Second to None by Hardkandy - Wah Wah 45s [WAH7016] FLAC download included with physical items

Second to None

Hardkandy

A 2 track soul single (8m 57s) — released May 19th 2008 on Wah Wah 45s

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'Second To None', the debut single taken from the album of the same name, serves as the perfect introduction to an act you may already be well aware of – Hardkandy. Having released two well received albums on Catskills Records, this Brighton based outfit have now joined the Wah Wah 45s family with their third, deeply soulful LP. Hardkandy's new album features not only guest vocals from some of the most talented soul/blues artists in the UK including Martin Harley, Laura Vane and Fink (Ninja tune), but also the very Curtis Mayfield styled vocals of Seany Clarke, who features on this dope 7-inch single. With its dance floor friendly beats, soulful strings and Sean's stirring vocals, 'Second To None' comes off something like a male vocal version of Nicole Willis' 'If This Aint Love' - it's that hot!!! On the flip, 'Dunks' is a scorching afro/jazz workout with more of those glorious strings, fierce drums and some very sweet scatting vocals to round off this cute club nugget. The man behind Hardkandy, Tim Bidwell, says - 'I wanted to create something that tips a hat to all my influences like 60's and 70's soul but also explores the blues elements of these genre. At the root of all my work is a need to create great songs with great melody', and I'm sure you'll agree he's achieved just that!

"Dunks" is very me! Played on Worldwide. - Gilles Peterson Radio1

'Hardkandy earn themselves a place in funk nirvana with the likes of the Meters and Sly Stone' “Loveable, dancefloor savvy modern Soul” - MixMag - MixMag

'A Slow Burning Surprise' - HipHop Mag.

'Smooth like peanut butter they'll set your heart a flutter' - Knowledge

'Hardkandy deserve the recognition that the likes of Zero 7 gained back at the start of the millennium' - Blowback Blowback

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