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Fatback Band

The Fatback Band (later, simply Fatback) is an American funk and disco band. Most popular in the 1970s and 1980s, The Fatback Band is most known for their Top Ten R&B hits, "(Do The) Spanish Hustle", "I Like Girls", "Gotta Get My Hands on Some (Money)", and "Backstrokin'". Their 1979 single "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" is sometimes considered the first hip hop single.

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Adam White

Hailing from London, Adam White has been a recognised professional DJ for the past 10 years. Adams thriving musical interests led to the successful completion of his Grade 8 piano by the age of 16. Adams continued enthusiasm for music led to the study of Music Technology at HND level. His time at college initiated his immense enthusiasm for dance music, and subsequent passion for DJing. The recent years have seen Adams DJing career excel to a highly professional level, resulting in regular bookings at some of the worlds most prestigious clubs including Ministry Of Sound...

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MR BEASLEY

www.myspace.com/mrbeasleymusic “Great production, crazy noises and a knack for a catchy melody - Mr Beasley are going from strength to strength. Good stuff!” Tom - Evil Nine Bobby and Sarah are the electro act, Mr Beasley. They met when Bobby stencilled a smiley face all around town, catching the eye of Sarah, who decided to track down the artist and make music with him. Their debut single ‘Neon’ was named single of the week on Radio 1’s One World and made it on to the playlist of DJs such as Erol Alkan...

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Slakah the Beatchild

Fueled by greats such as J Dilla, Raphael Saadiq & Pete Rock, multi instrumentalist and recording artist/producer Slakah the Beatchild's music is often described as a breath of fresh air. Soulful chords, warm harmonies & intricate progressions are the root of this unique feel good sound. On a quest to provide quality vibes to the world, Slakah the Beatchild presents Soul Movement vol I, a brilliant collection of instrumentals, collaborations & solo masterpieces. At 20 cuts deep, one listen will have true die-hard fans of soul hip-hop pleasantly lost in a musical daydream.

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Maze

There are 6 bands that go by the name Maze. 1. A 70s soul band from San Francisco featuring Frankie Beverly 2. a young band from the Netherlands that released some EPs and a mini-CD called SOLDIERS OF SUBURBIA. 3. a metalcore band from South Korea 4. A 60s US psychedelic band who released a single album, "Armaggedon" 5. A metal/ambient/posthardcore band from Sydney, Australia who have just released there debut EP "Empires & Endings" 6. An Italian hardcore band active in the 1990s =====

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Al Green

Reverend Al Green (b. 13 April 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas) is an American gospel and soul singer who enjoyed great popularity in the early- and mid-1970s. "Let's Stay Together" and "Tired Of Being Alone" were two of his biggest hits. Green boasted a voice capable of both fluid high streams of sugar and deep south growls and rasps. This was perhaps the ideal complement to the orchestral, syrupy, strong soul production work of Hi Records wizard Willie Mitchell, who also helmed 70s classics for Syl Johnson, Ann Peebles, and himself.

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The Miracles

The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles) is an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. The Miracles went on to become one of Motown's signature acts of the 1960s, during which time their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time.

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Sheila E.

Sheila Escovedo is the daughter of percussionist Pete Escovedo, with whom she frequently performs. Sheila E's uncle is Alejandro Escovedo, formerly with Delphine Neid's first-wave punk rock group The Nuns, Rank and File and The True Believers, followed by a solo career. The late Tito Puente was Escovedo's godfather. She is also niece to Javier Escovedo, founder of seminal San Diego punk act, The Zeros. Another uncle, Mario Escovedo, fronted long-running indie rockers, The Dragons. Escovedo is of Mexican, African American, and Creole heritage. Coke Escovedo was also her uncle.

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