Pour lire la version française de cet article, rendez-vous sur ce billet . --- It was quite a sunny day in Paris, and this great spring/summer feeling was indeed all over the place. This, I will easily remember, and I guess 10 years from now, I’ll still be able to recount this day without missing any single detail. Because that was THE day. March 30, 2011 it was, and the very moment when my deepest, softest, biggest dream would finally come true was about to happen. The most meaningful of all, [...]
Désormais signée sur la major Warner, Jill Scott assure un retour canon sur le devant de la scène Soul/R&B, avec, comme c'est désormais une sérieuse habitude chez les artistes anglo-saxons, la sortie de 2 singles simultanément. D'un côté, la chanteuse originaire de la côte Est a retrouvé la ville de son enfance, Philadelphie, pour la video ambiance house party de son duo avec la rappeuse Eve , "Shame" . Réalisé par Devin Hampton sur les lieux même où l'artiste a passé de nombreux étés, le Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center qu'elle a d'ailleurs aidé [...]
Here's the latest video released by Urban Pop sensation Jessie J . "Nobody's Perfect" , directed by her usual visual partner Emil Nava , is the third offering from the singer's debut "Who You Are" , an album which has previously produced the ladies anthem "Do It Like A Dude" and the B.o.B assisted "Price Tag" . Watch "Nobody's Perfect" after the jump. --- Nous la verrons bientôt sur l'antenne de Canal Plus, pour deux titres explosifs dans l'émission La Musicale , qui sera [...]
Since the release of the psychedelicious video for his Damian Marley collaboration on "Liquor Store" , it seems Bruno Mars said farewell to his Doo-Wop ways to let the Hooligan side of his personality express itself. On "The Lazy Song" , the latest track to be released from his debut album, the hit singer/songwriter and Grammy winner finds himself dancing the Dougie with some odd friends wearing chimp masks, later showing his underwear while performing his best "Elvis the pelvis" routine. If what I just wrote absolutely makes no sense to you, [...]
Previously featured on mysoul , was Norvegian musician Bernhoft , aka the one man orchestra. I've just been informed the Pop/Soul phenomenon recently teamed-up with Oslo based duo The Botaniks , a mysterious Electro/Soul ensemble hailing from Oslo. Of course, I had to post this straight away, as I found their collaboration on the song "Fond Of Jane" as infectious as it is intriguing. It might just be the definition of cool, and guess what, the track happens to be available as a freebie on the band's [...]
Du 19 au 30 avril , la marque écossaise de whisky vous convie à ses soirées Grant's Afterwork's Live . Au programme : de la musique, des comiques et de bons moments de détente à vivre dans une ancienne imprimerie du 11ème arrondissement de Paris, spécialement revisitée pour l'occasion. Pour la soirée d’inauguration le 19 avril , c'est Tété et Jérôme Commandeur qui prendront possession du micro. Les afterworks suivantes accueilleront différents comiques et musiciens de la scène pop/rock. Les Afterworks Grant’s Live sont des soirées 100% gratuites durant [...]
For our non french-speaking readers, please not the full English version of this article will be made available later this week end. In the meantime, you can check out this exclusive video interview with legendary singer/songwriter and producer Raphael Saadiq , we were honored to conduct a couple of weeks back in Paris. In this special "Music Story" feature, our beloved Ray Ray talks about his past collaborations with D'Angelo and Joss Stone , introduces his new proteges Tha Boogie , tells us about his Grammy moment with Mick Jagger and [...]
Les fans de Raphael Saadiq , et je sais qu'ils sont nombreux à nous lire, vont avoir de quoi se réjouir. L'artiste californien, dont le nouvel album "Stone Rollin'" vient de faire une entrée remarquée cette semaine à la 22e place des charts nationaux, sera de retour en France dès la semaine prochaine. Le chanteur donnera en effet deux concerts à guichet fermé le 20 et 21 avril 2011, au Trianon à Paris. Mais les retardataires qui n'ont pas eu le temps d'obtenir de billets pour assister à l'un de ces événements seront ravis d'apprendre que la [...]
In the eve of the new millenium, a dynamic duo bursted into the Gospel music scene. With their debut single "Shackles" , the sisters Erica and Tina Atkins, knowns as Mary Mary , not only gained success as the new faces of Urban influenced Gospel, but their anthem quickly proved to be an unprecedented mainstream chart topper, and eventually became a worldwide hit single. Last week, the pair released "Something Big" , their 6th studio album, which is supported by a strong single, produced by longtime partner and mentor Warryn Campbell . The uplifting track [...]
We already had much respect for the guys over at Pinboard , but today, we just ran out of superlatives when it comes to describing the work of this blog/website, which proves to be one of our main inspirations on the interweb. When Pinboard started their "Rehearsal Rooms" series, I not only wished but knew, deep inside, that the following video would eventually see the light of day. Yes, the amazing and super talented team of professionals who never stopped being, first and foremost, music enthusiasts, has done it ! The [...]
My pick of the day has to be Sade 's previously unreleased cut from their upcoming "Ultimate Collection" (due out in France Mai 2, 2011). This time, Miss Adu and her musicians make magic on a Thin Lazy classic Rock ballad, "Still In Love With You" . Call it a breath of fresh air, or something out of this world, this is just 4 and a half minutes of pure musical beauty. --- "I like music that doesn't care what you think but gets you thinking... [...] acoustic in a synthesized world..." [...]
Philly's most powerful songstress, Jill Scott , is officially back, and from the very solid first single released off of her fourth studio album, "Light Of The Sun" (due out this summer on recently joined Warner Records), the least we could say is that the artist's return to the game promises to be super strong. While the singer eventually found a settlement with her former and historical label Hidden Beach records, the latter took the opportunity to release another brand new Jill Scott record, in the form of the Jazzy Jeff [...]
It's been 17 years since the legendary Mary tore our hearts to pieces and left us as overwhelmed as dazzled on her classic album "My Life" . It's undeniable Mary J. Blige has written one of the most significant pages in the history of contemporary R&B, but another great chapter is about to be added to the book. On September 20, 2011, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul will release the follow-up to her 1994 release, "My Life II, The Journey Continues" . The first official track taken from the record is a remix [...]
Gearing up for the release of his debut album "Dilouya's Faithful Circus" - a record packed with high profile collaborations from Soulful acts neatly picked on both sides of the Channel - Parisian producer Dilouya drops "Runnin' Away" . The cut, featuring French singer Sly Johnson (a former member of Hip Hop combo Saïan Supa Crew ), serves as the first single to support the release of the album, due out later this summer. "Dilouya's FaithFul Circus" will feature Brit Soul veteran Omar Lye-Fook , among others. [...]
Motown France artist Ben L'Oncle Soul 's popularity has reached new heights in the country, as the singer has been named best breakthrough live act at this year's French Music Awards (Les Victoires). His eponymous debut album, let by the radio friendly single "Soulman" (available in an English version for the international market), has also been one of the bestsellers of 2010. Currently on a sold-out tour, the young retro phenomenon has just released video, for the Otis Redding/Wilson Pickett inspired "Petite Soeur" . Let's go way back into time right after the bounce. --- Une [...]
Haven't been updating the blog much lately, but the week promises to be a bit crazy, as our beloved Raphael Saadiq is finally in town to promote the French release of his critically acclaimed new masterpiece, "Stone Rollin'" . I'll be lucky enough to attend a live performance he is recording tonight with his musicians for a popular TV show here in Paris, but for those of you who are somewhere overseas, we have the brand new "Stone Rollin'" video to share with you on this sunny day. Very sexy visuals indeed, courtesy of director [...]
Two for the price of one. This March, Stones Throw soulman Aloe Blacc graces us with two brand new videos, the first one, directed by Ross Harris , supports the release of his new single, "Loving You Is Killing Me" , and features dance sensation Mike Brown aka Baby Boogaloo , son of Hip Hop artist (and labelmate) Wildchild . The second is an alternative version of what is now known as his signature song, the "How To Make It In America" soundtrack "I Need A Dollar" . New [...]
On continue notre exploration de la scène Jazz/Rap en faisant, une fois n'est pas coutume, une halte outre Rhin, territoire d'ailleurs réputé pour être l'un des principaux marchés du rap mondial, hors USA. Et c'est justement des USA que nous vient Akua Naru , mais attention, c'est bien à Cologne, en Allemagne donc, que réside ce nouveau visage du Hip Hop au féminin (jusqu'ici, vous me suivez ?). Avec "The Journey Aflame" , cette lyriciste globe-trotteuse dans l'âme vient de nous pondre un album dans la plus pure tradition Golden Age. [...]
Le compte à rebours est lancé et dans moins d'une semaine maintenant, le quatrième album studio, si longtemps attendu, de Raphael Saadiq sera enfin dans les bacs des disquaires français. A peine remis de ses 5 concerts donnés au festival SXSW la semaine passée, le musicien vient de donner une petite leçon de Blues et de maîtrise scénique en délivrant la prestation quasi parfaite sur le plateau du show de Jay Leno où il était de passage hier soir pour interpréter le titre éponyme de l'opus. Accompagné de son [...]
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