Six Steps

Polymath and Multi-Instrumental Maestro David Mrakpor, Releases Forward-Thinking New Single"6 Steps"

Jazz re:freshed are proud to announce brand new music by multi-faceted musician David Mrakpor with his latest single, "6 Steps."As one half of Grammy-award winning duo Blue Lab Beats, '6 Steps'is his first solo music after a 3-year hiatus following on from his 2022 release 'Lonely'. Building on his signature innovative approach to composition, this track showcases Mrakpor's unique ability to seamlessly blend intricate musicianship with emotional depth. "6 Steps"is available on digital format only across all streaming platforms on 19th March 2025 via the Jazz re:freshed label.

"6 Steps"showcases Mrakpor's wondrous talents as a multi-instrumentalist playing bass, keyboards, drums, and guitar, truly a one-man show - highlighting his own considered and distinctive style. Drawing inspiration from the American band Spirit Fingers' track"Release,"taken from their eponymous 2018 album. Influenced by keyboardist Greg Spero, bassist Hadrien Feraud, and drummer Mike Mitchell, Mrakpor sought to explore progression in his own arrangements, developing the sonic textures and arrangements that resonated with him. A key aspect of"6 Steps"is its departure from traditional time signatures, intentionally straying from the usual 4/4 time, opting instead for a 6/4 time signature to create a fresh, dynamic rhythmic experience. The result is a song that feels unconventional yet deeply captivating.

"The musical inspiration behind this tune I'd say would be a tune called "Release" from an American band called Spirit Fingers. Some of the band members from Spirit Fingers include keyboardist Greg Spero, bassist Hadrien Feraud and drummer Mike Mitchell. My aim was to borrow some of the instrumentation and use that to create the feeling that took place in my head. I also wanted to get away from the common 4/4 time signature hence the number 6." -David Mrakpor

David Mrakpor is one half of the powerful Jazztronica duo Blue Lab Beats. He plays Guitar, Bass , Drums ,Keyboards ,Vibraphone, upright bass, Trumpet. He has also graced the stage playing session for Reuben James, Illa J, Sophie Faith, Jerome Thomas, Fireball sessions, The Banger Factory, Brown Penny, Unit 31. His new music is all played/arranged and produced by himself. Blue Lab Beats are one of the fastest-rising production duos in the world right now, Blue Lab Beats consists of multi-instrumentalist Mr DM and producer and beatmaker NK-OK. Starting out as bedroom producers, remixing tracks from A-listers such as Dua Lipa and Rag'N'Bone Man, the pair quickly grew into something far more potent - crafting a supple, wide-ranging sound inspired by the pioneers of hip-hop and the music of the African diaspora while staying true to their London roots.

The new single"6 Steps"by David Mrakpor is available across all digital streaming platforms on 19th March 2025 via Jazz re:freshed.