That Secret Sauce

Singer Jerome Thomas has proved himself to be one of the most soulful voices coming out of London with his previous release, Mood Swings, a contemporary RnB record packed to the brim with soothing harmonies drawing from artists like D'Angelo and Chico DeBarge. His most recent release, That Secret Sauce, is a deep dive into the fundamentals of neo-soul grooves.

The Secret Sauce feels almost like a tribute to the mellow neo-soul classics of the 90s and 2000s with a modern varnish on top. Wet bass lines pepper the minimal soundscapes of horns, keys, and drums under Thomas' sensual vocal runs. The reverby warmness of each track lures the listener into its soulful haze, and its 25-minute runtime makes sure no one gets too lost in it, allowing the journey to be made again, again, and again.