It sums up the determination, resourcefulness and a love for music, that got Soul II Soul where it is today. We never had conventional speakers, we used pyrotechnics in a dance, we had banners and strobes in a house party! 4. RFI. Are you looking for an unforgettable vocal and guitar duo? 2013 has been the year it came back home for Soul II Soul – literally. Comment must not exceed 1000 characters 656 110 Share More. Soul II Soul is a two-time Grammy winning act that emerged at the end of the 1980s from … Soul II Soul’s dances had been reflecting what was occurring naturally in London; kids of all races had grown up together and were now raving together. Select. ", Nothing summed them and their crowd up better than their regular Sunday night spot at the now legendary Africa Centre in London's Covent Garden. Join. THIS SITE HAS BEEN ARCHIVED AND CLOSED. Stream Tracks and Playlists from Soul … Explore releases from The Soulsavers Soundsystem at Discogs. We specialise in wedding, party & corporate entertainment and have been performing at function events across the UK & Europe for over a decade! Singers from church choirs and other vocalists influenced by this music (mainly black Americans) progressed from this sound (Aretha Franklin and James Brown to name two well-known participants), and came up … Join Soul to Soul to find friends, lovers or soul mates using our unique two-way matching system. A very eclectic crowd. Favorite 47 Add to Repost 1. D/troit - Soul Sound System (Official Music Video) - YouTube Tel: 023 8061 3989 Email: info@theconcordeclub.com Soul To Soul (Music From The Original Soundtrack - Recorded Live In Ghana, West Africa) is the soundtrack to the concert film Soul to Soul released on Atlantic Records in 1971. Using Soul to Soul is quick, easy, safe and completely anonymous. The 'Soul Sounds' label was run by Jeff, who was originally an importer and cottoned on quickly to the idea of 'Bootlegging' as D.J.s started moving into the Rare Soul Field. Global Tribal 5. Share. Jazzie B no longer borrows supermarket trolleys and hasn't seen the inside of a number 14 bus for a while, but the sound system mentality is still very much at the root of Soul II Soul, keeping him in touch with their continually evolving audience. In 2008 there was royal recognition for the Funki Dreds when, after thirty years of dedication, Jazzie was awarded an OBE for services to music. The first sound man to be honoured by Her Majesty the Queen, and probably the most deserved investiture ever. It was like Benetton down there! Port Royal Sound 8. Sound Of Soul or "Sound Of Soul Records" is a US label (Early 60's to mid/end 70). Soul Love Culture Vibes Mix. Blackout! They started playing at blues dances but it quite clear that Dennis and George wanted to take this style of music into a different genre “Rare Groove”, they re-named the sound system to Funkadelic Soul Sound and branched out on their own which created the term “Soul Blues”. Sound Of Soul - Your favorite music you haven't heard yet.Send your Tracks & Mixs - soundoofsoul@gmail.com 13,703 plays 13.7K; View all comments 17; Play. He found himself one of the few black people working in London’s recording studio and recalls how this shaped his attitude: "It made me vexed in one way, but it made me see that there are parts of the industry that we're not taking care of because we always want to be so upfront." SOUL SOUND SYSTEM. 2012 saw Soul II Soul receive the PRS for Music Heritage Award with a special plaque erected on The Electric (formerly The Fridge) in Brixton, where the group played their first live gig in 1991. An ironwork sculpture of him now stands at the Portrait Bench by the station forecourt, alongside suffragette Edith Garrud and health pioneer Florence Keen. They’ve performed in over 20 countries, and appeared at some of the most famous venues in the world including Wembley and New York's Universal Ample Theatre. Using Soul to Soul is quick, easy, safe and completely anonymous. To date Soul II Soul have sold over 10 million albums in over 35 territories worldwide and have product on over 200 compilation CDs while Jazzie has accreditation on over 35 million albums in over 100 territories. Please join the conversation over on our new forums ». Join free & follow Soul Love Sound System. 5:34:41. As Soul II Soul grew, Jazzie was determined to create a dancefloor environment that would appeal across the board. Smoke Signals 10. Who Stole The Soul In RockNRoll?! Book with Ents24.com, the UK's biggest entertainment guide. It represented what was going on all around it and alienated nobody. Report . There was the Soul II Soul lifestyle too, with three shops in London selling clothing emblazoned with the Funki Dred logo, plus all manner of branded merchandising including clocks and jewellery. 370 Followers. You may think that heavyweight funkers D/Troit hail from The Motor City but these guys are fresh outta Danish Capital Copenhagen though ‘Soul Sound System’ wouldn’t sound out of place in 70s Detroit! Technically we are still a sound system. Join free & follow Mad Mongos Radio Soul. Soul II Soul quickly achieved a name in their community, but were in no position to give up the day jobs, and at age 18, Jazzie was working for cockney pop legend Tommy Steele, as a tape operator. Login. Funkadelic Sound named by Dennis (Scanka) Lewis and George Small. Categories. 5 years ago | 193 views. So you can relax in the knowledge that you’ve got the best of the best for your event. And, of course, Soul II Soul enjoyed the type of chart success – notably with Keep On Movin' and 'Back To Life' – that made them household names all over the world. Ents24 Ltd, Technology House, 16-18 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LG I was one of those old school-Soul II Soul ravers from back in the day, The African Centre, Dingwalls now known as the Roundhouse, Bagleys, the warehouse parties and the Notting Hill Carnival. 3927447 Login. There were the resident club nights all over the world; live concert tours; radio and TV appearances; Jazzie had his own show on London's Kiss FM and there was even an Adventures of the Funki Dreds comic book. Test the Champ - the Hardest Game 3. A year later, "Back to Life" was featured in the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. Jazzie B OBE Brings His Multi Award Winning Soul II Soul Sound System Back To North London In style With A Concert . Nique thank you for all you do for the skate culture. Follow Through the decades long work of Ralf Eckert as a music producer and DJ, it was natural to start their own Label. Join. If you really want to read this, try using The Internet Archive. Soul To Soul Acoustic. Jazzie himself was honoured by his birthplace – Finsbury Park – when local residents selected three distinguished locals of the area for their contribution and inspiration to the community. Listen to Soul Sound System (Lp Version) (2006 Remastered) by Various Artists. We've always had that kind of relationship – there are not many words exchanged between us, but everything that’s happened has been very much in tandem.". Buy on iTunes. Listen to HEAVY SOUND SYSTEM STYLE PART 1 by Mad Mongos Radio Soul for free. by Soul Love Sound System Follow. The concert was held for Ghana's 14th Independence Day on March 6, 1971 at the Black Star Square in Accra. 1253323. America embraced Soul II Soul to such a degree, in 1990 they picked up two Grammy's. This album is chock full of early 70s sounding funk and soul – hard social themes, blissful, rough edged beat ballads and soaring instrumentals. This was truly the Soul II Soul experience, which, unlike other sound systems on the same circuit, wasn't just about the big name DJs, it was about a vibe. the Rebel Soul Sound System is the fourth full-length album by Californian band The Dingees. 57:50. Rebel Soul Sound System by The Dingees, released 24 September 2010 1. It's all exactly the same as before, except that the times have changed. Sound Depression 2. 1:54 "Jamaica Jamaica" - Le sound system. Soul Supreme Sound System in kingston jamaica. Live. By the mid-1980s the warehouse scene was in full swing, vibrant and underground, removed from the constraints of the mainstream – a natural fit for Soul II Soul’s creativity: "We were very arty as an early sound. Follow Soul Love Sound System to never miss another show. Comment must not exceed 1000 characters 444 66 Share More. Follow. Were you there? Soul. Select. Jazzie B remembers the lengths he and a school friend used to go to play dances with their first sound system when they were just 13 years old. Listen to Soul Love Culture Vibes Mix by Soul Love Sound System for free. Keep up to date with every new upload! Soul II Soul Soundsystem tour dates listed on Ents24.com since Jan 2010. Share. Reposted 10 months ago 10 months ago. 12,674 plays 12.6K; View all comments 38; Play . BLACKBOARD JUNGLE Sound System meets 48 ROOTS Sound System meets GREEN LIGHT Sound System @ Dub Academy 2019. The Code SoulSoundMusic CODE RADIO PART 14: … "We're from the days when a number 14 bus and a supermarket trolley got us around." Keep up to date with every new upload! "Being a sound system is very important to me, I still DJ in clubs. For the man who considers himself as a "pleasure giver", it's paramount to Jazzie to remain a part of the club scene. go to album. Listen to Soul Stereo | SoundCloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create.. Paris. Categories. The Soul Jazz Records Sound System are the people behind the legendary London-based Soul Jazz record label and Sounds of The Universe record shop, who have put together hundreds of amazing compilations such as the 100% Dynamite and New York Noise series, The World of Arthur Russell, Deutsche Electronische Musik and a huge selection of albums from Jamaica's best ever record label, … Capital Imperial 6. You’ve come to the right place! Jazzie was given the keys to seven cities in the US, including LA and New York, and the NAACP has honoured him. The Concorde, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9HQ - Telephone: 023 8061 3989 - Directions, Registered Office: The Concorde, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9HQ. 11. Still On The Move 7. Their first North London sound system, Jah Rico, played mainly reggae, but after three years changed the vibe to more soul and funk and Soul II Soul was born. R&B & Soul. The Code SoulSoundMusic The Code - Flashback. © 1999 - 2021 Ents24.com all rights reserved, Olympics Opening Ceremony & Fireworks Party, Red Bull Music Academy Presents Culture Clash, Björn Again, Fleetwood Bac, Guilty Pleasures DJs, Dodgy, Soul II Soul Soundsystem…, Jazzie B, Dom Chung, DJ Kombine, Dixon Brothers, Soul II Soul Soundsystem, Jazzie B, Soul II Soul Soundsystem, Ashley Beedle, Paul 'Trouble' Anderson, Arris Da Kat…, Be the first to know about new tour dates, We hate spam and will never share your email address with anyone else, More than a million fans already rely on Ents24 to follow their favourite artists and venues. Moving from Clarendon to London as a youth he started his trade working for the Soul/R’nB system ‘Freddie Cloudburst’ as sound man- going on to put his own system together in the very early ’70s and by the end of the decade he’d built a sizable and enthusiastic following in and around the capital. Join Soul to Soul to find friends, lovers or soul mates using our unique two-way matching system. Their first North London sound system, Jah Rico, played mainly reggae, but after three years changed the vibe to more soul and funk and Soul II Soul was born. Also Known As: S. of S Founded By: Alexander Randolph AKA Mr. Wiggles (2) Beyond sixties producing in New York City for his Sound of Soul label, Alexander Randolph is noteworthy for recording as Mr. Wiggles (2), producing the Free Angela compilation, and releasing the Prophet of Soul LP by Larry Saunders. Join Napster and play your favorite music offline. And the label is run like a sound system. supported by 10 fans who also own “SOUL SOUND SYSTEM” Mz. The Soul II Soul sound was original, new, fresh, and infectious – above all, though, it was a UK thing. Live. Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement 9. The year finished on a high, when, as curtain-raiser to Soul II Soul’s 25th Anniversary in 2014, they performed a series of full band, old school-style gigs all over the UK. The singers and artists are our MCs, and instead of mix tapes we now make records and CDs.". They even had a slogan "A happy face, a thumpin' bass, for a lovin' race.". The Soul II Soul Sound System featuring Caron Wheeler toured Australia nationally in February 2009. In spring the clothing range’s Classics Collection took original artwork from the Funki Dred archives to reprint on modern fabrics, cut to contemporary shapes, designed around the rhythms of the dance. Jazzie remembers it as being unique: "You had people from all walks of life at the Africa Centre. "We came up with the name not just because of the music we played, it also stood for Daddae and myself - two souls moving together. UK registered company no. Playing next. Browse Soul II Soul Soundsystem tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. It sums up the determination, resourcefulness and a love for music, that got Soul II Soul where it is today. From humble beginnings lugging their sound system to dances on ‘a number 14 bus and a supermarket trolley’ Soul II Soul have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and featured on over 200 compilation CDs. 1:17:59. Browse more videos. Upload. It caught the attention of Virgin Records, who signed them as an act in 1988, catapulting them into a tornado of success. Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Soul II Soul Soundsystem. R&B. Upload. 924; 10 years … Favorite 1 Add to Repost. Site and contents © The Concorde, Due to the pandemic we would appreciate any help - If you would like to donate please click here. Then in the same year Jazzie won the Ivor Novello Award for inspiration, and as he stepped up to accept the trophy he was announced as "the man who gave British black music a soul of its own". As a DJ, Ralf played in Club's like the P1, the Königsburg, P null10, and several further. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from The Soulsavers Soundsystem at the Discogs Marketplace. They performed at the Playground Weekender Festival near Sydney. Mary J. Blige and Sean Kingston have both released cover versions of "Back To Life'; while Beverly Knight released her version of "FairPlay" in 2011. The album was home recorded, self-produced & independently released free of charge on Jamendo. Follow Mad Mongos Radio Soul to never miss another show. There's even a Soul II Soul day over there. I'll Be'Neath The Canopy 12. 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