The World of Zao Gng would like to pay tribute to both the drivers and commuters of the Singaporean taxi community. The songs in review this week were specially selected to suit the various moods of the passenger. We hope that these songs will make the taxi ride more enjoyable and put more smiling faces on both passengers and drivers.
Artiste: Bob James
Album: Joyride
Spotlight Track: Sweet Talk Me Now
Bob James: Fender Rhodes, Keyboards
David McMurray: Keyboards, Drum Programming
Rasheeda: Lead Background vocals
Wayne Gerard: Guitars
Produced by David McMurray for HIGHLIFE Productions
We at HOT-4-U understand that it’s not easy to drive 12-15 hours a day to earn a living and especially when difficult passengers are involved. So, this week, my ‘prescription’ for the taxi driver will be something he should play when a stressed passenger boards his cab. My favourite smooth jazz album of all time – Joyride by the one and only Bob James.
The spotlight track in review is a very sensual one with a very matured attitude vibe and especially good for the stressed passenger as it will help the mind to escape while heading to his/her destination. Rasheeda’s delivery in the vocal section is sexy as hell and firmly stamps her womaness in this cool number. Bob James provides the 10/10 foreplay with his forever stylish work on the keys and David McMurray dropped the perfect beat to ride this song to the end.
I think this song will be especially good when you are crusing down the PIE, AYE or ECP in one of the newer taxis like SilverCab’s Skoda, Comfort’s Hyundai or Premier’s Benz. But this song will definately suit ol’ skool Comfort Toyota Crowns and SMRT Nissans as well, just make sure the air-con is strong so that the ride is comfortable. With the sophioscated sexy mellow kind of grooves coming out from the speakers, the taxi will feel like a jazz lounge.
Like I said, this is my favourite smooth jazz album and it’s full of solid tracks that should not be missed, especially – Take Me Higher, Swingset, Fly By, Strollin’ and Bisso Baba. You can check the samples here.
Tangkap This!!!
-Crispian
