26 Feb

Posted at 18:24h in Uncategorised

OK so whilst us RnB fans are a little upset that it’s been years since we’ve had any fresh material from the man himself, Raphael Saadiq has been doing a great job at endorsing new talent and bringing it to our attention! After ‘presenting’ Adrian Marcel in 2013, Saadiq is back to introduce us to singer / songwriter Jane Handcock as she releases her debut album, ‘Truth Be Told‘.

This album is an essential debut for RnB fans!! Click below to listen and pick up the album here

@CarlyMond

26 Feb

Posted at 18:10h in Uncategorised

Some collaborations are just sonically superior – this is one of them. Soulstress Yuna is getting ready to release her new album, ‘Chapters‘ in May and has just released the second single, ‘Crush‘ which features Usher.

Sultry, soothing and addictive, click below to listen and pick up ‘Crush‘ here.

@CarlyMond

26 Feb

Posted at 17:54h in Uncategorised

Singer / songwriter Raleigh Ritchie has been grabbing our attention since 2013 when he released his debut EP, ‘The Middle Child‘. Two EP’s, sold out gigs and lots of anticipation later today he drops his debut album entitled, ‘You’re a Man Now Boy‘.

Undeniably distinctive, Raleigh delivers 18 highly personal, self penned tracks on the album, blending a perfect balance of vulnerability and accessibility on each song. Whilst tracks like, ‘You’re a Man Now Boy‘ and ‘Never Better‘ provide insights into Raleigh’s private life, others such as ‘The Last Romance‘ and ‘The Chased‘ play out like stories that listeners are taken on a journey for. There are lots of upbeat, fun moments too with tracks like ‘Keep it Simple‘ which features Stormzy and ‘The Greatest‘.

The slick production of the album comes from the likes of DJ Dahi, Sounwave, Chris Loco and more. If you want to fully appreciate the beauty of this album, takes some time and really listen, Raleigh Ritchie is not making background music with this album, it is a truly creative piece of work and an impressive, impactful debut.

@CarlyMond

26 Feb

Posted at 17:24h in Uncategorised

Two years ago I interviewed Eric Roberson for a soul magazine when he gave me the insanely exciting news that he and long term collaborator Phonte (Foreign Exchange, Little Brother) were heading to the studio together to record a collaboration album!

Whilst we have all been patiently waiting, hoping it wasn’t an empty promise, it seems that Erro and Phonte HAVE been in the studio and the album is set for release on the 22nd of July on Erro’s own label, Blue Erro Soul.

No title has been announced yet but we’ll keep you posted of any more info and hopefully some tour dates!

@CarlyMond

24 Feb

Posted at 23:15h in Uncategorised

For us RnB fans there’s some incredible gigs coming up in London! Here’s the ones we think you need to know about which will also be getting reviewed and discussed by our very own Ronnie Herel as and when they happen on The BIG RnB Show on Mi Soul radio.

Anderson Paak @ XOYO: Thursday 25 Feb

En Vogue @ IndigO2: Tuesday 01 March

Shaun Escoffery @ Leicester Square Theatre: Wednesday 02 March

Bilal Unplugged @ 100 Club: Wednesday 02 March

Gallant @ London Edition Hotel: Thursday 03 March

The Internet @ KOKO: Tuesday 08 March & Wednesday 09 March

Delilah, Shola Ama & Bluey Robinson @ XOYO: Tuesday 15 March

Janet Jackson @ The O2: Thursday 31 March

Raleigh Ritchie @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire: Thursday 28 April

Tinashe @ KOKO: 02,03 & 04 May

Lion Babe @ KOKO: Wednesday 01 June

15 Feb

Posted at 19:03h in Uncategorised

If you like your music soulful this is guaranteed to be the best thing you’ll hear all day!

Roc Nation artist Kirby, who is known for penning tracks for the likes of Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Rihanna and Kayne West is now stepping into the spotlight where she clearly belongs with her new track, ‘Loved By You‘. The track hears Kirby’s stunningly soulful vocals soar over a laid back melody with guitar by Jeff Gitty and showcases her heartfelt lyrics.

Hailed by fellow RnB star Brandy as, ‘the future of music‘ and with singer songwriter Gallant praising the track as, ‘the best thing I’ve heard in my life‘, no doubt there will be lots more greatness to come from this multi-talented artist.

@CarlyMond

01 Feb

Posted at 18:16h in Uncategorised

It’s been 5 years since he released his last album, ‘Back to Love‘ and let’s be honest the RnB scene has been missing the smokey soulful sounds of the incredible Anthony Hamilton.

Luckily the wait is over and he is back in a big way with the uplifting and anthemic ‘Amen‘ produced by James Poyser and Salaam Remi. Hamilton has been back in the studio working on a new album which will hopefully drop later in the year.

Click the link below to listen and pick up the track here

@CarlyMond

22 Jan

Posted at 17:09h in Uncategorised

US singer/songwriter has been making waves in the alt-RnB since the release of his debut EP, ‘Zebra‘ in 2014. Last year his single, ‘Weight in Gold‘ caught global attention when Zane Lowe announced it as his debut ‘World Exclusive‘ track on Beats 1.

Currently working on his debut album and crafting a sound that’s somewhere between Maxwell, Sampha and Frank Ocean, Gallant will be performing live at the London Edition Hotel on March 03rd, get your tickets here!

@CarlyMond

Gallant – Jupiter Grayscale

22 Jan

Posted at 16:40h in Uncategorised

Alt-RnB, Indie RnB, call it what you like this new electro infused style of RnB which has been growing over the past few years is hot! Opal Blue, a new UK based duo are pretty left of this sub-genre but there’s a soulful edge to their sound which is enigmatic, distinctive and at times haunting.

There is little info around Opal Blue at this early stage, but we do know they are getting ready to drop their debut EP soon. If you’re a fan of sounds like Majid Jordan and The XX you will love these guys!

Click the link below and float away to the majestic sound of Opal Blue….

@CarlyMond

22 Jan

Posted at 16:25h in Uncategorised

Just a couple of weeks after releasing, ‘Keep It Simple‘ ft Stormzy, Raleigh Ritchie is back spoiling us with another new cut from his forthcoming album entitled, ‘Never Better‘.

The track is a heart felt dedication to his long term girlfriend, demonstrating his usual lyrical finesse and the video is as unique and brilliant as Raleigh himself.

Check out Never Better below and pre-order Raleigh Ritchie‘s debut album, ‘You’re a Man Now Boy‘ set for release 26th February here

@CarlyMond