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Sweet Randi Love And The Love Thang Band Share ‘Yes To Life’

‘Yes To Life’, Sweet Randi Love’s latest offering in collaboration with Jack Spade and Ike Turner Jr., sees the songstress deliver her signature, larger than life Soul sound with the addition of Hip-Hop infused bars. The track is every inch a feel-good anthem: and simply irresistible.
Sweet Randi Love is known for her unique brand of Soul, jam-packed with energy and life that leaves the listener rejuvenated. Having toured and recording extensively with a host of household names, Sweet Randi Love is known for taking inspiration from her peers whilst remaining in a lane of her own.
Talking about the meaning of the new track, Sweet Randi Love shares: “Embrace and love yourself flaws and all. Love life, every part of it, never give up on life, say yes to all life has to offer, keep trying, keep moving forward.”
Ike Turner, the music genius who created a unique style of Rock ‘n Roll, named her “Sweet Randi Love” and made her an Ikette. She toured as an Ikette Extraordinaire for fifteen years, dazzling audiences as the cameras and lights paid homage. Her recording credits and performances with icons included: Rick James, James Brown, Gladys Horton of the Marvelettes, Luther Ingram, and Kris Lamans of the Platters. She performed with groups including: The Time, The Gap Band, Lakeside, Rolls Royce, and Mary Jane Girls. Credits include touring and recording with legends: Ike Turner, BB King, Solomon Burke, and Andrae Crouch.
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Marz Starlife Makes A Striking First Impression With Healing

Every once in a while, a debut comes along that doesn’t just introduce an artist – it reveals a soul. Marz Starlife’s first EP, Healing, is exactly that. It’s raw, it’s heartfelt, and it doesn’t pretend to have everything figured out. Instead, it leans into the messiness of real life – the mistakes, the heartbreak, the isolation – and tries to make sense of it all through music. Born in Jamaica, raised in the UK, and now back on the island, Marz brings a cross-cultural perspective to his storytelling, but at the heart of Healing is something deeply human: the need to reckon with the past in order to move forward.
Across the project’s standout tracks, Marz doesn’t hold back. In Bad Memories, he opens up about years lost to incarceration, fractured relationships, and the weight of regret. “Spent four birthdays locked up, baby remember me please,” he raps, in a tone that’s both matter-of-fact and aching. The production stays subdued and moody, letting the lyrics breathe. There’s no glorification of the streets here, only reflection. He admits to being young and caught up in the chase for fast money, but he also shows growth, making it clear that he’s not the same person he once was. It’s a track that lingers, not because it tries to be flashy, but because it feels real.
The title track, Healing, is where everything clicks. Marz taps into something almost spiritual as he raps, “I turn pain into power, darkness to light.” The song is layered with poetic lines and subtle emotional shifts, balancing toughness with tenderness. There’s a determination to rise above, even when the scars still sting. He reflects on his upbringing, his time in the streets, and the inner battles he continues to fight. “No shrink can understand how I’m feeling,” he says, and honestly, it’s hard not to believe him. The pain here is too specific, too lived-in. But instead of letting it swallow him, he uses it to fuel something greater.
What’s refreshing about Healing is that it doesn’t try to fit neatly into any one genre or narrative. Marz blends elements of UK hip-hop, Jamaican rhythm, and emotional rap into something that feels uniquely his own. He’s not here to be the loudest or the flashiest; he’s here to be honest. And in a world full of over-produced, over-polished music, that honesty stands out.
With Healing, Marz Starlife has given us more than a debut; he’s given us a mirror into his journey, and maybe even our own. Whether you’ve lived through similar struggles or are just someone who appreciates music with depth and heart, this EP is worth your time. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it’s possible, and that sometimes telling your story is the most powerful thing you can do.
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