Although a newcomer to the southeast music scene, Atlanta-based Nathan Angelo has been immersed in music for over a decade. The son of a practicing minister, Nathan was surrounded by a family of musicians who nudged him to learn piano at age six. Four years later, Nathan began leading his father’s congregation in music and was later appointed the volunteer Director of Music, a title which he held until he left for college. This experience proved significant in shaping his career path and honed his talent as a performer.

Through Playing Me is Nathan’s freshman effort, a collection of 13 songs that are both wistful and contemplative all at once. The debut is a candid account of his life experiences -- an outlet to “escape reality and guide it as well” that eschews any airs of pretentiousness. Propelled by remarkable melodies and the groove-tinged rhythm section, an homage to Nathan’s early influences of Motown artists such as Jackson 5 and Ray Charles, Through Playing Me evolves as a refreshing and accomplished debut from a very promising new artist. It’s that promise that prompted Edendust to write: “His voice, his lyricism, his musicianship ... a talent this enormous shouldn’t have to do anything but write, record and perform. He’s just got so much to give ... so much to say”.

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