New animated CBeebies series Rastamouse made it’s debut on BBC 1 several days ago and so far the reviews have been quite positive. It’s definitely going to be a huge hit with the kids. TV/radio personality Reggie Yates is the voice behind Rastamouse, and I plan on sending him an old “how to speak Jamaican Patois” book, that I brought back from Jamaica as a child in the 80s (lol). “Yeh mon, Yeh mon!” I’m only joking Reggie. Do you son, do […]
Check out this month’s issue of Flavour Magazine featuring the stars of forthcoming UK “urban” comedy flick Anuvahood, and an interview featuring yours truly 😀 Click HERE to read interview – Page 14 Many thanks to Marvin Sparks and Flavour Magazine.
Several days ago DJ Premier announced on his radio show that Hip Hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc (real name Clive Campbell) “was very sick” and needed financial assistance, but provided no other information. Many, however assumed he was at death’s door due to Premier’s impassioned plea for donations. Click HERE to read more about this situation if you missed it. Now the New York Daily News has revealed that Herc is suffering from kidney stones. If you wish to know more about kidney stones click HERE. Herc’s sister, Cindy Campbell, […]
I was skeptical at first when I first read about this incident but I’ve since been told by a reputable source that sadly this story is in fact true. It’s been reported on several African based websites that the co-owner /promoter of popular London nightclub Runaway Michael Neri also known as Mike L, a long with female companion Ify Eneli have allegedly been kidnapped in Lagos, Nigeria, Via It’s Crystal Celebrity Supposedly there has been a message going around in Nigeria since 29th January saying ” Michael Neri and Ify Eneli kidnapped while leaving […]
Today Choice, London’s number one urban station, is proud to announce it has signed rapper and international style icon Nicki Minaj to host her own show throughout February. Playing some of her favourite urban hits and tracks from her debut album Pink Friday – which was certified platinum just a month after its US release – the award-winning and Grammy nominated artist will be taking over the early afternoon show from Saturday 5th February. The announcement comes hot-on-the-heels of Nicki’s whirlwind visit […]
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Via Allhiphop Miami, Florida rapper Trina will be honored in Kingston, Jamaica during the 7th Annual Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) this coming March. EME Awards Founder and Chairman Richard “Richie B” Burgess said Trina will be the 2011 “International Friend of Reggae Honoree” honored for her collaborations with various Jamaican acts like Queen Lady Saw, Sean Kingston, Barbee and others. “Some of the icons of our rich musical heritage as well as the hottest newcomers around will receive the recognition they […]
AllHipHop reports that Hip Hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc (real name Clive Campbell) is currently in the hospital suffering from an unknown health condition. According to Gangstarr’s DJ Premier, Kool Herc’s health is deteriorating and he is in need of financial assistance, because he reportedly doesn’t have health insurance. Premier revealed on his XM Satellite radio show, Kool Herc is very sick. For those that know about Hip-Hop, who we call the father of Hip-Hop, Kool Herc, is not doing well. It’s funny how we have a father of […]
It has been announced that reformed boy band Blue will represent the UK at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. The four piece will perform the self-written song I Can at the annual competition, which will take place in May in Dusseldorf, Germany. Formed in 2000, Blue split in 2004 to concentrate on solo careers and reformed in 2009. The band has sold more than 13 million records, and have also won two Brit Awards. [Thanks Marvovox] ………………………………………………………………. When I first came across […]
Monday 31st January 2011 from 7-12pm Jazz Café 5 Parkway London NW1 7PG £15 in advance, ticket bookings http://www.jazzcafelive.com MashUpFilms presents ZAN at London’s prestigious Jazz Café with the pioneers of UK Hip Hop A charity event raising awareness of Autism Banana Klan Sound System ft. Roots Manuva Blak Twang Skinnyman Klashnekoff Rodney P & Skitz MC D Mr. Ti2bs DJ Big Ted DJ’S Alex & Alec Twin B (Radio 1/1Xtra) ZAN at Jazz Café is the second charity event of […]
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