Bluey - Leap Of Faith (2013)

After 15 albums with INCOGNITO, the band’s driving force Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick has recorded a remarkable debut solo album “Leap of Faith” (pre-order now), for release by Dome on March 25.

This stunning album features all lead and backing vocals by this traditionally most reluctant of singers (who has sung on only a couple of Incognito tracks over the years). With most of the songs co-written and co-produced with one of his long standing collaborators Richard Bull, it ranges from dance anthems to funk to modern soul floor fillers such as lead single “Got To Let My Feelings Show”.

Bluey explains: “I have always felt comfortable leading from the back – guiding others and bringing out the best of their artistry. This past year was the first time I felt a compelling desire to bare my soul in this way with what one of my friends called my musical autobiography.

“In Incognito I am surrounded by awesome musicians and singers. I needed to reach a place where I felt my voice had its own space and that my sound was not just a twist on the band’s theme. Once there it was just a matter of jumping in… taking a leap of faith”.

The album includes some stunning falsetto vocal performances and a couple of stand-out house tracks “Ain’t Nobody’s Business” and “Why Did I Let You Go”, co-produced by Ski Oakenfull and Simon Grey respectively.