A funky, soulful groove pumps hard in the studio. From the low-lit vocal booth we hear a sexy, sultry voice weaving tales of love, life, and inner strength. Caressing each note with tenderness, this sistah takes her time to tell her story.
Singer/songwriter April Hill is breathing new life into the soul scene. Her unique vocal style and gift with pen and paper is sure to have folk talking about this young Atlanta, Georgia-born talent for a long time.
April Hill, a Howard University graduate, came to New York City and began working as a financial analyst at the prestigious Goldman Sachs investment banking firm. The long hours and fast pace of Wall Street did not keep April from following her dream of becoming a recording artist. With the support of her mother and father, April decided to leave Goldman Sachs and focus her attention on developing her craft as a singer/songwriter.
April quickly caught the attention of soul singer/producer Marlon Saunders. Marlon fell in love with April's soulful jazzy sound and invited her to share the stage as his opening act on tour.
After a sold-out performance at the legendary Blue Note club in New York City, Marlon approached April and her parents about working with April.
The next day, Marlon and April were in the studio writing and recording song demos.
It was around this time that the musical director for Ne-Yo phoned Marlon in search of background vocalists for the David Letterman Show. Marlon referred April and she was quickly rehearsing and working out background parts with Ne-Yo. April Hill's dreams were finally coming true.
After a busy summer of touring, April began to hone her songwriting skills. Marlon and April would spend hours working on material, trading melodies and lyrics until they found April's groove.
And now this beautiful young artist has delivered Love 360, a soulful recording filled with beautiful phrasing, simple and poignant lyrics that will have fans feeling a deep intimate connection with April Hill. April's unique style combined with the hypnotic funky arrangements of co-producer Shawn Lucas will have soul heads of every generation enjoying Love 360.
If you don't mind a little jazz in your funk, a little heartache with your happiness, and a little poetry with your backbeat, then your search is over! April Hill tells a story worth listening to.
Produced by Marlon Saunders and Shawn Lucas
with special guests Javon Jackson and Mark Gross
Thanks for supporting the independent artist by promoting their music! If you know of any artist interested in having their music aired on radio stations in London, Preston, Chicago, Manchester & New York, please refer them to the Soulchoonz Crew. Again, many thanks!!
The Soulchoonz Show with DJ Gary Spence Programmed by Di-Lee June 2008 Playlist
New & Upfront 1. Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band – Put A Lyric In It 2. Alex Lattimore – Keep Risin’ To The Top 3. Don E – Someday Somehow 4. Al Green Ft Anthony Hamilton – You Got The Love I Need 5. Monifa, Teddy Pendergrass & Melba Moore – My People 6. Johnnie Marshall – Wont Be No Heartache 7. Trina Broussard – Not Around 8. Adrian – Time For Romance 9. Angela Blair – Badd As You 10. Rachel Brown – Lets Fall In Love Again 11. Pru – Hazy Shades 12. The Politik – Saturn (Gentlemens Players Mix)
Flashback 13. Gayle Adams – Love Fever 14. Billy Griffin – Be With Me 15. Barry White – There It Is (Alex’s Remix) 16. Al Scratch Ft Brian McKnight – I’ll Take Her 17. Delegation – Oh Honey
New & Upfront 18. Brian Culbertson Ft Ledishi – The World Keeps Going Around 19. Eric Benet – You’re The Only One 20. Kimia Collins – Your Only 21. Michelle Tavares – Wanna Be 22. Wade O’Brown – So Glad 23. Darrius Willrich – Get It On 24. David Josias – Goodnight 25. Black Style Mood Ft Joseph Junior – Closer 26. Toni Redd – Anytime Of The Day 27. Robert Gee – I Don’t Want To Lose Your Love 28. Incognito Ft Maysa – I’ve Been Waiting 29. Syleena Johnson – It Is True
Welcome to the gift of a new day. How are you? Hopefully all is well and your day is off to a pleasant & productive start. Just wanted to touch bases as I am JUST about to listen to "my" song... [Smile]
Thanks for supporting the independent artist by promoting their music! If you know of any artist interested in having their music aired on radio stations in London, Chicago, Manchester & New York, please refer them to the Soulchoonz Crew. Again, many thanks!!
The Soulchoonz Show with DJ Gary Spence Programmed by Di-Lee May 2008 Playlist
New & Upfront 1. The Rebirth - Love Issue (radio edit) 2. Scott Grimaldi ft Joe Thompson - Turn Your Love Around 3. The Chestnut Brothers - Whole Lotta You In Me 4. Blak Ice - Next To You 5. Nhojj - Dream 6. Nhojj - Peace & Blessings 7. Lalah Hathaway - Let Go 8. Gina Green - My Journey 9. Mary J Blige - Hello It's Me 10. Black Gold Massive - Snow In April (Mr Gone remix)
Flashback Section 11. Allure - Head Over Heals (remix) 12. Barry White - Staying Power 13. Trina & Tamara - What's Come Here For 14. Al Green - Waiting On You (C&J Extended Version) 15. BeBe Winans - What About It 16. Kenny 'Dope' Gonzalez - High - Skyy (Kenny Dope Mix) 17. Direct Drive Ft Helen Rogers - Anything
New & Upfront Cont. 18. Helen Rogers - My Eternal Love 19. Gregory R Coleman - Smooth Like You Like It 20. The Embers - The Last Time Saying Goodbye 21. The Embers - You're The Reason 22. Amber Ojeda - Don't Rush 23. E. Bland - Necessary 24. Ashanti Munir - I'm Staying Home Tonight 25. Glen Anthony Henry - I Don't Know 26. LeMar Mundane - Love Fantasy 27. William Demp - Everything 28. Temple Of Soul - Love Me Tonight 29. Skalp - Back 2 U 30. Skalp - Chanana
Keep workin hard April Hill. Sometimes things get harder before they get easier, but patience and dedication to the craft pays off big time. Trust me, I know!!! Jam on baby.
thanks for comin by April, and I just found out I missed your birthday! shoot! awww well.. "happy belated birthday"!! Sounds like ya had a blast!! ^^5555 g/f.. I'm glad things are going well..your a beautiful lady..you deserve it! Have a blessed week my friend... xox shug..
Hey L'il Sis! Hope your birthday was great one! All is good here in Spain...We are having a great time...I will see ya soon when i come to the ATL...peace...love...Marlon
droppin by to say "hi April, I hope things are good in your lil corner of the universe." "I'm in limbo over the love story..tryin to put it all together..I'll get it your way soon though." "Take care and have a wonderful weekend!" xox shug...
