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| Lenny Kravitz | Stillness of Heart
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February 18th 2002 | ||
| | The lovely Lenny Kravitz releases yet another stonking tune for rock lovers the world over. 'Stillness Of Heart' follows in the same vein as last year's global hit 'Again' with Lenny's signature guitar riffs and smouldering vocals to match. Hypnotising in rhythm and deep in lyrical content, Lenny captures his musical feelings profoundly and is looking for resolutions in love and life. | |||
| Mick Jagger | Visions of Paradise
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February 25th 2002 | ||
| | Following the truly fabulous first single 'GODGAVEMEEVERYTHING' featuring Lenny Kravitz, Mick comes back with this equally strong number 'Visions Of Paradise'. Mick slows down the tempo with this heart-wrenching ballad about the woes of love found and lost. One of the many beautiful lyrics includes 'Don't put your arms around me/and don't hold me tight/ cause I could get used to your visions of paradise.' It was skilfully written and produced by Matt Fredriksen and Mick himself. | |||
| Lazy Dog II |
01. It's Yours (Original Distant Mix) 02. The Guitar (Club Mix) 03. By Your Side (Benn Watt Lazy Dog Remix) 04. Destiny (Deep FM Trumpet Remix) 05. Without You (Liquid People Vocal Mix) 06. No Win Situation (Kluster Uplifting Mix) 07. Heard It All Before (Ben Watt Lazy Dog Remix) 08. Dreamoz (D'Julz Mix) 09. In The Music (Sunswing Mix) 10. My Love For You (Live Element Remix) |
4th March 2002 | ||
| | Lazy Dog II is a phat double CD compilation of deep house reworks with modern classics like Sunshine Anderson's 'Heard It All Before', Sade's 'By Your Side' remixed by Lazy Dog's Ben Watt. CD1 is mixed by Ben Watt and CD2 Jay Hannan and it's a deep house/hip-hop influenced compilation that is the perfect hangover cure for those chilled out Sundays with your pals after larging it the night before. | |||
| Air |
01. Don't Be Light - Edit 02. Don't Be Light - Mr Oizo Remix 03. How Does It Make You Feel? - Adrian Sherwood V 04. Don't Be Light - Neptunes Remix 05. People In The City - Modjo Version 06. Don't Be Light - The Hacker Remix 07. How Does It Make You Feel? - Edit 08. Don't Be Light - Malibu Remix 09. People In The City - Jack Lahana Remix 10. The Way You Look Tonight |
18th February 2002 | ||
| | Following their original 10000Hz idea, Air asked several artists on the same frequency to do a personal version of their tracks. The result is "Everybody Hertz", a package that features top of the range remixes of three tracks from the album and one exclusive new song. Listen to all the tracks above. More Air on RaftTalk. | |||
| Nelly | #1
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11th March | ||
| | The man that bought you 'Country Grammar' and 'Ride Wit Me' brings you a brand new single '#1' taken from the Training Day soundtrack. With it's piercing guitar stabs and lyrical somersaults, Nelly is the rising star of the hip-hop world. The soundtrack from Training Day also spawned the funk-ridden anthem from Rawkus bad boy Pharoahe Monch. | |||
| Dimitri from Paris - After the Playboy Mansion | Quick Look Grace Jones 'Feel Up' (Danny Tenaglia Mix) Ten City 'That's the Way Love Is' (Steve 'Silk' Hurely Deep House mix) |
18th February 2002 | ||
| | Grace Jones 'Feel Up' (Danny Tenaglia Mix) and Ten City 'That's the Way Love Is' (Steve 'Silk' Hurely Deep House mix) sum up Dimitri from Paris' Playboy Mansion collection as well as any 2 tracks lifted from the essential bag of only the coolest mixed up tracks. Click here for the e-card. 'After the Playboy Mansion' is out on February 18th and to celebrate The Raft is giving you the fabulous chance to be at The Party on Valentine's Day with Dimitri on decks at AKA (West End, London). Click here (Raft Comps) | |||
| Pina | Quick Look I Loved The Way Cold Storm Josephine Debt Song |
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| | Austrian-born Pina Kollars has already featured on the Afro Celts Sound System's latest album 'Volume 3: Further In Time' alongside the likes of Robert Plant and Peter Gabriel. Her music is striking with imaginative arrangements and richly varied musical styles. Pina's songs are immensely biographical and nurture her soothing vocals. | |||
| Everclear | Rock Star
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| | Taken from the original soundtrack to the film of the same name, Rockstar starring Mark Wahlberg (Boogie Nights) and Jennifer Aniston (Friends), where Everclear perform the title track. For more info on this release, click here. | |||
| Timbaland and Magoo | Indecent Proposal Drop All Y'All Indian Carpet Watch the video... Real Video: small medium large Windows Media: small medium large |
coming soon... | ||
| | Timbaland and Magoo released their debut album 'Welcome To Our World' four years ago, which received critical and commercial success on both sides of the Atlantic. After working on many other projects, these two fellas are back renewing their profound friendship and perfect song writing relationship. This dynamic duo have enlisted the talents of Jay-Z, Aaliyah Ludacris and Petey Pablo along with relative newcomers Sebastien (Timbaland's little brother), S&S , Alias and new female singers like Tweet and Miss Jade. The first single All Y'All is a brilliant dancefloor killer that is set to be humungous in 2002. | |||
| Blue Six | Lets Do It Together
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| | New York based producer/songwriter Jay Denes is the man behind the eclectic Blue Six and believes emotion is the core of all his musical creations. He describes the tracks on the fantastic debut album 'Beautiful Tomorrow' (released through Naked Music) as a means by which he is able to express and share feelings that have shaped and touched his life. Blue Six manage to put another elegant yet funky twist to dance music with future classics that include 'Lets Do It Together'. For more detils on Blue Six, go to www.astralwerks.co/bluesix/ | |||
| Gomez | Shot Shot
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March 4th 2002 | ||
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Gomez are set to return with their third completely newly recorded LP, 'In
Our Gun', on March 18th for Hut Recordings. A single, 'Shot Shot' taken from
the LP will be released on March 4th. 'Shot Shot' is the first single from
Gomez in over two years. The last was 'We Haven't Turned Around' (from
'Liquid Skin') in November 1999. The single was written, performed and
produced by Gomez and recorded during the LP sessions over Spring and
Summer 2001.
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| Goldrush | Pioneers
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25th February 2002 | ||
| | Goldrush will release the brand new EP entitled 'The Pioneers EP', which features three new recordings (Pioneers, Landscape and Help Yourself) from the hotly-tipped Oxfordshire five piece. At the heart of Goldrush are the song writing brothers Robin and Joe Bennett. Robin, Joe and keyboard player Jef started out as the inauspiciously named Whispering Bob - a name which may have appealed to a certain Radio 2 presenter but to few others. Gaining two new members in Garo (guitar) and G. (drums), a change of name was deemed appropriate. Hence Goldrush. | |||
| Heron | The Jukebox Saloon J Funk |
18th March 2002 | ||
| | All tracks from 'The Brown Room' were written, produced, performed and mixed by Heron. This homemade production reveals the inner thoughts of Heron who is confused to say the least. This only adds to the eclectic amalgamation of beats, electronica guitars, quirky lyrics and we can assure you that Heron is no herring. | |||
| Marianne Faithfull |
Sex With Strangers Sex With Strangers (Sly and Robbie Dub Mix) Sex With Strangers (Sly and Robbie Sex ref Mix)
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18th February 2002 | ||
| | 'Sex With Strangers' is Marianne first single release from her latest album 'Kissin' Time' and was produced by none other than Beck in Los Angeles. With 'Kissin Time' comes the first release from Marianne Faithfull in three years and it features a stellar cast of luminaries from the music world like Beck, Jarvis Cocker, Bill Corgan (formerly of The Smashing Pumpkins) and Blur. | |||
| Various | Crydamoure Presents 'Waves' - Mixed by Le Knight Club Le Knight Club: Coral Twist Le Knight Club: Gator Sedat: The Turkish Avenger The Buffalo Bunch: T.I.T.T.S. DJ Sneak vs. Le Knight Club: Intergalactik Disko Deelat: G.M.F. |
18th February 2002 | ||
| | Cryadamoure is the French label, Eric and Guy are the owners. They also double up as Le Knight Club duo who are famed for the 'Gator' single and they are massive fans of the Chicago House sub-genre. 'Waves' is an all-absorbing longplayer which epitomises the labels first six years of existence. Le Knight Club have enlisted the talents of Paul Johnson, DJ Sneak, Deelat and The Buffalo Bunch. | |||
| Simian | Mr Crow
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25th February | ||
| | Simian continue to enchant with their lastest single 'Mr Crow'. Lifted from the genetically enhanced 'The Chemistry is What We Are' album,'Mr Crow' is a hazy drifting plume of a track. Go left, keep walking and pass through the doors of the Church of Simian. Don't look back. Mr Crow is released 25th February 2002. | |||
| Agent Sumo | Why (Bass Mix)
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25th March 2002 | ||
| | Agent Sumo follow up their disco-tinged dance floor filler '24 Hours' with the equally funky new single 'Why?'. Martin and Steve have been busy finishing up their debut album 'Do it Yourself (We Did)' which is expected later in the year. Also look out for the lads on their topknotch DJing tour of the UK and Uruguay (of all places). www.agentsumo.co.uk. | |||
| Craig Armstrong | Ruthless Gravity
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April 1st | ||
| | A mesmerising track taken from Craig's forthcoming opus 'As If To Nothing'. The album takes in collaborations from Bono, David McAlmont, Photek mongst other luminaries in their field. Discover how painfully beautiful music CAN be with Craig Armstrong and 'Ruthless Gravity'. More Craig on craigarmstrong.com. | |||
| Aaliyah | Videos
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| | Aaliyah was a fine example of sheer talent on the verge of superstardom in the leagues of Janet and Madonna. Aaliyah's career has had many highlights and tracks like 'We Need A Resolution', Top 10 hit 'Try Again' and recent #1 smash 'More Than A Woman' outline what she was capable of doing. Click on the links above to capture all that Aaliyah stood for and also take a look at the in-depth feature on Raft Talk | |||
| Aaliyah | More Than a Woman | January 7th 2002 | ||
| | Although her life was tragically cut short, Aaliyah's musical legacy lives on with the release of the smouldering Timbaland produced cut 'More Than A Woman', taken from her critically acclaimed album 'Aaliyah'. The futuristic video to accompany the track was directed by Dave Meyers and finds the R & B queen in biker babe mode getting down with some seriously slick moves inside a motorcycle engine! Sound unbelievable? It is! This is one video you just have to watch and The Raft brings it to you in it's full glory. You can also listen to the single 'More Than A Woman' a full two months before the single release in January. | |||
| The Chemical Brothers | Star Guitar /radio edit Hear all 'Come With Us' tracks on the ChemsJuke. Get the 'Come With Us' eCard Play 'Star Guitar' video: Real Video: small medium large Windows Media: small medium large Watch the 'Come With Us' EPK Get 'Star Guitar' eCard |
14th January 2001 | ||
| | The Chemical Brothers return with 'Star Guitar', ingenuously mixing a 4-on-the-floor rhythm with an incredibly melodic hook and a swirling vocal break. Tom and Ed have yet again delivered the goods...intoxicating and soaring, "Star Guitar" is set to be the anthem for the new year. Go to www.thechemicalbrothers.com for more... | |||
| Shaggy | Mr Lover Lover - the best of Shaggy (part 1)
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| | The man who chanted 'It Wasn't Me', Mr Boombastic a.k.a Shaggy has had major success over the past decade and we decided that's it's about time, we released some of his mammoth hits onto a greatest hits compilation. 'Mr Lover Lover - The Best Of Shaggy (Part 1)' features classics like the infectious 'Oh Carolina' which first launched him onto the pop scene all those years ago with his signature reggae ramblings. Listen to Mr Lover Lover and reminisce about life way back in the erm...early nineties! Look out for the new Shaggy feature coming soon... | |||
| UB40 | Cover Up
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February 11th 2002 | ||
| | UB40, ambassadors of reggae, return with a song highlighting the massive AIDS epidemic currently devestating Africa. In typical UB40 style the song combines a poigant message with a deep rooted vibe. The single is the second single to be lifted off their latest album of the same name 'Cover Up' which is out now. | |||
| Victoria Beckham | A Mind Of It's Own
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February 11th 2002 | ||
| | Victoria Beckham follows up her smash debut solo single 'Innocent Girl' with another slice of rnb tinged pop with the romantic and organic sound of 'A Mind of It's Own'. Already single of the week on Radio 2, 'A Mind of It's Own' looks set to establish Victoria as a solo artist in her own right. | |||
| Black Rebel Motorcycle Club | Love Burns
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21st January '02 | ||
| | BRMC's new release 'Love Burns' sets out their stall even more emphatically that their throbbing Punk Song, which is saying something! They're coming over on the NME Brats tour at the start 2002, miss them and you matter as well go round with a piece of card round your neck saying 'Kick Me'! This lot are the business - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Look out for B-sides 'Rifles', 'Screaming Gun', and 'At My Door' that will be streaming from Sneaky Peek over the next month. | |||
| Marianne Faithful |
Sex With Strangers Sex With Strangers (Sly and Robbie Dub Mix) Sex With Strangers (Sly and Robbie Sex ref Mix) |
18th February 2002 | ||
| | 'Sex With Strangers' is Marianne first single release from her latest album 'Kissin' Time' and was produced by none other than Beck in Los Angeles. With 'Kissin Time' comes the first release from Marianne Faithfull in three years and it features a stellar cast of luminaries from the music world like Beck, Jarvis Cocker, Bill Corgan (formerly of The Smashing Pumpkins) and Blur. | |||
| We In Music | Grandlife
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18th February 2002 | ||
| | We In Music is the first signing of French label We Rock Music. Behind this project is Raw Man a member of the Buffalo Bunch, the DJs/producers crew which built its profile through several releases on labels such as Crydamoure and ScratchÈ. Besides, Buffalo Bunch are also renowned for their Cassius, The Jungle Brothers and recently Phoenix remixes. 'Grandlife' is the latest offering following the highly addictive teenage rock anthem 'Now That Love Has Gone' released last year. | |||
| Haven | Say Something
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21st January 2002 | ||
| | It's no wonder it's Jo Whiley's Record of the Week, it's bloody ace! Haven are a rare find these days delivering sublime razorbill shell songs, both powerful and fragile. 'Say Something' embodies the essence from forthcoming debut album 'Between the Senses' and looks set to land the band in the best newcomers category 2002. | |||
| Vex Red | Can't Smile
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4th February 2002 | ||
| | Vex Red continue their climb to rock's highest summit with new single 'Can't Smile'. Remember The Raft introduced the band 6 months ago as Ross Robinson's latest signing? The band have since headlined the NME upstarts tour and are now touring Europe with Bush. 'Can't Smile' is a slice of thrashing style from debut album 'Start With a Strong and Persistent Desire' out on February 18th 2001). Click here to read the Raft interview. | |||
| Junior Jack | Thrill Me Thrill Me (instrumental) Watch the video... Real Video: small medium large Windows Media: small medium large Get the eCard! |
11th February 2002 | ||
| | Get ready for the biggest build of the new year with Junior Jack's uplifting dancefloor smash 'Thrill Me'. Already a massive tune, the instrumental version is currently uplifting a million clubbers to heaven. Having been championed by the likes of Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez, Pete Tong, Seb Fontaine and Junior Sanchez, to name a few, this track is about to seriously damage the charts. The video for 'Thrill Me' has just been shot in London with the legendary David Soul (Starsky and Hutch) starring in a cameo role playing a FBI agent! | |||
| SI*SÉ | The Rain (Where Do I Begin) | Coming soon... | ||
| | Formed two years ago by singer Carol C and programmer/DJ U.F. Low, Si*Sé bring together the atmospheric vibes of electronica with the crackle of live instruments and the results are electric. Their self-titled debut is a romantic stroll through the global barrio. Singing in both Spanish and English where acoustic-guitar-meets-hip hop-funk track Bizcocho to their heartrending interpretation of Oran "Juice" Jones' classic 'The Rain', their debut is like a velvet hand grenade blasting through the walls of electronic pop, world music, and urban rhythms. | |||
| Le Knight Club | Gator Play The Video: Real Video: small medium large Windows Media: small medium large |
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| | Lifted from Seb Janiak's highly original house compilation album 'Vanity 9', Le Knight Club's 'Gator' track takes off the roof faster than the jolly green giant looking for them little pigs. Already respected as a hip-hop producer Seb's aural vision is now complimenting his eye for aesthetics.Go to www.vanity9.com to get the go-go girls, step into Seb's World and find out just how cosy it is in there. | |||
| Lange feat. Skye | Drifting Away | January 2001 | ||
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| | 'Drifting Away' is the new single from Oxford based producer Stuart Lange and features guest vocals from soulful songstress Skye. Lange started off back in 1997 when he was first signed to Addictive Records. His remix career with 'The Root Of Unhappiness/Obsession' which gained him massive acclaim. Since then Lange has worked alongside acts including Sash, The Pet Shop Boys, Faithless and Ruff Driverz. | |||
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