Prema talks about In Fusion

Continued (Pg. 3) – Years ago, long before the seed of this album had been planted, I added the legend that is Wah Wah Watson (one of the original members of the Motown band) on to my wish list. When the time came to contact Wah Wah, I remembered an email which contained his phone number. So, I took a chance, dialled the number and lo & behold, I was talking to Wah Wah Watson!

So, Wah Wah agreed to work on the album and being the perfectionist that he is, recorded no less than 30 different guitar tracks at his home studio in LA for the first song! This amazing, giving man went on to produce and arrange all his parts for the 13 songs, working so very hard to get them done in time for the session in New York. We spent hours on the phone collaborating, and he would often record while I listened in admiration on the other end of the line. With under a week to spare we finally received his hard drive containing all that he had done, ready to be merged with the much anticipated studio recordings that were to follow.

Wah Wah shared with me so much of his knowledge, expertise, genius and insight during the month that we worked together. You must remember, this is the man whose distinctive sound was on The Temptations’ ‘Pappa Was A Rolling Stone’, as well as seminal albums by artistes such as Barry White and Marvin Gaye – his tones have helped to sculpt some of the world’s most significant music. Yet, he gave so freely not only of his prolific talent but so much of his heart. His work on this album is integral to its sound and vibe; his guidance and friendship were truly invaluable.

We chose New York because all the musicians were American and logistically it worked out brilliantly. I also had a strong sense that I would blossom there out of my comfort zone, having to root myself swiftly in order to thrive. This process was made less overwhelming because my dear friend Norman Lim, who lives in NYC, very generously shared his home. His support, encouragement & love gave me vital nourishment; it was such a boon. We stayed in Harlem (overlooking the Hudson River), and being right there in the cradle of immense cultural history and music aroused fresh inspiration...Harlem, my Muse.