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Singing praises to the incomparable magic women possess and admitting he is completely enamoured by the woman he is addressing, Bobby puts his heart on his sleeve with reverence and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Crown Records","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50400417022283,"sku":"2179458","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Bobby_Oroza_-_Queen_Of_The_Barrio_7_dc3cefae_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726512503"},{"product_id":"get-on-the-otherside-instrumentals","title":"Get On The Otherside - Instrumentals","description":"\u003cp\u003eBobby Oroza and Cold Diamond \u0026amp; Mink treat us to the instrumental version of their latest album \u003ci\u003eGet On The Otherside\u003c\/i\u003e. Bobby Oroza put his desire for the profound on wax with his sophomore album \u003ci\u003eGet On The Otherside\u003c\/i\u003e. Musically, he updated the formula we were introduced to on the first record. But lyrically, songs are bravely rooted in the more complicated, ubiquitous inner tangles of life like self-examination and coming to terms with the vastness of the human experience. This limited edition pressing is a chance to enjoy the musicianship and production prowess of the crew without the lyrics giving it a whole other level if vibe to take in. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Crown","offers":[{"title":"Green | LP","offer_id":50417156948299,"sku":"1169826","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ff0ccaa4-2263-4fcd-9ce7-96f44273f7f1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726719254"},{"product_id":"this-love","title":"This Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eDebut full length from Bobby Oroza, \u003ci\u003eThis Love\u003c\/i\u003e. Bobby pushes the borders of soul and rock balladry and creates a sound distinctly his own. Cold Diamond and Mink provide a pitch perfect collection of lo-fi, low-key classics on which Bobby's smokey tenor floats atop, breaking hearts on some tunes and melting them on others. Maintaining the band's signature dark and intimate aesthetic, they run the gamut of tempos, breaking hearts on some tunes and mending them on others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group's second single \u003ci\u003eYour Love Is Too Cold\u003c\/i\u003e is a stomper that blends the groovy soul drumming of early Motown records with guitar that could have been lifted from a James Bond score and has been getting heavy spins across the globe at soul parties and on radio shows. Bobby takes care of the dancers with a few up numbers, ranging from the northern soul nods on \u003ci\u003eLonely Girl\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFalling in Love\u003c\/i\u003e to the 70s jazz funk nod on \u003ci\u003eKeep On Believing\u003c\/i\u003e. However, the ballad lovers with the uncontrollable urge to two-step late into the night will be the real winners with\u003ci\u003e This Love.\u003c\/i\u003e Bobby thrives on the bed of dark and intimate sensuality found on tracks like \u003ci\u003eAlone Again, Down On My Knees\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDeja Vu\u003c\/i\u003e. The world is about bear witness, and surely be taken back by this strange and unique shade of Soul born in Finland but made for the whole world to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Crown","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50453220393291,"sku":"1060937","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e9c52b66-2931-4995-b21a-d9807d0bb9af_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727169806"},{"product_id":"the-otherside-make-me-believe","title":"The Otherside \/ Make Me Believe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile Bobby Oroza puts the finishing touches on his next album, he treats us to this killer two-sider to end out 2021 and hold us over until the new record is finished. Bobby's debut album \u003ci\u003eThis Love \u003c\/i\u003emade big waves around the world and amassed him a cult following from the US to Japan and everywhere in between. He found big love in the sweet soul scene early, but has since made fans in a myriad of circles and subcultures globally. It has by now become clear that his music is not just one thing, analog soul textured for sure, but also with an array of influences that span far beyond the soul ballad world. It is that inability to really nail down his sound that has become the biggest charm, an esoteric and profound passion permeate the lyrics and vibe of everything about Mr. Oroza. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new 7\" shows off two sides of Bobby's song writing, an upbeat number on the \"plug\" side and a heavy duty ballad on the flip. The A side \u003ci\u003eThe Otherside\u003c\/i\u003e is an optimistic tune that Bobby humbly shares his story about the troubles we can create for ourselves and the possibility of having a change of mind that frees us from them. The track is equally encouraging with its sunny energy that carries an important message from Bobby to anyone who is struggling and can't see a way out. The B side \u003ci\u003eMake Me Believe\u003c\/i\u003e is another instant classic for the slowie enthusiasts. A moody, soul bearing, cry for help that comes off with a sweet- ness. The vulnerability makes it romantic while the heavy backing track brings it that unique energy that classic B sides have where they are heart- breaking and gorgeous at the same time. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Crown","offers":[{"title":"Black | 7\"","offer_id":50502120997195,"sku":"1149316","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4a947b9b-278c-4620-9087-d18f68e3cccf_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727788698"},{"product_id":"get-on-the-otherside","title":"Get On The Otherside","description":"\u003cp\u003eBobby Oroza puts his desire for the profound on wax with his sophomore album \u003ci\u003eGet On The Otherside\u003c\/i\u003e. Musically, he has updated the formula we were introduced to on the first record. 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As Bobby tells it, \"I had to do some real self-searching, come to terms with what was wrong, and how much of it I was responsible for.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Crown","offers":[{"title":"Orange | LP","offer_id":50503422050635,"sku":"1153782","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50503422574923,"sku":"1153783","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50503423295819,"sku":"1153781","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/05424c46-8cb6-4fa7-8209-369acd34cf24_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727795690"},{"product_id":"whatcha-know-losing-it","title":"Whatcha Know \/ Losing It","description":"\u003cp\u003eBobby's 2019 tour ended in New York City and he had two days off before flying home to Finland. Leon invited him to the Diamond Mine to record some music. Bobby had been talking about wanting to stretch out lyrically and write about more esoteric subject matter, Leon was game. They recorded \"Reasons\" in one session which put the chemistry between the two on the world stage and sparked the idea of doing a full length album together. More than halfway through the recording process, they have decided to treat us to another two-sider of the new material. On the A side, \"Whatcha Know\" Bobby explores death and the human experience, putting his philosophical ponderings into his music. Michels' production and overall ethos is the perfect complement to Bobby's desire to stretch out his sound. EMA provides a gorgeous backing track that compliments Bobby's style and simultaneously broadens its scope. The B side \"Losing It\" is a dramatic and moving number that Bobby sings in Spanish and English. A gorgeous guitar riff is countered with eerie sound effects that crescendo when the drums come in. 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Like a lot of the other tunes on this album there is a message of encouragement and an invitation to a new perspective Bobby has found at this stage in his life. Cold Diamond \u0026amp; Mink's backing track has the perfect tone to carry the message and the whole tune comes out somehow tough, sweet, encouraging, and introspective all at once. The B side \"Through These Tears\" is a heavy duty ballad sure to become a staple in the slowie sets. As usual for Bobby he does it up in his own way, with his own tone, and it stands out from his peers. 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