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“For A While”, out 27th August, is the third official single from Alice Russell’s fifth album ‘To Dust’, which dropped in February to immense acclaim including BBC 6Music Album of the Day. The fresh, inventive and hook-laden sound of “For A While” has seen it bubble up to become one of the most popular cuts on the LP; singled out for spot plays by tastemakers including Lauren Laverne and Don Letts (BBC 6Music), it was also picked as Today’s Top Tune on KCRW, and inspired the Jimmy Kimmel Live show to book Alice for her debut US Network TV performance in May.

In addition to the original “For A While”, this single also brings a Radio Edit and a weird and wonderful, synth-heavy new remix from label mate and rising LA based producer Lost Midas, whose inventive, shifty layering of myriad sonic textures – from thundering bass tones to playful bleeps and beeps - remakes the track for a whole different dancefloor. The single is accompanied by a video directed by Steve Glashier, and was premiered by VICE's Noisey.

‘To Dust’ has attracted a slew of positive media coverage, and heavy airplay on BBC 6Music, Radio 2, KCRW and beyond. Numerous live radio sessions include turns for Gilles Peterson and Craig Charles in BBC 6Music Live At Maida Vale; as well as Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2), Robert Elms (BBC London), The Selector, Loose Ends (BBC R4), and interviews include Huey Morgan (BBC 6Music), the 6Music Lunchtime Show, Echoes, DJ Mag, Blues & Soul and more. In addition to her aforementioned TV debut, Russell’s recent US tour saw her performing a host of major radio sessions, and fuelling demand for a much larger-scale tour later this year!

‘To Dust’ marks the next step forward in a remarkable career which has seen Alice Russell universally acknowledged as one of the best voices of our time. Highly in demand, she has guested on Talking Heads leader David Byrne’s solo LP, to add to work with Mr Scruff, Quantic, DJ Yoda and Nostalgia 77. But it’s the solo records with TM Juke that she is best known for. Tru Thoughts signed ‘To Dust’ for territories including the UK, Americas, Australasia and Japan; reuniting Alice Russell with the label that introduced her to the world, where she released her first three albums plus many collaborations (including the 6Music Playlisted “Look Around The Corner” with Quantic in 2012).

For A While

We made this remix for one of the most fun live acts Holland has to offer: Gallowstreet - a 10-piece instrumental sensation, and above all - one hell of a brass band.

The remix, alongside the original, is available on limited 7'' vinyl, available through Paradiso:
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Hattori

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Gallowstreet - Hattori (Kraak & Smaak's Hansenstraat Remix)

[Intro]
You know, I was, I was truly contemplating, yeah...
If we could persist on this vibe because…
This potent current holds immense sway, and it…
It makes me sense like a…
It, it makes me feel so… ah! 

[Verse 1]
I detest the tone you speak to me, and that wild style you wear,
Your frantic way you drive my vehicle, that lingering gaze I can't bear.
The scattered bits you leave behind, your tuneless humming, it grates on my mind,
Your constant chatter, your bizarre outlook, a riddle I can't unhook.
Your foot's annoying rhythm, when you're just not contemplating,
Your terrible melodies, a truly trying sound, makes my patience run aground.
Your uncanny way of being ever correct,
And the moments your honesty defects,
Your foolish fables and your slow replies when I call.
But mostly I hate the way I don't hate, not even near, not a little at all.

[Pre-Chorus]
Sweetness stirs within my soul right now,
Warmth, inner spirit's growing now,
Essence is the pull, the truth (Oh, essence),
That makes this thing happen.
It questions not the reason, deep, ooh,
So pull near to my heart right now (Closer near),
Just hold me 'til you forget how, ooh.

[Chorus]
Maintain this soul beat, don't cease,
Don't cease 'til your spirit's at ease.
Maintain this soul beat, don't cease,
Don't cease 'til your spirit's at ease.
Maintain this soul beat, don't cease,
Don't cease 'til your spirit's at ease.
Maintain this soul beat, don't cease,
Don't cease 'til your spirit's at ease.

[Verse 2]
Yo, fam, listen, yeah.
The heavy stomp of your clunky shoes, the way you read my thoughts, it’s outta line,
I despise you so deep, it makes me ill, even makes these verses fill.
Snatching my provisions, then declaring you had no other voice,
Your bright morning spirit, the volume of your sound, it echoes all around.
You leave the bright illumination lit, even when your presence quits the room,
Those peculiar tales you tell, they fill me with a silent, looming spell.
I hate when you provoke my laughter, even more when tears come after.
Those discarded garments resting where they land, a mess I can't withstand.
But truth be told, nah, I don't truly despise, not a single bit, no lies.

[Pre-Chorus]
Sweetness stirs within my soul right now,
Warmth, inner spirit's growing now,
Essence is the pull, the truth (Oh, essence),
That makes this thing happen.
It questions not the reason, deep, ooh,
So pull near to my heart right now (Closer near),
Just hold me 'til you forget how, ooh.

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
Brush me, and my senses ignite,
Fam, there's nothing like deep affection's lure, true, ooh.
I'm softening like warm honey dew (I'm softening, ah),
Pure feeling (Ah, pure feeling), precious where we dwell, ooh.
So allow affection to guide our time,
I will not be regretting, ooh,
For this is deep connection's rhyme, ooh.

[Verse 3]
Sorrow's foe, we now disdain,
Boundless devotion lights my gaze, fam, true. (Oh, eternal)
So let affection lead us through the days, (Oh, let love)
I will not be objecting, yeah (No, nah)
For your presence is divine, oh, yes, ooh.
I hate your absence, and the quiet phone,
When you're not close, and I feel all alone.
But mostly, I love the fact I don't hate, not even close, not a fraction, not at all.

[Chorus]
(Yeah, don't stop!),
Don't cease 'til your spirit's at ease (Nah, just keep going).
Maintain this soul beat, don't cease (Keep pushing, darling!),
Don't cease 'til your spirit's at ease (Feel that vibe, yeah!).
Maintain this soul beat, don't cease (Don't play, fam!),
Don't cease 'til your spirit's at ease (Your heart's gonna find peace!).
Maintain this soul beat, don't cease (Keep on, yeah!),
Don't cease 'til your spirit's at ease (Till you truly feel it, love!).


Soul Beat

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This is a live recording with songs from various artists recorded on it,some edits, some mash-ups, some remixes, and some unreleased.

Mornings come and go, come join me for a hour of music, mainly random selections from my vault.

Id like to dedicate this to friends and family.

Follow up on my instagram @theblackjesus for more live broadcasts!

Take Your Praise (The Black Jesus Funktronica C.Y. Edit)

Willie Wright - I'm So Happy Now (Casbah 73 Edit)

Amazing Merry Clayton cover version of Neil Young. I've chopped it a little for my own purposes. Done a few of these recently - I'll post a few more soon. This one is available to download for the next week. Hope you enjoy. xx

Southern Man (Scrimshire Edit)

22 (VA 'Sampled vol.3 - 40 Original Soul Jazz Funk & Disco Tracks' cd1 (Virgin) - 15 - Quincy Jones – Summer In the City [Nightmares on Wax - Les Nuits])

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The JUNGLE FIRE sound digs deep and resurrects classic afro/latin funk music with an approach that is both authentic and highly explosive!. Members have performed with Stevie Wonder, Joe Bataan, Breakestra, Ozomatli, Quantic, Alice Russell, MDCL, Simple Citizens, Celia Cruz, Orgone, The Greyboy Allstars and the list goes on. Keep a watchful eye out as JUNGLE FIRE continues to scorch dance floors and heat up clubs across the nation!

Recorded at Killion Sound by Sergio Rios via Tascam 388
Members	The JUNGLE FIRE family:

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Judson McDaniel - Guitar 
Joey Reina - Bass 
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Sam Robles - Baritone Sax 
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Jungle Fire - Firewalker

Alice Russell is natural, pure natural talent, a natural presence, a force of nature. Whether on a big stage with her 16 piece band, charming a crowd of 4000 into staying out dancing in the rain (as she did at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking out an intimate club set with a stripped down 6 piece band, she’s a singer who demands attention. Unfazed by taking to the spotlight after a sober Amy Winehouse or joining Roy Ayres live for ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’, there’s no wonder her powerful soul voice has attracted rave reviews from numerous national and international publications and praise from fans as diverse as Gilles Peterson, David Byrne, Dennis Coffey, Massive Attack’s Daddy G, and Groove Armada. 

Alice has also won over a whole brace of producers – lending her strong, emotional tones to releases by Mr Scruff, Quantic and Nostalgia 77, the latter pairing producing the ‘Seven Nation Army’ cover that demolished clubs for years. But following her first release 'Under The Munka Moon' it’s her records with longtime producer and bandleader TM Juke that she’s best known for. From their debut album ‘My Favourite Letters' through to 2008’s live-tinged ‘Pot Of Gold’, they have made some of the most arresting blues soul since the glory days of Aretha. 

“We’ve both got a very open approach to writing songs,” she explains of the prolific relationship. “And we both like so many different types of music whereas some people are more purist. Our influences run from Sarah Vaughan to Bach, Kate Bush to Arvo Part, and J Dilla to Alice Coltrane. We love everything from dirty, squelchy dub step to old school soul. We nudge each other in the right directions.”

The direction they’re nudging each other in right now is towards the synthesizer rack. A love of Prince’s upbeat ‘Dirty Mind’ album and tracks like ‘Controversy’ are leading to a new sound for the upcoming album.
“We’re writing and recording as we speak,” Alice exclaims. “It’s sounding like a cross between ‘My Favourite Letters’ and something much newer. Obviously my voice is there, which brings out that soulful, emotional sound, but there are a lot more synths. It’s a bit more punk electro soul. Yeah!”
If you’ve seen Alice perform live recently you might not be surprised; her December show at the Forum in London saw her take to the stage with her traditional horn section backed up with synths, while smaller gigs have showcased the pacey songs with a four piece set up that sounds rocky. As much as she loves being in the studio there’s something special about Alice let loose on an audience.

“Being on stage is more instant,” she admits, suggesting the reason why she limited herself to just three takes on each song on ‘Pot Of Gold’. “I like things when they’re quite free. In the studio it can be like when you know someone’s taking your photo. Writing in the studio is amazing but when you’re doing takes it can be a bit daunting, but also really exciting. Live you can’t take it back – you’ve got to go all out there.”

It has led to some great experiences, like when she stayed on in Japan to visit the village where the promoter was from: almost like a 50s teen movie, a deal was struck where Alice would have free reign of the hotel for her stay if she did a gig. 
“Of course we said yes,” Alice says with delight. “Babies and grandmas all turned up and there we were with a makeshift sound system thrown together out of amps and speakers. It was one of the most heart warming gigs I’ve ever done.”
Other live highlights include singing with The Roots in Philadelphia, while recording has seen her sing on Talking Heads leader David Byrne’s recent LP. Surely belting out the intensely emotional songs must get a bit tiring. Apparently not.

“It’s a great emotional release,” Alice smiles. “And sometimes makes you feel really high, especially when you’re singing the high notes. If you’re feeling rubbish and everything else feels like it’s going wrong you feel better if you have a good singsong.

"Working with a singer like Alice was something new, terrifying and ultimately amazing."
- David Byrne

"....one of Britain's best kept secrets"
- Independent

"...lush strings combined with Russell's intense, declamatory tones result in a strikingly soulful makeover..."
- Mojo

"Amy Winehouse will wish she could produce an album half as good as this....Alice is a wonderful soulful, bluesy vocalist backed by a band that's tighter than an Aberdonian during the credit crunch"
- Daily Express

"...her vocal style has a gritty power and authentically raw soulfulness..."
- Venue Magazine

"...powerful....soulful...fantastic..."
- Word Magazine

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