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UK NEWS: 15 YEAR OLD ESSEX ‘RAPPER’ FUGATIVE RECEIVES MAJOR INDUSTRY BACKING

I have just been informed [thanks Creamo] that a 15 year old UK ‘Hip Hop’ artist going by the name of Fugative (real name  Harry Byart), is receiving some major industry backing. Click here to read all about it. On Fugative’s YouTube page it says, Presenting a brand new and genre defying style of hip-hop entirely of his own invention, Fugative calls his music Hip Hop with a pop twist Hip Pop. Ahead of his game, Fugative is not only a stellar performer, but also a fantastic songwriter, []

UK MUSIC: BIG NARSTIE – ‘SHOTTA’

So this is Big Narstie… Hmmmmm… I keep hearing the name but never bothered to check out his music until now. Anyway on this track Big Narstie talks about life on the streets, jail, death, drugs, and wanting to turn his life around. It’s all very emotional. The video was shot in front of a council estate in London. Yes I know – original! But all in all ‘Shotta’ isn’t a bad track. I mean I’ve heard worse…. Your thoughts please. Hit []

NEW MUSIC: R.KELLY FT TYRESE, ROBIN THICKE & THE DREAM – ‘PREGNANT’

‘Pregnant’ is taken from R.Kelly’s new album ‘Untitled’ which dropped today. This is a typical Robert Kelly track. Sex, the club, his crew, and the woman he desires. Standard fare! But I really like it. I’m sorry but I do! However I don’t understand why he felt the need to include The Dream on this track. That man should be banned from singing and should just stick to producing. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

PICS: SERENA WILLIAMS AND COMMON VISIT BARBADOS

Tennis champion Serena Williams and rapper/actor boyfriend Common have been photographed on holiday in Barbados. Common has become oh so Hollywood.  Hanging out with A-listers, starring in big budget movies and now he’s taken up horse riding as a hobbie…. [Thanks Ronke] Via The YBF Click here to view more pics… No comment………….

RIHANNA GIG REVIEW – THE O2 BRIXTON ACADEMY (LONDON)

Last night (November 16th) I attended Rihanna’s highly anticipated show at London’s O2 Brixton Academy in association with Nokia. The event was billed as being a private gig (invite only) that was due to be hosted at a private location. I initially thought that it would be taking place in a sophisticated dark intimate setting in some trendy night club. But I almost choked on my D&G Grape Soda when I heard the words “Brixton Academy”.    “Private” and “invite only” were both []