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Blues and Soul said of his debut single 'a real classy affair, probably too classy for today's market. A real soul gem'.
Q magazine said of his debut album 'This 25 year old multi instrumentalist's debut is a welcome breeze in a stale urban scene'
The debut single 'Listen to me' was playlisted in Italy before release! Who is Phillippe and what is he all about? Where is he from and where is he going?
The UK has enjoyed many pioneering artists in the past but very few have been able to boast full production credits on their debut album. Phillippe has been likened to Omar and Phillippe says of this:
'It is an honour to be respected so early on in my musical career. Omar is the UK don where ground breaking soul is concerned. I have taken a leaf from his book and decided to keep away from the R & B wars that are happening in the industry and concentrate on developing a more classic sound." It is interesting when I hear people mention Omar but no one ever mentions Stevie! There is the original source of inspiration.'
Phillippe has spent the last year playing class venues in London, The Jazz Cafe, Sound Republic, Mezzo's and played his first outdoor festivals in the summer at 'Marlow 99' and 'Jazz on the Green' In Fulham of which Touch magazine had to say..
'Kicking off with his recent single 'Long Long Road', Phillippe and co. wooed the crowd with an idiosyncratic blend of gentle soul-jazz harmonies and heartfelt lyrics.Phillippe had a surprisingly good vocal delivery and an easy going presence on the stage' |