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all-star uk r&b outfit, the british collective get "romantic"

10/14/2014

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Junior Giscombe, Noel McKoy,Omar, Don-E, Leee John a.k.a. The British Collective
Take 5 distinctive UK r&b male vocalists, who in their own individual ways have made their mark, not only in their homeland, but also on an international level, achieving success and picking up loyal fans along the way, from the 1980's right up to the present day, and you have the ingredients which make up the 'super-group' package of The British Collective. The 'select' members in question are Junior Giscombe, Leee John (lead singer of Imagination), Omar, Don-E and Noel McKoy. Each gentleman represents a major talent and all of them have and continue to nurture and support soulful music coming from the British Isles, which in this day and age where real soul seems to be in short supply, at least in the mainstream, is a godsend for lovers of top quality musical sounds.

The combined efforts of this celebrated group was first heard last summer on the Don-E single, "Spiritual" (one of my fav tracks of 2013), this gorgeous,melodic groove was tailor made for the sun, and while although it was received very well by music critics and fans alike, it did not obtain the huge success it so richly deserved. Such is the way of the current dire state of the music business. In any case this single (from Don-E's 'Little Star' CD) featuring this cream of UK music stars produced such a positive reaction that out of it came the formation of The British Collective. The guys are now currently readying an album, and as they say on the street..."It soon come..."  Meanwhile the first introduction has just arrived, the very smooth sounding, honey coated 'Romantic' allows the different voices to blend in such a cool harmonious manner that works like a charm. The track is now available to buy on iTunes and other outlets. The guys even got together a made a very cool video (directed by another UK talent, Ms Sam 'MamaSam' Davis). So here it is, check it out.....

In my humble opinion, Don-E's excellent 'Spiritual' would have benefited had it been accompanied by a similar video treatment to 'Romantic' (allowing all the participants to be seen together), however what was offered was nice enough, and takes nothing away from a great track. So here is the video for 'Spiritual':

2 Comments
Cheri
10/14/2014 07:31:52 am

What a lot of British talent in the same place and at the same time xxx

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pauline dunkley
10/16/2014 12:21:21 am

Here's wishing you all the success you guys deserve, a bunch of british talent. Number one in the makeing.

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    EON IRVING

     DJ, Remixer, Producer, Writer
    Involved in the music business since the very late 70's Beginning work at Island Records. DJing since the early 80's both in London and abroad, including the US and Europe. Along the way performing at many high profile events for such luminaries as Prince, Public Enemy and Lennox Lewis.
    Aside from radio and club djing, remixing and production work in the recording studio has meant working with the likes of Loose Ends, Junior Giscombe, David Morales, Gwen Guthrie, Sly & Robbie, Maxie Priest and Madonna.
    An intense lifelong love of cinema has blossomed itself in several ways including presenting to the UK public for the very first time such films as 'Boyz In The Hood', 'House Party' and 'A Rage In Harlem'.
    My passion for music, cinema and all other interests manifests itself through my writing. I am also a Contributing Editor for the music and entertainment website magazine, DeeperThe Beats  www.deeperthebeats.com



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