Author: Seyi Fabode
Busta Rhymes - The Big Bang
Busta RhymesThe Big BangAlbum Review Busta Rhymes left J Records for Dr. Dre's Aftermath and the result is The Big Bang, his first album in 4 years. If you haven't heard Busta's 'Touch It', and...
Review posted on 27th June 2006
Nelly Furtado - Loose
Nelly FurtadoLooseAlbum ReviewIt's all about making you dance on Nelly Furtado's new album 'Loose'. It's about how her voice, which always came across as broody and folksy though impressive on her last 2 albums, is...
Review posted on 26th June 2006
Jamie Davis - It's a Good Thing
Jamie Davis It's a Good Thing Album Review With production by the legendary Sly and the Family Stone drummer Greg Errico 'It's a Good Thing' showcases the rich creamy baritone of Jamie Davis -...
Review posted on 19th June 2006
Prince - 3121
Prince 3121 Album Review You can tell it's a different time from the heyday of Prince's career when he releases an album and the most we hear about him is when he gets criticised...
Review posted on 14th June 2006
Corinne Bailey Rae - Trouble Sleeping
Corrine Bailey RaeTrouble SleepingSingle ReviewI'm a fan of Corrine Bailey Rae and her self titled debut album, released 27th February, is one I still listen to regularly for its smooth and soulful vibe. The mellow...
Review posted on 22nd May 2006
T.I - King
T.I. KingAlbum ReviewYou know T.I. ('Tip' Harris) is confident of his abilities and his self proclamation as the KING of the south is based both on this confidence and a whole lot of southern braggadicio:...
Review posted on 22nd May 2006
Chavela - Live at Carnegie Hall
ChavelaLive at Carnegie HallAlbum ReviewThe release is a live recording of a 2003 performance in Carnegie Hall from 86 year old Costa Rican born Mexican bred rancheras legend Chavela Vargas (also know as 'La Chebela')....
Review posted on 22nd May 2006
Dem Franchise Boyz - On Top of Our Game
Dem Franchise Boyz On Top of Our Game Album Review Another musical movement courtesy of the South and So So Def is "snap music". Think of 'snap music' as a laid back version of...
Review posted on 8th May 2006
Omar - Sing (If you want it)
OmarSing (If you want it)Album ReviewFeaturing new and established artists like Stevie Wonder, Angie Stone, Estelle, Rodney P, JC Bentley and Common and with work by his brother Skratch Professor, 'Sing (If you want it)'...
Review posted on 8th May 2006
Nate James - Pretend
Nate JamesPretendSingle ReviewMOBO award nominee Nate James has a music style that combines the elements of funk, old school pop and contemporary souls artists across the UK and US; Omar, Prince, Musiq Soulchild and (in...
Review posted on 8th May 2006
Juanes - Mi Sangre
JuanesMi SangreAlbum ReviewI first saw and heard Juanes performing his single 'La Camisa Negra' on a show on which he'd also reported on the worlds perception of Columbia, his country of birth, and I really...
Review posted on 4th May 2006
Jaheim - Ghetto Love
JaheimGhetto LoveAlbum ReviewAfter a three year hiatus the third album in 'Ghetto Luther's' ghetto themed trilogy 'Ghetto Classics' starts with a song that declares both his belief in his ability and his desire to love...
Review posted on 24th April 2006
Terri Walker - I Am
Terri WalkerI AmAlbum ReviewA few listens of Terri Walkers new album 'I Am' and the reason why I wasn't totally getting into it hits me. I'd been wondering why I didn't feel the spark, that...
Review posted on 24th April 2006
Mary Mary - Mary Mary
Mary Mary Album Review Mostly produced by Warren 'Baby Dubb' Campbell (husband to one of the Atkins-Campbell twins who make up this duo), Mary Mary's self titled 3rd album is all about drawing people...
Review posted on 3rd April 2006
Ray J - One wish
Ray J One wish Single Review Riding on the coat tails of acting success, Ray J moved from TV acting off Brandy's (his sister) show 'Moesha' and got into music at the age of 14....
Review posted on 20th March 2006
Juelz Santana - The Whistle song
Juelz Santana Single Review The Whistle song Juelz Santana (LaRon James) came to mainstream limelight with his feature on Cam'Ron's 2002 hits 'Hey Ma' and 'Oh Boy' and has released 2 albums a good number...
Review posted on 20th March 2006
Raul Midon - State of Mind
Raul Midon State of Mind Album Review Singer-composer-guitarist Raul Midon's debut album is 'State of Mind' with influences ranging from soul, r&b , pop, folk, jazz and latin. He's not new to the music business...
Review posted on 20th March 2006
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Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review
Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.
WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...
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Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...
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