lil_dnyce's Podcast

lil_dnyce

Soul-D-Out is the weekly radio show and live event created by dj and radio personality D'NYCE from dj collective RAMPAGE. It is a 3 hour radio show on www.bangradio.fm every Thursday 7pm-10pm broadcasting from the UK and also a monthly live event directed towards highlighting quality soulful music, whether independent or otherwise which is currently ignored by the mainstream. In addition to this Soul-D-Out will also feature personalities from the UK, USA and beyond who are making serious waves on the soul, neo-soul, jazz, electronica, blues scene. The likes of Sunshine Anderson, Avery Sunshine, Jesse Boykins III, Teddy Riley, Will Downing, Noel McKoy, Mica Paris, Cuziano, Musiq, Anthony Hamilton. Soul-D-Out is sure to be a hit with those who know and appreciate quality music.

Episodes

  1. 02/19/2011

    Soul-D-Out; d'nyce in conversation with UK Soul Artist Izzi Dunn Feb 17th 2010

    Following an inspiring hiatus where she toured extensively with some of the world’s most notable artists, London’s Izzi Dunn is ready to return with her stunning second album Cries And Smiles.Cries And Smiles is the latest unique chapter from a self-sufficient musician (she writes, produces and plays most of her own material) who has already had a remarkable career. The new album showcases her skills as a versatile singer-songwriter who has some important things to say. Her distinctive, soulful voice is on full display. However, her skills as a cellist and arranger, continually honed since childhood, are an indispensable aspect of proceedings. There are no sampled strings here people.Izzi is that rarest of things: a genuinely multi-talented artist who performs to the highest standard at whatever she puts her mind to. Her debut album, The Big Picture, was a critically acclaimed underground hit in 2004. The record placed her at the forefront of all the newest innovations that were revolutionising soul music in the UK during the early years of the new millennium.As a session musician, she’s played for the likes of George Harrison, Natalie Imbruglia and Soul II Soul. Izzi has also graced the cream of the UK music scene with her talents. The Brand New Heavies, Roots Manuva, Beverley Knight, Jamelia and Bugz In The Attic are just a few of those who have benefited.It was as a cellist - she also heads a string section named The Demon Strings - that Izzi was called upon to tour with artists like Damon Albarn and Mark Ronson. The universally positive reaction to The Big Picture was the reason Izzi was asked by Albarn to add her vibe to the Gorillaz album Demon Days. This led to her touring with Albarn’s next ‘super group’ The Good, The Bad And The Queen. Once that was done she was off around the world again, this time with Mark Ronson and his all-star revue. “I’ve been having a brilliant time while I’ve been working on this album,” she says of the last couple of years.Izzi’s artistry represents the next step in a proud tradition of British soul that dates back to Loose Ends and Omar. However the alternative scene, in particular Portishead and Massive Attack and the breadth of Izzi’s work as a session musician has a large influence on Izzi’s material. New millennium soul music, of which Cries & Smiles is at the forefront, utilises all of these sonic and cultural influences while simultaneously incorporating all of the vibes and artistry associated with the newest homegrown developments.Simply put, there are no restrictions to IzzI’s sound. Her voice is fearless: vulnerable, empowering and traditionally soulful. Her music reflects the nature of modern everyday-life, our trials and tribulations, hopes and loves.

    28 min
  2. Soul-D-Out; d'nyce in conversation with Marsha Ambrosius 060111

    01/15/2011

    Soul-D-Out; d'nyce in conversation with Marsha Ambrosius 060111

    Marsha Ambrosius or Marsha is a former member of the English band duo Floetry, and is expected to be releasing her first solo album Late Nights & Early Mornings in February 2011.Ambrosius has been featured on many songs including Styles P’s “I’m Black”; The Game’s “Start from Scratch” and “Why You Hate The Game” (also featuring Nas); Busta Rhymes’ “Get You Some” and “Cocaina”; Nas’ “Hustlers” (also featuring The Game); and Hi-Tek’s “Music for Life” and; Jamie Foxx’s “Freak’in Me”. The group has also collaborated with Earth, Wind & Fire on their most recent album, Illumination, on the track “Elevated”. She collaborated once again with Nas on his song “If I Ruled The World ‘09″ & has also done a track with Slum Village called “Cloud 9″. Recently, she has guested on Wale’s “Diary”.In 2000, the duo travelled to the United States to perform on the poetry circuit. After frequenting spoken word/poetry spots in Atlanta, GA such as Yin Yang Poets’ Cafe (to rave reviews), they moved on to Philadelphia. There they met Darren ‘Limitless’ Henson and Keith ‘Keshon’ Pelzer of DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Touch Of Jazz studio and began recording. In 2002, they signed with DreamWorks Records and released their debut album Floetic, which featured the singles “Floetic”, “Say Yes”, and “Getting Late”.Marsha was signed to Dr. Dre’s record label, Aftermath Entertainment, as a solo musician/song-writer/producer. Parting ways with the label early 2009, Ambrosius pursued her song-writing/production career landing her placements with the some of the best in R&B and Hip Hop ranging from Alicia Keys, Jamie Foxx and Mario to Fabulous, Slum Village and Wale. Summer 2009, Ambrosius was approached by numerous record labels offering her a solo deal after a long awaited performance at NYC’s infamous SOB’s where a sold out crowd gathered to a show accompanied by The Roots and DJ Aktive. December 2009, Ambrosius signed to J Records and her solo debut Late Nights & Early Mornings will be released in Feb 2011.

    33 min
  3. Soul-D-Out; d'nyce in conversation with Soul Legend Teena Marie 022010 (pt2)

    12/17/2010

    Soul-D-Out; d'nyce in conversation with Soul Legend Teena Marie 022010 (pt2)

    Teena Marie nicknamed Lady T, was a protégé of late funk legend Rick James, and is notable as one of the few successful white performers of R&B. She sings R&B with strong, robust vocals, plays rhythm guitar, keyboards and congas. She is of Portuguese, Irish, Italian, and Native American ancestry born in Santa Monica in 1950 Teena was always destined for the stage.Teena signed with Motown Records in 1976, having gained an introduction to staff producer Hal Davis (best known for his work with the Jackson 5) and then auditioned, with her then band, for label boss Berry Gordy, but was then spotted by Rick James, who effectively Teena her first top-ten R&B hit, “I’m Just a Sucker for Your Love” (#8 Black Singles Chart), which was a duet with James. Neither the album sleeve nor other packaging showed a picture of Teena, apparently on the theory that black audiences might be reluctant to buy an album by a white artist. In fact, many radio programmers wrongly assumed Teena was African American during the earliest months of her career. This myth was dispelled when, in 1980, her sophomore album, Lady T, sported a picture of her on the cover.From Motown to Epic to her indie label Sarai , a 14 year hiatus, hip hop label Cash Money Records and her current home Stax Records/Concord Music label, Teena has described her current 13th album ‘Congo Square’ as “personal and spiritual” and indicated that it is more jazz-influenced than most of her previous work, Congo Square was released on June 9, 2009 on the Stax Records/Concord Music label.. Join Tina Marie & D’nyce in conversation on Thursday 11th Feb 2010 where she talks about her life, Rick James and current offering ‘ Congo Square’

    24 min
  4. Soul-D-Out; d'nyce in conversation with Soul Legend Teena Marie 022010 (pt1)

    12/17/2010

    Soul-D-Out; d'nyce in conversation with Soul Legend Teena Marie 022010 (pt1)

    Teena Marie nicknamed Lady T, was a protégé of late funk legend Rick James, and is notable as one of the few successful white performers of R&B. She sings R&B with strong, robust vocals, plays rhythm guitar, keyboards and congas. She is of Portuguese, Irish, Italian, and Native American ancestry born in Santa Monica in 1950 Teena was always destined for the stage.Teena signed with Motown Records in 1976, having gained an introduction to staff producer Hal Davis (best known for his work with the Jackson 5) and then auditioned, with her then band, for label boss Berry Gordy, but was then spotted by Rick James, who effectively Teena her first top-ten R&B hit, “I’m Just a Sucker for Your Love” (#8 Black Singles Chart), which was a duet with James. Neither the album sleeve nor other packaging showed a picture of Teena, apparently on the theory that black audiences might be reluctant to buy an album by a white artist. In fact, many radio programmers wrongly assumed Teena was African American during the earliest months of her career. This myth was dispelled when, in 1980, her sophomore album, Lady T, sported a picture of her on the cover. From Motown to Epic to her indie label Sarai , a 14 year hiatus, hip hop label Cash Money Records and her current home Stax Records/Concord Music label, Teena has described her current 13th album ‘Congo Square’ as “personal and spiritual” and indicated that it is more jazz-influenced than most of her previous work, Congo Square was released on June 9, 2009 on the Stax Records/Concord Music label.. Join Tina Marie & D’nyce in conversation on Thursday 11th Feb 2010 where she talks about her life, Rick James and current offering ‘ Congo Square’

    32 min

About

Soul-D-Out is the weekly radio show and live event created by dj and radio personality D'NYCE from dj collective RAMPAGE. It is a 3 hour radio show on www.bangradio.fm every Thursday 7pm-10pm broadcasting from the UK and also a monthly live event directed towards highlighting quality soulful music, whether independent or otherwise which is currently ignored by the mainstream. In addition to this Soul-D-Out will also feature personalities from the UK, USA and beyond who are making serious waves on the soul, neo-soul, jazz, electronica, blues scene. The likes of Sunshine Anderson, Avery Sunshine, Jesse Boykins III, Teddy Riley, Will Downing, Noel McKoy, Mica Paris, Cuziano, Musiq, Anthony Hamilton. Soul-D-Out is sure to be a hit with those who know and appreciate quality music.