Releases / Sir LSG feat. Brian Themba & Kafele - “All I Am”

GOGO Music proudly comes up with the second release of Sir LSG, after we presented you ‘Sax In The City’, which still was released under his former moniker ‘Hood Natives’ and became a smash-hit in 2011. This time Sir LSG teamed up with renown Soul-singer Brian Temba and Kafele who adds his distinctive trumpet lines. Remixes are contributed by DJ Spinna and Ben Moss to complete a splendiferous release.

Sir LSG has found his sound. Whether as a DJ or producer Lesego Sefako steadily progressed, since he won the DJ Battle competition of 2008 South African Music Conference. After producing ‘Sax In The City’ on his own, he split out of the group ‘Hood Natives’ and started releasing under his own artist name Sir LSG. It seems as if he detected his very own sound at the same time. Pushing the envelope with a stoic determination and a rare love for detail, his sound always contains a bit of Jazz and a big portion of Soul.

‘All I Am’ features Brian Temba, a venerated R&B singer from the motherland, who has shared the stage with the likes of Kenny Lattimore, Anthony Hamilton and Ne-Yo. His debut album ‘Something Better’ included the hit single ‘Dominoes’, which received two Channel O Awards nominations in South Africa in 2009, while the album itself earned him a SAMA (South African Music Award) for Best R&B/Neo Soul Album. In 2013 Brian’s new album ‘This is My Time’ was nominated as Best R&B on the Metro FM awards. ‘All I Am’ is one of the few side trips of Brian Temba into House Music, and shows his great versatility.

In addition Kafele lends his talent on the trumpet to add another level of musicality to the beautiful song. The experienced Jazz musician became a household name in the House-scene, since his releases ‘Above The Sky’ and ‘Complicated’ on GOGO Music and meanwhile can look back on various successful releases on other labels as well.

Remix glories for the song come from DJ Spinna and Ben Moss. DJ Spinna surly does not need much of an introduction to music lovers. Since the start of his career, he left his indelible fingerprint in various musical categories. He produced legendary Hip Hop groups, remixed Pop Music icons and of course is at home in the House Music genre, in which he delivered countless titles which are considered classics nowadays.

Ben Moss finally returns to the label after a longer pause from music. Finishing his doctorate in Pharmacy was priority and did not leave him much time to produce music. But his mix clearly and imposingly shows that talent does not fade, if one takes a break. Back with a bang, we now hope to hear more from him soon.

This GOGO Music release has been in the works for quite some time, but it surely was worth the wait and efforts, as we now are able to present a well rounded package of a well written song -exactly our aim at GOGO Music.

Tracklist Sir LSG feat. Brian Temba & Kafele - All I Am - GOGO 058:

1 - Sir LSG Original Mix 6:36
2 - Sir LSG Original Instrumental 6:36
3 - DJ Spinna Galatic Soul Remix 7:57
4 - DJ Spinna Galatic Soul Instrumental 7.57
5 - Ben Moss Late Bounce Vocal 6:51
6 - Ben Moss Late Bounce Instrumental 6:51

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PRESS REACTIONS AND REVIEWS:

Spirit Of House (Switzerland)
Sir LSG feat. Brian Temba & Kafele - All I Am - GOGO 058

Pick of the week!
Sir LSG (Lesego Sefako) makes his return to GOGO Music with "All I am", a magnificent production featuring the vocal talents of Brian Temba, a venerated r&b singer from the motherland, and trumpeter Kafele. To cut a long story short, "All I am" is a soulful masterpiece having timeless written all over - the gentle afro-percussive rhythms, deeply rooted vocals by Brian Temba, exquisite keys and Kafele's grand trumpet are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more. Not to forget to mention the remixes which take the song to the next level: first up we have DJ Spinna who adds his awe-inspiring 'Galactic Soul' touch, and Ben Moss whose interpretation is a breathtaking late night affair oozing with enticing melodies. by Mike Fossati

IX Daily (Canada)
Sir LSG feat. Brian Temba & Kafele - All I Am - GOGO 058

Elevate yourself to a higher level with "All I Am", the latest soulful house release by Sir LSG featuring vocals by soul crooner Brian Temba and trumpet player Kafele. Temba's liquid smooth tone lends itself perfectly to this production complimented by Kafele's trumpet mastery adding a live music element rarely heard in mainstream electronic music. With "All I am" as his second release on GOGO Music following the success of 2011's "Sax in the City", Sir LSG is another example of the amazing talent emerging from the South African house music scene. Combining a blend of hypnotic African rythms, world, soul, jazz and R&B, this track will have you floating on Cloud 9. It was the 2008 Southern African Music Conference that first thrust Sir LSG into the spotlight gaining the attention of the legendary DJ Christos, one of South Africa's most influencial DJ/producers. "All I Am" is available now on Traxsource with remixes by DJ Spinna and Ben Moss. It will be available on all other download stores September 13, 2013. by Nathan Thomas

Some Sir LSG feat. Brian Temba & Kafele - All I Am DJ reactions:

:: "The whole release is beautiful mate ... refreshing in a world of dry sounds." Atjazz (Atjazz Record Company, UK)

:: "3 DOPE MIXES ... Something for everyone. Will support MOS DEF!!!" Vinny Da Vinci (House Afrika, South Africa)

:: "Full Support on this release original mix is amazing! Ben Moss create such a great atmosphere with his remix! More than well done! Thank you for this nice release Ralf! GO! GO! GO!" Rocco (France)

:: "This is a serious package!! Heavy support on this...all mixes on rotation :)" Groove Assassin (UK)

:: "Great track and mixes." Robert Owens

:: "Loving the Spinna and Original mixes." Karizma (Kohesive Productions, USA)

:: "One of the best vocal tracks I have heard this year with super remixes." Christos Katsaitis (Katsaitis Music, South Africa)

:: "Wicked release. Full support." Luis Radio (Italy)

:: "Quality stuff as always...like!" Hardsoul (Netherlands)

:: "Full support." DJ Pope (USA)

:: "Will be supporting in my chart great soul music!" Dean Zepehrin (Tribe, UK)

:: "Original and Spinna mixes are amazing." Jamie Thinnes (Seasons Recordings, USA)

:: "Ben Moss mix is really nice...they’re all top notch but Moss mix just edges it for me." Richard Earnshaw (Duffnote, UK)

:: "Loving all the mixes, a beautiful package! Dj Spinna's mix is working for me especially." Ricky Morrison (M&S, UK)

:: "What an awesome track." Edsoul (Kaya FM, South Africa)

:: "This song is really good." Alessio Furia (Magma Globalgroove, Supersoul Music, Italy)

:: "That sounds really good." Bruno from Ibiza (Ibiza Global Radio, Spain)

:: "I can't get over how catchy this is, the vocals are amazing and the vibe is so very very soulful. I prefer the original to the remixes although Ben & Spinna's versions are also classy. I'll support as much as I can and will be featuring during my next few shows on Indamixworldwide." Dean Serafini (Indamixworldwide Radio)

:: "Great tune, love it." Joan Ribas Dj (Ibizasoulstice Radio, Spain)

:: "DJ Spinna Galatic Soul Remix all the way for me mate, will be looking to play on next weeks show." Antony Angell (Essentialhouseradioshow, UK)

:: "Spinna vocal mix is DA BOMB! Liking the Ben Moss inst. mix also for warmup part of deeper sets. :)" Ian Bang (Discovelopement, Denmark)

:: "Brilliant tracks. Will receive a lot of airplay … guaranteed :-)" Pim Bergkamp (Jamm FM, Netherlands)

:: "Excellent production again!" Makossa (FM4 head of music, Austrian Broadcasting Corporation)

:: "Ben Moss Late Bounce Vocal for me!!! Love it! Full support!" Mirko Paoloni (Radio Party Groove, Italy)

:: "Nice pack here, all mixes sound great...you have my support!!! Thanks." Bobi (Club FM, Mazedonia)

:: "Very charming number, smooth sweet deep riffs n vocals. Will be dropping it on the advanced dance mix show. All mixes are excellent." Silver Sweet (Advanced Dance Mix Radioshow)

:: Lovely release! My favourite is the Original Mix." Dalminjo (Norway)

:: "The melody is something...magic!! Original and DJ Spinna remix are my favs." Cesare ‘boogeyman’ Cera (Gruradio, Italy)

:: "Full support from me." Lady Duracell (Push FM, UK)

:: "The Ben Moss Bounce (vocal) and the Sir LSG (instrumental) mixes will fit into my sets nicely right now!" Kristian Valdini (360, Dubai)

:: "Will play Spinna remix great stuff and spirit. But others mixes is good too." Amar Kabouche (U Dance Radio)

:: "Been playing Spinna & Ben Moss mixes on the show, 'Bounce Vocal' is a standout for me!!" Alan O (Multi Storey Soul radio show, RTE Pulse, Dublin, Ireland)

Sir LSG Original Mix
Sir LSG Original Instrumental
DJ Spinna Galatic Soul Remix
DJ Spinna Galatic Soul Instrumental
Ben Moss Late Bounce Vocal
Ben Moss Late Bounce Instrumental