SoulTracks Choice Cut: James Day and All-Star Cast March into New Year with "Battlegrounds"

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    (December 31, 2016) Songwriter-arranger-producer James Day has been filling SoulTrackers’ hearts and minds over the past decade with top-shelf releases such as Better Days, Natural Things, and Repertoire. Featuring cream-of-the-crop vocalists like Glenn Jones, Maysa, Audrey Wheeler, and the sorely missed Gavin Christopher on the mic, he has consistently released heartfelt material outfitted by appealing grooves that bridge the gap between old-school and contemporary vibes.

    (December 31, 2016) Songwriter-arranger-producer James Day has been filling SoulTrackers’ hearts and minds over the past decade with top-shelf releases such as Better Days, Natural Things, and Repertoire. Featuring cream-of-the-crop vocalists like Glenn Jones, Maysa, Audrey Wheeler, and the sorely missed Gavin Christopher on the mic, he has consistently released heartfelt material outfitted by appealing grooves that bridge the gap between old-school and contemporary vibes.

    Now, Day is utilizing his talents (and those of his esteemed friends) to deliver a resounding message of positive action in the wake of turbulent times and political unrest. Driven by the blizzard of emotions experienced by many since the November U.S. presidential election, he immediately set to composing a consciousness-raising tune in the spirit of forward-thinking classics by his idols, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, and John Lennon. The result is “Battlegrounds,” a plea for unity and change in the face of “screams and sirens, and weapons firing.”

    Cheryl “Pepsii” Riley and Tony Terry join with Glenn Jones and Audrey Wheeler to voice the fears of a society marred by anger and violence. Joined by Tim Owens and Cleveland Jones on backgrounds, the all-star cast turns in a highly emotive, gospel-tinged performance with global appeal. It is the hope of Day and all parties involved that enough profits will be garnered from downloads of the single to donate to new voter registration and motivation efforts, as well as progressive candidates running in the 2018 House and Senate elections. The single can be purchased at CD Baby, and more information can be found on the single’s official Facebook page. You can also hear it on Sirius/XM's Heart & Soul.

    “Battlegrounds” is the newest SoulTracks World Premiere and our January Choice Cut. Please check it out below and share your thoughts on the music and its message! “With your silence, you share alliance with those who hold the guns.”

    by Justin Kantor

    SoulTracks Choice Cut
    James Day and the R&B All-Stars - "Battlegrounds"

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