Stardust

A 10 track soul album (34m 2s) — released May 3rd 2024 on JMJ Recordings


JMJ Recordings bring you the debut album from the Portuguese/British singer Maya Blandy called STARDUST.It is a journey through Soul Jazz and disco which make up the three key musical genres that are the inspiration for Maya's first album.

The album, produced by Jake Wherry (The Herbaliser) features USA Disco legend Kathy Brown, Canadian rapper Muneshine and features some of the UK's finest session players including Adam Phillips (Tina Turner, Richard Ashcroft, Britney Spears) Trevor Mires (Incognito, Sir Tom Jones, Jamiroquai) Patrick Dawes (Groove Armada) and award winning trumpeter Ryan Quigley (John Scofield, Joe Lovano)


Since releasing her first single Stardust in 2023, Maya has made regular appearances on BBC 6, BBC Introducing, Soho Radio as well as European Radio play on Antenna 1, Antenna 3 and Radio Oxigenio in Portugal.
Live shows to date have taken her across the UK and her European tour in Summer 2024 includes Lisbon and her native Madeira.
'Stardust' featured on Apple musics Future Funk Playlist.
Maya was recently awarded UK ARTIST OF THE WEEK on VINYL FACTORY.

The single combines jazz, soul, and R&B infused sensibilities creating something seductive and sensational... - Vinyl Factory Vinyl Factory

Lovely warm sound, sick bassline too.... - DJ MK Kiss FM

Stardust is dope - Tom Whalley Huey Show BBC 6

Single of the week - no contest - MIles Walton Psonic sunday

I can’t help thinking this could be a Bond song. For a reprise of Casino Royale perhaps. - David Bentley Nordic music central

Lemons such an excellent tune this, excellent discovery - Craig Charles BBC 6

As if Shirley Bassey meets Portishead - DJ Marc Hype Dusty Donuts

Chunky drums and horns that swagger like a motherf@*ker- BOOM! - Youngun Silver Fox Worldwide

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