Sam Huber

Sam Huber and the True Groove All-Stars lay down two very different sides of the Christmas canon with ‘A Soulful Christmas.’ First up is a fun and funky version of Albert King’s "Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin." Recorded and filmed during his live performance taping for UK digital broadcaster Stabal TV, Sam and the band, along with guests Jonathan Read and Su Robinson (from The Specials horn section), take the song beyond its holiday theme and create a groove that moves and transforms it into a timeless soul classic. "It’s a fun and sexy tongue-in-cheek bluesy soul piece," Huber comments. "When I started thinking about Christmas songs I knew I wanted to go outside the traditional box. I did some digging and found ‘Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin,’ and it jumped out at me right away. I sent it to Tomás (Doncker, Huber’s longtime producer and collaborator), who’s a huge Albert King fan, and he loved it. Having JR and Su on the track really gives it a Stax-y vibe that I love.”

Flipping the script in a very different direction is an intense take of Marvin Gaye’s controversial 'lost' Christmas song, "I Want To Come Home For Christmas." Originally recorded in 1972, arguably the height of his career and his political activism, the song was so somber it didn't see release until 1990, six years after his untimely death. “When I found this song it immediately resonated with me,” notes Huber. "As soon as I heard it, I thought about the conflict in Ukraine and how this song is chillingly, and sadly, very timely today.” "Taking on any Marvin Gaye song is always daunting," adds Doncker. "There's so much going on on multiple levels, but Sam killed it. I've worked with him for a long time and this is one of the most intense performances he's done." Even after it was 'buried,' "I Want To Come Home For Christmas" has become a song that would not die. It's found multiple lives, each unfortunately connected to armed conflict, but with each rebirth, particularly now, its poignancy looms ever larger.

From his secret sonic lab in downtown Helsinki, Finland, Sam Huber has built a career cross-pollinating musical touchstones from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s with modern elements like hip-hop rhythms, trap beats, loops and more to create what he calls 'Future Funk.’

With over a dozen releases in the past five years, featuring collaborations with everyone from dancehall legend Hawkman to hiphop icon Bazerk and P-Funk alums Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton and Amp Fiddler, remixes by the likes of Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Keith Shocklee (The Bomb Squad/Public Enemy) and Grammy winning producer Bill Laswell, Huber is nothing if not prolific.

https://ifyouwriteittheywillcome.wordpress.com/sam-huber/

Baggio

Baggio is and artistic force who gives music everything he got. Born on November 7, 1997 / The Netherlands. He’s an English singer, songwriter and record producer. He had his first gig at the age of 7, performing Viva Las Vegas at a local festival. He started going professional when he was only 13. Making radio and television-jingles at the age of 15, and when he reached 18, Baggio was asked to perform on the Voice, which brought him great exposure and millions of views on the internet and TV. He then released his first single ‘ You Want Me (2017) ’ which was later re-recorded/released in 2018. Followed by a collaboration with Mitch Malloy (Van Halen, Taylor Swift), ‘ It’s Gettin’ Hot In Here ’. 

The past 2 years Baggio’s been doing recording session’s for Sean Rogers (Hey World Productions) in Nashville. Baggio produces and tracks guitars, lap steel and keys.

https://baggiorocks.com/

Smiling Horse

Hans Vleugel, singer songwriter, named Smiling Horse. Raised in a very musical familie. Got his first guitar at the age of eleven. He began to write his own songs at the age of twelve. Made his first studio recording when he was twenty one. The Album ‘Curious is his Ninth studio Album. In collaboration with Racquel Roberts Hans made three albums and several CD Singles. Comes out with the remarkable, topical single 'Climate Change/Chains. Sung by Racquel but all intruments play’d and recorded by Hans.

https://smilinghorse.bandcamp.com/

Skaville Music

Skaville Music is a young music label recently launched out of New York by two notable partners Rafael Allen and Watty Burnett. The Company is dedicated to Ska primarily but not exclusively. Rafael Allen, a Grammy and Platinum Awarded producer is well known for his many hits out of New York during New York’s early dancehall days. Most notably with Artists like Shaggy, Super Cat, Shelly Thunder, Trevor Sparks and many more. Watty Burnett, a well known and successful Artist out the camp of the great Lee “Scratch” Perry and most notably known as a member of the Legendary Group “The Congos”. 

The first project conceived by the duo was The Legends of Jamaica Album. A project which because of the Grace of God and the overwhelming support of the great and truly legendary artistes that participated in making it a project of potentially epic proportion. Eternal respect and gratitude to the following Legendary artists for their participation :- Bob Andy. Marcia Griffith. Bunny Wailer. Lee (scratch)Perry. Carl Dawkins. Lloyd Parks. Max Romeo. Leroy Sibbles. Toots Hibbert. Boris Gardener. Cornell Campbell. Winston Francis. Michael Rose. Stranger Cole. Derrick Morgan. Ernie Ranglin. Eric Monty Morris. Ken Booth. U Roy. Big Youth. Freddy Mcgregor. The Melodians. The Abbysinians. The Congos. The Cables. The Clarindonians. The Silvertones. The Meditations. The Mighty Diamonds. The Tenors. Dennis Brown and Johnny Osbourne.

https://skavillemusic.com/

Will Ludford returns

 We  are pleased to announce the release of the  new album   from Guitarist..Will Ludford. 

The album  is well written  and produced, and mastered by  TQ1 Media who did the Paul McCartney albums and the top rock band Free.

Will Ludford has worked with many top names in music, The Barron Knights, The Detroit Emeralds, George Harrison. Alton Ellis, and members of the Chart topping band Liquid Gold. he also did session work at the Legendary Chalk Farm Studios.

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Ericka Siyo

Ericka Siyo is a poet. The album "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" is inspired by her second book. She hires musicians from various backgrounds to write the music and sing her songs, hence the variety of music genre in the album. There's a song for everyone.

"Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" has been played nearly 6000 times on Radio Jango within a few months.

Ericka is at the beginning of her career and she wishes to continue to write poetry and song's lyrics. The album "Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark" is dedicated to those who feel that they are left behind, it's a reminder that they are not alone.

http://freefrench.uk/

Mili West

Mili West is one of the brightest up and coming stars in music. She is increasingly becoming more popular on Spotify, Apple Music and iHeartRadio.

She's back with a supersized new single "That Kind of Love". The single finds her wrangling with the highs of love nostalgia amid the sounds of pop and country music.

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mili-west/1637274195