Lynden David Hall
Encyclopedia
Lynden David Hall was a singer
, songwriter
, arranger
, and producer
.
, South London
, he won the 'best newcomer' accolade at the 1998 MOBO
(Music of Black Origin) Awards.
In 1999, he was the first UK
performer ever voted "Best Male Artist" by the readers of Britain's Blues & Soul magazine. His debut album
, Medicine 4 My Pain
, as well as the singles
"Do I Qualify" and "Sexy Cinderella", had an instant appeal to soul
fans
in the UK and elsewhere, but it was not until his work got the remix
treatment that he got his major breakthrough.
Hall appeared in the film
Love Actually
in 2003, where he sang at the wedding of the characters played by Keira Knightley
and Chiwetel Ejiofor
. Two years later, he released his third studio album In Between Jobs
on the independent record label
, Random Records.
In October 2003, Hall was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma
; he died on 14 February 2006, at the age of 31, from complications resulting from the stem cell transplant he received in January 2005. Hall was in remission at the time of his death. Hall is survived by his wife Nikkie Hall.
Shortly before he died, whilst in hospital in November 2005, Hall and his wife achieved their wish to help others suffering by putting on the successful Lynden's Wish concert
at London's Jazz Cafe. For the first time, selected black British music artists came together in Hall's honour to raise money for two charities close to his heart:The African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, and Rays of Sunshine, a children's charity. Lynden's Wish, a registered charity
, remains his legacy.
There will be in the future previously unreleased material released and a live album in memory of him.
On 23 May 2006, a Lynden's Wish memorial celebration was held in his honour at The Kensington Roof Gardens
. Two white doves were released as a symbol of peace, accompanied by the London Community Gospel Choir who sang "All You Need is Love" as performed by Hall in the film
Love Actually
. Many of the artists who performed the previous year's concerts also performed tributes including Omar
, Roachford and Don-E. All proceeds were donated to The African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust.
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, arranger
Arrangement
The American Federation of Musicians defines arranging as "the art of preparing and adapting an already written composition for presentation in other than its original form. An arrangement may include reharmonization, paraphrasing, and/or development of a composition, so that it fully represents...
, and producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
.
Life and career
Born in WandsworthWandsworth
Wandsworth is a district of south London, England, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated southwest of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-Toponymy:...
, South London
South London
South London is the southern part of London, England, United Kingdom.According to the 2011 official Boundary Commission for England definition, South London includes the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and...
, he won the 'best newcomer' accolade at the 1998 MOBO
MOBO Awards
The Music of Black Origin Awards, established in 1995 by Kanya King MBE and Andy Ruffell, are held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music....
(Music of Black Origin) Awards.
In 1999, he was the first UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
performer ever voted "Best Male Artist" by the readers of Britain's Blues & Soul magazine. His debut album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, Medicine 4 My Pain
Medicine 4 My Pain
Medicine 4 My Pain is the debut album by British R&B singer Lynden David Hall, released in 1997 on the Cooltempo label. The album was a critical success, and was instrumental in Hall's winning the 'Best Newcomer' award at the 1998 MOBO ceremony...
, as well as the singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Do I Qualify" and "Sexy Cinderella", had an instant appeal to soul
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
fans
Fan (person)
A Fan, sometimes also called aficionado or supporter, is a person with a liking and enthusiasm for something, such as a band or a sports team. Fans of a particular thing or person constitute its fanbase or fandom...
in the UK and elsewhere, but it was not until his work got the remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
treatment that he got his major breakthrough.
Hall appeared in the film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
Love Actually
Love Actually
Love Actually is a 2003 British romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The screenplay delves into different aspects of love as shown through ten separate stories involving a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are shown to be interlinked as their tales progress...
in 2003, where he sang at the wedding of the characters played by Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley
Keira Christina Knightley born 26 March 1985) is an English actress and model. She began acting as a child and came to international notice in 2002 after co-starring in the film Bend It Like Beckham...
and Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor, OBE is an English actor of stage and screen. He has received numerous acting awards and award nominations, including the 2006 BAFTA Awards Rising Star, three Golden Globe Awards' nominations, and the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his...
. Two years later, he released his third studio album In Between Jobs
In Between Jobs
In Between Jobs is the third album by British R&B singer Lynden David Hall, released in April 2005 on the Random Records label. It was the last album Hall released prior to his death in February 2006.- Track listing :...
on the independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
, Random Records.
In October 2003, Hall was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma, previously known as Hodgkin's disease, is a type of lymphoma, which is a cancer originating from white blood cells called lymphocytes...
; he died on 14 February 2006, at the age of 31, from complications resulting from the stem cell transplant he received in January 2005. Hall was in remission at the time of his death. Hall is survived by his wife Nikkie Hall.
Shortly before he died, whilst in hospital in November 2005, Hall and his wife achieved their wish to help others suffering by putting on the successful Lynden's Wish concert
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
at London's Jazz Cafe. For the first time, selected black British music artists came together in Hall's honour to raise money for two charities close to his heart:The African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, and Rays of Sunshine, a children's charity. Lynden's Wish, a registered charity
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
, remains his legacy.
There will be in the future previously unreleased material released and a live album in memory of him.
On 23 May 2006, a Lynden's Wish memorial celebration was held in his honour at The Kensington Roof Gardens
Kensington Roof Gardens
The Roof Gardens is a roof garden covering 6,000 m² on top of the former Derry and Toms building on Kensington High Street, in central London, in The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea...
. Two white doves were released as a symbol of peace, accompanied by the London Community Gospel Choir who sang "All You Need is Love" as performed by Hall in the film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
Love Actually
Love Actually
Love Actually is a 2003 British romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The screenplay delves into different aspects of love as shown through ten separate stories involving a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are shown to be interlinked as their tales progress...
. Many of the artists who performed the previous year's concerts also performed tributes including Omar
Omar
Omar can refer to:-Name:* Omar , including a list of people with the given name or surname Omar, Omer or Umar as well-Places:* Omar, Konar, a village in Afghanistan...
, Roachford and Don-E. All proceeds were donated to The African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust.
Albums
- 1997: Medicine 4 My PainMedicine 4 My PainMedicine 4 My Pain is the debut album by British R&B singer Lynden David Hall, released in 1997 on the Cooltempo label. The album was a critical success, and was instrumental in Hall's winning the 'Best Newcomer' award at the 1998 MOBO ceremony...
- UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#43 - 2000: The Other SideThe Other Side (Lynden David Hall album)The Other Side is the second album by British R&B singer Lynden David Hall, released in 2000 on the Cooltempo label. It peaked at #36 on the UK albums chart.- Track listing :All tracks composed by Lynden David Hall# "If I Had to Choose" 4:08...
- UK #36 - 2005: In Between JobsIn Between JobsIn Between Jobs is the third album by British R&B singer Lynden David Hall, released in April 2005 on the Random Records label. It was the last album Hall released prior to his death in February 2006.- Track listing :...
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
|||
| 1997 | "Sexy Cinderella" | #45 | Medicine 4 My Pain |
| 1997 | "Do I Qualify?" | #26 | Medicine 4 My Pain |
| 1998 | "Crescent Moon" | #45 | Medicine 4 My Pain |
| 1998 | "Sexy Cinderella" (re-release) | #17 | Medicine 4 My Pain |
| 1999 | "Medicine 4 My Pain" | - | Medicine 4 My Pain |
| 2000 | "Forgive Me" | #30 | The Other Side |
| 2000 | "Sleeping With Victor" | #49 | The Other Side |
| 2000 | "Let's Do It Again" | #69 | The Other Side |
| 2005 | "Day Off" / "Stay Faithful" | - | In Between Jobs |
Other sites
- Homage to Lynden David Hall from "Telerama radio" (audio file)
- Video of Lynden playing a short set at the ACLT's Gift of Life 2 Fundrasier in 2001
- Random Records – official record company website
- ACLT – The African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust website
- Rays of Sunshine website
- Soul star dies after cancer fight, from BBC NewsBBC NewsBBC News is the department of the British Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs. The department is the world's largest broadcast news organisation and generates about 120 hours of radio and television output each day, as well as online...
- Lynden David Hall interview by Pete Lewis, Blues & SoulBlues & SoulBlues & Soul is a British music magazine covering black music. Genres covered include soul, R&B, jazz, hip hop, reggae and world music. It was first published in 1966 and is known for first using the term Northern Soul....
magazine. May 2000 (reprinted April 2008) - Lynden David Hall dies of cancer at 31, from Digital SpyDigital SpyDigital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
- Lynden David Hall obituary from the IndependentThe IndependentThe Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
Online Edition - Obituaries - Lynden David Hall photographed in BirminghamBirminghamBirmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
1999, taken from exhibition "Muzik Kinda Sweet" OOM Gallery