Eric Gales just may be the ultimate under-the-radar superstar in Rock history. Throughout his 25 years as a professional musician, he’s been termed a child prodigy, “the most underrated guitarist in history,” and even the successor to Jimi Hendrix. “I’m humbly proud for the notoriety,” Gales says of his contrasting high critical acclaim and relatively low-key public image. Indeed, this year may just be the time for it to happen: Gales is ready to unleash his talent to an even wider audience with the release of his latest solo set, which can considered a rebirth. His fourth album on Provogue sees him at his most expressive yet; it is a deeply personal and reflective record that echoes where he is in his life right now and he opens himself up and allows himself the chance to really flourish. It's a dazzling showcase of both his songwriting and playing acumen featuring guest appearances from his friends, including A-list admirers Raphael Saadiq,Gary Clark Jr and a co-write with Lauryn Hill.