Now ready to step into the spotlight, Ruthven releases his hotly-anticipated debut album Rough & Ready. Across 12 tracks, which feature collaborations with A.K. Paul and Francis Anthony ‘Eg’ White, Ruthven seamlessly blends classic songwriting with lush, modern instrumentation. Earlier in the week, Ruthven revealed ‘Thru The Walls’, a captivating blend of sensuality and funk. Featuring smooth, sultry melodies intertwined with groovy, infectious rhythms — all elevated by Ruthven’s flawless...
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Ruthven reveals ‘Itch’, the latest single from his debut album Rough & Ready, which is out October 25th. Written, performed and produced in collaboration with A.K. Paul, ‘Itch’ is yet another shining example of the South London-based ex-firefighter’s flawless vocals and sleek funk-inspired productions. Ruthven shares “‘Itch’ was one of the first tracks I wrote but the last I knew was going to be part of the album. It all...
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Ruthven announces his long-awaited debut album Rough & Ready, released on 25th October, and reveals the album’s first single ‘I Can’t Go There’ alongside a self-directed video, made in collaboration with his wife Francesca Nelson, and shot by Josh Renaut. Watch below! Ruthven – aka Sean Nelson – first broke in 2017 as a founding member of Paul Institute, the label founded by A.K and Jai Paul, while also working...
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South London singer, songwriter and producer, Ruthven releases, ‘The Window’. Ruthven first broke out in 2017 as one of Paul Institute’s founding artists after his unique future-funk-infused R&B reached brothers Jai Paul and A. K. Paul, who founded the label. By taking the DNA of timeless hits from the past and filtering them through a modern lens his music is neither retro by design nor disposable efforts to keep up with the times. Stream / Purchase ‘The...
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Singer-songwriter and producer Ruthven releases his new single ‘123 Days’. Flexing a different side to his multilayered productions, Ruthven follows recent single ‘Don’t Keep It To Yourself’ with this infectious drum-led track; adding to his growing catalog of timeless music. Speaking on the creation of the new record, Ruthven says:“123 Days came out of a tough time for me: struggling to finish music, frustrated, running out of money and burning out from a workaholic lifestyle. My head was in...
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The Paul Institute website has relaunched to host a new array of music from a label known for supporting creativity and independence. The Paul Institute is an independent label founded by brothers Jai and A.K. Paul alongside their friend Muz Azar. With early access for PI enrolees at http://www.paul-institute.com, this is the biggest drop from the Paul brothers’ label yet. A. K. Paul says “I’m really happy we’re releasing new music...
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The Paul Institute delivers releases from HIRA and REINEN, two new artists to join the roster. Early access to stream, download and pre-order on 7” vinyl is at paul.institute, where the shop is open for 24 hours. These striking debuts comprise the 6th and 7th releases from the Institute and maintain its reputation for supporting new talent, creative musicianship and distinguishing production. The B-sides of the vinyl pressings will feature...
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Today the Paul Institute has delivered two new releases from Fabiana Palladino and Ruthven. Early access to stream, download and pre-order on 7” vinyl is at paul.institute, where the shop is open for 24 hours. These two artists return on impressive form for the 4th and 5th releases from the Institute, maintaining its status as a home for classic song-writing and musicianship, paired with distinguishing production. The B-sides of the...
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