“Cincinnati, Ohio’s Juan Cosby is a bit of an enigma. While the producer/musician is far from being a recluse, there’s almost little to no information about him. He’s dropped an assortment of releases throughout the years: solo efforts, collaborations with Spoken Nerd, Eugenius, and others, group efforts with his crew Counterfeit Money Machine, soundtracks, etc., but still, we know nothing about him aside from his penchant for delivering eloquent track after track that never gets exhausting to listen to. It isn’t difficult to find solace within his music, which is why he’s such a sought after producer. He’s just announced the release of his next full-length release, The Inverted Castle (Grasshopper Juice Records), which is scheduled to drop on April 11, 2026. The album is filled to the brim with guest appearances by the likes of Illogic, MC Homeless, Heir Max, OneWerd, and, of course, frequent collaborator Spoken Nerd. Today, Cosby delivers the video for his new single “Undone.” This go-around, he’s tapped the extraordinary singer/songwriter Soultru and the enigmatic Onry Ozzborn. Musically, Cosby’s composition fits well with both artists who trade verses with Soultru also providing that stormy hook across it. ” - Eddie Ugarte

“Running in different circles, there comes a point when you never know what you’re going to come across. Sometimes it’s a scary thought and at others, pleasantly surprised by what’s in store. This time around it looks like it’s the latter. Soultru is the moniker used by one Terrence Banks out of Davenport, Iowa. He’s been writing and recording music under the name for the better part of 4 years, to my knowledge anyway. He just released The Truth: An Acoustic EP. Yeah, it’s exactly that, as he straps on his acoustic guitar used as the backdrop to offer up sweet melodies. It is, after all, his soulful vocal delivery that draws listeners in time and time again. Soultru has provided backing vocals for others and here with The Truth, he’s bareboned and naked, allowing his voice to take prominence. His voice is rooted in Soul and Gospel, which is clear from the very first note of “Black Eyed Peas,” a son with a country edge. But Soultru’s raspy soulfulness is what rises to the surface here. The song is an ode to his family, more specifically his grandmother. He weaves his story through words effortlessly and the imagery is surreal and close. There aren’t many that are able to work that magic like Damien Jurado, but Soultru does. “Come And Gone” does the same, as he wraps his words around the music, drawing on the past again that allows listeners to draw in close to the imagery of his story. I initially thought this release would be just vocals and guitar but damn if the man doesn’t change things up unexpectedly! As soon as the piano notes hit on “Must Be” I know he’s offering up something quite different. Yeah, really different. I took “acoustic” much too literal because for all intent and purpose, a piano is an acoustic instrument, as are drums, and acoustic/upright bass(?) But I digress. The song is masterful with its melody and inclusion of backing harmonies. Yes, comparisons are lazy and cheap but I keep thinking Soultru is reminiscent of the Screaming Eagle of Soul. A younger soul singer but with much more vibrancy in his voice, and that’s far from a stab at the Eagle. But the song, yes, it’s magic. This is everything anyone would want to hear, regardless of genre. It’s just that good. I wasn’t sure what to expect here but The Truth: An Acoustic EP really is what it claims to be: open and direct, nothing flashy, only rawness. When was the last time you heard something like that? I’m sure you’d be hard-pressed trying to think of that but this IS the truth!” - Eddie Ugarte

“Here’s a musician whom I’ve never seen or heard before until I went to this festival. This is Soultru who’s a solo artist from Davenport, IA. There was a small crowd, but I definitely enjoyed his set. I checked out more of his music, and he has a huge range of genres such as folk, rap, R&B, pop, and rock going on with his discography. I didn’t even know he had a Daytrotter session a while back (funny enough, that’s also in the Quad City region, so it would be a close drive). I hope Soultru is able to succeed with music!” - Ospreyshire