Alicia Keys Launches Her Official Masterclass, DJ Soulchild Brings Hip Hop For A Remix Of "Underdog"
Multi Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys sits down in London with Simon and Brian to discuss her new single 'In Common', her forthcoming sixth studio album, and her songwriting on a range of hits including 'Fallin'', 'A Woman's Worth', 'If I Ain't Got You', 'Put It In A Love Song', 'Empire State of Mind' and 'Girl On Fire.'
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Alicia also describes her relationship with the late, great, Whitney Houston, and the circumstances that led to her co-writing the singer's final hit, 'Million Dollar Bill".
Berklee student Maria Loguidice has a gift in common with Alicia and gets smooth with her jazzy rendition of "Karma".
Swing to the sounds of Latin America as Venezuelan singer Valeria Anez gives you a new reason to love the sights and sounds of New York City. This fiery musician merges Salsa with the power of a Pop hit in a beautiful rework of "Empire State Of Mind". Enjoy as Valeria shares her love and inspiration which translate beautifully to describe the city that never sleeps. This rising talent comes with a pocket full of dreams to uplift your spirit through the sound of music.
L.A. based violinist Lee England Jr. uses his talent on strings to tug at your heartstrings with the dramatic performance of Alicia Keys' "Unthinkable". With a blend of soothing rhythm and articulation on violin paired with heightened emotion throughout this moving re-arrangement, Lee leaves an impression as he uses his voice of music to express the trails of love without the use of words.
As part of a 6-song performance live from New York's Central Park, The Chris Dingman Quartet lay down a blissful psychedelic Jazz version of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State Of Mind".
Chris Dingman (vibraphone)
Jesse Lewis (guitar)
Ike Sturm (bass)
Jared Schonig (drums)
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From Los Angeles, California by way of Kansas City, Missouri, Carlos Budd Ford is a seasoned vet in the world of music, so naturally, it’s not a surprise that he’d one day rise up and take his rightful position behind the microphone.
Carlos began his career as one of the lead singers in a dynamic band known throughout the Mid-West as “Grand Jury”. After years of local fame, “Grand Jury” gained notoriety throughout the late 80’s. Birthing some of the most talented artists, musicians, and producers in the industry, including but not limited to, Lance Alexander and Tony Tolbert (Members of the Perspective/A&M group “LowKey”, who later went on to produce and discover the award winning singing group “NEXT” as well as multiple acts on Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ label “Flyte Tyme), Livio Harris (Who went on to manage several well known artists who included amongst them Adina Howard, and Jon B), Damon Thomas (One half of the one of the hottest musical production teams in the business “The Underdogs”, producers of everyone from Whitney Houston to Justin Timberlake), and Tyrone Hooker (Son of legendary Soul singer Johnny Taylor).
After being signed to major labels Uptown/MCA and Ruffhouse/Columbia respectively, as an integral part of the group “Four Sure” in the mid 90’s, Carlos took the opportunity to learn valuable lessons in both work ethic and perseverance from label mates such as Jodeci, Al B Sure, Heavy D, The Fugees, Teddy Riley and Guy, and Mary J Blige as well as many others, led by top industry executives Sean “Puffy” Combs and Andre Harrell.
Carlos has gained confidence in both his talent and ability to deliver as a solo artist, and has prepared himself for an assault on the industry with his eclectic blend of R&B/Soul with just a touch of Jazz and Hip Hop.
Get into a New York state of mind with a thumping piano groove from Major Musiq on the remix of "Streets of New York" by Nas feat Alicia Keys and Rakim. This French producer adds a more upbeat vibe than the original to make you feel the energy and rhythm of life associated with this great city.
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