Big Note Featured Artist
SoulCyde

Individuals' names
Natz, Toshi, Drew and Mr Rick James

Brief Biography.
Natz was born in North London and sang with her sisters when she was young. She attended church where she not only sang but also drummed and played the keyboard. Her Dad taught her the bass guitar. Natz is SoulCyde's lead vocalist.
Toshi was born in Osaka, Japan and attended school in the UK. He decided to play the guitar, on joining the school band. He has played with a hip hop band, Def Tex and funk with Dwee Dop. Along the way, Toshi played bass, drums and keyboard (a little!). Toshi is SoulCyde's lead guitarist.
Drew was born in South London and played piano, bass guitar and keyboard when he was young but learnt to play the drums after his brother gave him his first set of drumsticks. He has played for several bands with different musical styles, including hip hop with Psychic Phenomena, rock, jazz, soul and gospel with Souled Out and Ecclesia. Drew is SoulCyde's drummer.
Mr Rick James was born in Trinidad and taught himself to play the bass guitar, after copying his Mum playing the guitar. He played with the steel pan band at school and whilst at church, the keyboard and drums. He also taught himself to play the saxophone. He plays the bass guitar and saxophone in SoulCyde.
Musical style/description/quotes.
"Genuine talent and real musicianship does still exist…SoulCyde produce a soulful, funky sound and provide a breath of fresh air to both pop and the more typical sound of modern R 'n' B".The Voice Newspaper (6 January 2003)
Forthcoming news/plans.
SoulCyde are currently recording their single.
Influences.
Natz - Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, James Cleveland
Toshi - Prince, Jimmy Hendrix, P-Funk,
Drew - Stevie Wonder, Dennis Chambers, Marcus Miller
Mr Rick James - Marcus Miller, Scott Henderson, Victor Wooten e
Favourite gadget/luxury.
Natz - Mobile
Toshi - Luxury food
Drew - Siemens SL45 mobile
Mr Rick James - Saxophone