Erra Records present Nicole Marie ft. Benji Whytepatch
Posted: March 26, 2008
UK RnB label ERRA RECORDS have been busy building an impressive roster of artist recently with FM Crew’s Girls reaching No.3 in the DMC Hip Hop chart and “Nu Starr’s” Angel Faringdon remix of “Candi Treat” reaching No. 1 in the DMC Leftfield/Breaks chart. The latest artist to emerge from this Hotbed of talent is Manchester born, Nicole Marie singing Your Body Speaks alongside Benji Whytepatch. The track features Electro, Funky Houses by K. London and Electro remixes by Angel Farringdon and Benji Whytepatch and is currently tearing up dance floors over Europe. Although the single is officially released in June 2008, the tune has already made a feature in UK’s Music Week’s pop commercial chart In 02/09007.
Recent Reviews include: “Loads of great mixes – On the case with this one” Ross EB – Fire 107.6 FM
“Absolutely massive tune that sends the crowd nuts on the dance floors, they love it”. John McCormick
“Its one of the hottest tracks in its genre on the radio right now.” Paris Walker – Collective online
“Great selection of mixes on a great track!!” Dj Goodfella (The Family) - Australia
“The ultimate dance track that kicks @$$!” Delma Browne (Music Choice) – USA
“Like the extended funky house dub and will be using it out… and on radio” Richard Murray - Ministry of Sound
Def a grower! Commercial. Which isn’t a bad thing. Soul Shaker – Ministry of Sound
Nicole Marie (AKA Nicola Rapley) grew up loving to sing, dance and perform at a very young age and then at the age of 16 took up the opportunity to join her first soul group “Moving the River”. Here Nicole Marie gained her first experience of live performance singing soul classics of Aretha Franklin and other RnB legends. After gigging with various bands in the Manchester area Nicole Marie teamed up with Big Brovaz producer Skillz and Ex charlotte Church manager Jonathan Shalit to kick off her solo career. It was soon after this that Nicole Marie received a phone call from man behind Erra Records; Benji Whytepatch.
The first project Nicole and Benji worked on together was a charity single in conjunction with London Transport and Saba.org campaigning against reckless and speed driving. An issue Nicole feels strongly about having grown up in inner city Manchester.
It was during these recording sessions that Benji discovered Nicole Marie’s unique talent. “Its her humbleness, her dedication and passion to be a successful artist that impressed me. So inspiring to see a young talent like Nicole come alive and deliver such a sensual performance in front of live audience.” Now at 21 Nicole Marie is enjoying working with Benji much and feels for the first ti me she is creating music she truly believes in.
