Rayn

I have to thank everyone for the great feedback on the Curtis Mayfield III interview that was published the middle of last week ,thank you also to Mickey Nold for all his work in editing in the music that went into it, I think he did a great job. I hope to bring more interviews in the future. Don't forget you can still get last weeks regular show as well, all you need to do is go down the Tribute Index and click on Ron Isley.

Ms Sheila Coley

This weeks featured artist is Rayn's debut album "Creation From The Soul," it's been a couple of years in the making; but it was worth the wait. A very accomplished set and I think it's just a glimpse of what's to come from this young man. Other new stuff this week comes from the lovely Ms Sheila Coley who's new single "Hard Times" is a real grower - I have to thank my Japanese Soul Brother Yozi Harda for bringing this to my attention. John Carey was a new name to me but his latest single "Don't Count Me Out" is amazing, It's music with a very powerful message all I can say John is how long before the album I can't wait...

Listener: Sue

The Listeners Choice this week comes from Sue Edwards*, wife of my fellow Bridge FM presenter Garry Edwards, I always say it but I do love the variation that our listeners pick and Sue's selection is no exception. - we might even let Garry pick some one of these weeks. Remember If you would like to select 3 of your favorites it's easy to do just send me the title and artist it can be from any decade it really is YOUR choice, it is after all the listeners who have made the Science Of Soul and I thank all of you that have sent in choices. If Yours have not been played don't worry they will be I try to do it in the order I receive them.

The Science of Soul will be going Stateside with Legend 107 out of Tampa Bay, Florida very soon! they'll be running the show on their station - my aim is to reach as many people as we can, It wont affect the live shows or Podcasts, that will still be running as normal, It just gets us into another market.

That's enough chat from me, so on with the music...
Playlist for Sunday 18th. August 2013



Hour One
The Independents - Lucky Fellow
Omar Cunningham - Mr Lowdown
Kinsman Dazz - Catchin' Up On Love
Ms. Shelia Coley - Hard Times
John Carey - Don't Count Me Out
Rayn - A Creation From The Soul
Rayn - We Got Love
Kem ft Chrisette Michelle - If It's Love
Jeter Jones - Don't Leave
*Dionne Warwick - Don't Make Me Over
*Gladys Knight & The Pips - Help Me Make It Through The Night
*Herb Alpert - This Guys In Love With You
The Newcomers - Girl..This Guy Loves You

Hour Two
L. V. Johnson - I Don't Really Care
Gene Chandler - To Be A Love
Ledisi feat. Jaheim - Stay Together
Rayn - Reply To You
Ann Sexton - I'm His Wife (Your A Friend)
Danny Johnson - I Might As well Forget
Margie Joseph - (Strange) I Still Love You
Eddie Holman - Eternal Love (Gospel)
Brighter Side Of Darkness - Love Jones
Dee Dee Bridgewater - Love Wont Let Me Go
Jesse James - I Can't Help But Smile
Teddy Pendergrass - Feel The Fire

Rayn Biography:

His talent has evolved at young age cause of his father being a DJ and by listening to his LP’s. Rayn’s mother also had a big influence at his musical abilities cause of all the soul songs she used to play on LP’s with him running around still in his diapers. At the age of 13 he started to play in bands with family and friends to develop himself as an artist. He touched the piano once and he never stopped touching it again. His introduction in the Dutch music scene started when he went to free style jam sessions to develop his own personal style and inspired to continue. Just to expand his network of musicians and to meet people that inspire him. Rayn has Played and recorded with established Dutch and international artists like John JR Robinson http://www.johnjrrobinson.com/ (drummer on Michael Jacksons off the wall), Marcus Miller (Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack), Coen Molenaar (Jan Akkerman, Angela Groothuizen), Arnold van Dongen (Ilse de Lange, Trijntje Oosterhuis) Eveline Karels (Candy Dulfer), Will Nuruwe (Edsilia Rombley, Berget Lewis) and Marcelino Latupeirissa (Total Touch, Brace). He has shared his talent and musical skills with them and many more.

He co-produced, played the piano, wrote and put vocals on a song from the L4 rap album “Counting Coins” that was released in March 2010. Most of the time he was writing at home in his little studio, playing the piano, listening to different kinds of music or playing live with several cover bands throughout the Netherlands.

His debut album “A Creation From The Soul” is an independent project by Rayn, containing 10 soul/funky/blues songs that will make your feet move and take you back in time for some old school Soul. The album will have a digital and physical release at the 22th of august in Japan by the label Sweet Soul Records. Rayn wants his music to be heard globally by people all over the world with Japan as its start position.