Having spent the past few years supplying low notes as bass player for a whos who of UK Soul and Jazz talent (includingTom Misch,Loyle Carner,Berwyn,Jordan Rakei,Poppy Ajudha,Jamie Isaac,Puma Blue,Jorja Smith,Alfa Mist&Charlotte Dos Santos) Rudi Creswicksteps into the spotlight with his first full length solo offering Different Forms onAlfa MistsSekitoimprint. Hailing from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Rudi was immersed in club culture from a young age, the low end sonics of which guided his playing, and led him to discovering his own style In the years that followed, Rudi continued to hone his craft, melding the sub rattling sounds of Hip-Hop producers such asJ Dilla,MF DoomandKnxwldgewith the technical sensibilities of influential Jazz players such asPino Palladino,Derrick HodgeandThundercat. With this record serving as a chance for Rudi to stretch his creative legs, the aim was to showcase the many musical sides of his creative spirit. The first single lifted from the project Sometimes enlists the vocal talents of the incredibleEmmavie- who dives into self-reflective and cutting, honest lyrics. She explains: No one ever leads with often temperamental, quick to anger and generally hot and cold when describing themselves. Something about Rudis laidback production and bouncy singing bass line pulled this reflective and apologetic yet playful subject out of me. On the LP, Rudi says: This whole project is thanks to Alfa , Barney Artist and the team at Sekito whove helped me realise my dream. They had faith in me for which Ill always be grateful. The projects kind of all over the place because theres so many corners to anyones being, inspirations and their musicality, so I wanted Different Forms to reflect that Throughout the record, Rudis musical prowess and vast influences are laid bare for all to see. From the gliding melodies and twinkling keys and hazy fanfares of second single Peace Of Mind (Feat.Manny& TheColoured Sound) through to the sparse and haunting tones of Charlotte the LP traverses high peaks and deep valleys, channelling a sense of beauty of textured mystique throughout. Sporting an impressive roster of collaborators includingAlfa Misthimself, TrumpeterSheila Maurice Grey(Kokoroko),Chelsea Carmichaelon Tenor Sax,Barrel Jones(Drummer forNubya Garcia) andVels Trios Jack Stephenson-Oliver (who played synth for the track With Want You). The lush instrumentation provides an incredible backdrop for esteemed performers such asBarney Artistto drop bars over the crisp drums and laid back strut of Holding The Fence, meanwhileBerwynsupplies sombre lyrics of the vast expanses of 96BPM. An emotive and engaging listen from start to finish, Different Forms is a truly stunning debut.