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1. Single “That’s The Way (I Like It)†- Release 02nd May 2008
Album: “Comfort Zone†Release 2008
AKAY Biography
2529 delivers the goods in fine form. His infectious Pop music meets with Soul and Funk and is made to tear up the dancefloor with its high-class production. 2529 is an artist with a high potential and that’s no secret. The album features 14 great songs that range from uptempo smashers to jaw dropping ballads. 2529’s remake of the classic “Sexual Healing†has been on high rotation with the world’s best DJs for months now. Songs like the driving “Comfort Zone†or “So Good†speak for themselves and for the artist.
2529’s album was recorded and produced at Peppermint Jam records’ own studio. Dutch producer Jan van der Toorn, who has worked with 2529 before, brought him to Peppermint Jam’s attention and started recording demos with him. The demos found their way to label co-owner Mousse T. who immediately liked them and who suggested to record a full album.
The album was recorded with an international sound in mind. Several musicians were flown in and a lot of the recordings were done live. Guest singers like Rah Digga (of Flipmode Squad fame) or Montell Jordan, who sang on „Not Like Meâ€, only added to the great overall vibe and the mix by Hans Martin Buff (ex-personal studio engineer of Prince in his Paisley Park Studios, who had already mixed records by legends as Chaka Khan, Larry Graham, No Doubt etc.) secures the international flair.
It was very important for 2529 to be involved in the songwriting process from day one. He was always inspired by artists like Stevie Wonder and Boyz II Men and also by producer Jan van der Toorn. “I couldn’t have done it without Jan. He gave me so much power and taught me so much. Everything simply came together at the recording sessions.†boasts a happy 2529.
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