Between Kings Cross and Old Street by Joel Baker Joel’s cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” was brilliant and his cover of Kings of Leon’s “Manhattan” is equally good. Joel Baker’s take on Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” is superb and if you haven’t heard it already, I urge you to Continue Reading
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Jai Paul Debut Album (Download & Stream)
Out of the last night Jai Paul released his long awaited debut album. The songs don’t have proper song titles but I can tell you that track 9 is “Jasmine” and track 16 is the wonderful “BTSU”. UPDATE: It appears that the album released on Bandcamp a week ago was infact Continue Reading
Lianne La Havas – Elusive & Gone (Video)
Wow, Lianne La Havas’ new video “Gone” is splendid on it’s own, but it is actually the second in a two part video series directed by Colin Solal Cardo. You can watch the first video for “Elusive” above and you can watch the video for “Gone” below, it’s well worth Continue Reading
Marie Dahlstrom – Without Our Time
Marie Dahlstrom’s back with a healthy serving of Scandinavian Soul music, this time it’s bought to you with the help of Alfa Mist’s production. Nice. Previously: Marie Dahlstrom & Jamal Ross – Nobody’s Business
Laura Mvula – That’s Alright (Video)
One of the most powerful songs on Laura Mvula’s debut album Sing To The Moon, gets the visual treatment. Nice. Video directed by Wendy Morgan. Previously: Laura Mvula – Green Garden (Video)
Vince Kidd – Live Fucking Live
It’s been a while since we last heard from Vince, so it’s only right he dropped something new. Hope the next single’s not too far away Mr Kidd? Previously: If you ever doubted Vince Kidd could sing, here’s something to end your doubt
Casey K. – Maureen (Video)
“Maureen” is the first single from Casey K’s debut In Tine EP which is available now on iTunes UK/ iTunes US Video directed by Calvin Gaskin.
Album Review: Laura Mvula – Sing To The Moon
Some of the music on Sing To The Moon will be up there with the best that you will hear in 2013. Sing To The Moon is a Soulful affair and Laura’s vocal talent helps carry this over the line making it a stellar album. If (in the UK) 2012 Continue Reading
Marie Dahlstrom & Jamal Ross – Nobody’s Business (Rihanna Cover)
Marie Dahlstrom & Jamal Ross’ soulful cover of Rihanna’s “Nobody’s Business” was produced and recorded by the duo. And it’s a brilliant take on Ri Ri and Chris Brown’s original. Previously: Marie Dahlstrom – Twice (Little Dragon Cover)
Laura Wolfie – Street Lights
It’s scary to think that “Street Lights” was written in 2011, why Laura Wolfie and Producer Cypriot Vibez waited this long before releasing something so good I’ll never know. Laura Wolfie will be deleting the song from her Soundcloud page soon, so download it while you can!