［Description］

A superb dub soul music featuring Nao Kodama and RSD a.k.a Rob Smith from Smith & Mighty.

This 7-inch vinyl is by the dub soul unit "KENSINGTON AND HAUS," which crosses over various music genres such as soul, disco, and jazz with a base of dub. Walk On By is a classic track composed by Burt Bacharach with lyrics by Hal David, originally released in 1964 by Dionne Warwick.

On the A-side, enjoy a top-notch cover with Nao Kodama's vocals over the dub soul track by KENSINGTON AND HAUS, evoking the landscapes of new wave, new roots, and post-punk. On the B-side, you'll find a spacey and funky dub remix by RSD a.k.a Rob Smith, known for his work with the Bristol sound giants, Smith & Mighty.

Tracklist:

A. Walk On By feat. Nao Kodama
B. Walk On By feat. Nao Kodama (Dub mix by Rob Smith / Smith & Mighty)

(Hal David, Burt Bacharach | © NEW HIDDEN VALLEY MUSIC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (UK) LTD.)

[YouTube: KENSINGTON AND HAUS | Walk on by feat. Nao Kodama (Short Version)](https://youtu.be/h6QqkpuxTDA)

Profiles:
 **KENSINGTON AND HAUS**

FROM DUB SOUL TOWN
GOTAS & RYO.T
AWDR/LR2
MINOWA, TOKYO, JAPAN
Email: kensingtonandhaus@gmail.com
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kensington_and_haus)

**Nao Kodama

At the age of 16, Nao Kodama began singing after being deeply moved by Carole King's "Tapestry". In 2005, she formed the acoustic unit "YoLeYoLe" with vocals, mandolin, and guitar. Based in Shonan, she gained popularity through numerous live tours at outdoor events and cafes nationwide. 

As a solo artist, she has released "MAKER" (2009), "SPARK" (2010), and "IN YOUR BOX" (2019). Additionally, under the name "Nao Kodama × Kan Sano", she released "Family Songs" in 2011 and “Setogiwa no Marmalade” (「瀬戸際のマーマレード」) and “Coffee Shake” (「コーヒーシェイク」) in December 2019. Currently, she mainly focuses on solo activities and has performed at outdoor festivals and events such as "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL" and "頂"(Itadalki Festival). She is also active in singing TV commercial songs. Her soothing yet powerful voice resonates directly with people's hearts, captivating many fans.

[Website](http://www.naoecho.com) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/naoecho) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kodamanao) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/naoechoecho)

- Rob Smith / Smith & Mighty

Born in Bristol, Rob Smith has been known as a creator of heavy rhythm tracks with deep bass for over 20 years. His tracks, released on industry-leading labels such as Punch Drunk, Earwax, Tectonic, Black Box, Moonshine Recordings, and Foundation Audio, feature sub-bass that rocks sound systems and dubby breakbeats inherited from the jungle. In 1987, he formed the legendary duo "Smith & Mighty" with Ray Mighty, laying the foundation for Bristol's trip-hop and jungle scenes. In addition to producing his works, he has also produced hits such as Any Love for Massive Attack's debut and "Wishing On A Star" by Fresh 4, which became a top 10 hit. To this day, he continues to create innovative music at the forefront of the Bristol scene, with his vast discography including works in various genres such as dub, reggae, drum and bass, 2-step, and dubstep. As a remixer, he has worked with Massive Attack, DUBKASM, DJ Pinch, Horace Andy, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Alpha Steppa, and more recently with AMJ Collective and Ishan Sound. He continues to tour worldwide for audiences of dub/reggae/jungle/dubstep.