A renowned singer/songwriter whose versatility has afforded her opportunities to collaborate and work with a wide variety of artists including Madonna, Girls Aloud, Mick Hucknall, Chrissie Hines, Sir George Harrison, Corrine Bailey Rae, Will Young, London Gospel Community Choir etc.
However, it is as alead vocalist that has brought her global recognition on projects with the likes of; Roy Ayers, Fatback Band, Max Sedgley, Reel People, Copyright, Sunlightsquare, DJKawasaki, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Bah Samba, Faze Action etc.
Copyright featuring Tasita D’Mour – You Got Me
It is through the chart toping success with many of these projects that has enabled her to extensively tour the world across Europe, Asia (in particular Japan) and USA.
Tasita has performed at numerous festivals worldwide as well as high profile televised events such as The Rugby World Cup and the world’s biggest ever global concert, Live 8.
She has achieved all this whilst remaining fiercely independent never tied to a traditional label structure.
Izzy Bizu is a singer songwriter hailing from South West London.
Born to an Ethiopian Mother and an English Father, this fresh faced 18 year old grew up listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Swan, Betty Wright and James Brown and draws on these musical greats alongside newer influences such as Amy Winehouse and Adele to create a fusion of soul, funk, jazz and pop that sounds classic and brand spanking new all at once.
Izzy’s first live performance on the music scene came earlier this year at the highly acclaimed ILUVLIVE where she delivered a sensational performance to a mesmerized and captivated crowd.
Izzy Bizu (Artist Files)
With this single performance Izzy has garnered the support from music industry heavyweights aswell as the UK’s biggest selling artist Emeli Sandie as well as other major artists like Pixie Lott and Naughty Boy.
With an undeniable talent, Izzy is fast becoming one of the most hotly anticipated acts of 2013.
Izzy is currently recording an acoustic EP expected to be released this summer.
She grew up in the rich musical landscape of New Orleans. One would think that her musical journey began there; however, it wasn’t until she moved to New York City that she found her voice.
The first few years she was unsure about what career path she wanted to take but all that changed when she bought her first Blues CD at a local store in Harlem and immediately felt a connection. She says, “It felt like home.”
Acantha Lang – Eventually (Original) – Ont’ Sofa Gibson Sessions
The first few years she was unsure about what career path she wanted to take but all that changed when she bought her first Blues CD at a local store in Harlem and immediately felt a connection. She says, “It felt like home.”
She immersed herself in the musical form, its history, and watched countless documentaries about Blues greats like: Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, and others.
Acantha’s Blues-influenced, sensuous, soulful voice alongside her tremendous and fine-tuned stage presence has taken her on a journey from a residency at the infamous ‘Supper Club’ in Harlem to performing all over the world.
She did hosting for ‘The Box’ in NY and London, frequented by the rich and famous such as Simon Cowell, Tom Cruise, Sting, Axl Rose, Jude Law, and Billionaire George Soros are just some of the few A-listers!
Valerie-Amy Winehouse Acoustic Cover- Acantha Lang
Although Blues music has had a major impact on Lang’s sound, she credits that everything she listens to has had an effect on her musical development in some way, pointing out Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Nina Simone, Jimi Hendrix, and Mick Jagger as some of her biggest stimuli.
To date, Acantha has released two singles: ‘Know Your Name’ & ‘Eventually’, both can be purchased on iTUNES & Amazon. Acantha is currently in London working on her first EP.
Nanna.B is a rare bird on the Scandinavian music scene.
With her unique voice, her artistic approach on music and her courage to stand out, she has a sound that’s all her own.
The debut album Vitaphone was made with the ambition to create a nordic soul sound inspired by the nature and climate of Northern Europe and influenced by the American soul, which Nanna grew up listening to.
This new album presents a great deal of contrast. Nanna.B’s soft voice contrasts the heavy, dusty beats by producer, Damp.
The album’s experimental elements contrast the traditional soul sound in which the album is rooted, and the warm, organic feeling on the album contrasts the rough, cold Danish climate.
Nanna.B “Falling” (Rooftop Session)
“The concept behind the album was to create something that sounded like a soul concert taking place on a trip to the moon”, Nanna explains about Vitaphone. The title is inspired by a painting by American street artist, Basquiat, and consists of the two words “Vita” and “phone“, meaning “life” and “sound“.
International soul releases are very rare on the Danish music scene, and Vitaphone has already received a lot of underground attention throughout the world.
First single of the album, Sum O’ Sometimes has been played on radio stations and posted on blogs from Brazil to Russia, Japan and The US, and the album received good reviews all over.
While currently based in Copenhagen, Nanna.B recorded the entire album during the past year hidden in an analogue recording studio with her producer, Damp, in the countryside of Denmark.
Nanna.B “Sum O´Sometimes” (Vitaphone, debut LP Out Now)
Most of the tracks are with live instrumentation supported by samples and electronic compositions. The album contains features from Chicago based rapper Diverse, Danish beatbox champion and rapper, Nappion, and feature productions by Stacks and Rewolmer.
In 2012 Nanna graduated in contemporary visual arts from Danish school of higher education, The Funen Art Academy, and she has used her experience with both audio and visual art in the whole album-making process.
As an independent artist,Nanna has been in charge of everything from the music production to the cover and the visual design. Vitaphone will be out in France, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland and Japan in May 2013 on vinyl, CD and digital on Underdog Records.
Nanna.B – Keep on Moving (The 3 am Movement) // Prod. Damp
Nanna.B is has just returned from a 3 months stay in LA where she worked on new material with producer Shafiq Husayn (Bilal, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Robert Glasper), she played numerous live shows with Shafiq Husayn & Dove Society and gained airplay on KCRW
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REVIEWS
“One of the darling surprises of 2012″ – Kevin Nottingham ( USA)
“Takes you on a cosmic journey and lean towards a futuristic jazz-soul sound” – Soulbounce (USA)
“What you hear from Nanna is what you get—soul from the soul” - Scandinavian Soul ( Sweden)
“She offers some of the finest coming out of Copenhagen ” – Bands of Tomorrow (Denmark)
“Vitaphone is a trek into a dreamy and hypnotic blend of Jazz, Soul, & Electronica, ” – Audiodiva (USA)
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Born in Hayward, CA and raised in the Bay Area, Jasmine Nichol got her musical roots from various places. While a toddler, listening to the music her older sister and mother were bumpin’ around the house led to her submersion into pop culture.
Influences such as Tupac, Biggie, Aretha Franklin, Digital Underground, Keith Sweat, Chaka Khan and Rufus, Will Downey, Jackson 5, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Smith, Miles Davis.
All of artists above plus so many others sparked her creative interest in songwriting, which later developed her passion for singing to express the words she wrote on paper.
Jazzy TV Ep. 2: #noE Interview
Musical talent runs through Jasmine Nichol’s veins, in that her grandfather was a writer and her aunt was an amazing songstress, even her mother formed a singing group entitled, Shades of Love in the 70’s.
All these old school influences have given Jasmine Nichol a distinctive platform and savory genre all her own.
During the course of her musical journey Jasmine has auditioned for The Voice, American Idol and the X Factor.
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Debuting her first project, Ain’t Nothin’ Like Ya First Time in the summer of 2012 then following it up with her second project #NoE in April of this year, Ms.
Nichol has been given a taste of what the industry brings, fans, love and support.
With her hard work, determination and passion, Jasmine Nichol is bound to make an impact in the music industry.
On June 1st 2013 Jasmine Nichol opening for Bilal at Harlow’s Restuarant and Nightclub. Tickets are $20, 8pm21+.
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Jasmine Nichol – the fantasy
single off of the debut tape “Ain’t Nothin’ Like Ya First Time”
Jasmine Nichol – the struggle (Ft. Mani Draper)
single off of the debut tape “Ain’t Nothin’ Like Ya First Time”
Smooth, eclectic , and soulful is what defines Janae Smith, born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut.
Janae has showed much appreciation for her origins, considering much of her music directly relates to her growing up as a young girl and blossoming into a young woman.
Janae first noticed her talent at the impressionable age of eight ,She would perform in plays, participate in dance groups, and sing in front of a gathering of family and friends. “I was always a multi-talented performer; I guess you can say I like taking the stage.”
Janae Smith/Interview
She credits multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter Troy Oliver in having a role in the discovery of her range in notes. “The day I met Troy Oliver was the ear I needed, his mentoring allowed me to define my range in sound.”
Janae has a strong appreciation for music. Her music has become a true art in her eyes.
She has expressed her artistry in a realm she’s never imagined, while infusing musical upbeat and slow tempo notes of soul, jazz, and contemporary music today we know as Neo-soul.
Janae Smith – Special (Official Music Video)
“I want people to see me as a singer/entertainer with a passion for taking the stage. I want my supporters to see the determination and eagerness I possess which has allowed me to advance in all aspects of the music/ entertainment business.
“Artists in the business know it’s a real hustle, and sitting around will get you nowhere. I have dreams, big dreams and I someday want my dreams to become a reality.” Janae continues to work on her music by writing and recording in local studios.
She is proud of the release of her second single entitled Lover’s Rehab from her Official EP Titled Coming From The Hart, produced by an up and coming producer Jerome Bewry the song talks about a troubled relationship that needs work, and in order to make things work they have to go to “Lover’s Rehab”.
Imagine a modern day soul singer who just happens to be classically trained pair that with a sultry sensuous vibe and ingenious lyrics and you will start to get a handle on Nina Rae.
From URB Magazine to the Chicago Tribune, Nina Rae’s music projects have been described as jazzy, sexy, defiant, and enthralling, which makes Nina’s solo debut even more impressive.
A debut solo release it may be, but Nina’s flow is timeless reinforcing the music of periods past from the genres of soul, jazz, and R&B. These genres influenced and help shape a sound that is futuristic, beautiful, and bold.
NinaRaeN’Time performs cover song “Time after Time”
Some of the singers Nina cites as influences are memorable…Nina Simone, Me’shell Ndgeocello, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holliday … and were considered ahead of their time with haunting lyrics, inspiring melodies, and more.
While the work of such notable artists helped to shape Nina’s style and her approach to musicianship, her love of Hip-Hop music, helped cement her organic approach to her lyricism, the music she chooses to record with, and the topics she chooses to sing about.
The third oldest of eight children, Nina grew up listening to classic Motown and jazz artists such as Gladys Knight and Miles Davis.
Her father, a painter and writer, and her mother, a singer, who once had the opportunity to share the stage with Chaka Khan, were constantly entertaining the family with stories from their childhoods.
The dynamic of having a big family contributed greatly to her creative landscape and she was encouraged to pursue her talents seriously. Nina’s solo release is entitled, “Born To Love.”
Nina Rae – Falling in Love
The lead single, “Falling In Love,” was featured on Grammy award winning site, Soulbounce.com, Vibe.com, Giantstep.net, Tastemaker KevinNottingham.com, & listed as having a “great beat, great retro soul vibe, & great vocals make “Falling In Love” a nice treat for the ears” by Singers Room.
Nina has shared the stage with Common, Q-Tip, Mark De Clive Lowe, Sy Smith, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Leela James, 9th Wonder, Talib Kweli, Phonte of Foreign Exchange, Nappy Roots, Tony, Toni, Tone, The Chi-Lites, Poi Dog Pondering, and Grammy award nominated group Liquid Soul.
Nina’s previous compilations include work with Kenny Keys as Innosphere. Innosphere’s debut album Shine was a SoulTracks.com best new group nominee for 2010.
Released in the US in 2009 and in Japan in 2010, Shine received critical acclaim, with features in Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Tribune, The Roots Site Okayplayer.com, UK based MC site Morpheus Soul.com and many more.
To date, Nina has performed at the Chicago Soul Music Festival, The Shrine, House of Blues Chicago, Northcoast Music Festival, New York Indie Soul Fest, The Rave Wisconsin , and various other local clubs, festivals, and events.
SUCH is a Boston born, New York raised, California educated, Chicago groomed Soul singer. Just like her upbringing, her road to music has been a scenic journey.
It started at the age of 15 when she was invited to perform in the Grammy High School Jazz Ensemble for three consecutive years (2000-2002) and recorded a full length album with them each year.
She had the privilege to tour LA’s best jazz clubs and venues – The Brown Derby, Spaghettini’s, The Knitting Factory, etc.
SuCh – Mesmerized – now on iTunes
She attended the Grammy Nominee Dinner and the Grammy Awards where she met and performed with Patrice Rushen, Peter Cincotti, Kurt Elling, Dave Koz, Erykah Badu, Yolanda Adams, Vanessa Carlton and Letoya and Latavia (of the former “Destiny’s Child”).
She spent the next few years leading choirs, praise teams and congregations in worship in Boston, Chicago, and Denver. That led her to work with international recording artist K’naan on the choral orchestration and arrangement of his hit single Wavin’ Flag.
She most recently finished top 63rd out of 112,000 contestants on American Idol’s Season 11. As a performer, SuCh has enough energy to power a small city; her passion for music emanating tangibly in venues largeand small. As a songwriter, she writes simple songs about complex things – loss, family, love, life, friendship and hardship.
SuCh – Robbed – on iTunes
She connects emotionally as both with her audiences through melodies that soar, woven in her clear, soulful voice, spiriting them away to distant lands, forgotten memories, and dreams of a better world. She performs live with a cast of world-class musicians and background singers but also loves a stripped down, acoustic show.
She released her first album, Stretch Marks, a record drenched in Soul, R&B, Jazz and Gospel influences that marks the most poignant time of growth in her life. SuCh completed her first, fan-sponsored, nationwide tour during the winter of 2012, which took her to fabled venues in Chicago, New York City, Vegas, LA, Miami, Raleigh and Boston.”
Rebekka B Mæland is soul jazzy r&b singer/songwriter
From a small, rural town in the distant province, Norway, sounds an angelic voice. Rebekka, a young, up-and-coming neo-soul artist takes our thoughts way back to the golden era of soul. Born into a music loving family she immediately learned to appreciate the joy of melody.
With her father as a mentor she would travel around to perform along with her brother, and sang in various choirs and groups, until she wrote her first song on her own, November 2006. A star had begun her journey towards the skies.
Still determinately working to develope further in style and expression, Rebekka keeps blessing us with songs that we all can relate to. Inspired by that universal love and divinity that no human can help but to recognize, she writes most of her songs herself.
NRK – Rebekka B. Maeland debut album reportasje
“All kinds of music inspires me, especially soul music from the 1950‘s. But God, love, life, and my family is my biggest inspiration”. Her music stretches into contrasts between the honesty and vulnerability of her lyrics, to the strength of her talent.
All of this without getting in the way of catchy hooks, or keeping her humble person from shining through. In short: soothing music to make you feel good.
She is working closely with producers such as Harry West from Bergen, Roar Farstad from Kristiansand and Jonesy for “JNS Beats” in Oslo. She has made great live performances with her new great band, as well as a couple of international collaborations. Some with rap artists from the US.
Her dream is to one day be able to make a living of her music, and concentrate fully on her great passion with her own unique artistic signature.
Meanwhile the fans can enjoy the new summer single, called Don’t Worry ft. Joleon Davenue that is available at Itunes and other music stores!
Rebekka B. Maeland – Acoustic consert
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Rebekka B. Maeland – Release Party (Back In Time)
Rebekka B. Maeland – My Way feat. Son Of Light (HD Official)
What U Said – Rebekka feat. Rapper Big Pooh (OFFICIAL)
Kia is about love, beauty, human nature, and God. Her music reflects all those things.
She quotes, “I want you to feel high without the feeling of a superficial one. Through my music, I want to create and redefine an atmosphere of love and beauty in all forms and on all levels, embracing you as you embark upon a new but classic feeling.
It’s all about the beauty of elevation. My music is universal and for all seasons. You can make love, clean the house, cook, entertain, drive, sleep, relax, get motivated and even get lost in it and be vulnerable..!
KIA BENNETT- SO NATURAL
The gimmick here is to not have one. Just be true….and be able to relate….and just know that there is somebody out there who
feels the way you do.”
A native of Richmond,Virginia and a product of Howard University, Kia made her introduction into the entertainment world while singing with former Washington D.C. group “Entyme” along with other respected soul artists Geno Young, Sy Smith, and Yahzarah.
Kia is a member of the new school RAMP (Roy Ayers Music Production) whose musical contributions provided the world with samples for hits like A Tribe Called Quest’s “Bonita Applebum”, Mary J. Blige’s “My Life” and Erykah Badu’s “America’s Promise”.
Ms. Bennett is best noted for her soothing background vocals which blessed international recording artists like D’Angelo, Ledisi, Michael Bolton, Julie Dexter, and Deborah Bond.
Kia was recently nominated for 2012Best New Artist for SoulTracks Readers Choice Awards. Kia ia also a new member of the The Recording Academy.
Tasita D’Mour is a singer/songwriter
A renowned singer/songwriter whose versatility has afforded her opportunities to collaborate and work with a wide variety of artists including Madonna, Girls Aloud, Mick Hucknall, Chrissie Hines, Sir George Harrison, Corrine Bailey Rae, Will Young, London Gospel Community Choir etc.
It is through the chart toping success with many of these projects that has enabled her to extensively tour the world across Europe, Asia (in particular Japan) and USA.
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