We think we can all agree that we want to start off 2023 on a good note. Well, there's no better way to do that than with great music as the soundtrack. Might we suggest the latest from house music legend Marshall Jefferson? The pioneer is back on the scene and taps Rudimental and the House Gospel Choir to help him spread a positive message on his latest single "FWD."
"FWD" has a classic house sound with Marshall supplying a bumpin' bass line, quick hi-hats, synth and blasts of horns comprising the song's primary sound bed. Rounding it all out are Rudimental and House Gospel Choir. The UK-based band takes the lead vocals, with them supplying the song's driving principle from the very beginning as they chant, "Forward is the motion / The path is negotiable."
That chant leads us into the groove as things pick up at a breakneck pace as it picks up elements of jazz, soul and disco along the way. It's when the House Gospel Choir is featured more prominently, though, that things really take flight. A call-and-response style is utilized that takes things in a church direction as the song reaches its triumphant climax.
"FWD" is just the motivation we need as we prepare ourselves to make 2023 our best year yet. Start things off right by listening to Marshall Jefferson, Rudimental and House Gospel Choir giving us a dose of inspiration when you press play below.