If You Missed It: SoulPersona Interview at soulinterviews.com

Morgan “SoulPersona” Howell is one of my favorite producers out there. You may not have his name in your mouth yet, but it’s only a matter of time. Found and operator of DigiSoul Recordings, he’s worked with the likes of R.A.M.P. (Roy Ayers Music Project), Jocelyn Brown, Replife, Peachy Salthouse, and well as others.

http://www.digisoul.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/digisoulmusic

[ blog post from soulinterviews.com ] Soulpersona’s debut LP “Soulacoaster” is a reassuringly heroic reflection of the multi-faceted soul behind the persona. Born in Cardiff, Wales, Soulpersona began his relationship with music in a farmhouse attic with a record player, listening to everything in his parents record collection, playing along with an improvised drumkit made of cardboard boxes and ice cream tubs. As years progressed, soulpersona became infatuated by 70′s Soul, Raregroove, Funk and Jazz recordings, his own brand of musical expression was soon to follow, culminating in the outstanding debut that is “Soulacoaster”.

Soulpersona has dedicated his life to soul music, a decision that paid off in 2001, when he caught the attention of Jocelyn Brown, who at the time was auditioning producers. Playing his trademark Raregroove sound in a room full of House Music producers, Soulpersona went on to work for Jocelyn as her Creative A&R and as personal assistant to Oliver Cheatham.

Six years on, Soulpersonas work has been both complimented and complemented by his peers, which include Jocelyn Brown, RAMP, Harvey Fuqua (of Motown), Patti Austin, Leon Ware, Oliver Cheatham and Bluey (Incognito) to name a handful . This recognition is well deserved, for there is a control demonstrated in Soulpersona’s music, particularly in the production that implies a far deeper understanding of music than he lets on. The music has a directness that is both disarming and uplifting at the same time, presenting a stark reality that laces the flawless grooves with an edge that can only be described as raregroove soul.

At present Soulpersona is working on producing RAMPs new LP as well as recording with Jocelyn Brown, Darien (Reel People) Punk Pappa, Nude Continuum, Princess Freesia and many, many more. He hopes to take his live raregroove show on the road this summer and is currently taking deejay and performance bookings.

For interview/Promo requests, bookings and any other info: email:digisoulmusic@gmail.com

The Digisoul Band:
Keys: Michael Rendall aka Jackanory
Bass: Punk Pappa
Guitar: Richard Molyneux
Drums: SoulP
Percussion: Gabriel Nuzzoli

Playlist:

01 – Soulpersona feat. Darien -  Can’t Hide (Soulacoaster 2009, promo)
02 – Soulpersona feat. Replife – Memory Lane (Soul P’s Original Mix) (Digisoul Pres. Soulpersona & Jackanory 2009, promo)
03 – Tashan – Read My Mind (Soulpersona Remix feat. Punk Pappa 2008, promo)
04 – Soulpersona feat. Princess Freesia – Candy Wrapper (Soulacoaster 2009, promo)
05 – Soulpersona – Love Is In Your Eyes (The Lapdancer 2009, promo)

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Background music during interview:

Soulpersona – Doin’ It (The Lapdancer 2009, promo), MFSB – My Mood, Dre Rock – Escapism (Soulpersona Remix), Big Daddy Kane – Smooth Operator, Peachy Salthouse – Back & Forth (Soulpersona Remix), Soulpersona feat. Jocelyn Brown (Remix), Cool Million feat. Nathalie Dorra – Going Out Tonight (Digisoul’s Underground Dub Mix), Ramp – Daylight, Ramp – Daylight (SoulP Remix)

More information:
Soulpersona on MySpace
Digisoul Recordings
Digisoul on MySpace
Soulpersona on Facebook
Contact Soulpersona

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