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Disillusioned Willis Earl Beal Explains Why He’s Leaving His Label

A few years ago, the Chicago soul singer Willis Earl Beal went from singing for commuters on El train platforms to signing with XL Recordings, becoming labelmates with Adele and Vampire Weekend. (Specifically, Beal was on the XL imprint Hot Charity.) That seems like a pretty dizzy ascent, but Beal wasn’t happy on XL, and [...]

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22:12 on June 11 2014

Disillusioned Willis Earl Beal Explains Why He’s Leaving His Label

Stereogum — A few years ago, the Chicago soul singer Willis Earl Beal went from singing for commuters on El train platforms to signing with XL Recordings, becoming labelmates with Ad... more info