Michael Oliviere on iTunes compilation.

07 Oct 2008

ICU Recordings Ltd are proud to announce that the "Clean Out Your Ears" compilation album is now available for download from  www.itunes.com.  Included on this compilation is the excellent Michael Oliviere tune "Soon Come".  Download the track seperately or buy the entire compilation.  Visit your local iTunes and download your copy today! View More

Michael Oliviere now available to Napster members.

07 Oct 2008

ICU Recordings Ltd are proud to announce that the "Clean Out Your Ears" compilation album is now available for download from  www.napster.com.  Included on this compilation is the excellent Michael Oliviere tune "Soon Come".  Download the track seperately or buy the entire compilation.  Join your local napster and download your copy today! View More

Michael Oliviere now out on Rhapsody

07 Oct 2008

ICU Recordings Ltd are proud to announce that the "Clean Out Your Ears" compilation album is now available for download from  www.rhapsody.com.  Included on this compilation is the excellent Michael Oliviere tune "Soon Come".  Download the track seperately or buy the entire compilation.  Join Rhapsody now and download your copy today! View More

Michael Oliviere now out on Amazon

07 Oct 2008

ICU Recordings Ltd are proud to announce that the "Clean Out Your Ears" compilation album is now available for download from  www.amazon.com.  Included on this compilation is the excellent Michael Oliviere tune "Soon Come".  Download the track seperately or buy the entire compilation.  Visit Amazon and download your copy now!  This is a US only

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Michael Oliviere out now on eMusic

07 Oct 2008

ICU Recordings Ltd are proud to announce that the "Clean Out Your Ears" compilation album is now available for download for members of   www.emusic.com.  Included on this compilation is the excellent Michael Oliviere tune "Soon Come".  Download the track seperately or buy the entire compilation.  Join eMusic now and download your copy today! View More

Soon Come Ring-tones!

01 Oct 2008

Michael 'Bubbles' Oliviere's album "Unfinished Business/Soon Come" is now available in Ring-Tone/Mobile Phone format through www.groupietunes.com.  Get 'Bubbles' on your mobile phone today!

Paste this link into your browser for direct access: http://www.groupietunes.com/artists/MichaelOliviere

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Michael in Rhapsody!

01 Oct 2008

"Unfinished Business/Soon Come" is now available for download via www.rhapsody.com.

Paste this link in to your browser for instant access:

http://www.rhapsody.com/-search?query=Michael+Oliviere&searchtype=RhapKeyword

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS/SOON COME

22 Sep 2008

Michael Oliviere's new album "Unfinished Business/Soon Come" is now available for digital download in the US on Amazon.com.  This service should be extended to the rest of the world by the end of the year.  Happy Shopping! View More

Album now available from iTUNES.

15 Sep 2008

Michael Oliviere's album "Unfinished Business/Soon Come" is now available through iTunes worldwide for immediate download.  Please enjoy a great album! View More

Bubbles at CHINAWHITE 29th July 2008

29 Jul 2008

RARE UK GIG:
Making a rare U.K. appearance at ICU LIVE 7 at the Chinawhite Club on the 29th July 2008, Michael 'Bubbles' Oliviere, the man behind hits by Jennifer Lopez, Black Eyed Peas, LL Cool J, Everlast etc, is previewing tracks from his latest release “Unfinished Business/Soon Come”.
This glorious album, which mixes Reggae with Soul music, Calypso, Salsa, a smattering of

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"Reggae is Here Once Again" out on HONEST JON's

02 May 2008

As EM RECORDS re-release "Steel n' Skins" debut album, Over here, HONSET JON'S re-release the 12" single: "Reggae is Here Once Again" on thier own label, written by Michael Oliviere (credited as M Mohammed[Bubbles]). Check his latest version of the song, out now on the "Soon Come/Unfinished Business" album, available for digital download from this site. View More

RE-RELEASE for "Reggae is Here Once Again"

02 May 2008

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New Album - OUT NOW

13 Dec 2007

The wait is over: Michael Olivere's new album "Unfinished Business/Soon Come" is out now!

Availiable in Limited Edition Digipack CD and via download from this site.

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The wait is over!!!

06 Aug 2007

Michael Oliviere is at present very excited about the imminent release of his long awaited solo project aptly titled ‘Unfinished Business / Soon Come'. Fresh from his successful battles with publishers over unpaid royalties and roaring with confidence, Michael Oliviere can't wait to get out on the road to promote his latest offering. This tantalising taste of all the flavours

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"Jenny From The Block" on Playstation!

07 Mar 2007

Michael Oliviere's co-write "Jenny from the Block" by Jennifer Lopez features on the new Sony Playstation game "Sing Star: Pop Hits" for the PS3 View More

Break Beat release again!

22 Nov 2006

"Heaven and Hell is on Earth" returns to another Break Beat collection.  This time it is another Street Beat Records release: 'Ultimate Breaks and Beats, The Complete Collection'. View More

LL Cool J's interpretation of "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" on PS3 and XBox 360

13 Oct 2006

LL Cool J's interpretation of "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" in the song "What You Want" features on the video game 'Scarface: The World is Yours'. This is now available on both the Sony PS3 and the XBox 360 platforms. View More

Michael and Antonio Banderas!

20 Jul 2006

LL Cool J's interpretation of "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" in the song "What You Want" features in the new Antonio Banderas film "Take the Lead" out now. View More

Album in Progress!

07 Jul 2006

Attention: Man at Work! Michael Oliviere gets down to some hard work as his studio album progresses. View More

LL Cool J interpolates "Heaven and Hell is on Earth"

11 Apr 2006

Michael Oliviere has his hit "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" interpolated by LL Cool J on his latest album 'Todd Smith'.  On the track "What You Want" the melody and lyrics get a brand new twist. The album is out now on Def Jam records. View More

Awards !!

05 Dec 2005

Michael Oliviere shows off his 2002 ASCAP award down at the Funky Bunker Studios. View More

The awards just keep piling up!

05 Dec 2005

Michael Oliviere's haul of awards just keeps on growing.  Here are some of them:  Two ASCAP awards and two BMI awards!  Not bad eh? View More

BMI Award

05 Dec 2005

Michael Oliviere shows off one of his BMI awards down at Ice-Pr Ltd. Nice! View More

"Heaven and Hell is on Earth" in France

08 Sep 2004

"Heaven and Hell is on Earth" has been released on a French Break Beat compilation.  Out on Kill the DJ Records release: 'How to Kill a DJ (Part 2)', this song is available once again !

And the song lives on... 

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Michael honored at ASCAP/PRS Awards

13 Oct 2003

Michael Oliviere was honored at the ASCAP/PRS Awards ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel last night for his contribution to the Jennifer Lopez track "Jenny from the Block". View More

Michael's "Jenny.." doing well!

22 Mar 2003

Michael Oliviere's co-write "Jenny from the Block" for Jennifer Lopez has peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. 

Congratulations Michael, you should get an award for that!

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Heaven and Hell with J-Lo

26 Nov 2002

Michael Oliviere's song "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" gets used as a sample on the front of the forth-coming track "Jenny from the Block" on the latest Jennifer Lopez album "This is me...Then", out today. View More

Masta Ace use of "Heaven and Hell..."

22 May 2001

MASTA ACE track "Go Where I send Thee" which incorporated a sample from the 'classic' "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" is re-released on the 'Best Of Cold Chillin''. Originally released in 1991 as a B-side to the track 'Movin' On', it's good to see it made the compilation! View More

Everlast uses "Heaven and Hell is on Earth".

10 Sep 2000

Ex 'House of Pain' Hip Hop star Everlast has used the hook from Michael's song "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" as the coda to the song "One and the Same" featuring N'Dea Davenport.  This features on the new Everlast album "Eat at Whiteys" out on Tommy Boy Records now. 

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"Heaven and Hell is on Earth" as a sample again!

05 Sep 2000

"Heaven and Hell is on Earth" is featured on another Break Beat collection, this time BPG Records.  The release is called 'Super Breaks Volume 2' and is out now! View More

Jungle Brother in BLUE STREAK

02 Oct 1999

The track "Jungle Brother (True Blue)" appears in the Columbia Pictures production of “Blue Streak” starring Martin Lawrence.  Unfortunately, the track did not feature on the eventual soundtrack album. View More

MIchael gets all jungled up.

22 May 1999

The Jungle Brothers make use of Michael Oliviere's song "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" as a sample on their tune "Jungle Brother (True Blue)" from the album 'V.I.P.' out now on V2 Records. View More

Michael likes his Peas!

10 Oct 1998

Michael Oliviere is still everyones favorite for sampling! This time it is West Coast newcomers the Black Eyed Peas who have used a sample of "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" on the track "Say Goodbye" which features on their debut album 'Behind the Front', out now on Interscope! View More

Michael's Xzibit!

25 Aug 1998

Top rapper Xzibit is the latest in an ever increasing line of Hip Hop artists to make use of Michael's track "Heaven and Hell is on Earth".  This time it features on Xzibit's track "Los Angeles Times" from the album '40 Dayz and 40 Nightz'. View More

Anonymous ft Eminem’s “Green & Gold” uses "Heaven and Hell"

28 May 1998

Anonymous ft Eminem’s “Green & Gold” makes use of the Michael Oliviere composition "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" on the E.P. of the same name. This was ostensibly released on the Good Vibe Recordings label back in 1998. View More

Michael likes Salt n Pepa!

31 Aug 1993

Salt-n-Pepa are the latest members of the Hip-Hop fraternity to make use of Michael Oliviere's now cult classic "Heaven and Hell is on Earth".

Taking the title and making it their own on the track 'Heaven and Hell' on the album "Very Necessary", out now.

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Michael Oliviere gets Fresh!

12 Jun 1992

Michael Oliviere has had his song "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" sampled again, this time by Doug E Fresh.  It features on the track "Back in the Days" from the album 'Doin' What I Gotta Do' out now. View More

Dream Warriors use "Heaven and Hell..."

09 Aug 1991

The Canadian duo "DREAM WARRIORS" sample Michael Oliviere's "Heaven and Hell..." on their track "Voyage Through The Multiverse" on their debut album 'And Now The Legacy Begins' out on Island Records. Good choice boys! View More

Positive K uses "Heaven and Hell is on Earth"

10 Apr 1991

Positive K’s “Ain't No Crime" uses the Michael Oliviere track "Heaven and Hell.." as a sample on this track. View More

Kenny Dope’s “Makin' a Living” uses "Heaven and Hell is on Earth"

23 Mar 1991

Kenny Dope uses "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" as a sample on his track "Makin' a Livin'"  Out on Nu Groove Records, this promises to be big! View More

BLADE uses "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" sample

18 Mar 1990

Rapper BLADE is one of the first British acts to sample Michael Oliviere's classic "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" on his track "Mind of an Ordinary Citizen" released on his 691 Records label in 1990. View More

3rd Base "Soul in the Hole" uses THAT sample!

23 Oct 1989

3rd Base use that sample on their track "Soul in the Hole", released on their debut: "The Cactus Cee/D".  Released on DEFJAM/Columbia, the album reached number 5 in the Top Hip Hop/R n B chart and peaked at 55 on the Billboard Top 200. View More

STOP THE VIOLENCE MOVEMENT sample "Heaven and Hell..."

14 Sep 1989

The STOP THE VIOLENCE Movement use a sample of "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" on the track "Self Destruction"  Released on Jive Records, this track featured the likes of: KRS One, D-Nice, Ms Melodie, Stetasonic, Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Just Ice, Heavy D and Public Enemy. All the proceeds went to the National Urban League. View More

Michael Oliviere goes Soul II Soul.

10 Apr 1989

Michael Oliviere has had one of his songs from his days with the 20th Century Steel Band sampled!  A section of his composition "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" has been used on the track "Dance" available on the 'Soul II Soul Club Classics Vol 1' album out now. 

He hopes they remember to pay him! 

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I win with the MANGROVE STEEL BAND in 1986

26 Aug 1986

These are the results from the history of the Mangrove Steel Band at the NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL over the years.  I conducted them from 1984-1986 and the results are there to be seen!  1st place in 1986! View More

"Heaven and Hell is on Earth" on a Break Beat album!

22 May 1986

"Heaven and Hell is on Earth" is featured on a 'Break Beat' samples album.  Out on the Street Beat Records release 'Ultimate Breaks and Beats', Michael Oliviere's famously sampled composition "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" is now available. 

Hope to see some money from this one! 

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Steel an' Skin "Reggae is Here Once Again"

28 May 1979

Michael Oliviere (credited as: Moutalla Mohammed/Bubbles) rejoins "Steel an' Skin" together with Peter Blackman from the Ginger Johnson Band and amongst others, a few members of the 20th Century Steel Band. This album includes their debut single "Reggae is Here Once Again", a track to be revisited on Michael's "Soon Come/Unfinished Business" album, out now View More

"REGGAE IS HERE ONCE AGAIN" reissue single label

28 May 1979

As Honest Jons re-release "Steel n' Skins" debut album, here is the label for the 12" single: "Reggae is Here Once Again". View More

Yellow Bird for the 20th Century!

07 May 1976

"Yellow Bird is Dead" the second album from the 20th Century Steel Band gets its release through United Artists Records. View More

Our first John Peel Show

11 Nov 1975

Here's a record of my appearance on the Radio One John Peel Show, with the 20th Century Steel Band, from way back in 1975. 

We played four songs which were: "Heaven and Hell is on Earth", "Endless Vibrations" (on which I sang the lead vocal), "Number One" and "Love's Theme".

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"Heaven and Hell is on Earth" as a single!

05 Nov 1975

The 20th Century Steel Band release their single "Heaven and Hell is on Earth", written by Michael Oliviere. The B-side is 'Theme from Shaft" View More

20th Century Steel Band releases their debut album!

06 Oct 1975

The 20th Century Steel Band release their debut album "Warm Heart, Cold Steel" on the Island Records label and United Artists Records. Included is the song "Heaven and Hell is on Earth" written by Michael Oliviere. View More