Afro House Music Unearths a Soloist - Low Deep T

By Quibell Ramantswana , 20 Jan 2012

Big Loving : Low Deep TFinally, Afro house music has unearthed a soloist with a big heart, big soulful vocals and, more significantly, a ‘Big Love’ debut album out to prove it.

Who’d have thought that the late Barry White’s composed vocal could be teamed-up with Afro-beats and still sound tremendously brilliant? Don’t be mistaken, Barry White’s vocal never made it through to Afro deep-soulful house arena – it’s just unverified speculations.

The truth is that, I can publicly reveal, this is the voice of British singer-songwriter and producer Low Deep T.

The year Low Deep T launched his house music career, in 2009; he strongly made his presence felt, with the release of ‘Nothing Better Than Your Loving’; the song that championed the charts on Traxsource, one of the leading house music online stores, and defended its title for five consecutive weeks. For any artist, this is an impressive achievement.

“I think it’s because of my voice, which has become my…”

What surprises his fellow Brits is that, singing is not what made him popular, originally. The producer/songwriter spent most of his lifetime music career working behind the scene “developing singers and producing singers”, he said.

When the 2-Step UK garage popularity was still dominant back in the day, LTD was part of its success. His song writing and production skills earned him a legendary status from colleagues, who admired his talent; and who include the world superstar, Craig David.

Although working behind closed doors was comfortable for Low Deep T, the rapid changes of the music industry in recent years made Low Deep T question his position. Promoting and producing singers was simply not good enough anymore - if one has to earn a decent living. “You need to go out there and perform and do shows”, admitted the smooth talking LDT.

Performing in a public spotlight is incredibly daunting, undeniably, not everyone could survive a stage fright; nevertheless, LDT trusted his instinct and opted to step out of his comfort zone. “I had to play my last card; my last card was to get myself on the track and see what’s going on…”

Two and half years ago, Low Deep T travelled to South Africa (a country he now regards as the capital of house music) - a trip he’d never forget for musical reasons. This is the nation that displays a passionate support towards house music genre, no matter which side of the universe it comes from, without discrimination. Local radio stations, television music programs, public transport and shopping malls playlist house music consistently. Where else could one get similar scenario, globally?

The Cut & Play records CEO, Low Deep T observed this incomparable vibe during his visit in the country - though he was rather concerned: “I didn’t know if old school vocals were going to work on the house beats…” Having said that, he certainly established his main target audience; he concluded: “When I came back [to England] I was like, that’s it! We have to swing in there [South Africa]”.

LDT was genuinely inspired, he continues: “They [South African radio stations] are playing like serious soulful music. This is like heaven sent to people like us.”
It’s been a minute since the London based old school vocalist landed in the house music scene – but judging by his followers in the house music capital, South Africa, of which many attended his nationwide tour in December, 2011; this has been the best move so far, with no regrets.

Low Deep T debut album BIG LOVE; released in 2011, August, as expected, didn’t disappoint. The hit single, ‘Big Love’, is one of the current most played tunes in South African national radio stations, clubs; and its video, which was also shot in South Africa, recently made its debut on Channel O – the biggest music video TV program in Africa. The song’s success went as far as topping the charts in some radio stations in Eastern Europe.

So much success in a short period of time - what’s grabbing people’s attention about Low Deep T’s musical taste, honestly? “I think it’s because of my voice, which has become my USP (Unique Selling Point) – and it reminds few people of Barry White”

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