Tuesday, July 19th 2011

Videos: Keisha Buchanan Steps Out Solo

Tonight saw the British media out in full force for Keisha Buchanan‘s solo launch.

Held at the trendy Jacques Townhouse, That Grape Juice were in the house at the Central London event, which saw the former Sugababe present live premieres of a number of tracks from her debut solo album (which has been 18 months in the making).

As yet untitled, the Island (Universal Music) set is due for release before the year’s end. And if tonight’s showing is anything to go by, the UK industry is about to be all shaken up by Hurricane Buchanan. For, with her sublimely rich and powerful vocals, she offers something this side of the pond can’t boast much of (beyond Alexandra Burke and Leona Lewis).

Check out her performances of new material (as well as a Beyonce cover, and Sugababes medley) below…

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Tuesday, June 14th 2011

Keisha Buchanan Readies Solo Project; Releases New Promo Pics

Some two years after leaving the Sugababes, Pop vocalist Keisha Buchanan is finally striking out on her own.

The 26 year old has teamed up The Jacques Townhouse to launch her solo debut with a live gig on July 19th. To promote the exclusive show, the singer-songwriter has unveiled these stunning new promotional shots – which were snapped by Terence Webb (Vogue).

With her former bandmates about to release new material too, it looks the latter part of the year will see a Suga-showdown. Who are you rooting for?

Your thoughts?

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Thursday, February 24th 2011

New Song: Keisha Buchanan – ‘Gimmie Pressure’

Keisha Buchanan bites back on new promotional release ‘Gimmie Pressure’. The hard-hitting buzz single sees the ousted Sugababe singer make no secret about who she’s taking aim at (see: Amelle, Heidi, Jade).

Indeed lyrics include lines such as “you taking shots on my name, I’ll put it on ya”, and “you try to label me, I’m not gonna wear it. I’m the original, not no generic”.

Meow! Take a listen a listen after the jump…

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Wednesday, January 12th 2011

New Song: Keisha Buchanan – ‘Under Control’

Time sure passes with the swiftness when out of the spotlight. Case, point, example, Keisha Buchanan. It’s been 18 months since the former Sugababes lead was controversially ousted from the group, and pressured into solodom.

Having signed to Island/Universal Music immediately following the split, Buchanan has been working on her solo debut in the US – the fruits of which have begun to surface. Cue ‘Under Control’.

While little is known about the track, which appears to be in demo form, it serves as the first offering from one of the UK’s most recognisable voices.

Take a listen below…

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Friday, September 24th 2010

Hot Shot: Keisha Buchanan Debuts New Look

Ex-Sugababe Keisha Buchanan unveiled a hot new look at the star-studded celebration of Naomi Campbell’s 25 years in fashion here in London recently.

The singer, who is working on her solo debut, looks stunning! Loving the new slimline frame.

Your thoughts?

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Tuesday, July 20th 2010

Keisha Buchanan Breaks Silence

It has been almost a year since Keisha Buchanan was unceremoniously ousted from the Sugababes – the very group she helped to create. While the talented singer-songwriter has maintained a dignified silence on the issue, she did chat to our good friends over at Punch Bowl recently about her debut solo album, recent ‘leaked’ material, as well as her current relationship with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.

Check out the interview after the jump….

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Friday, July 2nd 2010

New Song: Keisha Buchanan – ‘Fearless’ (Snippet)

It’s been more than a year since the we’ve heard anything musically from Keisha Buchanan. Indeed, the 25 year old has kept a low profile since unceremonious being booted out of the Sugababes (which she founded) last September.

However, the familiar voice made a return this week (albeit unintentionally), as a snippet of a new track she’s been working on with producer Charlie Holmes surfaced. Titled ‘Fearless’, the stirring ballad packs an almighty punch with lyrics such as:

“I got an angel in my corner, and you can never touch her. You won’t win.”

Any guesses as to who she’s singing about?

Keisha’s Island Records debut is expected out this year.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Friday, March 26th 2010

Ex-Sugababe To Sign With Jay-Z’s Roc Nation?

As the Sugababes today confirm our report that they have ceased working with Roc Nation (aka were dropped), fresh reports have emerged today suggesting that ousted member Keisha Buchanan is on the brink of signing with the Jay-Z-owned firm for her solo project.

Buchanan and the rapper are said to have hit it off at the BRITS after-party last month, with Roc Nation set to formally meet with the 25 year old during her current trip to Los Angeles for the recording of her solo LP.

Should such a deal be finalised, it would ironically be exactly the same deal Buchanan entered into as part of the group – which would see her record label remain Universal Island, while Roc Nation would, essentially, A&R/produce the project.

How the tables have turned!

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Karma really is serving it up! Granted we don’t actually know what went on behind the scenes, for many it simply boils down to principle – you can not dispose of the last original component of a group and expect credibility or support to remain. It just doesn’t work like that. How any label or management team failed to foresee this back in September is anyone’s guess. I mean, prior to Keisha’s album even coming out, the group are being forced to eat some serious humble-pie, with ‘Sweet 7′ belly-flopping and public support and interest at an all-time low.

About the Roc Nation deal; it’s definitely understandable as to why they are actively seeking out Keisha. It is no secret that for many years she was the creative force behind the Sugababes, particularly with the last line-up. Hence, common-knowledge was the fact that she’d often be the first and last at the studio, co-wrote many of their hits, and enjoyed great relationships with several producers – a number of which, reportedly, refused to begin work with the other ladies until Keisha arrived at the studio.

One can only hope that Keisha really serves up the hotness with her solo project and is successful; which if she manages to pull off, will be one of the biggest stories in recent UK music history.

Your thoughts?

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Wednesday, March 3rd 2010

Original Sugababes Launch Legal Action Against New Line-Up!

Just when it appeared the dust had settled in the Sugababes saga, it is being reported that ALL of the group’s original members have launched High Court action to secure the rights to the ‘Sugababes’ name.

According to Holy Moly, Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena, and Siobhan Donaghy have jointly applied to the European Trademark Authority, seeking ownership to the group’s name. Shockingly, the ‘Sugababes’ name had reportedly never been trademarked, which has allowed the case to proceed.

Buena initially filed the application back in November last year, 2 months after Buchanan was booted. Yet yesterday, the application was amended to include both Keisha and Siobhan.

If their case is successful (which insiders say is ‘likely’), the trio would be able use the name for, among other things, CDs and advertisements in Europe. They would also be able to perform and record under the name. Although the latter is unlikely in light of Buchanan’s solo deal and personal differences between Donaghy and the other members.

Worse still for the current line-up, who will undoubtedly have to change their name should they lose, their legal team have only until May 8th to officially file opposition. Ouch.

Check out scans of the legal files below!

There’s little else to be said other than….let the battle begin! Granted I’m sure there are intricate details and procedures which could drag on for a while, I know which side I’m rooting for. I mean, watching the current line-up performing the group’s older material (material which neither Amelle or Jade were even in the group for) just a few minutes before this story broke, really made my stomach turn. Peep their recent live spin on ‘Ugly’ and ‘Round Round’ after the jump…