Liam Bailey Returns With "You Better Leave Me"

Nottingham-born soul musician Liam Bailey returns to the cafe and gives SoulCulture the exclusive premiere of his official video for "You Better Leave Me," the lead single from his forthcoming self-penned, Salaam Remi-produced debut LP, "Out of the Shadows" will be released on Polydor in May. Ben Newman delivers a unique performance video for new soul sensation Bailey. Set in a speakeasy style club we see Hotly-tipped singer songwriter perform to couples in different stages of a love.
I know I bang on and on about how great British music is, but there really are some undiscovered gems just waiting for an opportunity to make themselves heard. Bailey is definitely one of the lucky ones, having been found by the soul musician Amy Winehouse, releasing two EPs, and now getting a major deal for his upcoming full-length LP. The first single, "You Better Leave Me," has Remi's signature production style but with a little dub thrown into the mix and Bailey's husky, rich vocals running over the top. The video, while visually pleasing, isn't anything out of the ordinary, but that kind of works as it leaves Bailey's vocals to take center stage. Definitely one to watch.
The up-and-coming UK soul man first caught the attention of the public and media alike with the release of two EPs last year: "2am Rough Tracks" and "So Down, Cold." These intriguing snapshots, recorded very simply with just Bailey and his guitar, showcased the raw tenderness of his unique vocal and heartfelt, emotional storytelling. Both EPs were released on Winehouse's Lioness Records. The "Back to Black" singer first heard Bailey's music through a mutual friend and felt so connected with its stripped back emotion that she was compelled to contact him. They bonded immediately. All the EP tracks were recorded late at night with the emphasis firmly on getting up close and personal with Bailey and his guitar.
"You Better Leave Me" is hotly-tipped singer songwriter's first official legit single and will be available digitally on March 13, also featuring a Shy FX remix. Bailey was full of energy, charged up about his new single "You Better Leave Me" and rightfully so. Full of melancholy soul, it's blues steeped in 70's funk-rock. Such is the breadth of his talent and appeal that Bailey also hooked up with urban stars Chase & Status and is the guest vocalist on their new single "Blind Faith." British soul may have just found its first authentic male voice of the decade.