THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY

UK BLACK MUSIC: ASHLEY WALTERS, HARVEY AND ROMEO – ‘EXCUSE ME’

February 7, 2009

UK BLACK MUSIC: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY A friend brought this track/video to my attention last week. As most of you will know, I pledge my allegiance to the US Hip Hop/R&B flag and rarely pay much attention to the UK scene ( I know I should be a shamed of myself … lol),  so I’m a little late posting this new collaboration from former So Solid group members, Ashley Walters, Harvey and Romeo. In my opinion this track sounds dated. It sounds like something So […]

UK MUSIC: N-DUBZ – ‘PAPA’ / CRAIG DAVID FT TINCHY STRYDER – ‘WHERE’S YOUR LOVE’

October 31, 2008

UK MUSIC: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY N-DUBZ – ‘PAPA’ I do respect N-Dubz’s hustle. The group has been persevering together for 10 years and recently saw a change in their fortunes, thanks to their “strange” blend of R&B/Hip Hop. Now on to the track… I actually like the female vocalist’s voice (for some reason), but other than that ‘Papa’, a track that explores the subject matter of death and loss, sounds weak and badly produced.  And don’t even get me started on the other the top/”highly emotional” rapping………. I am […]