Terri Walker - Untitled (Black History Month) [Coloured LP]

UMR

£36.63

Format: 2 x LP, Coloured
Catalogue No.: 5542517
Barcode: 602455425171
Release Date: 06 Oct 2023
Genre: R&B / Neo-Soul

A first-time reissue of UK Soul and RnB legend Terri Walker’s Mercury Prize nominated debut album Untitled (2003). Celebrating its 20th anniversary the album includes the singles, Drawing Board, Ching Ching and Guess You Didn’t Love Me – featuring Mos Def. As well as the Mercury Music prize nomination, Terri Walker was also nominated for four MOBO awards and the album was critically acclaimed with the BBC’s Denise Boyd proclaiming “she has captured the heart of classic soul and blended it with a modern R&B flava. The result is original and uniquely her own.”

One of the refreshing aspects of Untitled is that it is not full of collaborations – instead at its heart is the immaculate voice of the artist with strong songs and positive, uplifting lyrics. “Guess You Didn’t Love Me“, which does features Mos Def was a notable coup for a debut album.

Born in London, Walker moved to Germany as a child returning to study at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Influenced by singers such as Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Mica Paris, Terri became heavily involved in the UK Garage scene. She contributed vocals to tracks for the likes of Shanks & Bigfoot and Jaimeson whilst still creating her own brand of urban soul music. Untitled – her debut release on Mercury via Defsoul UK was critically acclaimed. About the album’s title she said ‘That’s how I want people to see my work. I want them judge for themselves and make up their own minds.’

Hailed as one of the UK’s brightest soul talents this reissue on transparent blue vinyl recreates the original gatefold artwork of the album.

LP1 - Side A
Love Fool
Drawing Board
Guess You Didn't Love Me Rap [Featuring] – Mos Def

LP1 - Side B
It's All Good
Ching Ching (Lovin' You Still)
What Will I Do
Fake

LP2 - Side A
Love You For Life
Deutschland
Dirty Weekend

LP2 - Side B
4 Feet Under
Da Business
Brand New Day

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Black Story tells the history of our iconic UK Black musical icons. UMR want to celebrate not only the culture; but the scenes, the sounds and the artists which shaped UK Music, giving flowers to the incredible Black artists in our archives.
We seek to deliver these influential (and sometimes little known) Black artists from our repertoire to an audience who may never have experienced them before, to elevate their music, share stories and, in turn, gain new fans to preserve the legacy of Black music