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First of the block for 2013 is brand new music from one of the UK's hottest new male vocalists.
The 'Stained' EP is a collection of 5 original songs plus a cheeky bonus cover of RIHANNA's Diamonds).
Of the new music on offer, Mike provides a strong, finely balanced mix of pop, rock and R&B, with clear talent for writing potential hits in each genre.
Highlights include the anthemic 'Get To You'and the heart string tugging title track 'Stained', co written by Yasmin Green and Talay Riley (watch the lyric video below)
It certainly looks like the new year will bring bigger, better and brighter things for this Essex born artist.
Paloma recently joined the ever growing list of artists (including Slow Moving Millie, Fyfe Dangerfield & Ellie Goulding) that have recorded new versions of classic hits for a John Lewis advertising campaign.
Her cover (and first ever to be released as a single) of INXS' 1987 hit has been heard accompanying the short film featuring a couple's relationship on a split screen between the 1920's and the present day.
The new video dispenses with this imagary in favour of an incredibly stylish stage performance that features Paloma's full live band interspersed with images of a mystery man who enters the theatre at the very end (and finally puts a smile on her face!)
Filmed on location at East London's famous Troxy, a 1930's art deco Grade II listed building and concert venue, the video was beautifully styled by Karl Willett (who has previously worked with Jessie J and more) and co-directed by Faith's regular official photographer, Saul.
Essex born Rajiv unleashed a slice of powerful UK R&B on this his new track.
Currently working on his album, 'Catch Me If You Can' is a taster of what we can expect. The trackwas produced by David Brant (Mis-Teeq, Nate James) and Funkiipapa (Ianna Harvey), co-written by Doris Pearson of 80's megastars FIVE STAR and features a guest rap from Mr. Arch
The single is released this week and is available on itunes here
Still one of the most unique voice to ever emerge from any TV talent show, Rebecca Ferguson is back with a brand new single and video 'Backtrack'.
Taken from the forthcoming repackaged deluxe edition of her hit album 'Heaven', the single is one of 5 new songs which have been added. Also featured on the re-issue are her covers of Aqualung's 'Strange & Beautiful' and Drake's 'Take Care' plus another new song 'I’ll Count The Days' with lyrics written by Don Black and will feature in series 3 of “Downton Abbey” As ever the Rebecca looks super stylish in the accompanying video below
The single is released on October 14th with the deluxe version of 'Heaven' released the following day.
Just over a year since dropping the 'Shades Of Red' EP, Cherri is back with a brand selection.
Having spent much of the last year supporting and performing with JESSIE J on tour, she managed to find the time to write and record the 6 tracks on offer here. The artist formally known as Cherri V has also reverted to her full name for this release.
'Good Mourning Madame Rouge' clearly deals with an array of deeply personal issues but the pure emotion involved works in it's favour as her voice has never sounded better. The project was overseen by long term collaborator and friend JERMAINE RILEY (who also created the amazing cover art) and features writing and production credits from the likes of Jake Isaac, Wizzy Wow Parallel &Hannah and Sam Vasanth.
The UK just seems to
be on a roll when it comes to producing talented female vocalists, all
clambering for the right to claim the ‘next big thing’ title. So now we are
presented with another for our consideration.
Jessie Ware has been
quietly building her musical status over the last couple of years, both through
her solo work and a few cool & clever collaborations. Her image evokes the
classier side of the 80’s and has a musical style that is gives a nod some of
that decades most successful UK female artists, with both Sade and Lisa
Stansfield both being clear influences (although vocally very different), while
maintaining a very modern electronic sound.
Plan B in Brixton was
the venue for her album launch and having been to the venue on a few occasions
in the past I personally have never seen it quite so busy for one artist. As a
local girl, this was an extra special homecoming gig for Jessie, with many
family and friends in attendance.
From the start you
could tell that she was extra hyped up for this performance. Kicking off with
the album’s title track, the audience was immediately captivated.
More tracks from
‘Devotion’ followed, including the uptempo “110%” and forthcoming single “Sweet
Talk” which she dedicated to her boyfriend (although explaining that he would
hate that).
Jessie was soon to be
joined on stage by the first of two special guests. Dave Okumu, singer, guitarist and frontman of ‘The Invisible’ was
introduced as the man who first helped Jess out in the studio and has been a
major influence on her ever since. He played and rapped on the track ‘No To
Love’
Next, we were treated
to another guest appearance. Sampha,
vocalist and keyboard player with SBTRKT
is the man responsible for producing Jessie’s sparse cover of the Bobby
Caldwell soul classic “What You Won't Do For Love”. He joined her for a version
of that song but not before performing the beautiful non album track
‘Valentine’.
The radio hit
‘Wildest Moments’ then followed and previous single ‘Running’ rounded out the
show and brought us to the end. I believe we had all witnessed the emergence of
a great new talent. Jessie more than proved that she has the material and the ability
to deliver her sound to a greater audience.
With the album
released this week, it will be interesting to see how she fairs but my hunch
says that the title of best British female next year is going to be a hard
fought battle with Jessie Ware being among them.
The debut single from the Manchester based singer/songwriter is out today.
Kristyna Myles, once named 'busker of the year', has been working on her brand of soulful pop for her forthcoming album and this is the first official material to be released from that.
She has recently been back to her busking roots by playing a series of impromptu show all over the UK to help raise money and awareness for charity Centrepoint.
You can see the video, filmed in Jersey, below....
The single is available now on itunes here and the album 'Pinch Me Quick' is due for release in September on Decca Records
