Brand New Heavies, The Vinyl Records
The leading band of London's acid jazz scene, the Brand New Heavies have translated their love of sophisticated '70s funk grooves into an evolving danceable sound that has endured for over 30 years. The Brand New Heavies made their recorded debut near the end of the 1980s and thrived throughout the '90s, powered by vocalists N'Dea Davenport, Siedah Garrett, and Carleen Anderson. The band's first full decade was marked by the platinum U.K. Top Ten albums Brother Sister (1994) and Shelter (1997) and 15 U.K. Top 40 singles, ranging from originals like "Stay This Way," "Dream On Dreamer," and "Sometimes," to covers of '70s classics such as "Don't Let It Go to Your Head," "Midnight at the Oasis," and "You've Got a Friend."