I started my career in singing back in the 90's during the Acid Jazz period in L.A. I did a couple of projects which got me interested in coming to London where the scene was hot. I got lucky after three weeks and met Gilles Peterson who hooked me up a record deal. I went a little out of control and changed my sound not to the likings of the head of Mercury (wanker) so I was on my own with no record deal. But what I had with me were my masters and that meant Gilles could hook me up with Roni Size and DJ Die who I had hung out with on tour anyway.
Dj Die was young and hot with dope ideas so he took my song 'Chemical Imbalance' and remixed it and that is how it all started and my career has lead me via Gilles Peterson again to working on Red Snapper's album entitled 'Our aim is to satisfy Red Snapper'. Those cats were awesome live so i snapped at the chance and learned how to work under extreme pressure. It paid off too. I love live performance and i think thats when I really really shine. I was working with Shawn Lee who has penned some big tunes for Sugar Babes, Girls Aloud and recently Will Young covered his tune 'Happiness' which is a shit hot tune.
Shawn Lee and I came over from L.A. together and he helped me become a better writer and a singer for that matter. I have worked with Matt Cooper on a tune called 'Resist' which is still getting me Royalty checks too. We have talked about putting together a project this year so who knows. I have been in the dance charts with other material which you can google to find out. the list is a good size so check it out.
2005 I hooked up with Carl Ryden and recorded 'Mercy on Me' released on Onephatdiva . I had another single called 'Deliverance' produced by Tyken out of Gothenburg the team is Carl Ryden and Dj Nibc. If you check out Dj Nibc on Myspace you can have a listen or simply google my name. The video was on rotation in Scandinavia and Europe on MTV. But now is where I am. I am part of a fantastic Funk band called The Killer Meters. We revive the funk and are working on a album featuring some classics and original music. check us for gigs etc. on myspace,com/thekillermetersfunk. Things are going great for us and 2007 was fantastic year just making our mark. We have set 2008 up nicely so time to record and continue playing live everywhere. We played at Cargo for new years eve and it set the pace. Watch us bring funk to you like no other especially with me at the front and Sparo on drums.
Hi Karime, I thought you might be interested in hearing my new Asylum EP. It has just been released on Filter and they are also running a remix contest to support it.
Hello gorgeous - how've u been? Sorry we didn't get a chance to chat when I saw you the other day.. I was mad busy - anyway it'd be lovely to see you properly sometime soon. Send my best to the lil family Karime.
HEY KARIME!!!!
Was great to meet you n Tye at Victorias video shoot,you looked hot girl!!
Feelin ya tracks too,great voice.
Hope you're well
Take care
Peace n love
James
Sorry it's taken me a while to get back...I've been busy with the move to Liverpool and starting uni - it's fun but to many assignments aaarrrgghhh! :s
Thanks for the lovely comment. How's things in your world? I read some of your blogs - I know what you mean about giving it up, it IS hard! You just got to keep perservering...and as long as you love what you're doing who cares! :p
hay kandra, am real sorry to hear about your mother, and love the work your doin,stay up.....
you are a strong woman, and i support you, benji,
i wish you all the best...........
Thsnks for your glorious comment Karimula!! You are the nice diva, but a DIVA nevertheless! You are my little sis and I love ya!! Adepearl the feel good girl!!
Love,
Glinda
eaaaaazy Karime, Hope your up for singing the 'champ' bits with Kirsty on the 6th of October.. Let me know if you can make it would be great to have you on board. love Big Al.
How's it goin in your neck of the woods? I've been running every day for an hour for the past two months and I am becoming one slim fag. Er, I mean man.