Check out this Afropean soul music act based out of Brussels/Belgium, Their debut album ‘Sex, Love & Philosophy’ has been released in the USA through renowned HipHop label ABB Records [Dilated Peoples/Little Brother] and Avex Records in Japan.
They have toured across Europe, are the first Belgian act to have toured independently through the USA and are the first urban act to have performed in Rwanda.
American and European press compared their debut to be in the same league as Jill Scott, Lucy Pearl and Loose Ends while African media sees in them a symbol of a peaceful and refulgent Africa of this new millennium.
Wyclef Jean, Craig David, Youssou N’Dour, Robert Palmer and Zap Mama are already on the list of artists they have collaborated with.
Here their Single 'Love of my life':
Download listen HERE: www.zshare.net/audio/16179053d7e3c81d/
More Info:
www.soul-id.com
www.myspace.com/soulidmusic
Japanese site:
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/soulid/index.html
Focus Artist: Soul:ID
Focus Artist: Qwote
Born in Haiti and raised in Long Island, New York and Miami, Florida this young pop sensation was destined for musical success. The imaginative singer has come a long way from being raised single handedly by his grandmother, “who held two cleaning jobs in order to provide for me”.
Qwote has been in love with music his whole life and at the age of twelve he started to pen his own tuneful lyrics and decided to do more than just listen to music, but to become an artist himself. With that decision being made Qwote took his own musical matters into his own hands and forged ahead in a full time career as a singer and songwriter, by working with artist such as Platinum selling rap star Trina on tracks such as “Don’t Want to Fight”, Danity Kane, Wayne Wonder, Shaggy and more.
Drawing inspiration from artist such as Sam Cooke, The Beatles Michael Jackson, Lenny Kravitz and more the young aspiring singer has already established his future goals and ambitions, “My goal is to create a new lane that can bring fresh innovative music that touches the soul and evokes thought, passion and creativity on another level.”
Qwote's first big break came when he was brought to work on rap star Trina's album by producer Steve Obas (Owner of Final Cut Music Group) who advised and mentored Qwote from the beginning of his musical career. While working on Trina's album at Slip n Slide Records music studio in Miami; Qwote co-wrote and Steve produced tracks for Trina, some of which broke on the radio in a few major markets, soon after his production with Trina Qwote was approached by Slip n Slide Records label executives to lock in a major music deal.
When asked about his upcoming album, Qwote states, “I want people to understand that even though this is entertainment my lyrics do reflect how I really feel, felt, think and overall view the world, this is my soul…..that I am handing over on a silver platter and I hope the album will leave a classic taste in my fans minds, bodies and souls.”
“This album is all about me and my vocals, my lyrics and most of all my writing skills…”
The Haiti native induces a rare sound to music that separates him from other unparalleled artist. All grown up and the newest member to the Slip n Slide Records family, Qwote has landed a major record deal with Jive/Zomba Records and plans to release his debut album, which is set to be released in the Summer of 2008.
Qwote’s debut album entitled “QWOTE UN QWOTE” will mark as a return to authentic pop music, this album is yet another testament to the musical sphere. Through the ups and downs of his career, Qwote will teach us all that there’s a difference between following trends and recording classic, timeless music that will forever be relevant.
DOWNLOAD: Qwote - Shawty it's your booty (zshare)
Slipnsliderecords.net
myspace.com/qwote
Focus Artist: Roccet (CTE)
From The Label behind artists such as Young Jeezy and USDA comes Roccet.
CTE and Get Your Green Up Presents Roccett – Corporate America the street album is available in stores Tuesday.
If you don’t know Roccett yet, the time is now. The west coast rapper, who is co-signed by Young Jeezy, is taking Carson, California on his back and taking the industry over. The CTE artist has pushed music to the limits with his latest track and mixtapes. The young MC has already been featured in some of the industry’s most powerful publications and continues no let up as he grips the industry in a head lock.
* CTE PRESENTS: U.S.D.A.-respect da_shield (ft. roccett & 211)
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* Heres Some Roccet tracks to download.
Run These Streets: http://www.sendspace.com/file/t3occd
You Can Hate Me: http://www.sendspace.com/file/reri6z
U.S.D.A.-respect da shield (feat. roccett and 211): http://www.sendspace.com/file/g2rwdh
Roccett "Colors"Mixtape Full Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=d878a1d8fe589e2d852a8c7ed514fe57e93000683ddf392b
About Roccett
Born Jerome Rockett in 1983, and raised in the rugged streets of Carson, Calif., the 24-year-old MC learned about hustling and working hard early on. The rough surroundings of crime and gang life in Carson molded Roccett into a strong individual, and gave him the necessary experience to share the struggles of what many people face. After his initial dream of a basketball career didn't materialize, he discovered he had a passion for hip-hop at the age of 16. With his eyes clearly set on his new goal, he began laying out the foundation for his success by performing shows throughout Los Angeles.
Coming from the west coast, a region that has produced stars like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, N.W.A and many more, and famous for its unique lifestyle, Roccett embodies what many west coast rap fans love, while at the same time displaying a versatility that makes him appealing to hip-hop fans across the world.
His charisma and strong stage presence, combined with his ability to craft stories about a wide array of subjects earned the young rapper the respect of fans and caused the industry to take notice.
His talent and drive caught the attention of Green Up Entertainment in 2004, and his partnership with the company, which has worked with notables like Usher and Tupac, has produced a sizable buzz. Roccett has worked with established stars like Young Jeezy, Fabolous, Killer Mike, Knoc'turn'al and other rising rappers like Bishop Lamont and Spider Loc early on in his career. With the backing of major and minor artists alike, it is a sure bet that Roccett has the spark and energy the game has been missing.
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