Track Description:

“The Wayne Song” by Dea Lazzari is a warm, horn-driven soul-funk celebration of friendship, creativity and resilience. 

Writtenduring the 2020 pandemic as a heartfelt tribute to her mentor, friend and producer Wayne Vaughn, the song radiates optimism and gratitude across a mid-tempo 117 BPM groove rooted in A Minor. Built by a live band, the track pairs Dea’s expressive, conversational lead vocal with a punchy horn section arranged by Philip Lassiter (known for his work with Prince and Snarky Puppy), soulful Rhodes and synths, funk guitar, a melodic bassline and an organic, in-the-pocket drum groove. 

The full-spectrum, human feel (harmonic/percussive balance 62%/38%, warm spectral profile) places it firmly in the contemporary neo-soul and funk-pop tradition. Lyrically vivid and personal — from Los Angeles mornings and studio sessions to playful images of food, color and laughter — The Wayne Song blends intimacy with feel-good energy. With both vocal and instrumental versions available, it is a flexible, premium option for feel-good lifestyle, travel, fashion, food and friendship-themed sync placements.

Genre: Soul/Funk – R&B.

Instrumentation: LEAD VOCALS Female soul lead (Dea Lazzari) — expressive, conversational, gospel-tinged

HORN SECTION Live horns & arrangements (Philip Lassiter) — funk stabs, melodic lines

KEYBOARDS Rhodes / electric piano & synths — soulful chords and texture

GUITAR Electric guitar — funk rhythm & solo (“Solo on A”)

BASS Electric bass — warm, melodic groove foundation

DRUMS Live drum kit — organic, in-the-pocket groove

CREDITS — MUSICIANS & PRODUCTION

DEA LAZZARI Lead & Background Vocals, Lyrics, Music, Arrangement

FAB MERRETT Keyboards, Producer, Arrangement, Artwork

PHILIP LASSITER Horns, Horn Arrangements

LUCA PASQUA Guitar

WILLIAM NICASTRO Bass

FABIO BUONO Drums

PIPPO MUCIACCIA Mixing

GABRIELE DELIPERI Mastering

Keyword Tag / Mood: horn-driven, emotional, inspiring, vintage, summery, sophisticated, sincere, celebratory, hopeful, mellow, sunny, classy, retro-soul,

friendship, resilience

BPM: 117 BPM  (mid-tempo soul-funk).

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Puppy · Alicia Keys