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We had the honour in catching up with Justin AKA, J-Funk
at the Independent Music Show. J-Funk is what I would call an all round
Soul/Jazz man at times merging into the sound of Gospel. Six years ago,
leaving his native home in Australia to make that move to the bright lights of
London he has not looked back since putting his feet on UK soil, working up and
down the Country, increasing his fan base wherever he performs. This is a guy who has the air of
professionalism about him which shines out when performing on stage. Timing is the key and as a Band, they are on
time, in time every time! Coming
from a musical family, J-Funk started playing the piano at the age of three,
reaching his teens, he went on to achieve a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Jazz
Vocals. Last year he signed up with USA Indie label, Ismael Records , which
has helped him dip his toe into another network of the music industry. His Album, entitled "Breakthru"
which he wrote and produced, is now released and can be brought through CD
Baby ; the album is just what you would expect from J-Funk, and more! To highlight the point one of the tracks
(Breakthru) has been selected to be featured on the “Soul Unsigned Volume 2 ” album
which also shows the respect for his work in the music industry. There’s no end to J-Funk’s journey of music,
as he engulfs all that’s Jazzy as he continues to spread the sound of J-Funk to
all who want to hear it!
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We had the pleasure to catch up with Jonas at the
Independent Music Show performing with anotherr talented and very busy Artist
Kevin Mark Trail. At a young age Jonas was inspired by Stevie
Wonder’s music. Years later he formed a
band called the Jones and on their second gig they were spotted by Stevie
Wonders manager (Keith Harris) and Peter Smith who produced music for the likes
of Randy Crawford and Sting. Eventual
they were signed to Sony BMG for a world wide deal; sadly the deal only lasted
for one album, when the deal ended Jonas decided to become an Independent solo
Artist. Jonas now has his own record
label and a distribution deal to sell his music, he has never been more
satisfied being able to create his own pathway as an independent Artist and
feels it’s the way forward for a vast majority of Artists, enjoying what you
are doing and making a living from it.. Throughout
his time he has toured around the world and 2008 saw no change, Jonas
clock up some mileage touring over in the USA, Africa, Europe and the
UK; Now in 2009 he continues in the same mode, touring with the likes
of Omar and producing a new Album "Waitt" which will be released this
summer, one of the tracks entitled “Two time love as one” (co-wrote
with the late great Lynden David Hall - BBC News ) has everything you would expect from the man
Jonas, giving you a rich Soulful sound that is ideal for the summer while lounging
in you house, driving your car or kicking back with your headphones on and
keeping it personal. Jonas is a Soulful
accomplished artist; bring to you a mix of Jazz, a twist of Soul, a drop of
blues and blended with Nu-Jazz, producing a sound that has the Jonas stamp on
it.
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If you come to Kent, ask
anyone about "One Day Elliott" (ODE) , you would be advised to go and
listen to their music and create your own opinion! Once you've heard
their music, you will be impelled to go and hear this Band perform live, this
is where they are most comfortable and at their best. In 2008 ODE toured up and down the UK
and the USA,
produced an album “Rule Number One” that sold over 10,000 CDs and continues to
get great reviews from the local and national media.
This year, having seen ODE perform live and directing one of
their music videos (“Never be content with average,” taken from their new Album
“A Vital Something ”) you can only say these guys are destined for bigger and
brighter things! Their new album proves they
are not your average Rock/Punk band; they are like a ticking time bomb waiting
to explode onto the international stage.
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Adele Sande is the girl next door with an abundance of musical talent
that main stream music is defiantly missing out on! Adele started
singing at the age of 7 and with the support of her family got her
first piano at the age of 13. Within her family circle she was always
know as "the musical talent Artist" which now spreads throughout the
UK. Born in Sunderland and briefly living in Sambia, Adele now resided
in Glassgow as she continues to study medicine in her final year.
Adele first came to light at the age of 16 as a finalist on the Trevor
Nelson's "Urban Lowdown", a Uk competition searching for the most
talented soul Artists, which gave her greater notoriety and respect in
the soul music industry. At the age of 21, she is Now signed to Soul
Jawn records, based up in Glasgow, a small independent record label
that predominately focuses in Soul, Hip-hop and Jazz music, . Adele
has made her mark as a creative and talented singer song writer,
producing an emotional and uplifting EP ("Have You Heard"?). One of
the tracks on her EP stands out as a well crafted love song "Baby's
Eyes". In Adele's younger years she always said she would not write a
love song but then a boyfriend came along which inspired her to write
"Baby's Eyes". All I can say, is thank heavens for young love! The
"Reebok song" is another track on the Ep that has such a fantastic
groove to it and smooth vocals that would put soul into any soulless
person. You can see Alede's exclusive interview and performance on her
profile page (www.icoros.com/adelesande) where she performed live at
the "Independent Music Show". Join now (for free) so you will have access to see
her full performance and ensure you purchase her Ep as it's most
definitely one you should have in your Cd collection.
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Louise Golbey has navigated her way as being one of
the soulful ladies Uk Soul 
Music has to offer. This year she has played with the likes of Omar,
she was one of the Indy Music Award Finalist, for the best
Jazz/Soul/Funk category, and only last week performed with Vula (from
Basement Jaxx) at The Jazz Cafe, and will be returning back to the Jazz
Cafe next month! There is no stopping Louise as she spreads her soulful
sound around London and beyond. You can catch up with Louise on her
Icoros profile page (www.icoros.com/louisegolbey ) and see her interview and live performance at the Independent Music Show.
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Alex Holland is a guy who can not stop working, if he is not in the studio or
touring he is conducting seminars, where by using music to motivate
people in walks of life. Alex
Holland was our featured artist last month and performed at the Bullet
Bar on Monday's throughout the Month of September, he is in every sence
of the word a true Soulful, childout Artists, raising the roof with his
vocals and creating sounds from his keyboard that can only make you
think this guy is going places in the very near future. Check out
Alex's profile page (www.icoros.com/alexholland) and see his interview and performance, at the Independent Music Show (IMS).
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David Mensah is no new comer when it comes to performing on
stage, he was originally in the band “Dark Roses” who had a UK underground hit
song “I Like The Girls”, as the front man for the band this was the beginning of
his carer, when the band split amicably David later decided to go solo, he spend
a couple of years singing vocals on house track, he then reverted back to doing
the music he loves. The track Food of
Love is an example of David’s creative writing and delivering of the song puts
no doubt in my mind that this is a musician in his own writes. The Album “The Food of Love” is one you
should have in your Soul collection. Check out David's profile page (www.icoros.com/davidmensah) and see his interview and performance, at live at the Independent Music
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The Blind Archary Club
are on their way! Come
early March they will be
stopping off in London as part of their mini tour, performing at a
number of venues in London. In 2007 this Scandinavian band have been going from
strength to strength. Based in Holland, Blind Archary Club have been
causing waves, especially with one of their tracks, from their album,
"The Union" the track "Off The Deep End" received raved reviews and reached No 4 in the
National Airplay Charts. This is a well turned out
intelligent band, playing creative melodies with a pop sensibility.
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