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I Am The ReeZon

Jul 30, 2010 | Sound

ReeZon is a Ghanaian rap artist based in Chicago, US, who I have come to know over the last year through twitter. He has been on a journey to record and release his debut album, I Am The Reezon, that reflects the never-say-die attitude of many African artists, both on the continent and in the diaspora. He has poured everything he has into this album and it is now available on iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon. I was honoured to be asked to contribute some words which are included in the intro to the album which should be the first in a series of projects under the independent entertainment company,...

Raheem DeVaughn: Soul Legend In The Making?

Jul 15, 2010 | Sound

There is something about the 70s, particularly in terms of music and fashion. Though hard to define, the 70s were funky and soulful and meaningful. So much spirit and energy went into that decade; politics, social issues, militancy and consciousness seemed to fuse with love and sex and music and life. I was born into the 70s and so it has a sweet memory to it that came from young naive eyes. I do remember the afros and tie-and-dye shirts and corduroy trousers and the parties at home and Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Barry White, Aretha Franklin, Ike and...

Nelson Mandela Tribute In 3D

Jul 7, 2010 | Random, Sound

In the lead up to Nelson Mandela’s 92nd birthday on July 18th, the Nelson Mandela Foundation held the Legacy Gala Dinner where some of South Africa’s top artists performed, leading fashion and jewellery designers created pieces inspired by Madiba’s legacy and values and these pieces and other memorabilia were auctioned. Madiba has lived a rich live that can serve as an example for all of us and key to events such as the Legacy Dinner, as well as Mandela Day, is for all of us to draw inspiration from his life and his legacy to create a future we can all be proud of. I was fortunate enough to...

TY on Music Addiction

Jun 1, 2010 | Sound

A few months back, I did a short profile on TY in anticipation of his new album A Special Kind of Fool. The album is out on iTunes and TY has been doing shows around the UK and Europe to promote it. He recently sat down with SoulCultureTV to chat about music and the album. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ce11NG9FNI

Another Official Song For The Football

May 19, 2010 | Sound

It is getting confusing keeping track of all the official songs for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and now FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment have announced a new one written and produced by R. Kelly. The song Sign Of A Victory (<-- click on link to listen) will be performed by R. Kelly and the Soweto Spiritual Singers choir at the opening ceremony of the World Cup at Soccer City on June 11th. The Soweto Spiritual Singers is a 27-member ensemble which performs gospel and traditional music. The proceeds from the song are said to be going towards assisting ‘African charities’...

Usher – Raymond v Raymond

Apr 28, 2010 | Sound

I’ve been working on this post for about two weeks now. I have listened to the new Usher album Raymond v Raymond, countless times, letting it run till the end and then starting it all over again. I’ve gone back and listened to the Usher of old, submerging myself in what I consider classic Usher, songs like Nice & Slow, You Make Me Wanna, U Remind Me, Confessions Pt II and U Got It Bad. I still remember being fascinated by how a teenager could sing wonderful songs with feeling and emotion, yet still retain his youthfulness. This is an artist who was able to carve a space in the world of...