Felix Mensah

Philadelphia International Records at 50

PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL RECORDS- 5O YEARS ON One of the most influential black music labels in history, has been in existence for half a century and though in recent years, it has become nothing more than a heritage logo for re-issues and compilations, it signified the direction that R &B music was swiftly taking, giving centre stage to artists that stood for a decade or so on the periphery of commercial breakthrough, newcomers that had something to say and making music fans fall in love with its trademarked smoothy, creamy yet soulful sounds.