UB40
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UB40 are an English reggae and pop band, formed in December 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band has had more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success.
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Sister Sledge ft Kathy Sledge
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Sister Sledge is an American musical vocal group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1971, the group consisted of sisters Debbie, Joni, Kim, and Kathy Sledge. The siblings achieved international success at the height of the disco era.
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Incognito
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The enduring success of Incognito is one of the great stories of UK music during the last four decades. Look at the recent history of soulful UK artists and you will find any number of short-lived acts that have achieved pop success. Narrow it down to those that have created a uniquely British sound and have endured as a global phenomenon on their own terms, and the list becomes short. Dues, then, to Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick and Incognito, formed in 1979 and celebrating almost 44 years of positive vibes and undiluted Jazz-Funk
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Peter Andre
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Peter Andre is an accomplished global media star prominently known for his successful music and television career. Peter hit a peak in his music career during the 1990’s when he became the sixth highest selling artist in the UK. He had numerous number one hit singles, two number one albums and toured all over the world collecting a multitude of national and international awards along the way.
With many TV shows and appearances under his belt, Peter has also moved into the world of film and theatre. With a nomination for Best Actor in a short film at The North Hollywood Cinéfest , alongside starring roles in Grease: the Musical and Thriller, Peter has been busy working on several new film projects.
The next couple of years will also see many more amazing ventures for Peter, as well as going back into the recording studio, and seeing 2023 celebrating 30 years in the entertainment industry.
With an incredible social following of over 8 million, the happily married father of four is busier than ever.
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Boney M
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Boney M. was a German-Caribbean vocal group that specialized in disco and funk created by German record producer Frank Farian, who was the group's primary songwriter. Originally based in West Germany, the four original members of the group's official line-up were Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett from Jamaica, Maizie Williams from Montserrat, and Bobby Farrell from Aruba.
The group was formed in 1976 and achieved popularity during the disco era of the late 1970s. Since the 1980s, various line-ups of the band have performed with differing personnel.
The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and is known for international hits including "Daddy Cool", "Ma Baker", "Belfast", "Sunny", "Rasputin", "Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord" and "Rivers of Babylon".
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Odyssey
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From their debut album emerged their first smash single – “Native New Yorker”, an international hit late in 1977. Additionally, Lillian’s eldest son, Steven Collazo had become part of Odyssey behind the scenes - recording as a background vocalist, journeyman session musician and musical director for their live performances and tours. A couple of years later, the group cut their “Hang Together” album. It contained Use It Up And Wear It Out, while the flipside, “DonÂ’t Tell Me, Tell Her” received major airplay on US Black Radio. In the UK, Use It Up shot to the top ten, followed by “If You’re Looking For A Way Out”, “Inside Out”, and the Lamont Dozier classic “Going Back To My Roots”, among others.
Performing around the UK, Europe and the Middle East through the 80s and into the 90s, the journey continued. In 1994, Steven moved up to co-front the group and produce new versions of the Odyssey classics while appearing with Lillian on television, touring the arenas, top hotels, clubs, major holiday resorts and festivals throughout the UK and Europe.
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Tunde Baiyewu (voice of Lighthouse Family)
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Tunde Baiyewu is a British singer and songwriter of Nigerian descent, best known as the vocalist of Lighthouse Family. In 2004, he embarked on a solo career, releasing the album Tunde. In 2013, he published his second album, Diamond in a Rock.
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Mica Paris
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Mica Paris is one of the UK’s finest and most respected female singers with a career full of Top 10 hit singles and albums. The range, power, and sheer soulfulness of Mica Paris’ singing made an immediate impact on the UK music scene in 1988 when she released her debut, the platinum-selling So Good from which she had her first top 10 hit ‘You Are My One Temptation’. This led to a collaboration with American soul singer Will Downing and a further smash hit ‘Where Is The Love’. In May 2011, So Good (The Deluxe Version), was released as a re-mastered 2-CD on Cherry Red Records in the UK and Europe and received excellent reviews throughout the music press.
Mica also hosted her own radio show, Soul Solutions, for BBC Radio 2 and with an average of a million listeners, it became the most successful soul and R&B show in the UK and cemented her place in popular culture.
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D Train
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James Williams got the nickname "D-Train" as a high school football star in Brooklyn. He teamed with keyboardist Hubert Eaves, III from 1981 to 1985 as D-Train, and they enjoyed two Top 20 and one Top R&B hit during their tenure. Williams had one Top 10 and one Top 20 R&B single from 1986 to 1988 on Columbia, with "Misunderstanding" peaking at #10.
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The Dualers
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British ska band the Dualers started out as buskers. Gradually building a huge fan base, they self-released multiple albums, played to massive crowds, and scored two U.K. Top 30 hit singles, all without any label backing.
in 1999. Starting out as a duo before expanding to a regularly rotating nine-piece lineup, they performed on the streets for several years and toured heavily, eventually building enough of a fan base that their debut single, "Kiss on the Lips," released in 2004, went to number 21 on the U.K. chart. A second single, "Truly Madly Deeply," was released the following year and went to number 23; it was later used on the soundtrack of the romantic adventure film Fool's Gold, starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. The Dualers self-released more than 15 albums, toured the U.K. in support of the Blockheads and Madness, and played a record-breaking sold-out 11-night residency at London's IndigO2. Si Cranstoun left the band in 2010 to focus on a solo career, eventually signing a million-pound record deal with Warner Bros. while Tyber continued with the Dualers as its sole frontman. The band's 2019 album, Palm Trees and 80 Degrees, went to number 11 on the U.K. album charts.
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Dawn Penn
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British ska band the Dualers started out as buskers. Gradually building a huge fan base, they self-released multiple albums, played to massive crowds, and scored two U.K. Top 30 hit singles, all without any label backing.
in 1999. Starting out as a duo before expanding to a regularly rotating nine-piece lineup, they performed on the streets for several years and toured heavily, eventually building enough of a fan base that their debut single, "Kiss on the Lips," released in 2004, went to number 21 on the U.K. chart. A second single, "Truly Madly Deeply," was released the following year and went to number 23; it was later used on the soundtrack of the romantic adventure film Fool's Gold, starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. The Dualers self-released more than 15 albums, toured the U.K. in support of the Blockheads and Madness, and played a record-breaking sold-out 11-night residency at London's IndigO2. Si Cranstoun left the band in 2010 to focus on a solo career, eventually signing a million-pound record deal with Warner Bros. while Tyber continued with the Dualers as its sole frontman. The band's 2019 album, Palm Trees and 80 Degrees, went to number 11 on the U.K. album charts.
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Phil Fearon
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This multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer moved to Britain in 1962. After running a reggae sound system he joined Hott Wax, (who evolved into Brit Funk pioneers Hi-Tension after he left) and in the late 70s was a mainstay of hit group Kandidate. He set up a studio in his north London house and initially recorded with the group Proton on Champagne. Fearon’s first recording as Galaxy (with assistance from singers Julie and Dorothy) was ‘Head Over Heels’ on Ensign in 1982, which became a club hit. The first success came with the Top 5 hit ‘Dancing Tight’ in 1983 and over the next 15 months they chalked up a further four UK Top 40 singles including Top 10s ‘What Do I Do’ and ‘Everybody’s Laughing’. Their radio-friendly pop/soul debut album Phil Fearon & Galaxy also made the Top 10 in 1984. After a quiet period Fearon returned to the Top 10 for the last time with a revival of Tony Etoria’s ‘I Can Prove It’ in 1986 (also a small US R&B hit). He continued to run a production company from his home making commercial dance records.
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Desmond Dekker’s Aces ft Delroy Williams
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When the World’s first international Reggae superstar, Desmond Dekker, passed away on 25 May 2006, his loss was felt most greatly among his fans, family and colleagues. Of these, few were more deeply affected than his long-time friend, singing companion and business partner, Delroy Williams.
Delroy had first bonded with Desmond back in the sixties, with the pair quickly forming a close, brotherly bond that soon led to them collaborating musically, performing at venues around the globe and recording new material for the then revitalized Trojan Records.
Together, the pair put together a new Aces band, comprising a nucleus of Brian Campbell and Aubrey Mulrain (keyboards), Gordon Mulrain (bass), Ryan Simmons (drums)and Paul Abraham (guitar), who over the next two decades provided the backbone of Desmond’s live and recorded work. But it all came to an abrupt end with Desmond’s tragic passing and despite numerous requests to take the Aces band back on the road, Delroy repeatedly refused, knowing nobody could ever possibly replace his dear ‘brother’. Now, some seven years on, Delroy has finally decided to bow to the demands of Desmond’s countless fans, after being approached by their mutual friend, the multi-talented Winston Francis.
Edwin Starr Band
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The legend EDWIN STARR sadly passed away in 2003 but his younger brother Angelo who was part of Edwin’s original band still keeps his music alive today along with other original members of his backing group.
ANGELO STARR has taken over lead vocals with Edwin Starr’s original band with a great line up of sax, 2 keyboards , percussion, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums & backing vocalists.
Fil Straughan
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FiL Straughan is a musical tour de force. He is a powerful vocalist, prolific songwriter and versatile entertainer who can sing, act, dance and write. FiL has toured with and supported many celebrities after leaving behind a Wall Street career and architectural degree to pursue his passion.
He is known for his energetic performances and a rich, smooth voice reminiscent of the legendary Luther Vandross. In addition to recording and performing around the world, FiL has appeared with Hot Chocolate and Ray Lewis's Drifters, and more recently on the ITV series Starstruck where he performed with Lionel Richie.
As well as producing and hosting a successful annual Luther Vandross tribute concert, FiL is regarded as a skilled entertainer.
Sam Wilkinson
Sam Wilkinson is a singer-songwriter from South London. In 2019 he won The Voice Kids - singing one of his own songs, Everything's Alright, in the final.
After starting out playing at street parties, Sam went on to perform at The Royal Albert Hall and the Shepherd's Bush Empire.
Sam can be seen regularly in venues around London. Recently he's played at The Water Rats, Off The Cuff, the New Cross Inn and Blythe Hill Festival.
Fat Tony
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Starting his career with a bang at the age of 18, playing to thousands every week for Rusty Egan at The Lyceum, Fat Tony has had his say in paving the way for London's current music scene. Early on he won over residencies at the legendary Turnmills for Trade, Ministry Of Sound, Wag Club and Egg to name a few. He became the head of programming for the iconic West End nightclub, Limelight. He quickly made his mark internationally, holding a weekly show in New York at the Palladium for Steve Rubell during the height of Paradise Garage. He’s also graced the main floor of Privilege Ibiza, Space, Amnesia & DC10, alongside Boy George, Carl Cox, and Andy Weatherall among many other now-musical icons.
Fat Tony was signed to Defected in 2019. In 2022 he completed a residency at Hï Ibiza, holds a residency at Ministry of Sound and is collaborating with LWE on London-centric headline shows.
Omar
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Designated by many as the father of British neo-soul (though his impact extends to U.S. shores as well), singer/songwriter/producer Omar began as one of the U.K.'s most promising R&B hopefuls with his early-'90s international hit "There's Nothing Like This." Unintentionally avoiding pop stardom, he chose never to compromise his artistic credibility, and because of that, people like India.Arie, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, Gilles Peterson, and his biggest idol, Stevie Wonder, are all personal fans (with the prior three naming him an influence)
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