Rapper turned “Soul singer” Plan B follows up his recent top ten singles Stay Too Long and She Said with the third single Prayin. Going down the 60s Soul route has worked wonders for Plan’s career. That tabloid rag The Sun, currently the “number 1 source” for UK “Urban” music news, will probably report soon that music industry executives Stateside are going “CRAZY” for Plan B and his “new sound”. I bet the wheels have already been set in motion for Plan […]
Kelly Rowland has released her new video for her new single Commander. I have always liked Dance music and really like this track. This could be a huge hit for Kelly. I just want to see her WIN! Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
Dizzee Rascal wants us to know that he is not a ‘sell out’, and has dismissed claims that his new single ‘Dirtee Disco’ is mainstream cheesy trash. He disclosed to the ridiculous Daily Star that, “People say I’m selling out but it doesn’t get to me anymore. It depends on what people mean by selling out, and who’s saying it. “Some people think it’s morally wrong of me to not ‘keep it real’ but a lot of the time this is coming from drug dealers and robbers. Talk […]
Check out British Hip Hop duo Angha and their debut single For You, featuring Dele. For You is a well produced track, but it sounds very familiar, and has that late 90s / early noughties American R&B/Hip Hop saccharine sweat fusion going on. It actually reminds me of Jennifer Lopez’s 2001 hit featuring Nas, I’m Gonna Be Alright. Click HERE to watch. And for some reason Ja Rule’s 2004 track New York. Click HERE to watch. Duo Angha sound okay, but for […]
Via BBC News More than 10 people have been killed after Israeli commandos stormed a convoy of ships carrying aid to the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army says. Armed forces boarded the largest vessel overnight, clashing with some of the 500 people on board. It happened about 40 miles (64 km) out to sea, in international waters. Israel says its soldiers were shot at and attacked with weapons; the activists say Israeli troops came on board shooting. There has been widespread condemnation […]
Rappers Ty and Akala will support Damien Marley and Nas in concert, when they tour the UK in July. Click HERE for ticket information. *Please note that the timings for the Manchester show are slightly different, as doors opens at 8pm, and curfew is 2am, therefore the set times will definitely be later than normal. Support acts may begin around 10pm (TBC)* Ty’s Album Launch Party will take place tonight (May 31st) at the Jazz Cafe in London. Click HERE for more […]
The cheesy but watchable Eurovision Song Contest took place last night and Germany won, while the United Kingdom only scored 10 points and came in last. Via BBC News Germany has emerged triumphant at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest as the UK limped home in last place. Teenager Josh Dubovie, representing the UK with a song penned by Pete Waterman, scored just 10 points. Speaking after her win, 19-year-old Lena, who scored 246 points with her song Satellite, said: “I’m so happy […]
Via BBC News A gay couple jailed in Malawi after getting engaged have been pardoned by President Bingu wa Mutharika. Mr Mutharika, speaking as UN chief Ban Ki-moon visited his country, said he had ordered their immediate release. Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were given 14-year jail terms earlier this month after being convicted of gross indecency and unnatural acts. The case has sparked international condemnation and a debate about homosexuality in the country. Continue Reading…. Aid donors put pressure on the […]
Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper has died at age 74. The veteran actor lost his long battle with prostate cancer this morning, surrounded by friends and family. Rest In Peace Dennis Hopper.
Have UK rappers been sipping on Jay-Z juice? This is Tinchy Stryder’s new track Gangsta? and once again we have another rapper who wants to be the ‘Jigga Man’. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
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