Lack of Afro

Lack of Afro sounds like a lost Motown session discovered in a hip-hop producer's basement. It is music built on a foundation of thunderous, live-sounding drums and sharp, punchy brass arrangements that feel both historic and immediate. There is a specific warmth to the production that suggests vinyl crackle even when the signal is clean, creating a bridge between the 1960s soul circuit and the modern dance floor.

What makes Adam Gibbons distinctive is his ability to play nearly every instrument himself while maintaining the loose, swinging chemistry of a full band. He treats funk with the reverence of a scholar but the aggression of a breakbeat DJ, ensuring that every track has enough low-end weight to satisfy club systems without losing the organic soul of the saxophone and guitar. It is sophisticated without being precious, and raw without being lo-fi.

Start with 'Hello Baby' to hear the project at its most polished and collaborative. It serves as a perfect entry point for those who love the intersection of classic R&B and contemporary groove. If you prefer something with a bit more grit and instrumental focus, his earlier work like 'Press On' showcases the heavy-hitting drum breaks that first made him a staple in the UK funk and soul scene.