SUB BLUE – PMG

Sub Blue to release new EP ‘Wilfully Blind’…

The Playmaker Group’s own Sub Blue has announced his forthcoming EP ‘Wilfully Blind’ will be released on April 12th.

The EP which will be his second project will feature previous singles ‘Think We’re Fine’ and ‘Russian Roulette’ as well as unreleased music. You can pre order / pre save the EP now to be the first to hear it when it’s out here.

Our work with Sub Blue includes general management, bookings, A&R, artistic direction, campaign management, music promotions and content creation. For more on our Creative Consultancy work, click HERE

SUB BLUE TO SUPPORT ADY SULEIMAN SHOW

THE PLAYMAKER GROUP’s Sub Blue has been announced as the support for Ady Suleiman’s show in Liverpool. This comes off the back of his latest single release ‘Russian Roulette’ and the announcement of his own headline show in London.

To catch Ady and Sub Blue at the Arts Club Theatre on Saturday 16th March you can buy your tickets here

PMG FEATURE IN ‘THE VOICE’ NEWSPAPER…X3!

Have you picked up this week’s ‘The Voice’ Newspaper? If so then you would have seen the THREE articles THE PLAYMAKER GROUP have published.

Firstly, February means one things in Jamiaca…Reggae Month! So BBC 1Xtra DJ and Grammy winning Producer Seani B had to be involved. From the legendary artists to the rising stars, Seani B discusses all in his weekly BrukOut column including his trip out to the Caribbean island. You can read the article online here

The second feature stays on the topic of a Caribbean island, but one not necessarily renowned for It’s music. PMG’s Nick Mathius discusses St Lucia’s vibrant music scene with the likes of Reggae and Soca being the heartbeat of the people. You can read the article online here

The third article ‘Introducing’ is by PMG’s Debbie Gayle and is something that will feature every other week in the Life & Style section. Kicking things off is ‘Introducing’ Sub Blue! One of Liverpool’s rising stars, Sub Blue tells us his story so far from being a suburban kid and the lifestyle that brings, to his forthcoming EP ‘Wilfully Blind’. You can listen to his brand new single ‘Russian Roulette’ here

The Voice is the only British national black weekly paper and It’s a pleasure we can be involved in a big way. #Playmakers

SUB BLUE RELEASES NEW SINGLE RUSSIAN ROULETTE

Sub Blue is back with his first release of 2019 with his new single ‘Russian Roulette’.

The track which is produced by XamVolo and features London rapper Incisive and Poet Caleb Femi is the second single from the forthcoming EP ‘Wilfully Blind’.

Already added to the likes of New Music Friday and R&B UK playlists on Spotify, the track has been an instant hit and we’re proud to have him on THE PLAYMAKER GROUP’S roster.

Check the track below, stream, share and support!

Sub Blue – Pirate Studios Live

THE PLAYMAKER GROUP’S Sub Blue played his debut Pirate Studios Live session today. In association with Ditto Music and LIMF Festival, Sub Blue joined the likes of Joel Culpepper, Queen Zee and Red Rum Club in playing a live set at the Pirate Studios HQ in London.

If you didn’t catch the live performance, fear not! You can go back and watch it now, the 25 minute set featured tracks from his debut EP ‘Suburban View’ along with his latest track ‘Think We’re Fine’.

Sub Blue (Livestream) | Pirate Live London

Discover rising star SUB BLUE’s chilled out, introspective hip-hop as he plays his debut Pirate Live set, in association with Ditto Music. LIKE Pirate Studios for the best in live music.

Posted by SUB BLUE on Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Discover rising star SUB BLUE’s chilled out, introspective hip-hop

Yaw Owusu talks special LIMF ACADEMY x Orchestra COLLAB

Under the consultancy of THE PLAYMAKER GROUP, the Ignition Orchestra collaborated with LIMF Academy which saw a one off performance at the prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic.

Aimed at artists, bands and producers between the ages of 16-25 from across Merseyside, the academy combined the raw talent of three of the 2018-2019 artists Luna, Kyami, Raheem Alameen and Academy alumni and PMG artist Sub Blue.

We spoke to THE PLAYMAKER GROUP’S Yaw Owusu who headed this award winning initiative to look back on the special night and what the future holds for LIMF Academy.

PMG: This is the fourth time LIMF Academy has collaborated with an Orchestra, what is it that these create something unique together?

YO: The reason why I always want to return to doing this is because I think it’s a unique experience for each side; for the young artists hearing their music re-created and performed live with classically-trained young musicians is satisfying, enlightening and often surprising. For the classically-trained musicians, they get the chance to link with the other side of the music industry – what may be classed as the Pop world – and apply their skills in that space. I think both sides get stretched and end up experiencing something new – just getting out of their boxes. I believe a great amount of mutual respect and admiration occurs during the process.

PMG: How important is it to push these young artists into a new environment and experience something like playing with a full piece orchestra?

YO: It’s critical. As part of our commitment to talent development, we must push them into new spaces to add real value to them. No one has ever said they haven’t grown musically or personally from these collaborations.

PMG: There always seems to be such a diverse group of artists who get to play with the orchestra, do you like pushing the boundaries to see how experimental things can get?

YO: Well the Academy is eclectic so this event should reflect that. I believe in meeting the talent where they are and supporting what they are doing – so if it’s a future beats producer that is selected for the collaboration – he or she will get to work with the orchestra. Then we tackle any challenges that occur.

I must admit working with Katie Chatburn – who is the composer and arranger – is wonderful as she just embraces the challenge and always knocks it out of the park.

PMG: From Cassie to Lauryn Hill, each artist covered a song from a female artist. What was the theme for this?

YO: The format for each show is 3 or 4 artists performing 3 song each. We make sure one is a cover. So each show we pick a theme. This year the theme was in line with Culture Liverpool’s focus on celebrating female achievement and icons – so we asked each artist to pick a song by a female artist that inspired them or their music. It worked well.

PMG: The performances on the night really were incredible and it did feel like a special night, can we look forward to more things from LIMF Academy throughout the year?

YO: Without a doubt. Every year we are trying to improve the quality and impact of what we do. There will be more showcases in Liverpool and also a London Showcase. I think for our company work like this is so important – as supporting, nurturing and developing talent is pretty central to what we do in every area.

For more on the Academy – LIMFestival.com