First Word Records are proud to bring you the debut EP from papaya noon - 'through the moods'.papaya noon are a Cardiff-based duo comprised of vocalist Annie Mirza and multi-instrumentalist Greg Marriott. Formed five years ago, they make jazz-infused R&B music that incorporates their mutual love of classic soul, hip hop & electronica. The duo have already amassed an impressive fan-base online, garnering over 80,000 followers across their socials, and receiving praise from such luminaries in the US as Missy Elliot, Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah, 9th Wonder, Bootie Brown, & the late, great Fatman Scoop. This is a result of their unique style, captivating grooves & deeply catchy hooks, encompassing a distinctive blend of soul music, from retrospective 90s vibes to alternative futuristic flavors, creating a sonic palette that's wonderfully contemporary, yet very much their own. All their music is written, performed & produced single-handedly by the duo themselves, who've managed to create a magically powerful potion from their plant-filled Cardiff studio space, and generated huge anticipation for their future output in-turn. The future is NOW, as papaya noon are finally ready to unleash their music into the world.'through the moods' is a 6-track EP of delicious alternative r&b vibes, a(more...)