L-O-V-E, the forthcoming single from SugaRush Beat Company released on June 23rd. L-O-V-E has already established itself as a firm favourite for the band and was the standout performance from their appearance on ‘Later With Jools Holland' in February this year.
A veil of sadness has fallen over the world, casting a shadow over it's
heart and draining all colour from the Soul. But it doesn't have to be that
way. There is light, love, hope, joy and ecstasy for those who dare. All it
takes is one little taste. Welcome to the dawning of a new wave and craze.'
SugaRush Beat Company, 2007.
But first, back to the beginning. Rewind to late-2005 and US nu-soul singer
Rahsaan Patterson is on tour in Australia. Looking to kill time on a day
off, he books a studio. His producer/engineer for the day is one Jarrad
'Jaz' Rogers, a frustrated songwriter/multi-instrumentalist. Jaz plays
Rahsaan a few things he's been working on.
"I played Rahsaan some neo-soul ideas that I thought he might be interested
in," explains Jaz, "and then I played him some crazier stuff I'd been
playing around with, and it was the most crazy ideas he jumped on. Turns out
he was looking to get involved in something completely nuts. He was looking,
I was looking and Bammm! It was love at first listen."
"It was always part of my master plan to be in a band," says Rahsaan, who's
a leading candidate for the most laid back man in music. "It's true. And
SugaRush is such a departure from my solo stuff, more upbeat, edgier. It
allows me to keep things interesting and fresh."
[but hey - aren't there three of you??]
"Someone gave me a CD by this Danish singer," says Jaz. "And that was it. I
sent her some tracks, she loved them, we flew to Denmark, went out to dinner and it was like we'd known each other for 10 years. It was a prefect fit in everyway." Ida: "The tracks were just sent from heaven, how could I say no.
It was weird though, the next day we were recording in my living room."
To taste their debut album is to discover a brief history of music that ooses soul, only
turned upside down, twisted, stretched and re-envisaged with a Technicolor®
imagination. Hope you enjoy....
Word up and all that. You are officially our Newest friend!!! Got lots of funky new tunes happening at the moment, click and listen if you get a chance. All comments really appreciated.
Been a HUGE fan for about 8 years now. I cant wait for you and the 2 for something new! I will cop LOVE on Monday! Song is Smooth... Brilliant. Great job peeps. one love!
i love l-o-v-e and i cant wait for the download. i recorded the video on my sky+ so i can watch it whenever i like. the song and video are so good! and i can see they said becoming the sound of this summer as well! i hope you comment back, id love a comment from a musician *hint hint* :D xx
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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
