{"product_id":"one-step-ahead-the-instrumentals","title":"One Step Ahead \/ The Instrumentals","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaptone Records is proud to present the latest offering from producer extraordinaire, Victor Axelrod. Initially voiced over a midi demo at Axelrod’s Don’t Trip Studio, “One Step Ahead” is one of the latest recordings made during Sugar Minott’s exceptionally influential career. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe backing track, courtesy of The Inversions, was cut at Diamond Mine studio during the same session as the rocksteady update of Bob \u0026amp; Gene’s “I Can Be Cool”. With Axelrod at the helm the team transforms the cult classic ballad, originally recorded by Aretha Franklin, into an ethereal piece of rocksteady magic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to writing a wealth of original material, Sugar Minott had a deep appreciation and passion for not only Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae (which he helped develop) but also American soul and pop music. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe brought enduring versions of Michael Jackson’s “Good Thing Going”, The Persuaders “Love Gonna Pack Up” and Dionne Warwick’s “A House Is Not A Home” to the reggae idiom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “One Step Ahead” fits perfectly in this tradition, effortlessly bridging the gap between American pop and Jamaican soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daptone","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50497890451787,"sku":"2188151","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/DAP1142_4058e99e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727734593","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/one-step-ahead-the-instrumentals","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}