Jesse Boykins III Debut UK Show/Writer’s Block 2nd Birthday (London, April 14th)

Discerning spoken word and live music event Writer’s Block (London) presents an exclusive live performance by Brooklyn-based Soul singer/songwriter Jesse Boykins III: live in London on April 14, 2010 at Cargo.
Appearing live for the first time internationally, Jesse Boykins III (accompanied by a full band) will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed albums Dopamine: [...]

Janelle Monae reveals the name of her new album (VIDEO)

Speaking to SoulCulture after soundchecking for her first ever London show, alternative star Janelle Monae (Bad Boy Records/Wondaland Arts Society) reveals the name of her “self-realisational” new album, The Arch Android, and explains the concept behind it.  Watch below.

Janelle Monae online – Official Website / Twitter / MySpace
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LIVE REVIEW: Janelle Monae @ Cargo, London

I can’t for the life of me remember how I first came across Janelle Monae. She appeared on several Outkast affiliated projects in ‘05 but I don’t think I paid much attention to them – it was her EP that caught my ear a few years ago. Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase was [...]

VIDEO: Janelle Monae Performs “Smile” Live At Cargo In London

Last night in her first ever London appearance, Grammy Award-nominated American alternative singer, songwriter and inventive performer Janelle Monae (Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy/Atlantic Records) hushed the crowd with a stunning version of the classic song “Smile” – made famous by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Nat King Cole and more recently the late Michael Jackson.
Below, [...]

4TH NOV: JANELLE MONAE PERFORMS LONDON CHARITY GIG + NEW MUSIC

There’s only so long you can play a 7-track EP for before fidgeting for a full-length release. In the case of Janelle Monae, it’s been a couple of years now. Can someone hurry her along?
Well here’s the good news: whilst we’re waiting for that album, London can devour her live in concert next month!
Janelle [...]

JANELLE MONAE PERFORMS LONDON CHARITY GIG (NOV 4) + NEW MUSIC

There’s only so long you can play a 7-track EP for before fidgeting for a full-length release. In the case of Janelle Monae, it’s been a couple of years now. Can someone hurry her along?
Well here’s the good news: whilst we’re waiting for that album, London can devour her live in concert next month!
Janelle [...]

LONDON EVENT: A TRIBUTE TO PRINCE, 7th August @ Cargo

Cargo presents a series of tributes to 4 music heroes. As the public invite says, “Come down to our yard and enjoy some of the best music ever made. BBQ and cocktail specials included.”On August 7th Dj Kyri, founder of the underground soul label R2 records, presents a 2 hour tribute to Prince. This is [...]

NEW MUSIC: NNEKA – HEARTBEAT (CHASE & STATUS REMIX)

Following the critical acclaim of 2006’s Victim Of Truth (“…as good as The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” – Sunday Times), Nneka exceeds herself with the irresistible single “Heartbeat,” complimented by a massive remix by dubstep/drum and bass production duo Chase & Status.
The original track is a highlight of forthcoming album No Longer At Ease. Nneka [...]

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