October 2008 : Independent Soul Divas

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What's to know about Independent Soul Divas ?

The Independent Soul Divas album is an eclectic mix of soul, neo-soul, soulful house, R&B (and the occasional pinch of crossover) featuring the best and brightest in the Global Soul Movement. We’re featuring the established, the contenders, the most promising and most credible ladies out there for the first time in one place. So who is an Independent Soul Diva? Well, any body who is cutting it independently of the major labels. A place where creativity abounds and self-expression reigns. It’s not just music…it’s a Movement! It’s not just soul, it’s Global Soul!

About the 15 divas ? Maya Neiada: Maya says that her name means ‘Illusion’. ‘I Need A Moment’ has been a favourite at Lola Waxx for sometime. Atlanta’s Maya lists her influences as Erykah Badu and Sade and this petite powerhouse was weaned on Earth Wind & Fire, The Emotions and Teena Marie. Chanel: Chanel’s debut ‘My Life’ topped many a European Chart and her contagious US R&B debut smash ‘I’m So Over You’ produced by Younglord (Beyonce, P.Diddy and LLCool J) got her that crucial exposure in the US market. Lina: Los Angeles based singer songwriter and founder of Moodstar Recordings; Lina (formerly Atlantic & Hidden Beach) is actually a citizen of the world. Her style reflects this as she seamlessly manoeuvres her vocals over a number of styles from traditional jazz to neo soul.

Lea Lorien: New Yorker Lea Lorien’s debut single ‘How Would You Feel’ on David Morales’ ‘2 Worlds Collide’ set in 2004 topped club charts globally even knocking out Destiny’s Child and Ciara on the Billboard Dance Radio Play Chart in the US. D’Cheri: is Lina’s stable mate at Moodstar Recordings. Named after Stevie Wonder’s ‘Mi Cheri Amour’ by her aunt, this lady is surely destined for greatness! LeNora Jaye: Atlanta based LeNora Jaye’s influences span the last 40 years from Quincy Jones to Ella Fitzgerald with a dash of Funkadelic. LeNora shuns the current climate of manufactured and processed ‘rump shaking pop tarts’ with a yearning for traditional production values and original songs.

Rene Jones: Rene’s debut album ‘ Chill Factor’ was received with interest on the UK soul scene and a lot of the support for this album still continues to come from the UK. Caprisha: The third Diva from the Moodstar ranks is Chicago native Caprisha. Now based in Los Angeles, Caprisha has travelled the globe sharing the stage with Chaka Khan, Thelma Houston and Eric Benet to name just three. ‘Flow Like A River’ does exactly what it says. Kelli Sae: Kelli’s credentials are impeccable, Count Basic and Incognito appear on her CV. Kelli has opened stage for legends such as the late Curtis Mayfield and David Bowie not to mention that she’s performed with Tina Turner.

Margot B: In 2005 Pittsburgh’s Margot B released her debut album ‘Unframed’ which has led on to her opening for the Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson and Nelly Furtado. Nikkole: Los Angeles based Nikkole has more than enough bounce to go around. Since the release of her critically acclaimed album ‘A Girl Like Me’ and her infectious ‘Gon Bounce’ single, Nikkole has been building up a strong following not only at home but in Europe and Japan. Rena Scott: A legend in her own right, Rena has worked with the legends, George Benson, Natalie Cole, and Michael Henderson. Her 1979 album on Buddah/Arista was produced by the powerhouse of Mtume and Reggie Lucas.

Syreeta Shanee’: The ‘Little Princess’ (that’s what Syreeta means we are told) of Hip Hop R&B based out of Atlanta is currently cooking up an ‘eclectic flavour’ of R&B, Neo-Soul, Hip Hop and Pop. Stacye Branche: Everybody Loves Stacye! Her first album ‘Believe’ gathered a worldwide fan base from the UK to Japan. Her second offering ‘ For The Man I Love’ (as with the first) was finger printed by Lloyd ‘The Dub LT’ Tolbert. Tiny Lou: The UK’s rising star on the Garage, House and Breakbeat scene chips in with her cover of the 1991 Crystal Waters classic ‘Gypsy Woman’. This full length thumping Soulful House mix by Angel Farringdon nicely rounds off proceedings!

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