History

As the summer of 2008 approached to a close, Randolph Matthews made a decision to follow his dream, his true path, as a master of his craft, with a clear vision to unite and entertain the people of the world. His musical journey had taken him around the world, writing and performing with many productions and musicians, as well as his own dynamic projects. The wealth of this melting pot of creative experiences now served as a strong foundation for the new chapter in his career. His strength is not only in his powerful and silky voice, often compared to Seal, but in his mastery in fusing the styles of the globe and his ancestral roots of Africa.

Randolph embarked upon a phase of writing, listening to his heart and vision of what and how he wanted to express it. Amazing new songs have emerged and will be expected to be launched as marvellous treats to audiences everywhere in 2009.

2009

Randolph Matthews Heart Songs and Future Folk

2008

Carica – New Folk / Brasilian Flavas
Randolph Matthews tours
Kaya Project – Album “….And So It Goes”, by Seb Taylor, feat. Randolph
Jen Crestol recording at abbey road studios – Promo gigs followed
Speeka Project release of Bonfire album – Promo gigs followed
Soundtrack for Braun advert – released in Europe & Japan

2007

Low Budget Soul release album “Strangers To The Ordinary”, feat. Randolph,
Marcia Escoffery & Nanar (Break Reform)
Randolph Matthews Album “I Love” released on the Document. Album launch & tour followed
Randolph Matthews supporting Omar @ Stratford Circus
Truba Project – UK tour
Gumdrop Project – UK tour
Season and Sygaire - House Project recording, pa in Berlin
Jen Crestol Project – UK Tours

2006

Signed first deal with Documented record label
Truba Project EP with Zena Edwards – Spoken Word / Poetry / World Music,
Randolph Matthews tours
Truba @ Royal Festival Hall supporting Kidjo

2005

Low Budget Soul - album studio project beats and soul
Gum Drop – “Hi-Flautin” album

2004

Hotbuttersouls - covers band
Two Banks Of Four - Royal Festival Hall supporting Matthew Herbert Band
Two Banks Of Four - touring in Denmark and Sweden

2003

Ty - album release - featuring Eska, Bembe Segue, Michelle Escoffery
Alphonso Esposito - Star and Clouds musical touring in Sydney Australia

2002

Ty - Album Upwards, Track “Rain”
Twix Chocolate Campaign second run

2001

Speeka project (albeit on a more soulful and quirky tip and featuring vocalists
such as Alison David, Randolph Matthews and Valerie Perkins) touring in Italy
Holland, Drum Rhythm Festival - supporting Terry Callier
Speeka Project Album Launch at the Jazz Café, London
Twix Chocolate Campaign advert release in Europe

2000

Highlander Project - house music album touring in Ibiza
Kindred Spirit - soul, folk, urban night backing vocals (monthly)
Arthur Baker collaboration

1999

Highlander Project
Low Budget Soul
Speeka Project featuring Randolph Matthews

1998

Crosswinds record “Rocky Spring”
Crosswinds - Blues folk and jazz festival in Cyprus
Crosswinds - Jazz Café and more

1997

Randolph Matthews Trio Formed with Danny Fisher and Dave Austin covers
and originals

1996

Solo and Hotbuttersoul covers band

1991 – 1995

Vincent Mitchell / Randolph Matthews duet song writing and performing

1990

Hoxton Hall choir and solo performances classes