Sampling has been around since the beginning of Hip Hop and has helped to resurrect older artists and one hit wonders to a new generation of music lovers. Jasmine Adarkwa takes a look at some of the tunes that have bridged the gap between the past and present. 1. Did you know that Jennifer Lopez used a…
Read moreWe had a blast down at Solomon’s Yard last Saturday and you guys made it extra special. Thank you for celebrating with us and thank you to Jenni B for the photos!
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Hold the phone, there’s a new documentary being made about the legendary Marvin Gaye. Directors, Gabriel Clarke and Torquil Jones the team behind ‘Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans’ have joined forces once again to document the singers journey, making his classic 1971 album and will include previously unseen footage and interviews with other Motown artists. ‘What’s Going…
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It hasn’t just dawned on us at HQ that most of us will be in the middle of a fine London park in the summer sun slash British summertime rain today. Don’t get us wrong, we were pretty damn aware of the feeling we are guaranteed to get washed all over us today, but the sudden excitement has…
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Charlie Butler Takes a Look at the Mi-Soul Playlist ‘Holding Back’ – SG Lewis featuring Gallant SG Lewis may be a newcomer to the scene but on ‘Holding Back’ he has delivered a genuinely mature sound. There’s a similarity to Disclosure (the two are labelmates) but without the frenzy, and the peaceful vibes of the…
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Many a brave artist have attempted to cover a song by the legend that is, Stevie Wonder and we are also well aware there are many that shouldn’t have bothered. But ahead of his epic gig at Hyde Park this coming Sunday, we would like to give props to the following artists here at Mi-Soul HQ as we…
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Charlie Butler Takes a Look at the Mi-Soul Playlist. For Free’ – DJ Khaled feat. Drake Drake is the King of Rap at the moment. Any track he touches is worth a listen and any album he releases becomes a hit. Here we have him featuring on DJ Khaled’s new record: ‘For Free’. He’s rapping…
Read moreNatty B recently caught up with Jamaican reggae star Etana at Mi-Soul TV for an exclusive interview. Catch Natty with the UK’s Official Reggae Chart Show every Saturday at 9pm-11pm. Only on www.mi-soul.com
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Each week Lindsay Wesker will be talking about the video that has caught his attention and giving his views for your entertainment. This week he takes a look at London Hip Hip from back in the day. This week’s video is NOT new! In fact it’s old, more than 20 years old, but it still…
Read more‘The Godfather of House Music’, Frankie Knuckles, has passed away at the young age of 59. After an illustrious career that stretches back several decades, the music world has lost a true pioneer that is widely credited with establishing the ever popular House genre. Have a think about when you lock in to Mi-Soul. You’re…
Read moreBorn and raised in Harlem New York and coming from an encouraging musical family it was inevitable that Melba Moore would be the iconic soul Diva she became. Now were into the 21st century, Melba Moore is still has that magic touch vocally to keep us standing right there waiting on her return. We didnt…
Read moreExcitingly new from Blue Note Records is Jazz singer Jose James. “No Begining No End, sums up how I feel about music right now” says Jose about the title of his latest album. The album is a laid back and quite seamless piece of work, from a guy who is clearly from that ilk. James…
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