From their album “Ooh Yeah!” (1988):
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Dipped in 80s-tinged disco-pop, this is the new single by Welsh songstress Elle Darlington:
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Born and raised in London, this British singer, songwriter and musician has been a staple of the music industry for a while. He began playing drums aged 3 and later taught himself piano and bass guitar. At 19 he started as a session musician or songwriter for artists like Duffy and Elton John and opened for Paloma Faith and Sting. In 2020 he won the famed International Songwriters Competition. Inspired by Paul Simon and Michael Jackson, he released his debut EP “Hearts & Parables” in 2012.
Paying tribute to his Windrush heritage, with a dad from Antigua and a mum from St. Kitts, his new single shines a light on the community spirit and family bonds of his grandparents’ generation. With an imposing melody blending R&B, soul and West-Indian influences, it’s the towering percussion, sweet violins and anthemic orchestration that give this tune a grandiose stature. And with his passionate vocals highlighting his Patois accent, this is a vibrant, soul-stirring groove.
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From their upcoming album “Black/Red”, to be released 5 April 2024:
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Based in London, this rising British singer and songwriter was born to a mother from the island of St. Vincent. She was raised with multi-cultural influences, both in life as in music. The basis of her musical upbringing was an electric mix of modern R&B and Motown classics. At 21 she worked together with Dutch-born producer Jarreau Vandal and performed on some of his songs. Inspired by The Chi-Lites, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, she debuted with “Up All Night” in 2017.
Recounting the relatable story about being cheated on, her new single takes a different approach than most songs about infidelity by telling it from the cheaters point of view. Taken from her EP “Wings” and accompanied by a melodic mix of silky soul and luxuriant R&B, she weaves an intricate, velvety soundscape. And with her honey-sweet vocals emphasizing the paradoxal nature of the cheaters’ perspective with the stunningly beautiful melody, this song is truly phenomenal.
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