Why we're watching... The Bullitts
- The producer and musician, also known as Jeymes Samuel, who has a star-studded Plan B style "concept album" on the wayWho he? He's producer/musician Jeymes Samuel, aka the Bullitts. Having already worked with Damon Albarn, Mr Hudson and Estelle, he now has a star-studded Plan B style "concept album" on the way. They Die By the Dawn & Other Short Stories is based around a murderer on the run, played by actress Lucy Liu, who narrates, while Tori Amos, The Wire's Idris Elba and rappers Mos Def and Jay Electronica lend their vocals.There's nothing like pulling in the stars. He must be pretty well-connected? Jeymes says he's not and that it's been a simple process. He sent their managers the concept and music, and "they just got it. They really wanted to be a part of it." One has to admire his chutzpah.Aren't concept albums pretentious? "I don't care if people think what I do is pretentious," he says. "I believe in it, and I'm thankful for them for taking the time to form an opinion about it." He says: "My dream collaboration is to have Ronnie Corbett read out raps by Jay Z."We say: It's people like this who go on to become world leaders, you know. The Bullitts's new single, "Supercool", will be released in JanuaryDamon AlbarnTori AmosIdris ElbaMos DefShahesta Shaitlyguardian.co.uk © 2011 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds ...
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