Hello, My Name Is..., the title of Charles Hammond Jr.'s debut release, is apt given that most readers will have never heard of him before. He released a brief teaser video for the project back at the beginning of the year and now, six months later, we get a fuller introduction to the talented singer/songwriter by way of this four-track EP. Charles is a modern soul-man at heart with a voice that can melt a heart as easy as it can raise the roof. Comparisons will abound with this guy, I've already seen Maxwell and Rahsaan Patterson mentioned in the same breath, and I have to say those comparisons are pretty close to the mark, not necessarily in terms of his vocals (although I can hear Rahsaan singing the opener "(Re) Introduction"), but in terms of his overall approach and willingness to color outside the lines a little. The whole EP is worth a spin or five, but it was "The Truth" that really caught my ear with its mashup of '70's-styled soul and a modern production aesthetic. What's even better is that the EP is available as free download, either via the SounCloud link below or Charles' Bandcamp page. Honestly, it's a shame that Bandcamp download isn't "name your own price" because, after listening to this a handful of times, I would go back and lay down a few £/$'s. [H/T: PBB]
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