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With their sophisticated arrangements and infallible, soulful grooves courtesy of some of the best musicians in the game, Jalen's voice shines through - exuding the class and maturity of an artist who has refined their craft on the road. Two sides sure to fill dancefloors at discerning soul nights around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daptone","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50910794711371,"sku":"2234737","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Rapture-_7_-Vinyl_-646036489.jpg_9a21e391_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1732925680"},{"product_id":"all-about-me-po","title":"All About Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoul singer supreme, Jalen Ngonda and producer\/veteran keyboardist, Victor Axelrod join forces to deliver the collaboration we all needed–the impossibly soulful, reggae banger \"All About Me\". 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