Up For Soul + Sunshine Lady

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Tiwayo, the Parisian soul singer and songwriter dubbed ‘The Young Old’ for his timeless and soulful voice, announces the release of a limited edition 45 RPM single featuring two standout tracks from his upcoming album, *Outsider*, produced by Grammy Award winner Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas). Available on February 20th, the single offers the vibrant soul track “Up For Soul” on side A, and the luminous and touching ballad “Sunshine Lady” on side B. Limited to only 500 copies worldwide, it is a must-have for funk/soul DJs and collectors. “I wanted the album to have an up-tempo track that really made you want to move,” Tiwayo shares about “Up For Soul.” “One afternoon, I was listening to Sly Stone and Johnny Guitar Watson, and by the end of the day, this song was born. It’s a lighthearted take on the ups and downs of a musician’s life, the energy, joy, and chaos, all wrapped in a 70s soul vibe.” Recorded with Adrian Quesada and enhanced by a lush string arrangement by Sly5thAve, this track showcases Tiwayo’s talent for breathing new life into classic soul. On side B, “Sunshine Lady” shines with tenderness and hope. “A friend once told me I always write sad songs,” Tiwayo recounts with a laugh. “I tried to write something bright. The song is about gratitude for the person who supports you when you’re falling apart. It’s simple, profound, and full of light.” With impeccable rhythmic playing from Jay Mumford (drums) and Terin ‘Moswen’ Hector (bass), “Sunshine Lady” radiates the warm, analog spirit of a forgotten 70s soul classic. These two tracks offer a preview of Tiwayo’s highly anticipated third album, *Outsider*, set for release on April 10, 2026 – a collaboration between Tiwayo and Adrian Quesada that fuses Parisian soul with the raw energy of the American South.