What do Amy Winehouse, Solange and Mark Ronson have in common? They all secured the services of Homer Steinweiss on the drums. Because the musician, born in 1982, masters his instrument like hardly anyone else. You can tell this even without pop culture references if you listen to Steinweiss during his regular engagements with the Dap-Kings, the Menahan Street Band or Holy Hive. Anyone who thinks of retro soul thinks of it in the beats of Steinweiss. And now his first solo album under his first name Homer.
Back on track
It will be called »Ensatina« and the harbingers offer relaxed R&B and soul with fine arrangements. Including a lot of optimism in sound and lyrics for a record that was triggered by various emotional turbulences of its main protagonist. There was the dissolution of Holy Hive and the end of a long personal relationship in Steinweiss’ life. Which Homer Steinweiss worked through with help. And with music. Accordingly, the first song from the sessions is called »Now That It’s Over« – followed by »I’m alright«. Various guests provide vocals, the vibe is spot on. This is an album to get back on track. And it is available exclusively from HHV Records as a limited edition in Marsh Green Smoke Colored Vinyl.
