NEW MUSIC: EGO ELLA MAY- Sweet Like Chocolate [Cover Version]

 Fresh from the success of her debut EP, The Tree, singer/songwriter Ego Ella May has decided to treat her fans to some brand new music. The London songstress brings us her version of  Shanks and Bigfoot's dance classic,"Sweet Like Chocolate". Ego Ella May has completely reworked the track, and turned it into a choice slice of slippy, trippy, euphoric soul. Listen below.

NEW MUSIC: DALEY- Songs That Remind Me Of You

 It's been a minute or two since we heard any new stuff from Manchester born singer Daley. His debut mixtape Those Who Wait is an absolute stunner, which well and truly caught the attention of  the UK's underground scene and earned him a solid fanbase. His last officially released track was "Remember Me" featuring Jessie J, which came out in late 2012.

Since then he has been away in the US working hard at it rubbing shoulders with the likes of Maxwell, Miguel and Pharrell Williams. And now the talent new voice has returned with new song "Songs That Remind Me Of You (#STRMOY)". The song is produced by Stereotypes. And Daley's vocals just keep getting better and better. Fans await a new album due out at some point in 2013. Check out the track and Will Reid directed visuals below.

Those Who Wait is available on iTunes

NEW VIDEO: INDIA ARIE- Coco Butter

The video for India Arie's latest track, "Cocoa Butter" is finally here. Her fans waited patiently for new music from the Colorado songstress, and her so aptly named SoulBirds will not be disappointed. "Cocoa Butter" is a solid cut of smooth, neo soul, and the video is just as slick as the the song... And the butter! The track is the first single to be taken from her new album, Songversation, which is due out later this year.

LIVE GEMS: GEORGE THE POET- YOLO [Later with Jools Holland]

It's been a minute but here's a very special Live Gem courtesy of London poet, George The Poet. Extremely talented, eloquent, and just smart, He shares the same management as the team behind some UK's most exciting new talent like soul singer, Jacob Banks and producer, Wizzy Wow. Having appeared on BBC Radio 1Xtra, George is rapidly putting spoken word on the map as a fresh and exciting form of artistic expression- and audiences are really connecting to what he has to say. It's little wonder he was booked to perform on the legendary show Later... with Jools Holland. Check out this piece of lyrical awesomeness right here- this is "YOLO".

For more go to georgethepoet.com

NEW VIDEO: JOSH OSHO- Freewheel

Since the release of The John Doe EP, in 2012, Josh Osho has been busy re-grouping and working on new material. After parting ways with his record company, Island Records late last year, he gave an insightful, and candid interview to AmaruDonTV about the whole experience, and the business of music, as a whole.  Now the south London singer/songwriter has returned with"Freewheel" taken from his debut album, L.I.F.E. It's a guitar driven, feel good track with a video that cleverly combines animation, and live action. Check it out.

EVENT PREVIEW: A Night With JP COOPER

 Singer/songwriter JP Cooper has been doing the rounds on the UK’s live event scene. Armed with a guitar and a killer set of vocal chords, His particular blend of gospel inspired, soulful-folk music is proving popular with urban audiences. Having already played two sold out headline shows this year, the Manchester-born musician returns with another amazing show. Cooper will play London’s iconic Tabernacle  on Thursday 23^rd May 2013 with support from fellow rising stars, Jake Isaac, Lumi HD, and Marie Dahlstrom.

JP Cooper, is a name you’ll be hearing a lot more in the future, I'm forever blogging about him, and for fans of acoustic, soulful music this is an opportunity not to be missed. Check out this performance of Rihanna's hit "Stay", which he did exclusively for Reload Sessions.

Vist here for tickets

LIVE GEMS: DANIEL MERRIWEATHER- Red

Back in 2010 Daniel Merriweather performed a small set for Billboard.com. He did songs from his critcally acclaimed 2009 debut album Love&War. The tone of Merriweather's voice is just instantly engaging- you want to listen, and once you have, you want to hear more. I love singers who sing with passion to the point where notes aren't always perfect, and voices sometimes crack: passion over polish works, not in every case, but here it works for Daniel Merriweather, Check him out singing "Red".

NEW MUSIC: J.APPIAH- I Aint Rich Yet

The UK just keeps raising the game in the talent  stakes. Since Ed Sheeran's metoric rise to fame- the UK has witnessed a marriage between folky, acoustic sounds, with urban, experience. Over the past two years there have been a spate of young musicians picking up their guitars, not to sing about sunshine and strawberry fields, but rather to spin tales about their hardknock lives- and it's really kinda cool.

 J appiah is the latest artist to catch my attention. The young east Londoner is steadily bringing his music to the fore; his particular blend of soul, folk, R&B, and blues- with added musical flavours inspired his Ghanaian heritage is proving to be very popular on the underground circuit. His latest track "I Aint Rich Yet" describes his quest to become, well, rich, and presumably successful, and respected in his chosen field. I'm guessing he means rich in mind, as well as money. Anyway, it's a really charming, and catchy track. Peep the video below.