Produced, arranged, recorded, mixed by Soulpersona @ Digisoul. All instruments by Soulpersona, Live bass by my brother Punk Pappa...
Influences
Marvin Gaye, RAMP, John Manuel, Tom Browne, Bobby Hutcherson, Wayne Henderson, Azymuth, The Salsoul Orchestra, Barry White, Kool & The Gang, Love Unlimited Orchestra, Ohio Players, Shalimar, Pleasure, Eddie Henderson, Marlena Shaw Chocolate Milk, Linda Williams, Linda Lewis, The Salsoul Orchestra, Mtume, Harvey Mason, Wilbert Longmire, Noel Pointer, Patrice Rushen, Dexter Wansel, Don Blackman, Idris Muhammed, Bobbi Humphry, Jonny Hammond, Donald Byrd, The Crusaders, Brothers Johnson, Ramsey Lewis, Carmen Mcrae, Grover Washington Jnr, The Mizell Brotheres, Ohio Players, Phyliss Hyman, Norman Conners, Aquarian Dream, Jocelyn Brown, Oliver Cheatham, Dwele, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Pete Kuzma, Jazzanova, Chic, Poogie Bell, Roy Ayres, Al McDowell, Weldon Irvine, Donny Hathaway, The Soulquarians, Dennis Chambers, Ronnie Laws, The Rotary Connection, Minnie Ripperton, The Funk Brothers, Chaka Khan, Omar, Incognito, Maysa Leak, Ledisi, Bob James, Jeff Lorber, Anthony Hamilton, Angela Winbush (Rene & Angela), Talib & Mos Def, Common, The Foriegn Exchange, Nicolay, CL Smooth, Pete Rock, Nice & Smooth, Big Daddy Kane, Brand Nubian, Grand Puba, Cerrone, D'Angelo, Jay Dilla RIP, Slumvillage, DJ Spinna, The Rebirth, Reel People, Brotherly...Thats more than enough for now.
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Soulpersona's debut LP "Soulaacoaster" is a reassuringly heroic reflection of
the multi-faceted soul behind the persona. Born in Cardiff, Wales,
Soulpersona began his relationship with music in a farmhouse attic
with a record player, listening to everything in his parents record
collection, playing along with an improvised drumkit made of cardboard
boxes and ice cream tubs. As years progressed, soulpersona became
infatuated by 70's Soul, Raregroove, Funk and Jazz recordings, his own
brand of musical expression was soon to follow, culminating in the
outstanding debut that is "Soulacoaster".
Soulpersona has dedicated his life to soul music, a decision that paid
off in 2001, when he caught the attention of Jocelyn Brown, who at the
time was auditioning producers. Playing his trademark Raregroove sound
in a room full of House Music producers, Soulpersona went on to work
for Jocelyn as her Creative A&R and as personal assistant to Oliver
Cheatham.
Six years on, Soulpersonas work has been both complimented and
complemented by his peers, which include Jocelyn Brown, RAMP, Harvey
Fuqua (of Motown), Patti Austin, Leon Ware, Oliver Cheatham and Bluey
(Incognito) to name a handful . This recognition
is well deserved, for there is a control demonstrated in Soulpersona's
music, particularly in the production that implies a far deeper
understanding of music than he lets on. The music has a directness
that is both disarming and uplifting at the same time, presenting a
stark reality that laces the flawless grooves with an edge that can
only be described as raregroove soul.
At present Soulpersona is working on producing RAMPs new LP as well as
recording with Jocelyn Brown, Darien (Reel People) Punk Pappa, Nude Continuum, Princess Freesia and many, many more. He
hopes to take his live raregroove show on the road this summer and is
currently taking deejay and performance bookings.
For interview/Promo requests, bookings and and any other info:
email: digisoulmusic@gmail.com
Man.. get YOUR shit together!!!! Get your cam sorted :P he he he Can't wait to sing into your Mic :P I even managed to fit 'stolen soul' into the title too....you seem to name the tracks and help us singers out too :P I will send you some of those MP3 files sometime this week...ohhh...soooo can't wait xoxoxox
Hey Sweets :P I have sooo many different lines and hooks for the track...just need to lay my vocal ideas down (I dont have no protools or nothing)..So bursting to show you though!!! Have you sorted your cam out yet?? lol! What I can do for now is send you some of my ideas from my mp3 recorder...then maybe leave the vocals for when Im up there?? I have locked my hotel in...be staying on Russell Square from 20th Oct :P *mwuah* xoxo
Oh FUCK man.......the new track is FUCKING DYNAMITE!!!!!!!!! Juilette is one of the coolest voices I have ever heard......stylin' ladee FA SHIZZLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey ...Thanks for the add. We're starting a new look Friday at Soho Basement with me DJ Adele & my partner in crime DJ Moses with our grand opening THIS FRIDAY with free vodka cocktails from 8 pm to 10 pm
So please come along early to take advantage of the free drinks. We look forward to seeing you there this Friday and every Friday. xxx The Club Bar and Dining 21-22 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5NE
HEY, HOPE UR GOOD, I DO ACTUALLY LIKE "blah blah blah" , its a nice sound, did u see the youtube of you nd The Rendall taking on Geoff and Robin in WWF match? lol , neway stay cool and dnt forget 2 check "YEAR OF THE RAT" my nu tune on my page -ONE
Fresh tune Mr SoulP!!! Keep 'em coming :) You'll have to fill me in on how things went with M.Touch...still working a little sumthin' somthin' for the track you sent....hope to catch you on-line soon xoxoxo
Hahahaa.....man, I wish!! Velvet rooms suit me just dandy, but we ain't got that shit - however, the greenroom tonight has pistachios (exotic, eh?), Swiss chocolate (mmmm), sour gummi worms (ORGASM), potato chips (meh, stale) and these fucking brilliant red skinnish consistency hard toffee chocolate candy wrapped thingos (AAGRSGSHGDHGJKGKAAISOLS....). As for the afterparties.....gonna hafta check that out tonight for the starter menu. Should I try out my newest French language additions??
"Would you like some jugs of milche with your croissant, or would you prefer to have some of my fromage with your baguette???!?"
The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show is broadcast live on BBC 6Music every Saturday night between 6 and 9 pm.
On last Saturday’s show Aaron Neville in conversation AND Eli Paperboy Reed in conversation AND music from Aretha Franklin, Smoove, Minnie Ripperton, Platinum Pied Pipers, Fatback, Mario Biondi, The Isley Brothers, The Haggis Horns, Al Green, The New Mastersounds, Melba Moore, Stephanie McKay, Larry Williams and Johnny Guitar Watson, Chuck Brown, Bobby Blue Bland, and much much more
Best wishes. The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show Team PS Next week Stephanie McKay in session and the godfather of Gogo, Chuck Brown, in conversation.
Cheers buddy! Means a hell of a lot! Now.. if only i could find jackanory we could do it all again! Gotta say, I think Love is in your eyes is sheer brilliance mate! awesome! D
