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Stereo Williams on Diamonds and Pearls as a blueprint for Black musicians who dared to be different

D to the I to the A to the M, O to the N to the D to the pearls of love.

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop Video

Michael Jackson – Someone Put Your Hand Out (1987 Demo)

Another MJ demo that sounds great in its own right vs. the final version.

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Katy Perry's 'Hot N Cold' but it's a Ukrainian polka cover

I think I might like this more than the original.

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Electronic House Pop

Electric Pendergrass – The Slow Cancellation Of The Future

Stream Electric Pendergrass’s new album on Bandcamp.

January 20, 2021December 11, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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How Nile Rodgers Turned 'Let's Dance' From Old Folk To New Funk

Watch the story of how Niles Rodgers worked with David Bowie and switched the style up on what would later become “Let’s Dance”.

June 27, 2020May 28, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
Cover art for David Bowie's single, Let's Dance
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Pop

Louie Zong - cozy

Musician and storyboard artist Louie Zong gets “cozy” with his 80th Bandcamp release.

March 24, 2018December 10, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop

A Critical Analysis Of "If I Was Your Girlfriend"

The loss of Prince in April 2015 hit millions of fans in the heart, mind, and soul. I’m still reeling from it. The private star kept much of his work protected from copying or “unauthorised distribution” (ie. his videos on YouTube) but his death opened those floodgates. It also allowed for further critical analysis of …

October 23, 2017May 4, 2019 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop

Childhood Cassettes: Paul Young & Car Journeys With My Dad

Childhood Cassettes looks at the tapes we listened to as young rapscallions. Today, I reminisced about journeys with my dad (alongside Paul Young) to his hometown.

July 8, 2017May 5, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop

Clement Marfo - Let The Music Play

Clement Marfo returns with a new single including some incredible remixes. On the back of sync music success Breathe of Fresh Air, Clement Marfo is back with follow up track Let The Music Play. The song is lyrically stripped, focussing on the meta-subject of music and how it has the power to heal. Stream it …

June 26, 2017 by Luke Alex Davis
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R&B Pop

Weslee - Gassed (Stripped)

The faceless duo released a stripped-down version of their acclaimed track, “Gassed”. Our logo was clearly inspired by The Masked One so we respect artists who like that level of anonymity. Weslee is such a group, comprising of two enigmatic individuals but their talent is no mystery. Mistajam picked Gassed as his Hottest Record In …

April 25, 2017January 1, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Alfonzo - Action Speaks Louder Than Words

There’s being inspired and there’s a straight up copy. That’s what Alfonzo attempted with Action Speaks Louder Than Words for this week’s Throwback Thursday.

November 7, 2013November 18, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
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Hip Hop Pop Soul

ESTA. - Skyscrape($ade) (Sade Flip)

ESTA.’s tremendous Sade flip, Skyscrape($ade), has been on heavy rotation for a while and it’ll have you bugging out too.

September 26, 2013January 29, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop

Relive The 90s With The 90s Button

Hit the button and prepare to be transported back two decades with The 90s Button. You’re bored of the latest music and need a shot of nostalgia. Where do you go? Most people would say YouTube but what if you don’t have a particular video in mind to remind you of the good old days, …

August 21, 2013October 16, 2016 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop

Michael Jackson And Freddie Mercury Duets To Be Released This Autumn

Musical icons Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury will have three of their duets posthumously released this autumn. As a big Michael Jackson fan, you get to hear a lot of unreleased stuff. I’ve been fortunate to hear two unreleased duets from MJ and Freddie Mercury but now they will get an official release, along with …

July 29, 2013May 4, 2019 by Luke Alex Davis
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Free Download Pop R&B Soul

Shawn Sanderson - Spaceship Coupe/End Of Time (Justin Timberlake Cover)

Sampleface favourite Shawn Sanderson performs a double medley of Justin Timberlake tracks – Spaceship Coupe and End Of Time – and kills them both. After a seven year gap between FutureSex/LoveSounds and The 20/20 Experience, Justin Timberlake made his return to the charts without missing a stylistic step. One of the many standout tracks from …

July 24, 2013 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop

RIP Michael Jackson: Ten Quotes From The King of Pop

Michael Jackson aka The King Of Pop died on this day in 2009. We remember ten quotes from the great man.

June 25, 2013July 21, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop Video

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Do The Bartman (VIDEO)

Remember when Bart Simpson had a rap song out? Do The Bartman for Throwback Thursday.

June 6, 2013April 16, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop R&B Video

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Janet Jackson Video Megamix

It’s Janet Jackson’s 47th(?!) birthday today so here’s a video megamix of her 1993 album janet. for our Throwback Thursday. Can someone explain to us how Janet Jackson is 47 years old? The American pop icon may or may not be sipping from a secret fountain of youth but regardless, she celebrates her birthday today …

May 16, 2013November 22, 2019 by Luke Alex Davis
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Hip Hop Pop

8 Creative Directors We'd Like To See in 2013

We give our dream list of eight creative directors we’d like to see in 2013.

March 11, 2013December 10, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop

Quadron Preview New Track "Hey Love"

Quadron give us a taste of their upcoming album. Ever since their cover of Michael Jackson’s Baby Be Mine, I was hooked on Quadron. Their debut album was one of the smoothest I had heard in a long time and their performance in London back in September confirmed that. Their new track Hey Love could …

February 16, 2013May 4, 2019 by Luke Alex Davis
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