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25 Sep

Posted at 08:00h in Interviews, Music
The majority of us were introduced to Naughty Boy's sounds a few years before we ever caught a glimpse of him. Having taught himself to make music from the shed in his parents’ garden on a Watford estate, the British producer and songwriter, real name Shahid Khan, began furnishing homegrown rappers with beats - Bashy, Devlin and Tinie Tempah among them - before connecting with a then little-known Scottish singer, Emeli Sandé. Their chance meeting led to an engaging musical partnership that resulted in him producing and co-writing all tracks, bar five, on her multi-platinum selling debut Our Version Of Events, which became the UK’s best-selling album of 2012. 18 months on and Naughty Boy’s own album, Hotel Cabana, debuted at number two this summer, tugging Khan to the forefront. On a mission to delve into the character of the man behind the hits, SoulCulture sat down with Naughty Boy over a tasty curry in Covent Garden to discuss developing his craft, learning from Emeli Sandé, avoiding the industry, growth of the UK music scene and adjusting to prominence.

20 Sep

Posted at 14:48h in Music, Reviews
Deserving yet humble in the face of the widespread love he’s been receiving - even catching the attention of Sir Elton John himself - it begs the question of what exactly UK singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran is doing so right. In a nutshell: pretty much everything. The humble Suffolk hailing, sofa surfing 20-year-old has collaborated extensively, played prolific gigs and stayed true to himself in the face of disbelievers and record execs - to astonishing results and public adulation, culminating in [among other achievements] the highest charting debut single of 2011 with "The A Team." Evidently he has a strong faith in himself and the path he wants to take; one that others find themselves having to agree with. Because he’s right.

08 Jul

Posted at 15:46h in Reviews
Entering a packed out Scala on Wednesday July 6, the excitement in the air for Ed Sheeran’s biggest headline show to date was evident, with people of all different shapes, colours and sizes jostling for the best view of the stage. Random Impulse warmed up the already excitable London crowd with his rock, rap hybrid. Opening the show with a burst of energy with tracks "Comfortable," "Best Party Ever" and his first single "Overload," the guitar players rocked back and forth while the Grime MC from North London belted out explosive raps. With heads peeping out from every balcony and corner of the massive venue, the crowd was extremely responsive, singing along when asked to and shouting out suggestions for tracks the likes of The White Stripes' "Fell in love with a girl," which Random Impulse happily obliged. Air almost literally crackling with anticipation chants of “We want Ed” echo around the venue, culminated by deafening screams when he is spotted making his way onto the stage.

15 Jan

Posted at 22:26h in Reviews
With every passing year, the music world becomes filled with new, “cutting edge” genres, ridiculous fashion trends and attention seeking future “superstars”. Representing the last of the purer, more organic musicians is Ed Sheeran, a mild mannered, carrot topped singer whose compositions resemble classic folk. But the power in his delivery (both voice and his guitar) has won him many fans – including those from the Grime scene. Completing the last of his series of EPs, No. 5 Collaborations Project has the Norfolk singer/songwriter collaborate with a number of 140 Grime Street’s residents, which aims to bridge the gap between the two contrasting worlds.