Erm yes, apparently they do!
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I have to admit - when I first heard this track - I didn't really 'connect' with the song immediately, I thought Chris Brown went 'hard' but then Chippy's part was a bit monotone. You know what doe - this is actually one of my tracks of the year - and I am so happy and so proud of this collaboration. Chipmunk actually goes in on this track, I think it was just one of those things with me, whereby first time you hear it, you go by sound alone but once you hear it again, you actually start to analyse the elements of the track e.g. full production and lyrics and then the appreciation nicely settles in place. Chipmunk and Chris Brown really compliment each other on this track. I wont be suprised if Chippy's Stateside fanbase goes through the roof from this project.
The video is absolutely amazing - I loved 'Deuces' and this definitely has the same feel and vibe, which is obviously that Colin Tilley touch.
That's enough waffling, it is Christmas after all... so if you have not seen this yet, enjoy this amazing musical masterpiece (in my opinion anyway), let me know your thoughts and Merry Christmas.
Another hot artist from the 'Sound of 2011' top 15 - Jamie Woon. I remember the first time I heard this track 'Night Air' - caught my attention straight away... absolutely love it!
I am in complete shock, over the BBC Radio 1Xtra changes, which have just been disclosed by the BBC Press Room. Have a read... Big up to Twin B all day long though!
BBC Radio 1Xtra announces today that Twin B is to serve up a tasty new weekday breakfast show (7-10am) as part of a major revamp of the station's schedule.
Twin B moves to Breakfast after a successful stint on the weekend morning slot and he'll bring his cheeky energetic style to the slot, aiming to get young people up and ready for school.
Current breakfast show hosts Trevor Nelson and Gemma Cairney get a well deserved lie-in as they now go solo, with Trevor moving to the 10am-1pm weekday show featuring the 1Xtra Live Lounge and big name interviews and Gemma taking on weekday afternoons from 1-4pm. Westwood stays in the 4-7pm slot.
Twin B says: "I'm super excited about the prospect of waking up the nation on a weekday. I love 1Xtra! There's no other institution around with more passion for the music it plays. It's an honour to be asked to present such a massive show. Trevor and Gemma have left some huge shoes to fill... and I'm only a size 9! I can't wait!"
Trevor Nelson says: "I've enjoyed my time on the Breakfast Show – Gem and I have had a unique dynamic, but I am ready for a lie-in and eight hours sleep a night! With my new show I will be broadening the style of music I play as well as introducing a live music element and doing more in-depth interviews."
Gemma Cairney adds: "Getting up at 5am day after day, gaining a life-long friend in Trevor, a silver Sony for our efforts and learning what's really involved in the craft that is radio over the past two years has been immense. I love 1Xtra and I'm ready to go solo, so bring it on and expect havoc!"
Ben Cooper, Deputy Controller, BBC Radio 1Xtra, says: "We're making these changes from a position of strength after we secured record listening figures in the last quarter. We want to continue to refresh our offer in order to grow the station and increase the number of young listeners we're bringing into the BBC via a digital platform and we believe these changes will do just that."
As a result of these changes, rising star Nick Bright moves to weekend breakfast (7-10am) from early weekday breakfast; Charlie Sloth is set to front Saturdays (10am-1pm); CJ Beatz Sundays (10am–1pm) and Sarah-Jane Crawford shifts to weekend afternoons (1–4pm) from weekend breakfast.
In addition, from 1-3am every Saturday night/Sunday morning a new show is being introduced. The Specialists will allow a rotation of the DJs who host the 10pm weekday genre shows to be showcased across Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra, with every six weeks a guest DJ from an up-and-coming genre being featured too. A further new two-hour The Mix Specialists show from 3-5am on Saturday night/Sunday morning will also allow a rotation of all the weekday 1am mix show DJs.
The introduction of the new schedule means that Rampage (Mike Anthony and Treble T); Max and Ras Kwame will leave the station. Seani B will no longer host a regular weekly show but will continue to work with 1Xtra in the future.
Ben Cooper, says: "They have all made significant contributions to Radio 1Xtra and I thank them for that. I wish them all well for the future."
The new schedule begins on Saturday 8 January 2011.
Check out some footage from last months G-Shock East Sessions, which took place in store down at Brick Lane - performances from Fumin, Shadez The Misfit, DaddysGirls, Doom Man, Sway, Bushkin and more...
You gotta love a bit of Mr Wretch 32 - best UK lyricist in my eyes by a long mile!
Along with Jamaican artist Gyptian, Wretch 32 is another initial signing to the all new Ministry of Sound partnership with Levels Recordings. His first official single 'Traktor' set for release on 16th January 2011 - is definitely a banging track. To check out more from Wretch 32 click HERE to visit his official website.
New one from the newly Geffen Universal signed artist, Scorcher featuring Wiley... 'Terms of Agreement'. I'm really feeling this one, straight club banger... whats your thoughts ?
Three sexy girls rapping... what more could you ask for? Talented trio 'DaddysGirls' are breaking through the UK music scene with a unique British style. Their sound is influenced by different genre's such as Old Skool Hip Hop, RnB, Soul, Jungle and Dubstep. With meaningful storytelling tracks and quality lyrics, these girls are definitely a good look for the UK right now.
Check out the girls first mixtape 'Life Begins with Lyrics' with features from Dionne Reid, Waynee B and Xei. Music produced by Beatnation, Kajmir Royale, Natty B, Nutty P and STINKAHBELL.
For more info, click HERE to visit their website and follow the girls journey on Twitter @daddys_girls :)
KG and Marston are up to their madness again. Absolutely loving this... I give you Caramel Faison and Dajuan, the UK's finest RnB duo with their new single 'Long Ride' haha ENJOY!
I absolutely love this video - Willow Smith is an amazing and talented young girl. The swag she brings out in this video is incredible!
Not getting all the nonsense with people hyping, and speculating that this video is too mature for a 9 year old, erm...which part exactly? The part where she's jumping up and down having fun, or the part where she is whipping her hair all over the place? The track and video has young, fun and playful all over it. I don't see anything wrong with the fact that she's singing about 'whipping' off the haters, I think its a good, exciting positive song - something that is completely necessary in today's society. Willow Smith although a young child, she is naturally mature and I think this is what people seem to be confusing here.
This is kinda dated now but you know what, I think the beat on this spoof is so hard! The tracks actually a banger haha. Anyways enjoy, I'm sure there is one or two of you that have not yet been blessed with this one haha... bring back Shadrack and The Mandem!!!
In this day and age, most people think that they can stick a logo on a t-shirt and they have a clothing brand...errrgghhhh NO!! It don't really work like that... but that's why I'm such a big fan of VA-G (Visual Artistic Garments) even the name alone grabs my attention, and their designs are stylish, trendy but not predictable. VA-G is definitely a brand that sticks out above the rest and the success achieved throughout this year has been well deserved.
So the boys down at VA-G 'HQ' have been very busy, as they have just released their Winter AW10 collection. The collection includes six new well designed t-shirts, sweaters and hoodies with an assortment of colours to suit each and every individual. With distinctive prints on both the front of the garment and sleeve, the inspiration came from a crossover of the ancient military and modern times lived in today's society.
VA-Fly Kick(Navy)
This stylishly quirky and unorthodox jumper, features the new flying sneaker logo as part of the VA A/W 2010 range, This 100% cotton navy jumper with yellow and white logo also features the Visual Artistic Garments logo on the back and VA logo sleeve of the jumper.
VA-King of King Hooded Jumper (Pink)
This exciting new regal item from the VA Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection, features the new VA crown logo and is available in an assortment of colours to suit your taste. This item is a mid-weight, cotton pink hooded jumper, with gold screen print crown and VA White logo. The VA logo also features on the front and sleeve of the jumper.
VA-Wayfarer Hooded Jumper (Grey)
This uniquely cool Grey jumper, features the newly updated VA Wayfarer logo from S/S '10 collection. This mid-weight grey jumper, features the logo in black and Yellow and also features the VA logo on the back and sleeve of the jumper.
VA-Kings of King Sweater (Burgundy)
This exciting new regal item from the VA Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection, features the new VA crown logo and is available in an assortment of colours to suit your taste. This item is a mid-weight cotton burgundy jumper, with gold screen print crown and VA White logo. The VA Logo also features on the back and sleeve of the jumper. (Also will be available in Grey:Black Print, Navy: White Print)
VA-Cadet T.Shirt (D.Green)
This stylish military t-shirt, is part of the Autumn/Winter 2010 VA Collection and features vintage gold anchor buttons. This is a light-weight cotton t-shirt, with gold buttons and green screen print design. The white VA logo features at the back of the t-shirt.
VA-Cadet Sweater (Black)
This stylish military jumper, is part of the Autumn/Winter 2010 VA Collection and features vintage gold anchor buttons. This is a mid-weight cotton jumper, with gold buttons and black screen print design. The white VA logo features at the back and sleeve of the jumper. (Also will be available in Grey:White Print, Navy:Grey Print, Black:White Print)
All the above, plus lots more is available to purchase from the VA-G store website, click HERE or vist www.va-gstore.com and www.va-gltd.com
I absolutely love this girl - she never fails to surprise me with her talent. Every new video she puts out easily overrides the last, Jessie seriously has no limits. Watch and be AMAZED!!!
I love dance music, so this Rihanna track was an instant like for me... but I feel the video slightly lets the song down. It takes away the whole 'I wanna get up and dance' feeling that the track originally gave me, without the visual. I imagined a fast paced, electric lights kinda video - but perhaps that's what was expected so they created the total opposite. I mean I get the whole - she's the only girl in the world emphasis but... hmmmm. This video kinda reminds me of the Wizard of Oz for some reason... I think its all the red and yellow poppies - but does that even recollect back to the movie lol lol
I saw the name flying about, but I can honestly say I didn't really pay any attention until just now, when I came across this Ke$ha cover by Sunday Girl.
Face of River Island Jade Williams is Sunday Girl... signed to Geffen Universal and labeled as one of the ones to watch this year, the 21 year old apparently had a phobia of singing in front of others as a child and had to visit a hypnotist to cure her fear... hmmmm interesting.
The Ska and Synth Pop singer has a pretty unique voice, which I fell in love with when listening to the cover below... check it out, tell me your thoughts and leave comments - I really like her :)
To hear more from Sunday Girl, click HERE - her next single 'Stop Hey' is scheduled for release in January 2011.
Spent some time checking out the Nike Jordan site and I have to say the collection they have is seriously gwarning!! They had over 400 pairs of Jordan's on the site - I reckon I only went through the first 200 and look at what I discovered... I LOVE SNEAKERS !!!
I've been a fan of Jessie J for a lil while now - and every time she puts a new vocal out on Youtube, I'm completely blown away - each time so much further than the last. I actually don't think I know of any other talented singer who tops this chick - she is simply in her own league. Like everyone says - talk is cheap, so indulge yourself into this acoustic clip and hear for yourself what I'm tryna say...
OK so not a skirt as such but a Kilt! Diddy goes all out, showing the UK he knows about Scottish culture, as he hits the MTV Crash Glasgow stage along side his new group Dirty Money.
Gwarn Diddy, pushing that pure Scottish stylie, nice legs haha!
LOVE THIS? I sure do... and for £39.99 from River Island - these Boots aint a bad catch at all!! BUT unfortunately ladies, yes there is a but... these boots don't seem to be real leather and for £40 squid, now i think about it that seems pretty right - noooooooo!!
Hosted by Vantage PR, Adam Deacon, Terry Stone, Jaime Winston and many more....
This movie is about...James, who realizes he's just another wannabe bad boy...even less than a loser in fact. After quitting his job at Laimsbury's, James vows to become a respected gangster... or cry trying. A pulls-no-punches, coming-of-age story, centering on one direc...tionless wannabe bad boy, who finds his true worth in the face of urban adversity.
Featuring the talents of Adam Deacon, Jaime Winstone, Perry Benson, Terry Stone, Ollie Barbieri, Alex MacQueen, Ashley Walters, Sacha Chang, Doon Mackichan, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Wil Johnson, Cornell John, Jason Maza, Linda Robso, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Bhasker Patel, Ricky Grover, Femi Oyeniran, Richard Blackwood, Richie Campbell, Mark Cooper Harris, Leon Black, Carmell Roche, Kesha Eddie Kadi, Kevin Wenman, Michael Vu, Portia Freno, Tiny Iron, Jazzie Zonzolo.
So the first time I heard this song was when Plan B amazingly performed this for C4's Evo Music Rooms final show. I have to say, it was EPIC and the very reason why I want to see him perform live more and more! Three backing singers and a full 10 piece band (ok slight exaggeration but close enough) it was GREAT.
Now the video... fantastic! Loving Plan B for his story telling video's but this is simply amazing. The choreography styled nicely into the acting is a great touch, and the Crunk dancing at the end of the video is crazy, but it works so well.
Loving the track, loving the video and most importantly... Im loving PLAN B.
Absolutely loving this new one from the Stryder Man. The grimey piece with Tinie Tempah at the end is amazing... Im guessing that part, is a completely different song right? Either way Tinchy gets my thumbs up with this one. It seems as though the major signed artists are breaking out to do their own thing these days... first Chippy with Superstar, now this... is it even allowed lol.
"The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice", although the Fashion industry certainly does not have this way of thinking. I came across this great documentary on Sarah Young's blog and I definitely had to share this with all my followers. The documentary highlights that only 6% of Cat Walk models are Black, 6% are Asian, 1% are Latino and 87% are White. Plan and simple this is racism and the shocking thing is, the Fashion Industry gets away with it. Its about time we question... WHY?
Would love to get a debate started on this one, please leave your comments and thoughts below.
Melanie Fiona literally 'Kills' this track, the passion in her vocals is so intense, its simply an amazing track... but with every good track there is an even better remix! Funky House producer Footsteps, has amazingly adapted this song into a crazy dance classic, with a drum beat and melody that simply makes you wanna get up onto your feet and dance the night away. Check out the video for the original and when your ready to be blown away, click play on the soundcloud player below:
This is the official lead single from Noel Clarke's 4.3.2.1 movie soundtrack, available from Monday 31st May 2010. Everyone seems to be going for this 50's feel in their videos hmmm! The vocals from Paloma Faith, definitely gives the track that finishing touch - absolutely love it!
The soundtrack also features tracks from Ashley Walters, Bodyrox, Davinche, Lissie, Speech Debelle ft. Wiley and more... very much looking forward to hearing the rest of that!
4.3.2.1 is a sexy gripping thriller, following three days in the lives of four very different girls. The four intricately woven stories are about four best friends, who become involved in a major diamond heist. The film will be premiered on Wednesday 2nd June 2010.
For more info click HERE to visit the 4.3.2.1 movie official website
Wow all I can say is that I think Beyonce has been spending waayyyy too much time with Lady GaGa lol. Loving the old skool 50's feel to this video. The track was written by Beyonce's younger sister Solange and is a bonus track being added to the deluxe edition of the 'I am... Sasha Fierce' album... NICE :)
I have to say, I'm really feeling this Esmee Denters chick! I loved her vocals in Chipmunk's most recent single 'Until You Were Gone' but this track has seriously just put her on the top of my list! Its safe to say that any track JT touches, simply turns to gold and he really hit the jackpot when finding this talented young lady. Check out the video:
The Stow... Just another band? Hmmmm, I think NOT! Although the title of their debut EP - The Stow are definitely NOT 'Just Another Band'.
So I first came across these guys at Urban Development's Industry Takeover '10 to Watch for 2010' session in February. Along with the likes of brilliant acts such as Cherri V, Clement Marfo & The Frontline, Maverick Sabre and Mikell Pane - these guys seriously had me rocking with pure joy and excitement. The energy and passion they carried through their performance, was so rejuvenating as their sound was completely new to me.
The band collaborate a number of genres into their sound, this in particular is why I think they are so unique. A three piece band with a rapper and a soul singer - what more could you ask for? The set up is genius! Its hard to believe they have only been together for just over a year, as they have seriously mastered the delivery of their music.
The EP 'Just Another Band' is a great collection of tracks. Cheeky East Londoner hip hop and soulful lyrics, mixed pretty nicely with an indie pop arrangement, very nice indeed. Loving the songs about killing a man, another about the fact you don't know me but I know I wanna... well, I'm sure your catching my drift. Here is the track listing:
To see The Stow perform live, check out their upcoming shows on MySpace - I'm looking forward to catching them at YoYo's on Thursday 20th May and ILUVLIVE on 21st June :)
If you dont know about Clement Marfo and The Frontline, then where on earth have you been? This guy and his band are seriously too much. I' m loving the way Clement and drummer Dion Payne are nicely keeping it real on this TMS freestyle, ggeeezzz i've reloaded it five times already lol lol:
To here more from Clement Marfo and the Frontline, check out their;
I really like this chick, she keeps it real and does what she likes. Goldielocks aka 'Goldie' is usually known as that 'kool blonde chick' from South London, but she's definitely more than just that. An all round creative musician really - singer/rapper and producer - basically she gets it in!!
So I came across a tune on her Soundcloud account and I absolutely love it! Its entitled 'Maple Flavoured Paper', not sure if that's the real title of the track, I cant seem to figure out any real connection. Perhaps I'm not listening properly ??
Willie Taylor of Day 26 premieres the video for his new single 'Sex Conversation' from his upcoming mixtape 'Sex Tape' which will be released in the US on Valentines Day.
Started watching Keri Hilson's new video 'Change Me' and I was thinking hmmm this is a nice track THEN... Akon starting straining out his voice on the bridge - I am baffled? Is he trying to prove how powerful his voice is, because it really aint! Dont get me wrong, Akon is 'OK' but come on mate - this aint working!
I just came across Livvi Franc's new video 'Automatik' which I must say is a good catchy track, but my gosh - she really resembles Ciara, who agrees? They practically look and sound like the same person hmmmm. The question is, will this similar look work in newcomer Livvi Franc's favour ? No doubt she looks amazing, but some may label her as a copycat.
Check out the official video for her new single 'Automatik' (yes it's spelt with a K) available to download from iTunes on 7th March 2010. She bagged a position in the top 40 UK charts with her debut single 'Now I'm That Chick' lets see if she can do it again with this one :)