Rachael Bell is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist from London who formerly appeared professionally as
"RachaelRachael." She performs and
records in a variety of musical styles, from acoustic soul to pop to jazz to R&B to hip hop, all of which
are unified by the expressiveness of her voice and the honesty of her lyrics. Formerly signed to a major label, she is now an independent artist.
Her latest CD,
"Colour Me Blue," a collaboration with Brighton-based guitarist and composer Ross
King, was selected one of the "Best CDs of 2008" by SoulTracks.com and has received uniformly outstanding
reviews, among which include:
"[A] wonderful piece of dreamy, laid-back pop. Reuben's Thread provides the slowpaced,
atmospheric groove, while RachaelRachael adds her deep and soulful vocals
to the mix - she keeps it smooth and subtle, letting her voice woo us with gentle skill.
Very nice." (Mish Mash Music)
"With a dreamy magic, a dark outlook and, no doubt, the odd tear-stained lace
hankie, 'Colour Me Blue' evokes the windswept vistas of The Cocteau Twins, All
About Eve and Mazzy Star. Rachael offsets the icy fragility with an earthy passion
that's part Nina Simone, part Joni Mitchell - nine tracks of bleak, beautiful
bigness…." (Overplay)
“Colour Me Blue is an excellent recording. Let's start with Bell's voice: She sings
with clarity, strength and confidence needed in a genre where the minimalist
arrangements serve to expose singers with weak voices….. For those who complain
about the sameness of music today, buying Colour Me Blue would serve as a great
opportunity to move out of the musical comfort zone. Highly recommended.”
(SoulTracks.com)
"Colour Me Blue" may be purchased in the UK online at Amazon by following the link HERE
It is also available on Amazon's websites in France and Germany, iTunes and CD BABY
Due to the success of "Colour Me Blue," earlier this year Rachael re-released her debut independent CD, "Raw Sunday," with a bonus track. You may purchase it on Amazon as a digital download in the U.S. by clicking HERE
Raw Sunday also may be purchased on Amazon in France and Germany and in the UK by following the link HERE
Rachael also is a featured vocalist on three songs included in a new Bee Gees tribute album "The Somebodys -- 50 Trib to the Brothers Gibb." Her cover of the hit “Inside Out” -- produced by Pete and Steve Lewinson of the band Simply Red -- has also been issued as a single by the Palawan label. More information about that release is available at www.myspace.com/thesomebodysmusic, and the album may be purchased from iTunes, Amazon and other digital retailers worldwide.
Rachael's music has been warmly embraced by the music community in the UK and Europe. She has been a featured artist on "Soul'd Out" with DJ D'nyce of BANG 103.6 FM radio in London and on the "Soul Heaven" and "Soul Potion" programs presented by DJs Mark G and Chris Box of Starpoint Radio. DJ Ingrid in London and DJs Ruth Fisher and Aja of Starpoint and Ash Selector of Solar Radio have also featured her songs on their programs. Her first single “It’s About Time” from "Colour Me Blue" was selected as the “Fresh Pick of the Month” for August 2008 on the program “Save Our Soul" broadcast from ROSA 103.3 FM in the Netherlands. The track also is included in the compilation CD "Soul Lounge 5" released by Dome Records Ltd. in the UK in late 2008. The leading German soul music web magazine, SoulTrain.de, included an extensive article about Rachael in its December 2008 issue and reviewed "Raw Sunday" favorably in its May 2009 issue. Rachael and her song "It's About Time" made their debut in Italy in January 2009 on Radio Bombo 101.1 FM based in Trani, Puglia.
Rachael's musical talents have also received critical acclaim in the United States.
A popular New York entertainment magazine has described her as “a British singersongwriter
with a smooth soul edge.” (Time Out New York). Soul Tracks,
the number 1 ranked U.S. soul music website, has selected her as both a “Spotlight Artist” and "Featured Artist" in January 2008 and 2009. Her songs have twice been selected for potential licensing by panels of
publishers and record label executives in songwriting competitions held by the
Songwriters's Pitch-a-Thon of New York (“SPONY”) and sponsored by BMI and
ASCAP. Her tracks have been in rotation on
4DaSoul.com, Neosoulcafe.com, Soulsoundsradio.com, and other leading U.S. soul music websites and web radio stations, as well as on WHCR 90.3 FM in New York, KAZI 88.7 FM in Austin, Texas, and other FM radio stations.
DJ Nigel "Big Dose" Christopher also has featured her music on his syndicated FM radio program "Sol Kafe" broadcast from WKUS 105.3 FM in Norfolk, Virginia.
Rachael has toured and performed in the U.S, U.K, and Japan. Highlights include two charity benefit appearances at the request of “Doctor” Bob Lee of
WBLS 107.5 FM radio in New York as well as several TV and radio performances, including on Mr. Lee’s cable TV program “Open” and
the music TV program “On the New York Circuit.” While in New York Rachael also performed live on the radio
program “Rhythm & Soul” hosted by DJ Marko Nobles on WHCR 90.3 FM “The Voice of Harlem” and on the
nationally-syndicated, hip-hop/R&B radio program “Live from Da Yard” broadcast from WLIU 88.1 FM in Brooklyn. For live performances, Rachael typically accompanies herself
on acoustic guitar and piano.
For further information, please contact:
patryk@hugheshubbard.com
reed@hugheshubbard.com
Hi Rachael.... Just a little note to thank you and Joe for last night's lovely set..... I was wondering if you would like to perform at our annual Charity Garden party.... Which is held on August Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon.... This year it falls on 30th.... JJ has appeared on one or two, so he can put you more in the picture.... Let us know if you are interested A.S.A.P..... Love Dave... PS I'm loving your CD right now.... Fantastic...
Aja & Claire SImone's Ketch A Vibe Show 18th May Starpoint Radio
In The Open-Vladimir Cetkar Anytime-Oliver Day Soul Fighting Away The Tears-Mocky Fantasies-Oliver Day Soul Thing's Are Over Know-Bridget Metcalf Walking In Our Sleep-Patrick Rydman The Back Room-Racheal Bell Stay-Blackstyle Mood Ft Arron Washington Silent Fools-Joseph Malik Laso's Tune-Dee C'rell Rainbow County-Mexicano Del Sondido Why So Cold-Kyla Brox Gone-Kyla Brox Say You Do- Kyla Brox Born Under A Bad Sign-Ellen Mcilwaine Late Bloomer-Tevet Sela Midday Blues At Midnight-Three Chairs Chocolate Chip-Miles Davies Modal Times/Concieto De Ajranjuez-Dee C'rell/Miles Davies Aja's mix.
hi rachael thanks a lot for your kind words pls let me know if and when you ll perform in london i will be very happy to see you hope you ll have a wonderful new year best wishes paolo
Honey - Eryka Badu It's Alright - Izzy James Here We Go - Robert Gee Magic - Robin Thicke Smooving - Leon Ware The Hunger - Eric Bennet I Only Have Eyes For You - Chester Gregory Alright - Ledisi It's About Time - Racheal Bell He Is My All - Claire Simone Your A Winner - Cameo Le Fluer - 4 Hero ft Minnie Ripperton I Can't Help It - Michael Jackson ( tango terje remix ) Sunshine - Raul Middon ( Sifidelity Mix ) Ride Like The Wind - Freddie Hubard Zodiac - Down To The Bone Treasure - Zuco 103 Butterfly - Azymuth That's All - Jua
“Moving through my mind with the greatest of ease everyday ” “I see myself in everything you do and say”
“You watch the moon appear through the crack in your window” “to die for” “id die” “If ever my moon or my star were never more”
“And though I run to hide I cant escape my soul” “Fragile but bold, so in control”
“Wait in vain for god to bless something that’ll never grow” “Get the message” “I think you know”
“And if I had any sense” “I’d get the message!”
“I wanna,” “Coz even I make mistakes” “Everything around me, but you I cant replace”
“There’ll always be someone to remind me when I’m dreaming out loud” “Its Not the end of the world,” “So tell me why does everybody wanna give up now.”
“Fragile but bold, so in control” “I’ll never give you up” “ I think you know,” x4
Hey Rach and added you in... If you read messages you would understand more about that, but there is more I would like to run by you. Hoping this finds you well and wishing you and yours a Happy Holidays Season...
One Love
Chase Von
PS
I've always liked this, you?
If the whole world's got me down And telling me I'm wrong Would you stand by me?
If things don't go my way And no matter what they say Would you stand by me?
If it takes a hundred years Through laughter and through tears To get where I'm going I'm still growing, Yeah!!!
November 2008 Playlist New & Upfront 1. Chester Gregory - On+On 2. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight – (Bentleys remix featuring Chubb Rock) 3. The Chestnut Brothers - Choose Your Destiny 4. Paul Mac Innes & T.B.O.I - You Make My Sunshine 5. Tracey Cruz - A Better Day 6. Sly & Robbie - Blackhouse 7. Razzberry - Closer 8. Willie Collins - All Things 9. Kindred The Family Soul - Hey 10. Alisa Ohri - Just Stay
Flashback 11. Four Tops - Love Music 12. Gladys Knight - When You're Far Away 13. Chi-Lites - Running Around 14. Solo - Nights Like This 15. Chantay Savage - Betcha Never Find 16. Gwen Guthrie - Save Your Love For Me 17. Magic Lady - Give It Up 18. Stacey Orrico - Take Me Away 19. Rockie Robbins - Time To Think 20. Eric Roberson - The Moon 21. Light Of The World/Beggar & Co ft The Funk Jazz Collective - I Am So Happy New & Upfront 22. Little Anthony & The Imperials - I Aint Fallin 23. Nicky Prince - Tired Shoes 24. Jason Anthoney Wright - Reset To Zero 25. Kloud 9 - Cant Hold This Love 26. Maysa - Never Really Ever 27. Terry Dexter - No Place to Go 28. LJ Jaxon - We Are Souls 29. Keni Myles - Last Night To listen, please check out the monthly schedule on http://www. soulchoon
