The UK's New Voice Of Soul.SELAH These days it is rare to find an artist20who really sings from the soul, someone you can really feel through their music. South London based Selah more than fits that mould. At just 21-years-old, her voice evokes the passion, emotion and life experience of someone twice her age. Not surprising then that her featured spot on Because Of You, the latest joint by drum and Base veteran producer Blame, has resulted in a certified radio smash.In the space of just two months the song has been named 'song of the week' by top jocks such as Radio 1's Sara Cox, as well as being hailed 'The hottest record in the world' by fellow Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe.With support from Annie Mac (who loves Selah's soulful vocals), Chris Moyles, Mistajam, Trevor Nelson, Ras Kwame & Ace & Invisible - the song is now playlisted by both RADIO ONE & BBC 1xtra.With 2009 already off to a good start for Selah, there is a lot more to come from the rising star, who, at the age of just 15, sang background for Ms Dynamite at the Brit Awards. Just a few years later she was described as a 'true star in the making' by UK soul sensation Lemar, after he personally picked her to perform for him as part of a Radio 1xtra pod cast special.Next up for Selah is a slot on February's acclaimed monthly ILuvLive showcase, which will be filmed by MTV Base. Then the release of a second EP to follow up her globally acclaimed 2007 EP Growing Pains Volume 1.Selah's new EP will feature production from the renowned Herb Middleton, who in his illustrious career has created music for Usher, Nas, Al Green, Will Smith SWV, Kelly Price, and Faith Evans among others. However he is probably most celebrated for his work on r&b superstar Mary J Blige's iconic 1994 album My Life, and the sound he has created with Selah has already caused US music insiders to conclude her reminiscent of a young Mary.However while wholly embracing what she undoubtedly sees as a huge compliment, Selah will be the first to tell you she is very much her own artist. But being compared to the queen of hip hop soul is not a bad way to kick-start your career, is it?Blame ft Selah - Because of you OUT TODAY (Monday 2 February) on 720 Degrees MusicCatch Selah performing LIVE alongside Blame, on Thursday 5th February on BBC 1 Xtra DJ Mista Jam's weekly 7-10pm show, as guest of the week and song of the week.Growing Pains Volume 2 out Spring 2009For more info on Selah: www.myspace.com/selahsmusiconline and www.youtube.com/basenrebulz
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