Marcus Machado - Blue Diamonds (2023) [Hi-Res]

After releasing the critically acclaimed “Aquarius Purple” with Soul Step Records in 2020 and shortly after selling out the entire run and getting a recent re-press - Soul Step Records are thrilled to share that Marcus Machado is back to release his newest effort on vinyl, “Blue Diamonds.”

Marcus was named “Next Young Gun” by Rolling Stone Magazine and since then, Marcus has not disappointed in becoming one of the most in demand young guitar players in the world in both the studio and on the road. Recently, Marcus has collaborated on the music score for the documentary “Mr. Soul.” Marcus has also was requested to play the national anthem in Madison Square Garden for the NY Knicks as well as Oracle Arena for the Golden State Warriors. Marcus has grown in notoriety through his work with Th1rt3en with Pharoahe Monch and Daru Jones. He has also been featured many times in print as well, earning rave reviews in Guitar World and Guitar Player Magazine.

If you loved the adventurous sounds of “Aquarius Purple,” then you will certainly enjoy the growth demonstrated on “Blue Diamonds.” It is deep and soulful R&B that you can take a trip with. Marcus delivers again another set of funky and soulful jams. You continue to get instrumental funk and R&B tunes that are driven by Marcus’ soaring and screaming guitar as he showcases why he just might be one of the best players in the game. As an added bonus on this LP, you will get plenty of guest vocalists to take things to another level. Jermaine Holmes, Brian Owens, and many more grace the tracks on “Blue Diamonds.” Marcus Machado has an uncanny ability to create some truly inspiring musical landscapes, and “Blue Diamonds” is no exception. This record is full of grooves and the best way to experience it - is to get it on your turntable and feel it.

Soul Step Records will be releasing Marcus Machado’s LP “Blue Diamonds” to Soul Step Subscribers on Saturday, May 13. The general public sale will begin on Monday, May 15th.

There will be a limited to 100 variant in addition to the upcoming standard vinyl. Soul Step Records highly encourages fans to sign up to be a Soul Step Subscriber for free, as most of our limited edition vinyl sell out before it goes on sale to the general public.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Marcus Machado - Blue Diamonds (1:54)
1.02 - Marcus Machado - All About Us (3:07)
1.03 - Marcus Machado - Let Me Know (4:48)
1.04 - Marcus Machado - Dig (3:07)
1.05 - Marcus Machado - Pass Me By (2:52)
1.06 - Marcus Machado - Could It Be (3:30)
1.07 - Marcus Machado - Bittersweet (4:00)
1.08 - Marcus Machado - Thinking (3:50)
1.09 - Marcus Machado - Stop (2:45)
1.10 - Marcus Machado - I Can't Lose (4:00)
1.11 - Marcus Machado - The Chase (2:59)