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Statik Selektah On Guru Situation: “It’s Bigger Than Solar…” (Video)

Interviewing the Hip Hop duo back in 2007, Guru described his work with Solar as “probably the ultimate in producer/artist relationships….one of the most dynamic duos of all time”, and has since continued to champion their work together. “Just as I discovered [DJ Premier] and his talents, I discovered the brilliance and talents of super-producer... [Read more]

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Saigon – Free At Last (Released From Atlantic Records)

“I own the masters… It was worth the wait.” Speaking from a hotel lobby in Central London last night, Brooklyn emcee and Entourage star Saigon reveals to SoulCulture.TV that after battling them since 2006 he has now officially been released from Atlantic Records. Calling it “a good release, a fair release” the rapper comments,... [Read more]

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Corinne Bailey Rae Talks About The Sea Album Artwork (Video) + Win Signed Albums and More.

I don’t know about you but we loved the lush, dreamy artwork for Corinne Bailey Rae’s latest album, The Sea. Find out more about Tierney Gearon’s technique and what Corinne loves about it, in our video below… Now win yourself a prize! Up for grabs today… • A pair of tickets to see Ms Bailey Rae perform with a full... [Read more]

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Corinne Bailey Rae inspired by Erykah Badu and Bjork (Video)

SoulCulture had the pleasure of interviewing Corinne Bailey Rae this week – and of course caught it all on camera for you. Keep an eye out for the full interview next week – along with your chance to win signed copies of her new album The Sea [click for our review] plus tickets to see her perform live in London with full band this month.... [Read more]

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Salaam Remi Reveals He Made Unreleased Sade & Nas “Lovers Rock” Remix (Video)

When Sade’s comeback single “Soldier Of Love” leaked in December, many of us pictured [and/or willed] a Nas feature on it. But who knew that he’d actually recorded official Sade Lovers Rock remixes with Salaam Remi nine years earlier? Watch and learn… Here’s the “Imagine” remix he refers to in the video… Nas... [Read more]

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SWV: Come Back & Show Them How It’s Done

It could be said that the 1990s was the last golden age of modern R&B music. In fact, it is an idea that is often repeated throughout cyberspace as some lament the parlous state of the present scene. Nevertheless it is not just empty nostalgia that has earned that particular decade a place in the heart of soul lovers. This was a special time in... [Read more]

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Obenewa: Strong, Calm, Soul Therapy

“Strong & calm. That’s what Obenewa means,” says a composed west London beauty sitting across from me in a busy Starbucks in Hammersmith. Inner peace is often required when waiting in line to order a coffee but more importantly it’s a requirement for any up and coming singer trying to make a name for themselves in the thriving UK Soul scene.... [Read more]

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Notorious B.I.G – 13 Thoughts, 13 Years On

It’s been 13 years since Christopher Wallace was cut down in his prime. Those who know me know of my bizarre (yet valid) fascination/connection with the number thirteen and know where I’m going. But because I want to get back to my own musical Biggie tribute, I’m letting the readers off the hook from my long-windedness – but... [Read more]

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Black Girl Still Rockin’: Interview with Res

The alchemy of a song can be a tedious process. Of course you have to find ways to get all the instruments to play in unison and make something happen, not to mention songwriting that at times have to come from certain parts of your soul and brain that the average person pride themselves in ignoring. Making music is a sexy and addictive process for... [Read more]

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Teena Marie: ‘They Don’t Sing R&B Like I Do’

“Well I can’t speak about Paloma Faith because I haven’t heard of her, but as far as comparisons to Amy Winehouse and Joss Stone are concerned… those artists are pop singers, not R&B singers; they don’t sing R&B like I do” says US soul legend Teena Marie, dismissing the UK’s two biggest white skinned soul exports of the last... [Read more]

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Diggy Simmons: Making Independent Moves

Daniel “Diggy” Simmons has been on a mission. The son of one of Hip Hop’s legends, Rev Run, Diggy Simmons seems intent on making a name for himself – and with a new mixtape, clothing and shoe line coming out shortly, it’s hard to believe this young entrepreneur is still only 14 years old. “I’ve been rapping since I was about six but... [Read more]

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Interview: Mary Mary on Grammy wins & an Entrepreneurial 2010

Twelve years ago if you were to tell sisters Tina and Erica Campbell that they would be three time Grammy winners, have a platinum selling debut album and three Gold certified albums, they would have probably laughed in disbelief. Gospel music rarely crosses over into the mainstream charts and any artist – regardless of their genre – is extremely... [Read more]

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Sade: Reflections On A Class Act

I have been told more than once that I have a freakishly good long term memory.  It is thus a bitter irony that, despite the numerous mental titbits I have retained from infanthood my one brief encounter with Helen Folasade Adu – or Sade as she is better known – has disappeared from the recesses of my brain. As my mother tells it, we were... [Read more]

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