Blues Singer Wayne Baker Brooks Releases New Single | EP, “Tricks Up My Sleeves” Coming Soon
Wayne Baker Brooks has more
“Tricks Up His Sleeves”
Blues
Island Records announces the upcoming release of Wayne Baker Brooks’ new
track “I Can Read Your Mind” from the much-anticipated EP “Tricks Up My
Sleeves”
Brooks commemorates the beginning of “Black Music
Month” and pays homage to all the Blues Legends we’ve lost recently with
this new track. Blues Island Records makes the digital release of his
new single available online June 5th just in time for the 2012 Chicago
Blues Fest. “I Can Read Your Mind” is a track off Wayne’s upcoming EP
titled “Tricks Up my Sleeves”, which will be available in stores, online
and on iTunes July 31st.
“I Can Read Your Mind” has a classic
Blues vibe with a screaming harmonica that is played by none other than
Blues legend, Sugar Blue. “While Blue was recording his part, I was
mesmerized at the notes that he was hitting.” said Brooks, “That’s Sugar
Blue. There’s no one like him. He’s a unique, creative force and that
fits well with what I do.” The song has the prowess and allure of the
manipulative seductress the song is about, making it something you want
to hear over and again.
Additionally, Wayne Baker Brooks has
recorded a remixed version of the single “I Can Read Your Mind” that
fuses Blues with Hip-hop, adding a modern edge to the song. Featured on
the remix track is Chicago native, Twista, well known for his rapid
articulations. The remix reflects Brooks’ innovative sound, and is set
to come out with the full album, which will be released later this year.
So as the summer heats up and music pours through the city
streets, let’s not forget Chicago’s roots in the cool sounds of the
blues. For more information or to hear Brooks’ other tracks, visit www.waynebakerbrooks.com. For inquires and interviews, contact Blues
Island Records & Productions at (773) 336-2589 or (312) 546-5703.
Bios:
Wayne
Baker Brooks has been steeped in blues all his life. Although his
famous father raised him, he is self-taught and has been blazing his own
musical trail. In 1998, Wayne co-authored the book, Blues For Dummies
with his father Lonnie Brooks, rocker Cub Koda, and Dan Aykroyd. In 2003
Brooks started his own label, Blues Island Records. His first release
was the four-star debut album Mystery in 2004.
Sugar Blue is a
renowned Grammy Award Winning harmonica player who also grew up
surrounded by music. Throughout his career he collaborated and played
with various artists such as, The Rolling Stones, Willie Dixon, Stan
Getz, and Bob Dylan. Sugar Blue is a true performer as he plays the
harmonica with an eccentric zeal. He released the album Threshold in
2010, and continues to evolve as an artist after almost 40 years of
performing.
