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Fresh Artist & New Song Of The Day

Azekel- No Ordinary Love

Azekel is a Singer/Songwriter and Producer from London who has only recently begun his musical journey from the start of this year.

Even though not much is known about him or what else he has done, other than his Soundcloud showcase, you can tell from his lyricism and musicianship that journey is vast and future is great.

Sampling Sade’s No Ordinary Love, Azekel revamped it with a fresh new twist with the heavy drum beat, silk and subtle harmonies. His range showcased falsetto, bass tremors, rasp and different musical singing techniques that show a great future.

Singing about, possibly his own personal life, the relationship between a father and his son, the trials and tribulations with the emotions running through. Something so many guys and their fathers have gone through. Singing about this topic from a male/sons point of view is not an easy thing!

The touch of the iconic and epic episode of Will Smith in Fresh Prince of Bel Air where his father left without no warning was a GREAT touch to this heart felt song!

The main thing that caught my ear and talent from the start.

New Video of the Day

Stooshe- Black Heart

New UK female group Stooshe have been working hard this year to make their stamp on the music scene solid and strong. With their diverse look of Pop & R&B with their own good twist on everything they do here is their new video Black Heart.

This video is great because it showcases something very different to what they normally do yet still look amazingly good and natural. They normally mix and match with their attire and colours but they looked beautiful in their dresses and hair done up.

The song itself is something fresh and brand new in today’s music, with great vocals, harmonies and arrangement coming from the girls. If they can bring something good like this off of their previous work it seems like their music will do well!

Hot New Artist

Purple Ferdinand- Beautiful Anomaly 

Purple Ferdinand is a 23 year old up and coming singer from London with something soooo different to bring to the UK music scene!

With her silky, sweet, soft voice and soulful/folk vibe with such a unique and sexy look playing with her petite ukkalele. MTV UK has called her “a twist between Ed Sheeran and Lianne Le Havas,” which is not far off but I’m sure she can easily be her own artist in her own lane!

Her début video and song Beautiful Anomaly is a great landing to showcase what she can do; write incredibly well and sing just as good!

She has been singing on Youtube for a while doing covers and original music gathering her fanbase and recently been touring doing live sessions. Hopefully she breaks through this year and does something great.

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I am officially back to the scene of blogging! It has been a very long time and I know alot of people have been waiting around mind-boggling on what has been happening! University life has been taking control sadly and work work work has just been the main priority for such a long time. Stress!

But don’t fret! I have been keeping myself busy in the world of music! I (obviously) have been listening to music, be it Throwbacks, Classics, New Tunes, Fresh Videos, Hot New Artists and Albums! I’ve had the wonderful world of the internet, mainly Youtube, to keep me on point with new and old sound around! Also with the help of 2 friends in particular I have seen and heard alot of fresh new artists and producers around the block!

Over the past few months I have been listening to new Artists such as A.L; a new hot fresh UK female singer (more on her soon), Angel, Nujabes, Birdy and her new album, Syron, Kendrick Lamar, Burial, Purple Ferdinand, AlunaGeorge, Daley, Lianne La Havas, Disclosure, Frank Ocean, Miguel, James Blake and a hell of a lot more!!

In addition I went to a Lauryn Hill Concert…………Incredible….More on that later!

So I am back on this blogging thing and more posts to come! :D

Hot New Video & Song

Rebecca Ferguson- Too Good To Lose

Following the breakthrough success of her debut single Nothing Real But Love, Rebecca has come with a second single called Too Good To Lose.

This song displays the colourful and powerful vocals she displayed from X Factor and what gave her the recognition she deserved. On the show she was told she was boring but when she came with Show Me Love where she sang with a Dance track but still kept her classic vocals that was where her market appeared.

This song has such an inspirational and motivating track gaining influence from 90s Dance and Soul from songs like Unfinished Symphony but Rebecca made it look original with her look and sound! Hopefully she trains this skill and market that she has and makes it her spot. 

Such a good song!

Last night, 11/2/2012, legendary R&B/Soul singer Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room. After a string of success over two decades Whitney Houston has reached out to many, taught several, touched and inspired millions.

Throughout her career Whitney has been able to accomplish 4 No.1 albums, selling 170 million albums and singles worldwide and many of her albums being certified platinum many times over.

Despite her downfall with drug abuse and her well spoken about marriage with Bobby Brown, Whitney’s music transgressed boundaries over the globe with her voice being exceptional, emotive, powerful and beautiful. Her music has shown the genuine and raw talent she possess and how music it has touched millions over the years. 

She has inspired many vocalists such as Brandy, Mariah Carey, Christina Agularia, Robin Thicke, Destiny’s Child, Jennifer Hudson and many more. With her voice and passion you know that she will continue to touch others in the future.

Tonight at the Grammy’s Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan will honour her legacy and passing by performing a few of her hits. Will be an emotional event. Despite the sudden loss of Whitney, one should celebrate her life through her music and work over the many years she has worked, performed and given.

Chose your favourite Whitney song and blast it!

Rest In Peace Whitney Houston.

(Source: thelavalizard.com)

Hot New Track

The Internet - Fastlane

The Internet is a duo Hip Hop Soul DJ and Singer Syd The Kid and Matt Martins of OFWGKTA. Off from their debut album Purple Naked Ladies their 4th single Fastlane has been the only single to catch my ear from this group.

Normally, I’m not really a fan of Odd Future because of their unique sound, except for Frank Ocean but it seems that The Internet have been added to the acceptable list. It is their unique sound that really caught me off guard, very different to their group members.

Their authentic mix of Soul, Hip Hop, R&B and Indie brings something fresh to the music industry combining amazing genres into one to produce something amazing. I just love the simplistic vocals over the vibzing laid back beat with nice piano and drums!

I’ll have to keep an open for what else they release!

Soulful Saturday

Anthony Hamilton- Everybody

When you’re talking about contemporary current soul singers Anthony Hamilton has to be in the top 5! His husky, rough, smooth and soulful tone is what makes him stand out and stand strong among his peers.

A very popular single off of his third album Ain’t Nobody Worryin’ (Incredible work if I may add, do listen to it), despite the fact it wasn’t released as an official single off the album. It had incrdible airplay on UK Radios during 2005-6.

His uplifting, joyful and solid voice is amazing to listen to, and his mainstream albums have reflected the talent he projects.

To me this is one of his best songs, the 1st from him I heard on Choice FM years ago! Been a fan since!

Hot New Artist

Jermaine Riley

British R&B singer Jermaine Riley has come into the new year ready to take the music scene with his own unique sound, style and creativity. 

Previously a member of UK R&B band FDM, Jermaine has decided to take the solo path to show what talent he can produce by himself. His unique tone and sound mixed together with his good look and great moves, Jermaine is ready to show the world what a force he can be.

Despite the setbacks in his career it seems like this will be it for Jermaine, where the music scene can sit up and see his work come through. He has released a few free mixtapes in recent months and some videos to go along side them aswell. Above is his latest song and video, mixed with retro yet current look and a unique sound of R&B, Soul, Funk and contemporary sound!

Support great and good music, here is the link to his free mixtape!

http://jermaineriley.bandcamp.com/album/nine-ten-eleven-the-refixes

Throwback of the Day

Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie To You

Charles & Eddie were a soul duo group from the 90s and Would I Lie To You was their first début single and it reached No.1 in the UK in November 1992 and was also No.1 in various other countries, which then became their most popular single.

This song has such emotion and soul within the lyrics, vocals and harmonies really being a very original song and concept with the two male singers. Their voices were so different yet they were able to compliment each other very well in different areas. 

Very much a timeless song!

Cover of the Day

Mutya Buena- Fast Car (Tracy Chapman)

Fast Car was originally written and recorded by American Blues-Rock and Soul singer Tracy Chapman in 1988 and has since been covered by several singers because of its emotional and deep vocals, lyrics and simplistic production.

However, the one that came to mind was Mutya’s cover, mainly because of her soulful and slightly raspy vocals and unique rendition.

This song is so amazingly moving forever making it a timeless record no matter who sings it.

Amy Winehouse - Lioness: Hidden Treasures

Throwback of the Day

Fantasia- When I See You

When I See You reached Number 1 in the U.S Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Charts from Fantasia second album Fantasia in 2007. 

Fantasia’s 2nd album was actually an amazing piece of work full of different elements of Ballads, R&B, Hip Hop and more to draw in more audience and to display her genuine talent.

When I See You is a really simple and great track from Fantasia just showing all that she is, an amazing singer!