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Speech Debelle - Freedom Of Speech - out on Big Dada Recordings

Monday 06 February 2012, 10:22

Speech Debelle - Freedom Of Speech
(CD/LP/Digital) Big Dada Recordings BD193, 2012-02-06

Two years since winning the 2009 Mercury Music Prize for her debut album, Speech Therapy, and having ridden a rollercoaster through life since then, Speech Debelle is ready to drop her second collection of music. Entitled Freedom of Speech, the album sees Speech turning from introspection to stand up, face and engage with the world around her, spitting confident themes of revolution and love. A first taste of the album came in the aftermath of this summer's riots, when Speech reacted immediately, leaking the track Blaze Up A Fire, (also featuring Roots ManuvaRealism), a track about political revolution written months before. Now the build-up begins to the release of Freedom of Speech in early February 2012 with the free download of the track Studio Backpack Rap. From political to musical revolution, Speech describes the track as being "all about virtual instrumentation and an ode to KwesSpeech Therapy, while showcasing just one aspect of her remarkable new album.

Speech Debelle - Studio Backpack Rap - Free Download from Big Dada Recordings!

Thursday 10 November 2011, 13:53

Speech Debelle - Studio Backpack Rap
(Free Download/promo CD) Big Dada Recordings BDDNL192, 2011-11-10

Speech Debelle's new single and a FREE DOWNLOAD! Two years since winning the 2009 Mercury Music Prize for her debut album, Speech Therapy, and having ridden a rollercoaster through life since then, Speech Debelle is ready to drop her second collection of music. Entitled Freedom of Speech, the album is released February 2012 on Big Dada Recordings. The first single and a free download is Studio Backpack Rap. From political to musical revolution, Speech describes the track as being "all about virtual instrumentation and an ode to Kwes the producer". Over a catchy, bumping, jostling piece of music, Speech lays out clever, witty lyrics about the high-tech, low-gloss DIY attitude which has relevance far beyond just creating music. Optimistic, sly, funny and an undeniable head-nodder, it's a long way from Speech Therapy, while showcasing just one aspect of her remarkable new album.

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Hip Hop Non Stop

Friday 18 September 2009, 21:05 2

Paris DJs Soundsystem - Hip Hop Non Stop (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C., 2009-09-18 Hip Hop isn't only the mainstream shit they try to feed you with. Hip Hop is vigorously alive, if you consider the huge amount of albums, singles and mixtapes released each week. In the vein of our It's The New Hip Hop Thing compilation issued on CD thru the Vibrations label last February, here's another snapshot on today's cool and groovy Hip Hop, with the unique Paris DJs perspective. [comment faire?/how to?] Tracklisting : 01. Speech Defect - I Want Horror! (from 'Happy Hunting' album, 2009 /...

Speech Debelle - Spinnin'

Monday 14 September 2009, 18:21

Speech Debelle - Spinnin'
(Download) Big Dada BDDNL152, 2009-09-14

The Mercury-nominated Speech Debelle returns with Spinnin', the purest pop moment from her widely acclaimed debut album, Speech Therapy. Produced by Tunng mainman Mike Lindsay, Spinnin' is a hugely catchy singalong of a tune, a feelgood route into the sometimes dark and emotional world of Ms Debelle. That's not to say the girl sacrifices any of her lyrical intelligence. Her words are packed with barbed one-liners, clever asides and great imagery. The press has been quick to proclaim her a star in the making and on Spinnin' she takes the opportunity to shine.

Speech Debelle - Better Days

Monday 03 August 2009, 02:09

Speech Debelle - Better Days
(Download) Big Dada BDDNL149, 2009-08-03

Speech Debelle returns with one of the standout cuts from her hugely acclaimed debut album, Speech Therapy. Featuring a chorus from another debut artist making waves this year, Micachu, Better Days is a harder hitting, more beat-led piece of hip hop than some of her earlier releases, but loses none of their emotional charge. The single also features bonus track, Where Do We Go? - a jazzy little number over which Speech ranges lyrically from the personal to the global. With Speech Therapy already being tipped as one of the albums of the year, Better Days is a reminder just why so many people are getting so excited about this young South Londoner… BUT NO PROMO FOR US ON THIS ONE ALAS...

Speech Debelle - Speech Therapy

Monday 01 June 2009, 09:22

Speech Debelle - Speech Therapy
(CD) Big Dada BD137, 2009-06-01

There's a reason that Speech Debelle's debut album is called Speech Therapy and that's because she speaks straight from the heart, with complete intimacy, as if only addressing one person. As if she expects the record never to be heard.

Speech Debelle - Go Then, Bye

Monday 25 May 2009, 16:24 1

Speech Debelle - Go Then, Bye
(Download) Big Dada BDDNL141, 2009-05-25

The third single from Speech Debelle's forthcoming debut album, "Speech Therapy", is the remarkable "Go Then, Bye". Occupying the classic genre of "break up" songs so confidently and fully it's almost like she invented it, Speech tells the story of the end of a relationship - the hurt, loneliness and anger - but without losing her sly grasp of detail and humour. Production here is provided by sometime bandmate and longtime friend Dread Keys who cooks up some slowburn soul and Motown strings round which Speech can do her diva thing - hurt and strong - in her own matter-of-fact South London way. One of the most honest, funny and heartfelt love songs you'll ever hear, "Go Then, Bye" is another indicator of a truly great talent.

Speech Debelle - The Key

Monday 16 March 2009, 20:47

Speech Debelle - The Key
(Digital) Big Dada BDDNL143, 2009-03-16

Speech Debelle returns with the second single from her eagerly awaited debut album, "Speech Therapy." "The Key" shows a slightly different side to Speech's character. Where "Searching" seemed introspective and fragile, Speech uses "The Key" to display a little more swagger, delivered in her unique voice, her own unique style, both youthful and old beyond her years. Not for nothing are people talking of this South Londoner as the most exciting new voice coming out of UK black music in years.

Speech Debelle - Searching

Monday 10 November 2008, 02:16

Speech Debelle - Searching
(white label 7"/Digital) Big Dada BDS128, 2008-11-10

New Big Dada signing : Speech Debelle

Friday 26 September 2008, 21:59

Speech Debelle (formerly Speech Therapy, UK, Hip Hop / R&B / Soul)
Photo by Alice White (alicewhiteart.com)

About Speech Debelle :
The first thing about Speech Debelle that strikes the ear is a contrast. Her voice is warm, youthful and listenable, and if you heard her in the background you might assume that her lyrics were the same. You'd be better placed tuning into them. In common with her new label-mate Roots Manuva, she's astoundingly honest in her music, detailing and exorcising some very personal demons. That isn't to say she's another run of the mill rapper with more complaints than insights. Quite the opposite. Like all musicians worth listening to, she draws you into her universe and makes you glad you visited. There's always a thaw to the chillier moments.

'Searching' is her debut single, and a perfect example of the offbeat, folky production that will litter the forthcoming album, as well as the whisper-in-the-ear quality of her vocals. One thing is certain, hip-hop has never been done in quite this way before. 'Searching' makes you wonder why not.

Links :
myspace.com/speechdebellemusic
facebook.com
bigdada.com
myspace.com/bigdadarecords