New interview with Mike Vitti aired yesterday on popular UK station Mi-Soul Radio. You can listen now on the just posted new link. We had a great chat while I was in London for my April concert there at Under The Bridge – we touched upon the new music, a few thoughts on my Shalamar days and went back as far as Soul Train – I shared a fun bit of my history with The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. A must listen:
Though I’ve performed in London a hand full of times over the past 32 years of my solo career – it’s an understatement to say it was a long time coming to finally bring my comprehensive concert experience to the U.K. The venue ‘Under The Bridge’ was ambient, chic and state of the art – the perfect setting for this personally monumental occasion. Kudos to AGMP Concerts for the choice.
The music journey into sound was full of Jody Watley solo hits, a couple of Shalamar classics joined by Nate Allen Smith of SRL,, an acoustic tribute to George Michael and 4Hero ( performing our collaboration ‘Bed of Roses’), some house music from my repertoire as well as the recent two Top 5 UK Soul Chart hits ‘The Mood’ and ‘The Passion’ – capped off with my new single with DJ/Producer Brian Power ‘Good Good Reason.’ The visual wall was everything and a special thank you to Ray Easmon for the epic designs.
To anyone who didn’t make it – a great time was missed and because I’m rarely there..it meant even more for those who turned out, showed me love from start to finish – not to mention the lovely Wattage crew I met in the meet and greet – thank you!
Thank you to my squad, SRL, band (including a few brilliant UK based musicians) – Steve Ripley at Soulfood Music for the key radio promotions as well.
With Ronnie Herel Mi-Soul Radio – probing interview (he was curious about Shalamar) and lots of music from my catalog, included the new single with Brian Power “Good Hood Reason”
Fun interview.. I streamed the full video live on Facebook. Great song selection. The U.K. radio DJ’s know their music beyond the obvious hit singles – I love that.
With Mike Vitti – Mi-Soul Radio.
With June Furlong Solar Radio.
Visual backdrops were epic courtesy of Ray Easmon.
Much more photos and video to come!
Mi-Soul Radio Three Parter with Mike Vitti on Mi-Soul Radio – Beginnings, Shalamar, Solo into the Now: Listen Now!
Really enjoyed chatting with Mike this year, in our 3 part interview series. Here’s the Best Of with other featured guests as well including Lisa Stansfield, George Benson, renowned remix producer DJ Joey Negro, Bootsy Collins and more.
Have a listen :
You don’t want to miss these Jody Watley recent interviews on UK Radio. Each interview and playlist features a new insight, tidbit, facts and curated playlist.
Mike Vitti – Mi-Soul Radio Three Parter – Beginnings, Shalamar, Solo into the Now:
David White Show BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06mmhk7
https://www.mixcloud.com/David_White/mix-06-im-the-mix-you-need-jody-watley-house-mix/
David Lewis. The Selection. Solar Radio.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/masters-productions/id1123446957?mt=2
Mike asked “Where’s Gary Mumford?” I answered!
Shalamar with Gerald Brown
Classic three in the heyday of the group..
Jody Watley Grammy Award Best New Artist after being in a group?? … the how and why?? Yes, I answered that too.
Tune in!! Here
Mike Vitti takes it back to the beginning with Soul Train and Shalamar as we begin the first of three parts of our in depth conversation highlighted with the new and classic music…you will be dancing too..or getting some fly by minutes on the treadmill!
Listen Now or At Your Leisure: MiSoulRadio Mike Vitti
Tune in today!
You’ll also be able to hear the new Brian Power Remix.
Visuals by Shawn West.
Exciting Labor Day News:: “The Passion” Brian Power Remix is the Traffic Jam Of The Week on popular Mi-Soul Radio UK.
We are thankful and full of gratitude to live our passion in music.
Jody Watley and SRL added this week to ace UK station Mi-Soul Radio move to 8 on their Soul Connoisseurs Top 20.
Listen and discover new sounds: Soul Connoisseurs Top 20