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Soul II Soul To Receive Heritage Plaque

by Music-News.com on June 24, 2012

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Soul II Soul, one of the UK’s most successful and iconic R’n’B groups was today honoured by a PRS for Music with a Heritage Award.

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The Heritage Award (a black and red plaque) was mounted on the front facade of the Electric (which used to be known as The Fridge in the early ’90s), in Brixton today (Thursday 21st June 2012) where the group fronted by the legendary, Jazzie B, played their first full live gig in 1991.

It was unveiled by members of Soul II Soul including Jazzie B, vocalist Caron Wheeler, Aitch and Q, PRS for Music Deputy Chair, Paulette Long and Shadow Business Secretary, Chukka Umunna MP for Streatham, in front of a crowd of fans and media. The unveiling was followed by an exclusive live set of the hits, ‘Keep On Movin’, ‘Love Enuff’ and ‘Get A Life’ at the venue.

Jazzie B commented: “We are really overwhelmed by this award and appreciate everyone’s support over the years. It is ironic that it’s the Jubilee year and that’s when Soul II Soul started and flourished.. during a time of recession. That’s what the kids need to do today; we went from Hackney to New York and around the world. Brixton has such a special place in our story and this venue is where things really took off. We can’t wait for tomorrow night to kick off our new residency here.”

PRS for Music Deputy Chair, Paulette Long remarked: “It’s been an absolute privilege to have presented the Heritage Award to Soul II Soul and to the Electric. Having grown up in the Brixton area, and born just a stones throw away from the Electric, it’s fantastic to recognise one of the area’s leading musical talents who have inspired many musicians the world over, and I know that Brixton will continue to produce more artists of this calibre for us to celebrate.”

Commenting, Streatham MP Chuka Umunna said: “Soul II Soul’s impact on British music was astounding. The first ever gig I went to was seeing them at Brixton Academy in the early 90’s. For such a legendary band, Soul II Soul haven’t always had the recognition they deserve. It is fantastic that we can honour a home-grown London band in this way and celebrate the fantastic local music venues and thriving scene that make our live gigs and contribution to music the envy of the rest of the UK.”

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