Editorial STUFF
This may have been the last paper version of the magazine, but we are pleased to announce that the cream of the B&S writers are still with us to bring you interviews with all your favourite artist, from your old style motown to the fresh faced. You'll soon see there's only one bookmark you'll ever need... www.bluesandsoul.com. Destination music.B&S
RIHANNA: UMBERELLA FLOODS CHARTS
With recent rain and floodings it's not suprising Rihanna's "Umberella" is a hit...
ERICK SERMON: CONCEPTS A NEW ALBUM
EPMD’s Erick Sermon is currently in the studio working on his latest album ‘The E True Hip-Hop Story’...
THE CHANGING FACE OF R&B
Longtime B&S writer Jeff Lorez looks at the musical and economic realities of R&B from the halcyon days of yesteryear to the harsher commercial climate of the new millennium...
BOB KILLBOURN: PICKING UP THE REINS
Editor Bob Killbourn looks at the origins of B&S and the responsibilities of becoming editor of the World's most renowned black music magazine...
CHAKA KHAN: LIVIN’ A SUPER LIFE
B&S legend David Nathan talks to music legend Chaka Khan, some 33 years after his initial encounter with the feisty singer who, amongst other diverse activities, continues to record some exceedingly fine music...
B&S 1000: IS HIP HOP DEAD?
B&S hip hop guru and lifelong fan, Ryan Proctor, shares his thoughts about the music he loves with the hip hop community...
SMOKEY ROBINSON: LIVE @ THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL: LONDON, 27.06.07
Ever the showman, Smokey knew that the gathered faithful had to hear certain classic Miracles tracks along with some of his own solo hits - and he duly obliged...
LAURYN HILL: LIVE @ HAMMERSMITH APOLLO: LONDON, 08.07.07
There was little hype surrounding Ms Hill’s second major visit to London Town following her appalling and self indulgent Coliseum outing in 2005...
