VIDEO: OPRAH DISCUSSES JAY-Z AND HARRY BELAFONTE CONTROVERSY…AND DEFENDS JAY Z

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Jay Z and Harry Belafonte controversy here is a brief run down of what happened. Last year the legendary singer, songwriter, actor and Civil Rights activist Harry Belafonte  accused Jay Z and his wife Beyonce of turning their backs on social responsibility. This rattled the Jigga man’s cage and he responded by calling the 86 YEAR OLD a “boy” on the track called Nickles And Dimes (featured on his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail). CLICK HERE to []

UK MUSIC NEWS: ESTELLE LAUNCHES NEW LONDON RECORDS

British artist Estelle has announced the launch of her independent label New London Records. The label is in partnership with BMG. The star said in a statement: “This is a new and exciting move for me. BMG has been an awesome partner throughout my career, and with New London we plan to continue bridging the gap between soul, pop, London and New York — uniting them through music.”  BMG executive president Richard Blackstone added, “Estelle has been a valued member of the []

VIDEO: BBC “URBAN” CLASSIC PROM (2013)

Last night I tuned in to the BBC’s “URBAN” Classic Prom 2013 hosted by Charlie Sloth (no surprise there) which took place at the Royal Albert Hall. Basically a bunch of UK “URBAN” artists teamed up with a live orchestra and performed in front of a live audience. I personally felt that some of the performers perhaps needed more rehearsal time with the orchestra and a sound check beforehand.  Also there was one group who sounded AWFUL. I don’t know who they []

VIDEO: JUMP OFF TV UK DEBATE – WHAT WILL TIM WESTWOOD DO NEXT?

Tim Westwood will leave BBC Radio after 20 years service in September so Jump Off debaters Miss Lala, Chuckie, Teef and DJ Snips discuss the following: What is Tim Westwood going to do next? Does he have the potential to take it over to America? Should he just stop and settle down now?  WARNING: SOME PROFANITY … Tim Westwood has made A LOT of money over the past 30 years (his DJing career started long before he joined BBC Radio 1 under []

UK DOCUMENTARY: ‘MY DOMINICA STORY’ – MOTHER TONGUE (TEASER)

Travel to the beautiful island of Dominica as one man documents his journey of discovery, of identity, of the birthplace of his father and of a legacy for future generations. This inspirational film will celebrate a small and unknown island and place it firmly on the map. Follow Richard’s progress at www.mydominicastory.tumblr.com where you can also make a donation. Sneak peek into the research process behind the film ‘iD – My Dominica Story’. In this Short, iD Writer/Director Richard Etienne learns how to adapt []