Album Review: "I'll Do My Best" by Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco Feat Sherrita Duran
Alright, let’s talk about I’ll Do My Best. This 2018 gem from the UK is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. You think it’s just another funky house record, but then—bam—it grabs your soul and doesn’t let go. With its roots planted firmly in Funk/Soul and Electronic vibes, this Groove Odyssey release is pure disco magic with a modern twist.
The album has three tracks (technically remixes), but I wanna focus on two: I’ll Do My Best (Disco Blend) and I’ll Do My Best (Main). These are the ones that stuck to my brain like gum under a table.
First up, the Disco Blend. Man, if there was ever a track designed for sweaty dance floors under glittering mirror balls, this is it. The beat hits hard right outta the gate, all punchy basslines and shimmering synths. But what really gets me is how smooth Sherrita Duran’s vocals glide over everything. It’s not too polished—it feels alive, raw even. Like she’s singing straight into your ear at some underground club where everyone knows each other's names. When the chorus kicks in, you can’t help but throw your hands up. It’s impossible not to move. That moment when the strings swell? Pure euphoria. Every time I hear it, I feel like I’m back in the best party of my life.
Then there’s the Main version. If the Disco Blend is all flash and sparkle, this one is more grounded, kinda like an old friend who always keeps it real. The groove here is deeper, almost hypnotic. It builds slowly, teasing you with little flourishes—a tambourine here, a synth riff there—until BAM, the whole thing explodes into this lush wall of sound. What kills me every time is how the vocal delivery shifts slightly; it’s softer, more intimate. It’s like they took the same story but told it in whispers instead of shouts. By the end, you’re left breathless, wondering how something so simple can hit so damn hard.
You know what’s wild though? For an album released in 2018, it sounds timeless. Like it could’ve dropped in ‘78 or ‘98 and still slayed. Maybe that’s why it sticks with me. Or maybe it’s just because these guys nailed the balance between nostalgia and innovation. Either way, I keep coming back to it.
Here’s the kicker: after listening to this album, I started thinking about how music connects us across decades. House, disco, funk—they’re not genres; they’re feelings. And I’ll Do My Best? It makes me feel like dancing through life, no matter how messy things get. Honestly, isn’t that what we’re all searching for?
Oh, and random thought: if aliens ever land on Earth, play them this album first. They’ll probably boogie their way back to space.
