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Episode 39 - The Truth feat Lloyd

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September 20, 2008 06:53 PM PDT

Lloyd who was born James Robert Lloyd (born May 13, 1979) is an English singer, songwriter, producer and musician. He is the son of a former newspaper editor Nicholas Lloyd and his step-sister is well-known UK TV presenter Claudia Winkleman.

His debut ‘Pain of Life’ EP is a very special record, urgent and profound; it makes a striking impression on all who hear it. From the driving pulse of blues drenched masterpiece ‘Red Blood Sky’, with it’s pulsating rock guitar and gritty vocal punch, to the full throttle hum of sublime classic ‘Sundown’, you know you’re in for a spine tingling ride.

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Dj Mr Jay hosts "The Truth"The latest and best R&B, Soul, Funk and Disco show live on the Internet.

If you want to get a feel for the development or urban black music in the UK, and the effect it’s had on club culture, a quick glance at Mr Jay’s resume gives you a potted history of it all!

His roots go back to 1978, being part of Soul Incorporated Roadshow, which went on to play all over the UK alongside the best reggae and soul sounds, such as Sir Coxsone, Saxon International and Java Hi-Power.

By 1981, Jay had moved into early hip-hop, hosting the best jams in London’s Swiss Cottage working with Mindgame and the group Syn-Di-Cut.

Since 1986 Jay has spent his time between playing at underground jams and more commercial affairs, often hosting corporate parties for film launches and the like.

Mark Devlin – Blues and Soul Magazine