orchestras and contemporary stars such as Barbara Dickson and Paul Nicholas. Intro.  (less)

Hip Hop’s first (and finest) producers, Marley Marl was an early innovator in the art of sampling and developing new techniques that resulted in some of the sharpest beats and hooks in rap's Golden Age. As the founder of Cold Chillin' Records, Marl assembled a roster that included Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shanté, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, and Masta Ace. For West End, Marley created a beautiful landscape of sounds and rhythms, using hits such as "Heartbeat," "B-Beat Classic," and "Sessomatto" – truly providing musical insight into the sound of the early 1980s’ Hip Hop scene. As a bonus, Marley Marl sampled "Sessomatto," West End Records’ very first release, on "Do Like This" featuring special guest MC Shan, bringing classic break beats into the 2005 ...  (less)

'Little Black Dress' is a Pet Shop Boys-written song that was due to be included in their 2001 musical Closer to Heaven but was not used. The UK duo kindly gave the song to West End Girls to record. Features two versions of 'Little Black Dress': Main Version and Remix. EMI. 2009.  (less)

hip-hop, indie rock, pop, and R&B worlds - a diversity that shows in his innovative music and his all-embracing persona. He is a born storyteller who brings a positive, life-affirming message to his brilliant lyrical flow and compelling music. There are no clichés in what Cudi does. He is a breath of fresh air - a dynamic and important new voice, not only in the next phase of hip-hop, but as a groundbreaking trendsetter who represents the future. I am thrilled to welcome Kid Cudi into the Universal Motown family." KID CUDI released his first mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi, in July, 2008 as a free download sponsored by New York streetwear company 10 Deep, leading to an introduction and signing to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music imprint, and i...  (less)