Majic 102.1 Pits Soul II Soul Against Loose Ends in Weekly Kandi Crush Battle

Majic 102.1 is challenging Harris County listeners to pick a winner in a new episode of its Kandi Crush Battle series. The station placed the British group Soul II Soul against the British trio Loose Ends for the October 26 edition of the segment.

Soul II Soul is a London-based collective led by producer Jazzie B. The group is known for blending soul, funk, jazz, and dance music into a sophisticated sound. Their catalog includes the international hit “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me),” which features vocals by Caron Wheeler. Other notable tracks cited by the station include “Keep On Movin’” and “Jazzie’s Groove.”

Loose Ends is a British R&B trio consisting of Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, and Steve Nichol. The group helped establish the smooth British soul sound in the 1980s and 1990s. Key songs mentioned in the broadcast include “Watching You,” “Slow Down,” and “Hangin’ on a String (Contemplating),” the latter of which helped the group reach American audiences.

The station described both acts as groups that prioritized production and artistry over flashiness. Soul II Soul is characterized by uplifting messages and dance floor energy. Loose Ends is described as delivering smooth vocals and irresistible basslines with romantic grooves.

The Kandi Crush Battle is a recurring segment where the station compares two artists and asks its audience to decide who wins. Listeners are encouraged to vote for their preferred group. The station noted that both groups influenced generations of R&B listeners and created music that remains popular decades after its release.

The broadcast invites the “Majic 102.1 family” to make a decision between the dance classics of Soul II Soul and the smooth R&B grooves of Loose Ends. The segment serves to celebrate the musical contributions of both British acts to the global soul music scene.

Listeners can participate in the vote to determine the winner of this specific battle. The result will determine which group is declared the victor for this week's edition of the Kandi Crush Battle on Majic 102.1.