Opensouls
Opensouls were a New Zealand band and were formed in 2001.[1] After releasing numerous vinyl EPs, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album Kaleidoscope which impressed reviewers and fans alike. While this album draws inspiration from soul, reggae, jazz & blues styles, their next album, Standing In The Rain, was made with the intent to reflect the sound and feeling of a particular musical era: late-50s, early-60s British and American R'n'B.[1] Opensouls are now regarded as one of Aotearoa's premier groups.
Band members
- Bjorn Petersen – vocals
- Tyra Hammond – Vocals
- Jeremy Toy - Guitar/MPC
- Julien Dyne – Drums
- Chip Mathews – Bass
- Steph Brown - Keys
- Scott Towers - Saxophone
- Isaac Aesili - Trumpet
- Harlin Davey - Turntables
Discography
Albums
| Year |
Title[2] |
Label |
NZ Top 40 Albums Chart[3] |
Copies Sold |
| 2006 |
Kaleidoscope |
From The Crate |
29 |
|
| 2009 |
Standing in the Rain |
From the Crate |
8 |
|
Awards and nominations
- Kaleidoscope was nominated for the Best Urban/Hip Hop album at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards.[1]
- 'What Do You Do?’ claimed the best hip-hop song at the 2006 BNet awards.
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