Various Artists Lefto Early Bird Presents The Beauty Is Inside

Eclectic sounds ranging across genres and continents make up the 19 gems contained on The Beauty is Inside, all deftly linked together by Lefto’s unrivalled taste and deep musical knowledge. As well as showing respect for some somewhat unsung heroes from the past like Ethiopian singer Alemayehu Eshete, South African singer and actress Patience Africa and Spanish composer Pedro Ruy-Blas of seventies fusion band Dolores, Lefto looks to the future, showcasing young soul and electronic artists, including D.C.’s Dreamcastmoe, Pasadena’s Qur'an Shaheed, Regal86 from Monterrey, Antwerp’s abrahamblue and Elisa Bee from Milan, to name just a few. The album also features an appearance from paladin of the current jazz renaissance Makaya McCraven, and even a track from Lefto himself. 

“The Beauty is Inside is a compilation of original tracks (I personally really like) and tracks from friends who happen to be great artists as well” says Lefto. “They are all pretty much up-and-coming, and deserve more exposure. It has always been my job as a radio man to shine a light on the talented artists who need it the most. We all know how the music industry works, and how hard it is to find your way in that world, so I hope this collection of tracks will give these artists the shine they deserve.”

1. watching tarot card XVI come to life - aint about me 2. Alteleyeshegnem - Alemayehu Eshete 3. Membrillo - Pedro Ruy Blas 4. By Hook or by Crook - Patience Africa 5. Don't Let Me Down - Dreamcastmoe & Shungu 6. Their Eyes - Iman Houssein 7. Joanna - abrahamblue 8. Thrive - Qur’an Shaheed 9. Crash Course - Makaya McCraven 10. Ayy Thank Full - CōS 11. OK Dan - Trian Kayhatu 12. E40 - Lefto Early Bird 13. Parado en la esquina - Regal86 14. Synthshot - DJ Spinn 15. NUB - Igor Jadranin 16. Acid 2 Acid - Shlundee 17. Pai Pai - LB aka Labat 18. A Sun That Never Goes Down - Elisa Bee 19. Ro - Pippin