Shift by Deebs and Jarell Perry

The Shift EP’s off-kilter R&B comes cloaked in druggy atmosphere, the stasis of heartache, and entrancing rhythmic workouts. It’s not an uncommon story for two artists who’ve never met to collaborate, trade tracks, and make something great – however, rarely does it come together so quickly (just a few days) as such of a fully-formed sound. Toronto’s Deebs and LA singer Jarell Perry’s new recording project does - fusing trip-hop’s narcotic bounce with woozy modern soul. Focused on nailing the moody hue, Perry’s delivery interestingly often eschews hooks in favor of arrangements that ride the tension of Deeb’s minimal, meticulous framework. The resulting gems reveal their carefully crafted genius slowly.

One could hardly imagine a better vocalist for this sound than Jarell Perry, who matches Diebel’s mood and tone with every line.
- Earmilk

Tracklist

1.	Driving Blind	4:03

2.	Giving U	4:07

3.	Home	4:25

4.	Poison	3:30

5.	Relapse	3:54

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released May 18, 2015

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