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Issue 1028

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Candi Staton @Matter April 10th

Win tickets to see Candi Staton at Matter

With Florence & The Machine’s cover of ‘You Got The Love’ still ringing in the charts, legendary Soul diva Candi Staton plays Matter at London's O2 on April 10th - And you could win tickets right here...

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WIN A COPY OF 'DEF JAM 25: DJ BRING THAT BACK'

Win a copy of 'Def Jam 25: DJ Bring That Back'

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the greatest urban music label in history, 'Def Jam 25: DJ Bring That Back' brings together 25 classic tracks spanning the 25 years of Def Jam. And, You could win a copy right here...

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R&B SPOTLIGHT ‘59: VARIOUS ARTISTS

R&B SPOTLIGHT ‘59: VARIOUS ARTISTS

Now here we have a huge sixty track compilation of R&B hits from 1959... This cd is a history lesson for the young of heart, and a lovely trip down memory lane for those..um.. not so young

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R.I.O: Narrow Roads

R.I.O: Narrow Roads

Word for word, up and coming Manchester rapper Rio gives you your moneys worth on his first single, ‘Narrow Roads’. There’s no timekilling to be found on the song, no repeating meaningless catchphrases...

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SABRINA WASHINGTON: OMG

Sabrina Washington: OMG

Sabrina ‘Mis Teeq’ Washington’s first solo single ‘OMG’ is a Britney styled slice of pop built around a rehash of ‘Rhythm is a Dancer’ by Snap

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Jeff Ramsey: My Best

Jeff Ramsey: My Best

Briefly Jeff has toured and recorded with stars like Whitney Houston, Diana Ross and Barbra Streisand. He’s also recorded with James Day, Tower Of Power’s Rocco Prestia, among others. And now we have him all to ourselves

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Soul Breakout ‘59: Various Artists

Soul Breakout ‘59: Various Artists

I haven’t hear Jerry Butler’s 'Lost' for many a year, so it was like welcoming back an old friend. This guy was capable of digging into his very soul to release emotions that affected us all at one point in our lives

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WIN 'DEFECTED IN THE HOUSE MIAMI 10'

Win 'Defected In The House Miami 10'

It's that time of the year again... Pack your bags and head for the beach! Sorry, head to Miami for the Miami Winter (ha!) Music Conference. It's at this mighty event that the best dance labels, DJ's and impresarios get together....

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Jason Derulo: Jason Derulo

Jason Derulo: Jason Derulo

Derulo has produced a modern slice of R&B... Virtually every song on this album could be placed onto a radio playlist and made into a hit single. I admit I was pleasantly surprised at the finished product, however...

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Healer Selecter: Lets Get It Started

Healer Selecter: Lets Get It Started

Healer Selecter (aka Yvan Serrano-Fontova) is bang in the zone with this fresh new offering. Chunky beats, Surf guitar, Boogaloo breaks, soul, rocksteady (you getting the idea? Eclectic!) It's all here and in fruitful abundance

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