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Single Review: “Silver Lining” – KADI

This track starts out acappella, then keyboards, come in to accompany Kadi’s voice.  And what a voice. Kadi sings with an uplifting powerful authority,  you’re being taken on a journey here, and I’m here for it.  The chorus says “Oh there’s a silver lining trust the timing even when you’re shutting me down”, and it …

Afrobeat,Amapiano,Music,Review,Singer Songwriter,Songwriter,Vocals,World Music

Single Review: “Kurunba” – Rokia Kone and Jacknife Lee

This track is… fascinating. Four on the floor, percussion, and call and response vocals that command you to sing along. All based around a tribal dance beat that makes you want to…  Well…  Quite frankly…  GET DOWN!  I love it, it’s not your run of the mill dance track, and it doesn’t try to be, …

Alternative,Band,Bass,Brass,DJing,Electronica,Music,Producer,Radio,Songwriter,Touring,UK

Blog interview: Ming And Jon, Project Blackbird

Hello Ming and Jon how are you?  Grateful for your patience in waiting for these responses! xx You are a part of Project Blackbird, how did that come about?  Ming: Jon had studied music composition and performance in college but hadn’t written music per se until we started songwriting and recording together in 2000.  I’d …

Brass,Electronica,Guitar,Jazz,Keyboards,London,Music,Percussion,Piano,Producer,Remix,Songwriter,Soul,synthesizers,UK

Single Review: “Gotta Go Fast” Blue Lab Beats X Poppy Daniels

Gotta Go Fast – Blue Lab Beats  Blue Lab Beats are back with more fire following up the monster of a track from 2021 “Motherland Journey” with “Gotta Go Fast”.  Listening to this I ask myself can these two talented individuals do any wrong? Probobly not. It’s hit 10,000+ – yes let me lay it …

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Album Review: “Law Of Attraction: The Remixes” Mike Casey. Words: Sammy Stein.

Mike Casey  Law of Attraction: The Remixes Piano: Benito Gonzalez Bass: Matt Dwonszyk Drums: Corey Garcia Mike Casey has been receiving attention for many years now. I interviewed him in 2016 as an emerging star, and since then, he has, well, emerged. His innovative, powerful experimentation sits easily alongside his interpretation of more traditional delivery.  …