
Antwyn Jackson – “Still”