Wah Wah 45s present a limited edition vinyl special from Afro-dub masters, Soothsayers. With a history that goes back three decades, having released two classic LPs (Tradition and We Are Many) and numerous EPs and remixes on the imprint, the band deliver two brand new and exclusive versions of one of the highlights of their new LP, entitled Fly Higher.
Love Will Find a Way features vocalists Maia Avery and Akin Soul, both former members of Youthsayers – a South London based music performance and education group, taught by Soothsayers band members. With new mixes by acclaimed Sao Paulo based producer Victor Rice, it’s a stepping reggae vocal duo piece with a strong, universal message asserting that despite the current divisive political rhetoric and the championing of greed over human empathy by those in power, love will always be a more powerful force than hatred and division. Maia and Akin Soul’s distinctive voices blend and weave beautifully over a hypnotic groove with a fresh and poignant emotional energy contributing to what should be a future steppers classic. These previously unreleased mixes are available in both vocal and dub versions on hand-stamped 7-inch vinyl and Bandcamp only.
“We are so proud and happy to be able to feature Maia and Akin on this beautiful song. Both are former members of Youthsayers, the youth music education organisation set up by Soothsayers in 2016. Maia (from recent Wah Wah 45s signings Kotoa) and Akin are now great artists in their own right and it feels very satisfying to feature them on this new Soothsayers release.” Robin Hopcraft (Soothsayers)
Reactions & Radio Play
Radio play from David Rodigan (BBC Radio 1 Xtra), DJ Ritu (Resonance FM)
“Brit reggae… it’s a bit four-to-the-floory, but I’m still feeling it! ” David Rodigan (BBC Radio 1 Xtra)
“Another winner!” Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM)
“Killer mixes!!” Jazzcat (Totally Wired Radio, Italy)
“Fab!” DJ Ritu (Resonance FM)
“Dope!” Delfonic (BBE/GAMM, Germany)
“Sound those horns and mute those jingle bells. It is the glorious return of reggae high priests Soothsayers for it is they who we have relied upon to lift the spirits when all seems lost. Give it up for the crew for blessing us for this slice of reggae with a message of love for this holiday season. ‘Love Will Find a Way’ features vocalists Maia Avery and Akin Soul who are both former members of Youthsayers who were taught by Soothsayers members. So when the grey bearded portly gent comes tumbling down the smoke shaft with a copy of this 45 in his sack for you it’s time to show him some love and pour him a pint of port. Offer him a seat and put the needle to the groove. The Soothsayers sound will be food for the soul and will allow this traveller to press on with a spring in his step.” Baz Hickey (45 Live)
“Great remix and dub, full support on my shows air playing right on this Saturday HORA DO SOL show!” Tiago Santos (Radio Oxigenio, Portugal)
“Stepper!! Nice work indeed!” Steve KIW (1BTN, UK)
“Great 7″, Keep up the great work!” DJ Six (Various, UK)
“Perfect seasonal message NOT seasonal with great dub too..” Gerry Hectic (You And The Music, UK)
