Jayson’s DJ pick of the week is “Where I Belong” by Galactic & Irma Thomas!
New Orlean’s powerhouses, Galactic and Irma Thomas are bringing the heat with their most recent collaboration! Galactic is known for their longstanding influence in New Orlean’s music scene. The band’s signature sound brings a modern feel to funk because of their blend of blues, electronic, and classic rock. Galactic is known for featuring artists from a wide range of musical backgrounds including Macy Gray, Mavis Staples, and the Grammy award-winning Irma Thomas.
Thomas is known as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans” because of her unrivaled vocals and enduring presence within the industry. She is noted as one of New Orlean’s most beloved artists and is still making waves through her most recent partnership album Audience with the Queen with Galactic. The collaboration features Thomas’ classic soulful blues-centered vocals and Galactic’s contemporary sound. Their most recent single off the album “Where I Belong” perfectly accentuates their combined artistry.
“Where I Belong” captures the essence and history of the New Orlean’s music scene through Irma Thomas and Galactic’s lens. The song reflects Thomas’ iconic music career and her unrelenting passion for music. The lyrics are a heartfelt and hopeful tale of Thomas’ life including lines like “Yeah I am right here / where I belong / still doing my thing / singing my song”. The dynamic instrumentation adds to the joyful tone of the lyrics with strong horn presence and catchy melodies.
Tune in to 100.1 FM or lightning100.com all day to hear “Where I Belong” by Galactic and Irma Thomas, Jayson’s DJ Pick of the Week! Also, share your thoughts on the track by tagging #L100DJPicks on Twitter!
