Produced, arranged, recorded, mixed by Soulpersona @ Digisoul. All instruments by Soulpersona. Live band: Drums: SoulP, Keys: Kidd B Kool aka Jackanory, Bass: Punk Pappa, Guitar: Richard Molyneux
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Marvin Gaye, RAMP, John Manuel, Derrick McKenzie, 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.
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
Oh my god I just read your comment! It's so lovely and I'm blown away! Been lovin the album and played it to my mates over the weekend who love it too so I'm spreading the word! Of course I would love! to be on your next album or just work with you sometime in general as your music is flippin awesome! xx
Hello mate. Loving the new album. Played "Cant hide" on the show this week -
Playlist (2009-040) Thomas G & Swade – Start it up Marilyn Ashford Brown – I’ve got a feeling Politik – Saturn (Gentleman Players’ Remix) Two Jazz Project – Deux flics theme Unified Tribe – Get up Yolanda Johnson – Living Soulpersona Ft Darien – Can’t hide Marcell & The Truth – Can’t wait Chidi – Wrong again Dreemtime – Night and day Astral 22 – Do you wanna Donald Sheffey – My heart Sounds Of Marque – Smooth Runnin
Big respects SoulP as I said to PP the other day outta sight but neva out of mind. Your music inspires me to want to push man from way back now. Thats the great thing about what you do just like the old school cats your music makes people want to do great things. Keep it coming my brotha.
what a great album, so many talented persons...i am very blessed to part of "SOULPERSONA"...and i am blessed to know you!!!!!!your music has given me so many positive vibes and wellness in my heart....to all my "SOULPERSONA" friends this soul rollercoaster is moving in a positive way to bring love, peace, and happieness in everyones life....Morgan you are too cold..."GOD IS GOOD" "SIBEL"
