by Grant Brookes | Dec 14, 2017 | Disco, News, Pop, The Urban State
About The Urban State The Urban State is the brainchild of Roderick (R-Jay) Williams, a Leicester-based songwriter has brought together a collective of performers and artists to create music and art that celebrate the power of many, showcasing and challenging the...
by Grant Brookes | Nov 15, 2017 | News, Pop, Single, The Urban State
I can’t believe that we are about to release our third single from the album – things are going so fast! We always wanted his track as a single release from the moment we laid down the first vocals. Though at that time the track was a lot more clubby than now...
by Grant Brookes | Nov 13, 2017 | Album, Disco, News, Pop, Single, The Urban State
Funky Pop Collective, The Urban State, will release their new single “DNA” on the 5th December 2017 The Urban State have proven without a shadow of a doubt that pure funky-pop brilliance really does run through their veins! DNA – will be released on the...
by Grant Brookes | Nov 10, 2017 | Album, News, Pop, Single, The Urban State
Name: Roderick Service to the State: Singer, songwriter, founder Manor: Leicester Born: Accra, Ghana Classics: Amerie – 1 Thing, Basement Jaxx – Jump and Shout (Stanton Warriors remix), Kylie – Can’t Get You Out Of My Head (OH yeah) Right now: Beyonce – End of Time,...
by Grant Brookes | Oct 22, 2017 | Album, News, The Urban State
October sees the 3rd album release from Funky, Pop, Disco collective, The Urban State The Urban State are poised to release their 3rd Album in late 2017. With a nod to all things funky, pop and disco, “Introducing Angela” is an upbeat funky ride for the senses....
by Grant Brookes | Oct 17, 2017 | Album, Audio, News, Single, The Urban State
When people find out I am a song writer they often ask two questions- what comes first, the music or the lyrics and are the lyrics about you? In answer to the first question with me it really depends. Sometimes I get a melody that I put words to or some times...
