The chorus of this song is better known from Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” (2005). The sample is flipped on its head there – in the…
R’n’B
16/11/2020: “Please Forgive My Heart” by Bobby Womack
Bobby Womack was a legend. No question. His musical career topped six decades of soul and R’n’B flavours. Take it as a sign that true…
07/10/2020: “We Need Love” by Johnny Osbourne
Johnny Osbourne is one of my favourite artists. Given the right rhythm, he can nail it – in any style. This is one of his…
06/10/2020: “Limitless” by Sudan Archives
Sudan Archives sounds like a band, but it isn’t. It’s a woman – and a very talented woman at that. She plays violin, produces and…
02/10/2020: “Afeto” by Mayra Andrade
I’ve written before on the musical clout of Cape Verde. This is something slightly different – more R’n’B influenced. There is, however, still a strong…
10/09/2020: “Oh” by Ciara
I’m absolutely unapologetic for my love of this one. It’s Deep South, Crunk (Crunk&B apparently), 00s, and features Ludacris. But it’s a banger. Ciara’s performance…