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In 2002 Leadsinger Musiex meets guitarist/producer Remi. They share the same musical interest and start to write under the name of Talking Loud. In the following years Talking Loud performs with band at different venues and as a support act for Tasha's World and Meshell NdegeOcello.(US)

Due to many solo projects with other Soul/Hiphop acts Talking Loud takes a break. With these artists they perform on festivals such as Lowlands, Parkpop,Uitmarkt, the Hague Jazz and North Sea Jazz. By the end of 2006 they decide to focus on Talking Loud again and write all new material. This results in their debut EP “Come a little bit closer” released in Feb 2008. The EP is a small preview of what's to expect on their album that will be launched in early 2010

Talking Loud can be recognized by it's light, feel good Soul combined with more raw Hiphop and Funk/Rock elements. They write and produce all the songs themselves.

Facts

Promotour Talking Loud band on festivals like Uitmarkt, Purejazz, Ijazz and does showcases for 3fm, Blue Note Trip and Tros Muziekcafe.

The EP “Come a little bit closer” gets airplay on radiostations Arrow Jazz, Kink fm and Lijn 5 and on international radiostations MRS 90.5 Stockholm, Kiss FM 91.6 Kristianstad, QFM 94.3 Tenerife, Solar Radio London and Radio Active in France.

“What more could I ask for” is released on the soundtrack of “GOAL”. A Theatreproduction from MC. http://www.mconline.nl

The song is also used on the compilation album of online soul/hiphop platform Quality Time. Other artists on this compilation are Bilal(US), Stephanie McKay(US) and from Holland Nicolay, Ivar and Caprice. http://www.qt-online.nl

In December 2008 “Very Necessary” is voted as TopTrack 2008 by readers from the international website www.jazzandsoul.eu.

In May 2009 they get picked as Serious Talent by 3FM to open for Boris at Tivoli, Utrecht

You can also hear a preview of their new song "Secret Rendezvous" on the So Soulful Mixtape by Quality Time http://www.qt-online.nl

Quotes

www.jazzandsoul.eu (Belgium): A great EP, well produced, good songwriting and a mature sounding lead vocalist. Dreamy composition, addictive, great rhythm section and vocal lines, beautiful harmony backings.Come a little bit closer carries a steady vibe which makes you want more after the EP ends.

Tros Music Cafe (Dutch National Radio): Talking Loud also known as the promise of the future.

3FM (Dutch National Radio): What a voice and great guitar skills, wonderful!

CD Review: Talking Loud - Come A Little Bit Closer www.jazzandsoul.eu Belgium

Holland has always been a country which is pretty progressive in it's musical taste and perception. While soul and jazz related music seem difficult genres to take to the masses in most European countries, Holland houses some top bands and hosts some of the best festivals and venues.

Out of the 'Lowlands' comes a new band, Talking Loud, presenting their first EP release, Come a little bit Closer.

And I have to admit, Talking Loud, again is one of those gems coming out with some great, promising work. A combination of soul and funky rhythms, well produced, good songwriting and a mature sounding lead vocalist. More important, Come a little bit Closer carries a steady vibe which makes you want more after the EP ends.

What more could I ask For is a slowtempo soul jam, quite addicitve and built around simple but very intelligent guitar chords while Bring it On booms an uptempo funk track through the speakers. A head - knodding cut with a heavy beat, cool sampling work and a descend chorus shouter. Standout track however, without no doubt is the midtempo soul shaker Very Necessary.

A dreamy composition with a great rhythm section, a theme that will be in your mind for days to come and great vocal lines with beautiful harmony backings. With Very Necessary, Talking Loud proves that they have a lot of potential for the future.

If the band manages to reach this kind of standard in their tracks, I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more of these guys. Make sure to check them out on their pages and support bands like these that choose to create a musical genre they adore instead of selling their souls to simplicity. A great EP