Entries in Soul (1005)

Tuesday
Dec062011

Rebecca Ferguson - Shoulder To Shoulder x Run Free

Here are my two favourite tracks from Rebecca Ferguson's debut album, Heaven, which was released today on Syco. Not a huge fan of X-Factor contestants, but this girl has a simply incredible voice, and the 60s vibe that the album has is difficult for anyone to not appreciate. A few boring moments along the way, but overall a very pleasant listen - hopefully she'll last a bit longer than Duffy did. Get your copy HERE.

Wednesday
Nov302011

Stevie Wonder - Superstition (Live on Ellen)

Stevie pops in to see Ellen Degeneres and perform one of his (countless) all-time classics. One of the greatest men to ever walk the Earth - blows my mind every time I see him take to the stage.

Wednesday
Nov302011

Maverick Sabre - A Change Gonna Come x Cold Game (1Xtra Live)

During his set at 1Xtra Live in Birmingham last night, Irish-born singer/songwriter Maverick Sabre blessed us with a flawless cover of Sam Cooke's 'A Change Gonna Come' and an exclusive performance of 'Cold Game', which is taken from his forthcoming debut album 'Lonely Are The Brave'. One of the most talented men in music right now - tickets for his upcoming tour available HERE.

Tuesday
Nov292011

Amy Winehouse - A Song For You x The Girl From Ipanema

Having brought you the three leaks from Amy Winehouse's first posthumous album, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, here are two of my favourite (unheard) tracks from the album. It was said by all who worked with Amy that she never sang or played a song the same way twice. With this in mind, it quickly became apparent to Salaam and Mark that they had a collection of songs that deserved to be heard, a collection of songs that were a fitting treatment to Amy the artist and, as importantly, Amy the friend. This is a must have album for any Amy (music) fan. Available December 6th.

Tuesday
Nov292011

Anthony Hamilton - WOO (Video)

Official visuals for the lead single from Anthony Hamilton's forthcoming album, Back To Love, which is set to be released December 13th. Probably the best R&B/Soul single of 2011 from one of the most talented singers in the world. Bobby Womack-esque.

Monday
Nov282011

Smoove & Turrell - Gabriel

Smoove & Turrell round off an incredible year with the emotional and highly charged single 'Gabriel'. Their previous single 'Hard Work' gave the boys their first UK national radio playlist, spending 4 weeks on the Radio 2 playlist in October and cracking the UK Airplay charts. Now the Geordie duo have their sights set on the charts with a beautiful song that shows why John Turrell is considered to be one of the most important new singer/songwriters in the UK. Backed by Smoove’s classic production and with a subtle nod to its release date - this is set to be the single that lifts the band to the next level. LOVE!

Sunday
Nov272011

Emeli Sandé - Daddy (Disclosure Remix)

Below is my favourite remix of the second single from Emeli Sandé, Daddy, which was released today and is the follow up to her hit debut 'Heaven'. Amazingly talented lady and the EP is packed full of incredible reworks of an already smashing track. Get your copy HERE.

Saturday
Nov262011

Adele - Take It All x Someone Like You (Live @ The Royal Albert Hall)

Having brought you a few videos from her Royal Albert Hall performance over the past week, here are two of seventeen MP3s that will also be available on November 29th. 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall DVD' features the full 90 minute concert performance from September 22nd, plus special behind the scenes footage shot throughout the day leading up to the concert - the package also includes an exclusive live CD of the entire show (which these two MP3s have been taken from). This is the first time all of Adele’s hits and best loved songs will be on one CD, along with her breath-taking covers of Bonnie Raitt's 'If I Can’t Make You Love Me' and 'If It Hadn’t Been For Love' by The Steeldrivers. Two of my favourite Adele songs. Listen.

Saturday
Nov262011

Amy Winehouse - Halftime

Following the brilliant 'Like Smoke (Feat. NaS)' and the heart-wrenching cover of 'Our Day Will Come', the third piece of music has now surfaced from Amy Winehouse's first posthumous album, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, which will be released on December 2nd. The track was written by Amy herself and produced by her friend and long-term collaborator Salaam Remi, and optimises everything that was positive about this spectacularly talented young lady. Miss her.

Friday
Nov252011

Delilah - Come Home (ID Session)

During a recent session with ID Magazine, the stunning and extremely talented singer/songwriter Delilah blessed us with an exclusive performance of a new track, Come Home. Beautiful.