Soul Trader is the second studio album by English electronic music producer ils.[1][2] It was originally released in the UK on 7 January 2002,[3] followed by a US release on 5 August 2003.[4] The album's release was succeeded with the release of three singles; "Next Level", "No Soul", and "Music" on Marine Parade Records in 2002. "Next Level" reached #75 in the UK Singles Chart[5] and was included on the album as "6 Space (Next Level)".[6]
Background
Following Walker's departure with Fuel Records following the release of Idiots Behind the Wheel, he signed with Marine Parade and released Soul Trader on 7 January 2002.[1] Following this, three singles were released through Marine Parade, "Next Level", "No Soul", and "Music", to commercial success, with all three singles charting in the UK, at positions #75, #82, and #98 respectively.[5]
On 5 August 2003, Myutopia Recordings released a US version of the album, featuring a different album cover and two exclusive bonus tracks.[7] Myutiopa also released a DVD version of the album (featuring bonus music videos) on 14 August 2006.[8]