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Many thanks to Chris and Eddie Amoo - The Real Thing, for the support.
Children of The Ghetto, Can You Feel The Force, Raining Thru My
Sunshine and so many more of their brilliant songs that take me
back to my early clubbing/ partying days in good old London town.
Let's hear some more from you, boys!
All the people I've worked with..lets start at the beginning..
One Stop Music, Balham, run by Winston Walters, Seymour McLean
and the late and very missed Eric Gordon ( British reggae hits included 'Wondering' , 'Make Up Your Mind'.)....this label gave me my
start in the music business...I was lucky to gain such experience
around those musicians and singers eg Natural Touch, Philip Linton
and many more..
Then I joined Direct Drive-Rob Williams, Mick Ward, Pete Quinton
and Bones (Mick Hammond) ... you're such a talented group of people
and there was always plenty of wit amidst the creativity!....
Not forgetting 7th Heaven!!..Really happy to see you guys doing great
things.
Respects also due to poet/musician Lee Fardon with whom I worked
in the late 80's, because I loved his songs so much..Black Steel who
I have sung with many times.. a lovely and talented guy.
I usually love to hear lyrics that inspire, challenge and comfort the mind and emotions and if mixed with a vibe/feel that rocks the body so much the better...influences... oh it's so hard! there's so many! here goes ....in no particular order... Lovers Rock, Kate Bush, Brenda Russell, Dennis Brown, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Elton John, Chaka Khan,The Pretenders, David Bowie, Bob Marley, Benjamin Zephaniah, Carroll Thompson, Rolling Stones, Madonna, UB40,Earth Wind and Fire, Cat Stephens/Yusuf Islam, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Aaliyah, Donnell Jones, India.Arie, Prince, Juliet Roberts, Incognito, Bjork, my lovely Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal, Maxi Priest, The Roots, Radiohead, Coldplay....... I'm sure I'll be back to add more now I've started!
HELEN ROGERS.
EP available now from CD BABY :
Myspace Clocks
PRE RELEASE SAMPLES OF NEW EP ABOVE....EYES LIKE MIDNIGHT..
THE FIRST TIME..
MY ETERNAL LOVE..
All songs written by Helen Rogers and Tony Qunta........ FOR BOOKINGS/ PA's EMAIL....helenrogersmusic@hotmail.com...........
Helen was Lead singer with 80's Brit-funk band DIRECT DRIVE, whose tracks included 'In The Middle Of Spring', 'Pass The Paper' and Black Echoes Soul Chart No. 1 'Anything', from 1985. 'Anything' being "one of the best, and indeed, most successful British records around ... it's one of the most heavily played tracks on pirate radio, the most danced to record around London" (Blues + Soul, Jan 22-Feb 4 1985).
Direct Drive were signed to Polydor Records and toured with the likes of Edwin Starr and Odyssey.
Since 1992, Helen has worked on an extremely successful 5 album project - THE JAZZMASTERS.
Helen has an album of Lovers Rock tracks released with Black Steel called Homage ...currently available on itunes.
Her warm,jazzy vocals and sensitive songwriting skills are now showcased on the new EP, Eyes Like Midnight.
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Helen is hosting open mic nights ...get involved! Called 'Spirit of Naeemah' their aim is to showcase talent and raise money for good causes. Charities who have benefitted already include Maggies Cancer Care Centres (Music for Maggies), BAAF (British Assoc. for Adoption and Fostering ) and Kids Company..OXJAM..in conjunction with MTV October 2007.. .
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Hi Helen! Thanks for the message. I don't have access at home to the internet so give me a call on my mobile or text sometime about rehearsals! Speak soon,xx
Direct Drive,80's Paul Hardcastle.2004 And Now "My Eternal Love" "Long Vie Helen" WELCOME On My RADIO SHOW! CaptainFunkOnTheRADIO!* SATURDAY NIGHT. www.radiobeton.com
Hi Helen! Thank you for the friendship! your music is great! I like The First Time".Feel free to stop my anytime n listen to my BRAND NEW DEBUT TRAX! Much Luv n Success to you TSEHAI Xxx
Aloha Helen and thank you for including us in your circle of friends. Please accept our respects and a heartfelt "mahalo" to you for giving the world your beautiful sweet sounds. ~ Namaste Sweet Soul. Wishing you well, Annette, Bia & Dee LaBorte
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
