Showing posts with label london. Show all posts
Showing posts with label london. Show all posts
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Solange Knowles, Oliver Sim & Dev Hynes: Make It Hot (Nicole Wray Cover) [Video]
Admittedly, we are not necessarily fans of Solange. Although over the course of the last year or so, her DJ and her live sets have raised the bar, and this cover of Make It Hot further evidences her progression.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Story of Lovers Rock (Trailer) [Video]
'The Story of Lovers Rock' is a feature length documentary tells the story of an era and a music that defined a generation in the late 70s and 80s. Lovers Rock is romantic reggae that was uniquely British. It developed from a small UK scene to become a global brand through the likes of UB40 and Maxi Priest.
Lovers Rock was particularly influential to a new generation of black British young women and men who identified with this music that reflected their experiences. Female artists like Louisa Marks, Janet Kay, Brown Sugar, Carroll Thompson led a girl power explosion in it's early phase.
The music provided a coping mechanism against a backdrop of racial tension and riots across the UK as well as being a counterpoint to the male dominated 'roots' scene.
The film combines live performances with some of the Kings and Queens of Lovers Rock with comedy sketches, interviews and archive material.
Interviews include Denis Bovell, UB40, Levi Roots Linton Kwesi Johnson, Angie La Ma, Maxi Priest, Mykaell Riley, The comedy sketches are provided by the likes of Eddie Nestor, Robbie G, Wayne Rollins, Glenda Jaxson. Rudi Lickwood, John Simmit., Annette Fagon.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A.L. vs. J Dilla: The Laid-Back EP [EP]
British singer/songwriter A.L. marries her lyrics with the late, great Jay Dee's production to create an EP that caters to fans of both hip-hop and soul,
DOWNLOAD The Laid-Back EP
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tawiah: Run [EP]
You may remember Tawiah from the Aaliyah Revisited project from a few years ago. The London soulstress is gearing up to release her debut album, but before then she suprisingly gifts a free 5-track EP to fans.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Juliyaa: The Rhythm [Video]
London soulstress Juliyaa has released her debut single and accompanying visual. Drawing inspiration from the soul, reggae, gospel and afrobeat, she seamlessly combines sounds that result in a product that can be compared to that of Janelle Monae or Raphael Saadiq - one which she affectionately refers to as "rhythmic soul." Be sure to visit juliyaa.com for more info.
Friday, July 15, 2011
The X-Ecutioners Pay Tribute To Roc Raida In London [Video]
The Hip Hop Chronicle (HHC) was on-hand at the UK DMC Finals to catch The X-Ecutioners pay tribute to the late Roc Raida.
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