Back in 1995, a rag-tag group of musicians made Eurovision history - twice: not only were Love City Groove the first ethnically diverse group to represent the UK in the massively influential contest, they did so with a rap song. With its insanely catchy chorus and sunshine vibe, the band’s self-titled debut captured the hearts and ears of the nation.
The brainchild of Stephen ‘Beanz’ Rudden and featuring the vocal gymnastics of Paul Phoenix, and dual rapping talents of Jay Williams and Yinka ‘Reason’ Charles, Love City Groove was a huge chart success in the UK, across Europe and in Japan.
Sixteen years later, Love City Groove the band look set to recreate Love City Groove the single’s success, with a refreshed version of the track, featuring Paul’s inimitable voice on that chorus and fiery New Yorker Moxiie, whose mellow vocals ease Love City Groove into 2011 and give this pop classic a contemporary edge.
Love City Groove are signed to David Ambrose’s label, Strawberry Hill Records. Ambrose is a formidable power in the music industry and certainly knows what’s what, having in his time been responsible for signing Duran Duran and Blondie, among others, and starting Fleetwood Mac.
Bright and breezy, soulful and blissed-out, Love City Groove is a perfect nugget of summer pop that’s impossible to resist. Don’t even try, just get back in the Love City Groove – you know you want to.
Love City Groove was released on Strawberry Hill Records on August 15.
NOTE: WE WILL BE FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BEANZ IN OUR SHOW ON PRESTON FM ON FRIDAY 26th AUGUST FROM 7pm - AND ALSO PLAYING THE SONG - SO LISTEN LIVE AT www.preston.fm
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