Editorial
HOT DIGGER-DY DOG!!! B&S turns the interview heat up to the max as we prove size does matter in issue 1020!? In this issue we talk to one of the biggest female stars on the planet right now CIARA. We catch SUPREME MARY WILSON at a perfect time as she reflects and surmises on a DIANA ROSS and the SUPREMES get together (hey, you never know?!). We have not one, not two, but all three members of LABELLE giving a full reunion interview - boy are they glad to be back! Into bat for the boys in this issue we have the supremely talented RAPHAEL SAADIQ who is in vintage interview form and if that wasn't enough rap-stars GURU & SOLAR double up for twice the normal interview. We have competitions to win gold T.I. & FLO RIDA discs, a STAX CD give away and if that's not enough how about winning LIL' WAYNE tickets. PHHHHEEEW! We go live this month with reviews from BRANDY, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, CAMEO & ANTHONY HAMILTON and last but by no means least our columnists SHARON DAVIS, BEN LOVETT & SNOWBOY as here to share MOTOWN, HOUSE/DANCE & JAZZ news.B&S
Michael Jackson the King of Pop is Dead
Michael Jackson passed away at 2.28pm on June the 25th- he was 50. Michael suffered a cardiac arrest at his Holmby Hills home as paramedics were unable to revive him. He was taken to UCLA hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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As one of music's true heros Michael Jackson died tragically on June 25th, we offer our condolances to Michael's family. Please feel free to leave your tributes via the box on the right of the site and read them here.
Michael Jackson 1958-2009 - Statement from Berry Gordy
Here is a statement from Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records on the loss of iconic legend Michael Jackson.
Full refund details for Michael Jackson 'This Is It' Concerts
Promoters AEG Live (UK) Ltd, announce full refunds will be available to fans who purchased tickets through authorised agents for the 50 Michael Jackson 'This Is It' concerts which were to take place at The O2 Arena in London.
Recent B&S article... MICHAEL JACKSON: A THRILLER OF A CAREER
B&S CONTINUES IT'S CLASSIC RETROSPECTIVE SERIES WITH THE ENIGMA THAT IS MICHAEL JACKSON. DAVID NATHAN LOOKS AT MICHAEL'S 36 YEAR CAREER FROM THE JACKSON FIVE TO THE RE-RELEASE OF THE 40 MILLION SELLING 'THRILLER 25' ALBUM
Keri Hilson: Perrrfect timing
Pete Lewis spends an enjoyable 20 minutes ‘In A Perfect World…’ - chatting freely to chart-topping Atlanta R&B songstress Keri Hilson at Central London’s newly-refurbished Cumberland Hotel.
CIARA: STAR BRIGHT
The hottest chick in the game right now, 23-year-old R&B superstar Ciara talks up her new album a storm while taking Pete Lewis on the ultimate ‘Fantasy Ride’.
MICA PARIS: Back for good
Pete Lewis speaks to the charismatic, effervescent and well established UK soul Queen Mica Paris about her new LP ‘Born Again’ - her first album of new material in over 10 years!... Mica where have you been girl?
MARY WILSON: An Interview Supreme
Legendary original Supreme Mary Wilson speaks candidly to B&S at her exhibition ‘The Story Of The Supremes’ @Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, its first opening in Motown Records’ 50th Anniversary year.
Labelle: Birds of a Feather
Pete Lewis speaks in-depth to all three members of Labelle, as the groundbreaking soul/rock/funk female trio reunite after 33 years with their critically-acclaimed new LP ‘Back To Now’.
ASWAD: All about Roots
With an impressive 35 years of music-making behind them, multi-million-selling UK reggae pioneers Aswad discuss with Pete Lewis their new LP ‘City Lock’ - their first studio outing in 10 years.
Melanie Fiona: You know you got soul
Canadian soul-stress Melanie Fiona talks plans & aspirations to Lee Tyler as single 'Give It To Me Right' picks up a pace chart-wise. Sounding like the sister of Alicia Keys & Lauren Hill - got your attention - good.
YOLANDA BROWN: Jazz Funky
Accessibly mixing classic jazz tones with a twist of R&B and funk, upcoming UK saxophonist YolanDa Brown this month celebrates the launch of her new, third EP ‘See You See Me’ at Soho’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s club
Hil St Soul: Admired Form Afar
One of the UK’s most quietly-consistent soul music exports to the US, London-raised singer/songwriter Hilary Mwelwa - aka Hil St Soul - discusses her new compilation LP ‘Release’ with Pete Lewis.
