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Soundboy Rock
''Soundboy Rock'' is the fifth studio album by English electronic music duo Groove Armada, released on 4 May 2007 by Columbia Records. Content The cover art was created by pixel artists eBoy. The song "From the Rooftops" contains an uncredited sample of Jesus Loves You's 1989 single, "After the Love" (written by Boy George and Jon Moss). Release The album was released on 4 May 2007 on CD, vinyl and also as a limited CD package with two bonus tracks (listed below). The first single from the album, "Get Down", was released prior to the album's release on 23 April 2007. The second single, "Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)", followed in July. The two singles reached, respectively, numbers 8 and 9 on the UK Singles Chart, the duo's highest chart positions ever. The third single, "Love Sweet Sound", was released in late 2007. Critical reception Although the duo claimed the album was their best, the reviews were not always positive. In a three-star review for '' Slant Magazin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Groove Armada
Groove Armada are an English electronic music duo, composed of Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They achieved chart success with their singles "At the River", "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'". The duo have released nine studio albums, four of which have charted in the UK Albums Chart top 50. History Groove Armada formed after Cato and Findlay had been introduced by a mutual friend and soon started their own club night in London, called Captain Sensual at the Helm of the Groove Armada, after a 1970s discothèque. By 1997 they had released a few singles, including "4 Tune Cookie" and the song that first brought them minor fame, "At the River", which sampled "Old Cape Cod" by Patti Page. The song went on to be one of Groove Armada's best-known tracks and has been found on numerous chill out compilations. Their first album, '' Northern Star'', was released in 1998 on Tummy Touch Records, and was followed by a second, ''Vertigo'', in 1999, which had a more mainstream and 'polished' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breakbeat
Breakbeat is a broad type of electronic music that tends to use drum breaks sampled from early recordings of funk, jazz, and R&B. Breakbeats have been used in styles such as hip hop, jungle, drum and bass, big beat, breakbeat hardcore, and UK garage styles (including 2-step, breakstep and dubstep). Etymology The origin of the word "breakbeat" is the fact that the drum loops that were sampled occurred during a "break" in the music - for example the '' Amen break'' (a drum solo from " Amen, Brother" by The Winstons) or the '' Think Break'' (from "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins). History 1970s—1980s: Classic breaks and hip hop production Beginning in 1973 and continuing through the late 1970s and early 1980s, hip hop turntablists, such as DJ Kool Herc began using several funk breaks in a row, using drum breaks from jazz-funk tracks such as James Brown's "Funky Drummer" and The Winstons' "Amen Brother", to form the rhythmic base for hip hop songs. DJ Kool Herc's breaks st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack McManus (singer)
Jack Michael McManus (born 4 August 1984) is an English, BRIT School-educated singer-songwriter, from West Wickham, London, in England. In 2012, he married actress and singer Martine McCutcheon. Music career A singer who has been compared to Elton John and Billy Joel McManus' debut album ''Either Side Of Midnight'' was released on Polydor Records/UMRL on 5 May 2008, preceded by his first single "Bang on the Piano" on 28 April. His single "You Think I Don't Care" was released on 7 July. McManus co-wrote "From The Rooftops" with Groove Armada for their ''Soundboy Rock'' album. and has toured with musicians such as John Mayer, Scouting for Girls, Amy MacDonald, and Sam Sparro. Jack is co-writer of the song "Separate Cars" on Boyzone's album, ''Brother''. Personal life McManus married actress-singer Martine McCutcheon Martine Kimberley Sherrie McCutcheon (formerly Ponting, born 14 May 1976) is an English actress and singer. She began appearing in television commercials at an ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Poole
Karen Ann Poole (born 8 January 1971) is an English singer and songwriter. Poole has had over 35 Top 20 UK hits as a songwriter. Biography Karen was born in Chadwell Heath, London, England, and is the daughter of 1960s vocalist Brian Poole, lead singer of the Tremeloes. She gained initial fame with her sister Shelly Poole, as the duo Alisha's Attic. The band had substantial success in the United Kingdom and Europe, and produced three albums including the platinum selling '' Alisha Rules the World''. Alisha's Attic played at the inaugural ''Lilith Fair Festival'' in July 1997. She co-wrote for the musical '' Bridget Jones' Diary'' in 2015, in collaboration with Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin. Selected composition credits Poole has written or co-written the following songs for the following artists: * Kylie Minogue – "Red Blooded Woman" (single), "Chocolate" (single) "Cruise Control" and "Sweet Music" from the album ''Body Language'' * Kylie Minogue – "Heart Beat Rock", "No M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutya Buena
Rosa Isabel Mutya Buena (born 21 May 1985) is an English singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Sugababes. With the Sugababes, Buena had four UK number one singles, an additional six top-ten hits and three multi-platinum albums. After leaving the group in December 2005, she released her debut solo album, ''Real Girl'' in June 2007. In October 2010, Buena released a compilation album dedicated to British singers, titled ''Sound of Camden: Mutya Buena''. In 2012, Buena and her former Sugababes bandmates Siobhán Donaghy and Keisha Buchanan confirmed their reunion. The original trio originally opted to release music under the name MKS (Mutya Keisha Siobhan), releasing one single, "Flatline", in 2013. In September 2019, the group officially confirmed their return as the Sugababes. In May 2021, Mutya released a UK garage-inspired track entitled "The One" with electronic music producer duo Ryuken on New State Music. Early life Buena was born in Kingsbu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song 4 Mutya (Out Of Control)
"Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)" is a song produced by British music duo Groove Armada, featuring vocals by recording artist Mutya Buena. Initially intended to feature British singer Estelle, the duo ultimately decided to collaborate with Buena on the song following her departure from girl group Sugababes in December 2005. Supported by a new wave-inspired beat, dance synthesizers and a bass line, it is an uptempo electropop song. The lyrics were interpreted by the media as an "insult" to Buena's Sugababes replacement Amelle Berrabah, although Buena herself has denied such allegations. The song's production was met with critical acclaim, and various critics named it the song of the summer, while ''The Guardian'' and ''Xtra!'' highlighted it as one of the best songs of 2007. The song peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart and reached number one on the UK Dance Chart. It reached the top 40 in Australia, Finland, Ireland and the Netherlands. The single's music video was fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Splash
Jack Splash is an American recording artist, musician, songwriter, and record producer from Los Angeles, California. Splash's works include writing and production on singles for artists such as Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, John Legend, CeeLo Green, Mayer Hawthorne, Goodie Mob, Ras Kass, B.o.B, R. Kelly, Pixie Lott, Christina Aguilera, Jazmine Sullivan, Jennifer Hudson, Melanie Fiona, Musiq Soulchild, K. Michelle, Keyshia Cole, Anthony Hamilton, Dirt Nasty, Estelle, Elijah Blake, Groove Armada, Zap Mama, Solange Knowles, Raheem DeVaughn, Natasha Bedingfield, Lemar, Kelis, Katy Perry, Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Sia and Valerie June. Career 2003–2008: Plantlife Before working as a music producer for other artists, Jack Splash produced and was the lead singer of an underground funk band from Los Angeles called Plantlife. In November 2004, Plantlife released their debut album ''The Return of Jack Splash'' via several different independent record labels internati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhymefest
Che Smith (born July 6, 1977), better known by his stage name Rhymefest, is an American rapper from Chicago whose first official album, ''Blue Collar'', was released in 2006. His prominent songwriting credits include co-writing Kanye West's "Jesus Walks", which won Best Rap Song at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, and " New Slaves", taken from West's sixth studio album ''Yeezus'' (2013). Career Born in Chicago, Illinois, Rhymefest started off battle rapping at events such as JumpOff and ScribbleJam against acts like Eminem and Chalk. Smith co-wrote " Glory" alongside John Legend and Common, for the 2014 motion picture ''Selma''. The song received the 2014 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and the 2014 Academy Award for Best Original Song. Che has expanded his gifts beyond the borders of music. The subject of a Showtime and Break Thru Films documentary "In My Father's House", Rhymefest purchased the childhood home of his estranged Father only to find that he'd been home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candi Staton
Canzetta Maria "Candi" Staton (, ) (born March 13, 1940) is an American singer–songwriter, best known in the United States for her 1970 remake of Tammy Wynette's " Stand by Your Man" and her 1976 disco chart-topper "Young Hearts Run Free". In Europe, Staton's biggest selling record is the anthemic "You Got the Love" from 1986, released in collaboration with the Source. Staton was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame and is a four-time Grammy Award nominee. Biography Early life and career Born in Hanceville, Alabama, Staton and her sister Maggie were sent to Nashville, Tennessee at around age 11 or 12 for school. While attending Jewell Christian Academy, Staton's vocal abilities were soon noticed by her peers and the school's pastor. Amazed by her voice, the pastor paired Staton and her sister with a third girl, Naomi Harrison, and they formed the Jewell Gospel Trio. As teenagers, the group toured the traditional gospel circuit during the 1950s with the Soul Stirrers, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeb Loy Nichols
Jeb Loy Nichols is an American-born singer, songwriter, and musician, who is based in Wales. His music combines elements of soul, Country music, country, Folk music, folk, reggae and blues. Biography Jeb Loy Nichols was born in Lander, Wyoming. He has lived in Missouri, Texas and New York City before moving to London, England, in 1981. In 1990, he formed the Fellow Travellers with his wife, the vocalist Loraine Morley. That year, they released the album ''No Easy Way'' on the independent Ohio-based OKra Records, Okra record label, followed by ''Just a Visitor'' in 1992, ''Things and Time'' in 1993, ''Love Shines Brighter'' in 1993 and ''A Few Good Dubs'' in 1995. In 1994–95, Morley released the album ''A Face Drawn in Sand'' (OKra/NORMAL Rec) with mandolin, harmonica and occasional backing-vocals courtesy of Nichols. In 1997, Nichols released his first album under his own name, ''Lovers Knot'' on Capitol Records. Positive critical reviews could not overcome poor sales and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Down (Groove Armada Song)
"Get Down" is a song by English electronic music group Groove Armada. It features Stush and unofficially credited Red Rat. It was released officially on 23 April 2007. The song had already been released as an EP on the iTunes Store. The CD and downloads contain remixes of the song. "Get Down" peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Groove Armada's first top-10 single, and reached number one on the UK Dance Singles Chart. The pixel art album cover was designed by eBoy. Track listings *CD single and digital download # "Get Down" – 3:53 # "Get Down" (Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who has released six studio albums. His debut studio album, ''I Created Disco'', was released in June ... Remix) – 5:30 # "Get Down" (Henrik B. Remix) – 7:19 # "Get Down" (Stretch and Form Remix) – 6:36 *12-inch single # "Get Down" – 3:53 # "Get Dow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Cato
Andrew Derek Cocup Sr. (born 7 June 1973), known professionally as Andy Cato, is an English musician, record producer and DJ who is currently one half of the electronic music band Groove Armada, the other half being Tom Findlay. He was also involved with Rachel Foster in Weekend Players, another electronic dance group, between 2001 and 2004. His stage name of Cato derives from Cato Road in Clapham, South London, where he lived. Early life Cato grew up in Badsworth, near Pontefract, and played the trombone in the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, as well as the Doncaster Youth Jazz Orchestra and won the Young Jazz Musician of the Year Award in 1996. He was educated at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, an independent school for boys in Wakefield, followed by Merton College, Oxford, where he read Modern History. At school, he was a prolific musician, frequently performing and leading school shows such as the Carol concert or as a pianist at school assembly. He often wrote his own songs e. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
