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My tribute to the great talent of Whitney Houston, the best way I know how.

Within an hour of hearing the tragic news, I saw a retweet from Mark Ronson of a Whitney A’Cappella showcasing her flawless vocal delivery [in the days before Auto-Tune].
It wasn’t a song I was familiar with, but as I listened I heard music and was compelled to commit my spontaneous interpretation to ‘tape’.

I wanted to share this much sooner, but sadly a bereavement much closer to home has since taken precedence.

Despite my manic workload at the moment, I really needed to see this mini-project through, in honour of the passing of these two special people and the instant inspiration her voice gave me.

I dedicate this song, and accompanying visual to Dave and Whitney.

Marcus Jay.

Download FREE from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/marcusjay.co.uk/id334387771?uo=4

Debut single from Baptiste’s album “Oxygen”, featuring a video by legendary director Taj Stansberry [Rihanna, J-Lo, Usher, 50 Cent etc].

Instrumental programmed and vocals edited by Marcus Jay.

I have had the pleasure of working with Laura White again recently, and am currently mixing a track we did last year with Dantae Johnson for an upcoming promo release.

She was interviewed this morning on BBC Radio 5Live from Egypt, to talk about all she’s achieved since her shock removal from X-factor.
Check it out here. Very proud of ya sistrin!

Prince - Extralovable [2011 version]

I won’t make a habit of posting unrelated music to this Tumblr, but when something ultra special like this gets made available, I must share. Check out this cleaned up and remade version of one of Prince’s most legendary and explicit unreleased tracks from the 1982 recording sessions for the hit album “1999”. Hear the RAW original version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT7vHn0NgwU

And here’s an awesome BBC documentary you might wanna check out: Prince: A Purple Reign

The funk within will surely influence an upcoming track or two, and I think I already know who will feature on them…

Reunited! It’s been too long…

‘Urban’ music channel AKA is now available to stream for FREE on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, with no need for a Sky subscription.

Simply visit http://iphone.tvcatchup.com to get unlimited access to Channel AKA as well as the full UK Freeview channel list and other bonus stations.
[you may need to create a free account for full access] 

The Vuvuzela strikes again…

Earlier in the week, Baptiste and his manager Side tried to ambush me with the Vuvuzela whilst I was programming the backing track for “Oxygen”. But I sussed them out before they had the chance.

So during a break from recording I decided to reap my revenge on the pair.

Watch below for the hilarious results;

Currently working with producer Pete “Boxsta” Martin on world famous Chanel model Baptiste Giabiconi’s debut album.

For those who missed them when they aired on ITV2, here are the making-of videos for “AFTER THE LOVE” & “KISS & TELL”.
Featuring footage of Peter Andre in the studio with Marcus Jay, Dantae “Mickey Hollywood” Johnson & Pete “Boxsta” Martin.

AFTER THE LOVE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnjWcokQj7s
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150094335357546

KISS & TELL (aka Separated):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpmOPKF2oy8
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150099085142546

Be sure to “Like” & comment on the video’s if you are a facebook user, & “Like” the Marcus Jay page to stay up to date!

The young singer/songwriter described by Simon Cowell as “super talented” releases his debut mixtape as a free download.
Tracks 1-11 are mixed & vocal produced by MarcusJay.co.uk

DOWNLOAD HERE:

www.JamesBellamyMusic.com

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