Steve Cobby Presents Chieftain - Chieftain

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Review by Eric Rianata

Chieftain by Steve Cobby Presents Chieftain – A Deep Dive into Electronic Vibes Alright, let’s talk about Chieftain, the 2015 gem from Steve Cobby. If you’re into electronic music with layers of house, downtempo, and even a splash of future jazz, this album is like that cozy blanket on a rainy day—warm, inviting, but also kinda mysterious. Released under the UK label Déclassé, it’s one of those records that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. First off, let’s give props to the design crew: Jorge Verdin for the visuals and Steve Cobby himself for snapping some moody photos. The whole package feels cohesive, like they really thought through how the art ties into the sound. And hey, shoutout to Regan and Cobby for penning these tracks—they’ve got a knack for crafting tunes that stick in your head without being too in-your-face. Now, onto the music. There are two tracks I can’t stop looping: “Coati Mundi” and “Till Everyman Is Free.” “Coati Mundi” is just… smooth. Like butter-on-hot-toast smooth. It starts with this laid-back groove that feels like walking through a dimly lit lounge where everyone knows your name. The beat builds gradually, adding little flourishes here and there, until suddenly you realize you’ve been nodding along for five minutes straight. What makes it memorable? Maybe it’s the way it balances chill vibes with just enough edge to keep things interesting. You could play this at a party or while zoning out solo—it works either way. Then there’s “Till Everyman Is Free,” which hits different. This one has more of a soulful undertone, almost like it’s trying to tell you something important without using words. The synths swell in all the right places, creating this cinematic vibe that feels bigger than life. It reminds me of staring out a train window late at night, watching city lights blur together as thoughts race through your mind. Yeah, it’s deep like that. One thing I dig about Chieftain is how it doesn’t try too hard to impress. It’s not flashy or overproduced; instead, it lets its textures and rhythms speak for themselves. Tracks like these make me appreciate how much emotion electronic music can carry—even without lyrics, you feel stuff. That’s rare. Oh, quick side note: did anyone else notice the tracklist typo? Both “Coati Mundi” and “Till Everyman Is Free” show up twice, once spelled differently (“Til”). Not sure if it was intentional or just an oopsie, but honestly, it kinda adds character. Feels human, y’know? So yeah, Chieftain isn’t gonna blow up the charts or anything—it’s too niche for that—but it’s the kind of album you stumble upon years later and think, “Wow, why don’t people talk about this more?” It’s understated brilliance wrapped in a cool cover. If you’re looking for something low-key yet impactful, give it a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up zoning out for hours! Random thought to leave you with: listening to this album feels like finding an old mixtape in the back of a drawer. It’s nostalgic, even though it’s new. Weird, huh?

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Download

Filename: steve-cobby-presents-chieftain-chieftain.zip
  • MP3 size: 31 mb
  • FLAC size: 220 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Til Everyman Is Free6:43
Out Of My Life6:56
Coati Mundi6:51
Till Everyman Is Free6:45
Coati Mundi6:26

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Catalog Numbers

DCLS003

Labels

Déclassé

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • EP
  • Limited Edition

Companies

RoleCompany
Mastered AtStarDelta Audio Mastering

Credits

RoleCredit
DesignJorge Verdin
Photography BySteve Cobby
Written-ByRegan, Cobby

Notes

  • Played by: Mike Misiu, Nik Weston Mukatsuku Records, Ilija Rudman (IMOGEN Recordings), Nick Carling (Fruitful/beetroot), JKriv (Razor-N-Tape)
  • Limited edition of 300 copies
  • In these headspinning days of information overload, it seems hard to believe that anything can slip through the net. After all, if you've got a 3G connection, reasonably priced tablet and local coffee house you can do almost anything, at least until those artisanal grounds send you into cardiac arrest. Remarkable then, that the world was nearly deprived of these three sonic gems from Chieftain. The collaborative vehicle (image a tandem) of Fila Brazilia legend Steve Cobby and Birmingham mainstay Adam Regan, Chieftain made a brief and ill-fated appearance in the digital realm back in 2013, delivering a killer package of jazzy downbeat, piano house and island funk which was lost in the face of label ineptitude and online ignorance. Luckily for those of us with ears and a turntable, Mr Cobby is a man of stern stuff. Making fine use of his stubborn Yorkshire grit, Hull's finest son has waded through copyright calamity to give this material a much deserved moment in the vinyl spotlight through his Déclassé imprint.
  • 'Out Of My Life' struts into the room to the laid back funk of a fine breakbeat, pours itself a drink and starts to hold court. Mellow jazz chords and lithe sequences add a sophisticated texture while sumptuous strings (both sustained and pizzicato) sit in perfect balance with the floor shaking bassline. While lesser men could have made this cocktail way too smooth, Cobby and Regan are raiders of the Black Ark, utilising plenty of dub FX to add a little bite. 'Til Everyman Is Free' sees Chieftain shift gear, switching to midtempo house with a solid drumtrack and driving bassline. Soulful vocals and warm keys turn up the heat before the killer house piano drop tears the roof off in an explosion of wide-eyed dancefloor euphoria. It's the perfect soundtrack for those sultry nights when you're still dancing as the sun comes up, and that's exactly where the polyrhythmic exuberance of 'Coati Mundi' comes into play. Alive with the ripple of playful percussion and the sunkissed sounds of steel drums, this Island groove throws out shapes and feelings long after the part timers have gone home, slinking around to languid synth lines and getting down to those funky Rhodes licks. With Chieftain taking care of the warm up, peak time and after party, you've just gotta remember to pack your dancing shoes.
  • It's no surprise to most of you that I'm a big fan of this man's musicisms....for 20 years or so, his various offerings have helped soundtrack so many happenings in and around my every day to day.....so when something new pops out of the Sheddio in Kingston Upon Hull, I have a listen.....we're off again and this time it's the mighty Steve Cobby's new offering, 'Chieftain'....released on lovely 12" vinyl yesterday. Here, we have a pairing with Adam Regan, which works a charm.....ramped up, effects laden, sophisticated house music that refreshingly bumps out of the speakers. Soundscapes like this can fall foul of overworking the tracks with too many ideas, too many directions.....but like proper composers, everything sits pretty much perfectly. Well thought out, wonderfully crafted dance music for today....here's a link to purchase and find out more about 'Chieftain' - Greg Belson

About Steve Cobby Presents Chieftain

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British DJ, musician, producer, composer, and artist. Cobby is based in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK, and is best known for being part of group . Co-founder of with Dave in 1990. Co-founder of Records with and in 1999. Co-founder of Records with in 2006. Founded in 2014.

Real Name

    • Steven Jon Cobby

Name Vars

  • Cobby
  • Coby
  • Monsignor Cobby
  • Mr Steve Cobby
  • S Cobby
  • S. Cobby
  • S.Cobby
  • Steve
  • Steve Cobby's Sweet Jesus
  • Steven Cobby
  • Steven Hobby
  • Steven Jon Cobby
  • Sweet Jesus

Aliases

  • The Solid Doctor
  • Horsemilk
  • PVP
  • White Dopes On Funk
  • J.J. Fuchs
  • The Poisson Jockey

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Chieftain* by Steve Cobby is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. Released in 2015 under the UK label Déclassé, it blends genres like House, Downtempo, and Future Jazz seamlessly. What makes it unique? The track "Coati Mundi" appears twice—once as an original and again with a remix twist. Oh, and fun detail: Steve Cobby didn’t just create the music; he also took the photos for the album art. Talk about multitasking talent!