songwriter

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER NATE WALKA MAKES UK DEBUT

October 29, 2010

Molton House was packed to the brim Tuesday night to host Grammy Award winner, Nate Walka exclusive listening session. The award-winning songwriter made his UK debut, to a select mix of record execs, tastemakers, industry insiders and celebs. Nate played a selection of songs from his impending, album One Hellava Night slated for release the first quarter of 2011. TV presenter, Sarah Jane-Crawford, singers, Cherri V and Rhian Benson, Miss Black Britain winner Rachel Williams, Loick Essein, Talay Riley and Alesha Dixon all […]

UK MUSIC: RIAN PETERS – STEREOTYPES

September 14, 2010

Rian Peters is a singer and songwriter from South London, and this is his new single Stereotypes. I hate to say this but Jason Derulo crossed my mind while I watched this video. But the song isn’t bad. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

VIDEO: KERI HILSON FT TIMBALAND – ‘RETURN THE FAVOR’

October 24, 2008

Singer Keri Hilson releases her second single ‘Return The Favor’ and hopes that this track will generate some much needed interest in her as a solo artist to be reckoned with. Earlier this year there was all this hype surrounding Keri, but I failed and still fail to see what all the fuss is about. Her live performances leave a lot to be desired (stiff) and her vocals are weak. Slick hairstyles, slick clothing, slick music promos, slick magazine front covers and appearing at event going isn’t going to […]

MOTOWN SONG WRITER NORMAN WHITFIELD DIES

September 18, 2008

Motown songwriter and producer Norman Whitfield, whose credits include hits I Heard It Through The Grapevine and War, has died in Los Angeles. Whitfield – believed to be 67 – worked at the legendary label in the ’60s and ’70s, adding a rock edge to soul music. Many of his hits were co-written with Barrett Strong, with whom he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. The pair won a Grammy in 1972 for Papa Was A […]