Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 4:34PM 
One of my favourite Floetry tracks has been flipped/re-fixed and made even better by one of the smoothest and most talented producers on the planet, Mr. Freddie Joachim. Taken from his new mixtape ‘Olive Juice (Love Remixes Vol. 1)’, which is available to download for FREE. So amazing.
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 4:24PM 
Was listening to my Dad’s 101 Northern Soul Anthems in the car with him the other day and this classic from Al Wilson popped up. Still one of the best genre’s ever.
Al Wilson, Northern Soul, R&B in Aside Friday, September 10, 2010 at 1:20PM The official video from John Legend & The Roots’ collaborative album Wake Up!, which drops September 21st. So good.
Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 7:20PM 
Probably the best thing I’ve heard since Leave It All Behind. Absolutely incredible. Pushing the boundaries, as always.
Authenticity, R&B, Soul, The Foreign Exchange in Aside Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 6:47PM 
An interview I did with Carlitta Durand before going away on holiday. One of my favourite women in music and someone who has an immense amount of talent and a very bright future ahead of her.
1. For those people who don’t know who you are; could you give a quick description of who you are and what you do?
Wsup, I am Carlitta Durand, I am a singer song writer from the North Carolina.
2. So yeah, I’m a MASSIVE fan of your work (as you already know). I first got to know who you were through your work on Little Brother’s ‘GetBack’ in 2007, but something I have always wanted to know is what did you do before that album and when did you first start making music?
Haha, thank you! well i was actually featured on some of their work before the GetBack album. I’ve been doing music for a while. I guess you could say working with them was my “big break”. Before doing R&B i was singing gospel music. I was in school at North Carolina Central University, I graduated in May of May 2009. I first started recording music when i was 16 years old. Ive always performed it. I did a lot of plays and musicals. My Major in school was theatre performances in school.
3. What are your plans for the next year or so and how far into the making of your album are you?
I plan on releasing my album of November or December of this year. I was gonna release it earlier but I had an unfortunate event; I lost all my music,which was super sad for me lol. But i am rebuilding now. So I’m excited and ready for for you all to hear what I’ve been creating. The album will be called “Galaxy 19”.
4. What sort of sound can we expect from the album - is it going to be similar to The Prelude and Doug & Patty or will it be something completely different? What producers/writers/artists have you been working with?
For the most part it was the same sound as both my Ep and mixtape. I did branch of a little and experience with some new things. I did some work with Jesse Boykins III, Nicolay, working with some local producers, Commisioner Gordan, Apple Jac, The Beastm and Dujeous and some others.
5. What is happening with ‘How I Feel’? Is that going to be released as a single or anything, because it is still one of my favourite tracks of 2010.
Well, thank you :) I just decided to release it to hold everyone over until my album is complete, I’ll be releasing a couple more as well.
6. For fans who have followed your work closely over the past few years, can you please clear up The Foreign Exchange situation and why you both went your separate ways? Also; what did you learn from it and do you think it will be a good thing for your career in the long run?
Well I first joined forces with FE in fall of 2009. After a couple months of touring they felt that it wasn’t working out. Just decided it would better to part ways. I learned a lot, I was blessed to have the opportunity, I learned a lot about touring and how to appreciate what you have. I love them as artists and as friends. I’m very proud of them and their accomplishments and I am very grateful to have been a part of the FE.
7. What music have you been listening to this year and have there been any artists/albums that have stood out?
I’ve been listening to a lot of Little Dragon, Phoenix, MF DOOM, Janelle Monae. and whatever sounds god to me lol.
8. Finally; where do you see R&B/Soul going in the next 5-10 years?
Hmmm, I see good things happening, only getting better. Music will always be here and there is always good music, you just have to search for it.
Carlitta Durand, Interview, R&B, Soul in Aside Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 5:25AM Alicia Keys, Image, R&B, Video Shoot Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2:51PM Tomorrow will mark 10 years since D’Angelo released the album Voodoo, and I am still left sat here wondering; where is he and how or why did this ever happen?
This man only ever made two albums, but both would probably make it into my Top 20 of all time, and that is something special right there. He re-rejuvenated and brought something brand new to the genre and worked with some of my favourite producers of all time to create a unique and beautiful sound.
I don’t know any more than the average music lover about the whole situation, but I want to know why there has been such little information about his whereabouts and well-being. Surely people like ?uestlove and Raphael Saadiq have some idea what the situation is with him, and surely they know more than most, that we need him back. After hearing Really Love I was really excited to hear ‘James River’, but that album was supposed to be out 2 years ago now. I just wanna know what the deal is, if I’m honest.
I do know one thing though; I would give up everything musically this year, just to hear a new D’Angelo album.
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 1:42AM Evening.
I have finally decided to start up a (music) blog, after a little bit of persuasion, which was all I needed. After an incredibly strong start to the year, it’s quite ironic that one of my favourite songs is perfect for the title of my first post.
After a four year break, the troubles in her personal life and the astonishing performance on Jools Holland; It’s safe to say I was rather excited for the new project by one of the brightest Soul/R&B talents this country has produced in the 21st Century. I am happy to report that after many listens over the past week, I wasn’t left wanting in any way, shape or form.
I first saw Corinne Bailey Rae back in 2007, where she was the support act for John Legend at the Manchester Apollo, and I have become fascinated with her ever since. Her debut self-titled album was a worldwide success and one of the most pure and enjoyable debuts I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. She had quite a task on her hands to better it; however I think she’s done a pretty good job in doing so.
You can tell from the outset that she has grown as both a person and an artist. Her lyrics have stepped up a level, and the production is flawless throughout. I love how she has let herself go on the production side of things; on my favourite track (Feels Like The First Time) it sounds like something that Madlib has cooked up with ?uestlove. On other tracks such as ‘The Blackest Lily’ and ‘Are You Here’ she has created a sound, which is a cross between Raphael Saadiq, Norah Jones and Rahsaan Patterson (but better).
People say that this genre has been weak over the past 5 years - I disagree; they just don’t dig deep enough to find good music. One of my favourite albums of 2009 was from Laura Izibor, who is an Irish Soul singer that has also had the honour of touring with Mr. Legend (I know it’s Stephens really). If you enjoy Soul Music that is straight from the heart, then you need look no further than this.
I’ll get the hang of embedding YouTube videos as I go along, but for now, please enjoy this and purchase ‘The Sea’ on 1st of February. I genuinely believe this will be one of the albums of 2010, even at such an early stage. Beautiful.
Album, Feels Like The First Time, John Legend, Link, Music, R&B, Review, Soul, The Sea in Aside 
