It is rare for a singer to audition over the phone. This honor fell to Eric Burton, who was pointed out by friends that his Austin, Texas townsman Adrian Quesada was looking for a vocalist. A telephone conversation, or rather a telephone song later, the latter was convinced of Burton's singing qualities. His voice, which is very similar to and , suited Quesada's music that mixes psychedelic rock
… from the 60s, 70s funk and East Coast hip hop. The result is a debut album of the same name that further explores the fusion between pop, rock and soul. Black Pumas will especially appeal to fans of and the previously mentioned vocal examples. (AD)more