08 Jun 2017

'Cos Of You

Frankie Oliver

Check Records / Good Deeds Music

WE SAY

The life of Frankie Oliver has been fascinating so far. Discovered in the early '90s by Trevor Wyatt and signed to Island Records, he recorded his debut album in Jamaica with the legendary Sly & Robbie and many of reggae's all-time great musicians. However, with young kids back home, the pop star lifestyle kept him away from his family for long periods. Combined with the pressures of being on a major label, he jacked it all in to become a London cabbie. But his love of music, writing and performing still bubbled away under the surface. Two years ago, he began a journey that’s now led him to a new album Here I Am, and this brilliantly authentic soulful song that’s already had several spot plays on Radio 2, sounding like a long-lost classic from back in the day. He played a sold-out show at London’s 100 Club last night (June 7), and that voice remains immaculate on this track, which is an emotional heartfelt song about the loss of his mother. Understated yet passionate in equal measure, it proves that real soul is timeless and never leaves you. It's so great to have him back. 

CONTACTS

Label: Tom Haxell, Spirit Music and Media, +44 (0)7766 118 665
Publishing: Dave Jaymes, Spirit Music and Media / Downtown Music UK  +44 (0)7484 640 748
National Radio, Regional Radio & TV: Chris Young, Nurture Music, +44 (0)7976 879 232
Press & Online: Steve Rose, Emms Publicity, +44 (0)20 7607 5765
Social Media: Jordan Chavoush, +44 (0)7595 537 951 / Greg Marshall, +44 (0)7414 583 863
Live & Management: Richard Hermitage, +44 (0)7831 857 011 

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