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Michael Ball Set to Land his First No. 1 Solo Album in 27 Years
Michael Ball looks on course to land the top spot with new album, ‘Coming Home To You’. Currently ahead of Jack Savoretti and Tom Walker, Michael will land his first No.1 solo album in nearly three decades! If sales continue at such a rate, this will firmly cement his position as the world’s most successful West…
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Ludovico Einaudi to play Union Chapel
Groundbreaking composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi will be performing two dates at London’s Union Chapel, 28 and 29th March. Both shows sold out within minutes, making this Einaudi’s biggest London show to date. One of the most successful musicians on the planet, the Union Chapel dates follow the release of his 14thstudio album, ‘Seven Days Walking:…
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10 Times Artists Went Sparring: Round 10 – 2Pac Vs Biggie Smalls
So here we are with the final round of the series – 10 Times Artists Went Sparring but who will deliver the TKO, 2Pac or Biggie Smalls? 1996 and Junior M.A.F.I.A released ‘Get Money’ featuring Biggie Smalls and Lil Kim. The remix, which sampled Dennis Edwards ’84 track ‘Don’t Look Any Further’ was one of…
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10 Times Artists Went Sparring: Round 9 – Travis Tritt Vs Sheryl Crow
Almost there with round 9! Country stars Travis Tritt Vs Sheryl Crow. Back in 1992, Sheryl Crow‘s hit ‘Strong Enough’ reached the No.5 in the Billboard Hot 100. The song about a tormented woman with emotional baggage asking if her new beau was strong enough to deal with it all. Well it wasn’t until 2002…
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Prodigy’s Keith Flint 1969 – 2019
Yesterday the tragic news broke of the death of Prodigy frontman Keith Flint. The hell-raising star who rose to fame in the 90’s, when the group revolutionalized the rave scene, bringing it from the underground to the UK charts, was known for his crazy antics, drugs, women and mental health issues. Liam Howlett, founder of…
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10 Times Artists Went Sparring: Round 8 – Noelle Vs The Pirates Vs Mario Winans
Seconds Out Round 8! Noelle Vs The Pirates Vs Mario Winans. ‘I Don’t Wanna Know’, Mario Winan’s most popular hit in 2004 about a cheating female brought about the answer song, ‘You Should Really Know’ by The Pirates featuring Shola Ama and Naila Boss. The song, written as an answer to dispell rumors of unfaithfulness, was a big…
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10 Times Artists Went Sparring: Round 7 – Lydia Murock Vs Michael Jackson
Ding Ding Round 7 and the sparring between artists continues with Lydia Murdock versus Michael Jackson. ‘Billie Jean’, the second single from Michael Jackson‘s Grammy Award-winning album, Thriller, is iconic for not only its craftsmanship but the accompanying music video. Released in 1983 the song is said to be about groupies who used to hang…
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10 Times Artists Went Sparring: Round 6 – Damita Jo Vs The Drifters
Taking on Ben E King wasn’t the first time Damita Jo had gone head to head with a popular song. Her first bout was with The Drifters who sang ‘Save the Last Dance For Me’ in 1960 – another hugely popular song which has gone on to be covered by Ike & Tina Turner, Cliff…
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10 Times Artists Went Sparring: Round 5 – Damita Jo Vs Ben E King
Following his departure from the Drifters in 1960, singer Ben E King wrote and released ‘Stand By Me’. One of the greatest love songs of the 20th century, which inspired the 80’s film of the same title featuring the late River Phoenix, ‘Stand By Me’ went on to be recorded by Muhammad Ali, John Lennon…
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Teddy Pendergrass Movie in Cinemas Nationwide
Teddy Pendergrass the documentary will premiere in the UK at the BFI, London on 19th February, before a national release at selected UK cinemas on 21st February. Film director Olivia Lichtenstein will host a Q&A session directly after the BFI screening alongside Teddy’s former drummer, James Carter and his keyboard player, Cecil Du Valle. A compelling tale with…
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