Mississippi MacDonald – I Got What You Need

Vinyl 12"

I Got What You Need is the confident statement of a modern troubadour arriving to inform, inspire and entertain. Filled with songs of soul-searching, spiritual uplift and irresistible grooves, the album showcases Mississippi MacDonald's powerful vocals, stinging guitar work and unmistakable songwriting talent. A two-time UK Blues Award winner, MacDonald delivers a rich and varied collection that cements his reputation as one of the UK's leading contemporary blues artists.

The album ranges from the gravelly gospel tones of If I Could Only Hear My Mother Pray Again to the heartfelt emotion of Your Dreams, with regular backing vocalist Lucy Randall providing a standout performance on the former. Two original instrumentals pay tribute to MacDonald's musical influences: 3.35AM honours blues legend Freddie King, while Soul City One celebrates the iconic Stax Records sound. MacDonald also demonstrates his deep affinity for Southern soul with Hard Luck and Trouble and the title track, both drawn from the catalogue of Memphis-based Ecko Records. His swinging interpretation of the R&B classic We're Gonna Make It and the epic ballad Sinking further highlight the album's impressive range.

Following the success of Heavy State Loving Blues, which topped the Roots Music Report Contemporary Blues Chart and the IBBA Albums of the Year chart in 2023, I Got What You Need confirms Mississippi MacDonald as one of the most compelling voices in modern British blues.