The style of Jeremy Ellis shatters the glass ceiling separating musicians from electronic-based producers. Why? Because he is not only skilled at programming and a knowlegible and capable composer within countless subgenres--whichever you choose to pigeonhole him within--but he is also a classically trained pianist, and even includes a stunning piano solo piece in this album. "Lotus Blooms" succeeds in blurring any worthless lines between styles of music that share similar roots, and also in bringing together forms which are not so much related, including house, latin music, hip hop, and the aforementioned restrictive subgenres like broken beat, nu-jazz, and neo-soul. Those who discover this record down the road will regret their missed opportunity. Those who check it out now will confidently know that modern music can actually be soulful, skillful, and wonderful. Pay attention.
