Posts from — September 2010

Thankfully, Nailah chose to dedicate herself to music after a promising career as an attorney in North Carolina. The transition to succeed in the music industry was tough, but after some initial doubts it seems Nailah is destined for success.

Nailah was drawn to music by the local church choirs, and tapped a wide range of musical influences to create her own form. She gives Cassandra Wilson the credit for “making her feel it was ok to bring southern roots into it”, Sarah Vaughn for being inspiring with her fierceness and elegance, and Curtis Mayfield and Gil scott-Heron for their songwriting, political insights and courage. [Read more →]

Released: 25/05/2009

There’s something about the contemporary english interpretation of jazz. People like Aaron Jerome, Quantic, Gilles Peterson and Dom Servini is pushing it from the couch towards the dancefloor in a way most people are probably not familiar with.

This is another great release on the amazingly consistent Wah Wah 45s record label. Two years after his debut single Adam Scrimshire finally released his debut album last year. I can’t think of one person I have played this for that did not ask for its name. More than one year after I first heard it, it is still on rotation. So it was about time I shared it with you here. [Read more →]

Released: 2004

I am not to big fan of the circus that is Amy Winehouse. But when UK Garage maestro MJ Cole put his finishing touches on this remix back in 2004 – the result was a playful little treat. Back in the 1990s he was one of the pioneers of the 2step and UK Garage sound and his big hit “Sincere” (1998) is still a magical piece of music. [Read more →]