Wah Wah 45s are proud to present the debut release on the label for vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, painter, carpenter, raconteur and one of the most talented and unique artists you’re likely to encounter – Gideon Conn. I Just Don’t Know You Very Well is the first single to be taken from his forthcoming third album, Hip Hop Original (released November 20th) and features erstwhile Resonator vocalist Kassia Zermon AKA Bunty on a tale of everyday life, love and relationships delivered in Gideon’s unique style.
Hailing from Manchester, England, Gideon Conn is something of a one-off. His charming energy, quick wit and unique vocal often stun, and sometimes confuse, but in the end, audiences and listeners inevitably fall in love with this enigmatic, incomparable troubadour’s warmth and showmanship.
Intricate, Inventive Lyricism
As much influenced by Joan as Policewoman and Simon & Garfunkle as by Aretha and Stevie or Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Gideon’s eclectic take on hip hop music is unparalleled with its soulful, humorous edge and intricate, inventive lyricism.
Having already garnered fans as diverse as Guy Garvey, Tom Robinson and Shaun Keaveney on BBC 6Music, Rob da Bank (Bestival) and John Kennedy (XFM) the next stage in Gideon’s story is already eagerly anticipated by radio, press, festival goers and the army of fans he’s garnered over the years.
Reactions
“As your press release says, charming is the right word. Looking forward to hearing more.” Aly Gillani / DJ Gilla – First Word Records
“Gideon reminds me a bit to Earl Zinger in his best days and that’s a compliment. Fresh new sound!” Tibor Mozsik / DJ Keyser – Tilos Radio FM90.3 Budapest – Hungary
“Very cool” Mathieu Schreyer – KCRW – United States
“Really catchy. I’m going to open a show with this. “DJing songs from a Macbook pro!” cool, love that line! Thanks for the release.” Nelson Ramalho – Powerfm.org – Ireland
“This track makes me smile.” Georgios Paroglou – Label Manager/dj – Greece
“Nice tune !!!” Mark Milz – “further in fusion” @ radio corax 95.9fm – Germany
“Wow this a very unique but great track. Such a variety of styles and influences but it all works.. Nice sunset tune for my next few Bali gigs!!” Jeff Fellows aka Dj strangefellow aka JEF DAM – Indonesia
“Love it!” Dan Wesker – Detektor FM – Germany
“Quirky, left of centre, humourus, charming and aspriational [for basement DJs in S.London with Apple laptops – you know who you are] are some of the thoughts whilst listening to this. Very Dom [not so much Adam] and Wah Wah 45s – ideal for tomorrow nights freshers bash; very 6music playlisting.Love the cardigan and cover too!
Deserves a big audience.” Gerry Hectic – Futuristica Music, Jazz Chronicles, Secret Garden FM Mixcloud Winner 2015 etc – United Kingdom
“Sure an artist which cannot be squeezed in a certain format. Unique style with just the right portion of freshness. Reminds me a little of Gecko Turner.” Oliver Korthals – Mojo Club / >Out of spectrum< @ www.byte.fm / >Freeform – The Mojo Radio Show< @ NDR FM 90.3 – Germany
“Nice song. the music reminds me of I-Level’s ‘in the sand'” Robert Lochmann aka DJ Jazzmadass – Radio X, Frankfurt – Germany
“DOPE” Dj Toon – Eastside radio funkdafied , 45 sessions – Australia
“Sound good!” Toshio Matsuura – InterFM – Japan
“With a few more listenings it´s probably five. Great mood.” Dj Bunuel – Radio Helsinki, Radio YLE1, Mieletöntä valoa – Finland
“****** ***** *** *** **** **** until you have to get a doctor to remove it.” T-Bone – Producer, BBC Radio 6Music – United Kingdom
“Love! So happy to see Gid on the label.” Sophie Callis – Soho Radio London – United Kingdom
“Very laid back, but fun also. Am a big fan of this.” Jess – MEATtransMISSION Radio – United Kingdom
“Good track. will play.” Rupert & Mennert – Compost, Weird Pigs – Netherlands
“Seriously unique. Loving the combo of Gideon’s bizzare style with one of my favourite vocalsits!” Leo Mallon – jaheire.com – Ireland
“Listen to the lyrics… :-)” Fritz DJ – Substanz-fm.com + Radio Muenchen – Germany
“Love it quirky great lyrics, so good I listen to it 3 times in succession. credible vocal 5 out 5 stars” Andy Sharp – Stomp radio – United Kingdom
“Really digging the sound of Gideon, will be pushing this on the show, congrats on signing him to the label!!” Alan O’ Malley – Shoreditch Radio – United Kingdom
“This is great, thanks. Been playing Gideon’s music on the radio already. Uk’s Homeboy Sandman.” Mickey Duke – 1 Brighton FM – United Kingdom
“Lovely” Dayo – metro 97.7fm Lagos – Nigeria
“Something unexpected musically…I’ll check it with my audience” Black Mighty Wax aka Cesare Cera – Radio Fujiko 103, Radio Bologna Uno, Nu Lounge, Irma Fashion – Radio Italy
“Sweet” Chris Greenwood /Madera Verde – MI SOUL, SOAS RADIO, BEDROOM BAR, SMS – United Kingdom
“Left of center indeed” Junior – Eavesdrop Radio – WKDU 91.7FM Philly / Recordbreakin.com – United States
“I agree – he seems like a one-off. Very creative! I’m glad I listened.” Jeffrey Pascoe – WRUV-FM, Burlington VT USA – United States
“Another special signing on an already brilliant roster! Really like this.” Pete Steel – Brum Radio – United Kingdom
“Growing on me” Mick Farrer – Solar Radio – United Kingdom
“Interesting composition. Enjoying it musically. Would like an instrumental” David Kerslake ( Dj expression ) – Whats hot radio – United Kingdom
“Sutile introduction. Nice to hear!” Iván Mera – Higher Street radio show – Spain
“Oozes charm” Martin Lampitt – Radio Reverb – United Kingdom
“Love this” Aldo Vanucci – Jalapeno Records – United Kingdom
“I love the smooth touch of Gideons Voice!” Hans-Peter Ostermünchner – Publication (www.artistxite.de) – Germany
“Strangely enchanting, down to earth lyrics and a soulful backing – ‘Like'” Phil Levene – Eclectic Jazz/Starpoint radio/back2backfm/Soulm8 e-zine/Club DJ various – United Kingdom
“Nice tune” Sven Thomschke / ‘Dr.Best’ – Radio Z 95.8 Nuernberg – Germany
“Great release, loving gideon’s vibe.” Jon McCulloch – Eastside Radio 89.7FM – Australia
“Sweet!” Dobo Marzov – The “45 RPM” Radio Show, Radio Varna, part of the National Radio of Bulgaria – Bulgaria
“Very charming; really enjoying this one.” Velanche – Urban Landscapes – United States
“Radio Stations around gonna love that! Music to Smile with!” Christos Exarchopoulos – musica-re // black radio berlin // up’n’loud radio // Republic 100.3 Radio – Germany
