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Chuka’s latest choon for the Sounds of Streatham feature is an old skool classic. “Gypsy Woman” (She’s Homeless) by Crystal Waters Chuka: “A totally superb track in every way – instantly recognisable and timeless”. [read more]
As Chuka continues his rapid rise through the ranks of the Labour Party, Streatham Pulse continues to amass a comprehensive collection of the favorite music of one of British Politics’ busiest men. This week the new Shadow Minister for Small Business & Enterprise has once again found a moment to let us know how he [read more]
Chuka’s back with more Sounds of Streatham, showing us once again how he’s putting the HOUSE in the House of Commons. Timmy Vegas ft Jennifer Wallace – ‘Can’t Make It Through Another Day’ – Grant Nelson Mix Chuka: “Cracking mix of this soulful house track by the remixer/producer extraordinaire, Grant Nelson.” Chuka will be back again soon with [read more]
Chuka’s back this week after a bit of a break from Streatham Pulse with “a three track “US House & Garage special” First up is… Chris Herbert presents Asaph Womack, “Shelter Me” Chuka: “A typically gospel inspired track”. You can listen to the track in full here on You Tube, or you can buy the track here on [read more]
Streatham Pulse has been bringing you the regular ‘Sounds of Streatham’ feature since June last year. The feature has consisted of selected music choices by our MP, Chuka Umunna, who had expressed his love of music in our first meeting with him shortly after he was elected. Seven months later, after over a dozen selections [read more]
Your parliamentary representative for funk, soul, house & hip hop returns this week with some dance music to get you warmed up this Christmas. ‘aNYway’ by (Armand Van Heldon & A TRAK present) Duck Sauce Chuka: “Uplifting disco house. Definitely one for your Christmas dance floor”. You can listen to the song in full and [read more]
More hip hop this week from Chuka. ‘The Light’ by Common Chuka: “A nice, melodic, soulful track from an incredibly talented artist/actor extraordinaire”. You can listen to the song in full and watch the video here on You Tube. You can buy ‘The Light’ by Common here from Chuka will be back with more ‘Sounds of Streatham’ [read more]
After a busy month in Westminster, which has seen our MP and in-house DJ, Chuka Umunna, appointed as Ed Miliband’s Parliamentary Private Secretary, he’s finally found time to get back to the important business of choosing some tunes for his “Sounds of Streatham” feature. He’s a very busy man these days but when he occasionally gets a [read more]
This week Chuka brings us another one of his favorite tracks from “the hardest working man in showbusiness”, James Brown. “Talkin’ Loud & Sayin’ Nothing” by James Brown Chuka: “Defiance from the big man with this socially and politically conscious track”. You can listen to the song in full here on You Tube You can buy “Talkin’ [read more]
Following on from the double installment a few weeks ago and after a short break, Streatham’s soul aficionado and MP, Chuka Umunna, is back with another classic ‘choon’ to take you in to the weekend. “Get on The Good Foot” by James Brown Chuka: “My father worshipped the Godfather of Soul; no one can funk like JB”. [read more]
While parliament is taking its summer recess, Streatham’s MP, Chuka Umunna has taken the time to give us two tracks for this weeks Sounds of Streatham feature. The first… “Got 2 Have Your Love” by Mantronix Chuka: “Clasic 80’s soul. The type I was brought up on. You can listen to the song in full and watch the [read more]
“The Shame” by The Jinks & Michelle Weeks (Groove Assassin’s Vocal Mix) Chuka: What I thought of England’s performance during the World Cup this summer (and a classic funky house track!) You can listen to the original mix in full here on You Tube. You can buy “Shame” by The Jinks & Michelle Weeks (Groove Assasin [read more]
