A vibrant and powerful performer, Danny Toeman seamlessly blends the classic vibes of Funk and Soul’s golden age with his own inimitable London edge that modernises his work, giving it a fresh ‘neo-vintage’ flavour. His gravel tones combined with an altitude-defying falsetto set him apart, creating a sound oozing with character and emotion. With his backing band, The Love Explosion, Toeman stages an electrifying show filled to the brim with feel-good, funky soul designed to make everyone get on up!
Born in London, Danny was well acquainted with the Soul, Funk, and Rhythm and Blues of artists such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles from an early age before graduating onto the hard-hitting Southern Soul of artists like Wilson Pickett and Bobby Womack, and the refined uptown Philly Soul of artists like the O’Jays and The Spinners. A guitarist since the age of seven and a singer before that, he grabbed any opportunity to perform his songs on stage for an audience.
Toeman’s deeply soulful vocals coil around murky funk on “Moment of Weakness.” The danceable arrangement evokes the nostalgia of classic soul while his vocals create modern and infectious melodies. The self-produced effort showcases the many sides of Toeman’s artistry. His voice cuts through the psychedelic funk of the arrangement with elegance and passion. There are hints of soul’s past around every corner, but Toeman is able to make nostalgia feel present and potent. “Moment of Weakness” is a sprawling single with bursts of colorful soul that creates an ethereal atmosphere.
“As a producer, ‘Moment of Weakness’ has been my most ambitious production to date; it took 14 musicians, 5 engineers, and multiple sessions to bring it to life,” explains Toeman. “But it was a labour of love. I wanted to share my story of finding myself again and turning my life around when things were at their darkest.”
