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‘Everything Must Change’ – Part 2

During 'Everything Must Change' (part 2) Errol Michael explains why talented people need to collaborate and share skills and information if they are to succeed in the brave new world of modern music.

‘Everything Must Change’ – Part 1

Errol Michael Henry explains how the music industry has undergone significant changes during recent years - and why those changes should be both celebrated and warmly embraced.

The Art of Strings

Few things add more instant ‘feel good factor’ to a record than well arranged, performed and recorded strings. Great sounding strings and quality, authentic soul music go hand-in-hand, so ...

The Credit Card Never Lies – part 1

One of the great wonders of life is humankind’s ability to invent new ways to profit from old ideas. Mobile phones are a common sight these days and people ...

Black to The Future – part 2

Back in the dark ages, one ignorant, lazy, egotistical person (who was quite possibly racist, sexist, ageist and moronic too) could pretty much decide the fate of someone else’s’ ...

Black to The Future – part 1

The debate about the reasons why purveyors of what is broadly (and often lazily) categorised as ‘black music’ have fared less well than creators of less ‘ethnic’ music - ...

i2 Recordings Welcomes A2MG and Phillippia

i2 Recordings have signed a long-term agreement with A2MG for the services of Atlanta based songstress Phillippia. Legendary UK producer and i2 Recordings label boss Errol Michael Henry says: ...

‘The Art of Music Production’ – Part 1

'The Art of Music Production' by Errol Michael Henry explains the pivotal, but little understood role played by world-class producers like Quincy Jones, Maurice White and Arif Mardin in the creation of excellent music.