UK NEWS: SINGER USHER SAYS ‘CHERYL COLE CAN MAKE IT IN AMERICA

November 15, 2010

The British media are at it again! Trying their hardest to make it seem as if the “nation’s sweetheart” has credibility amongst US male stars within the world of Hip Hop and R&B. First they published news that she supposedly received praise from rapper T.I, then came Usher, then came Jay-Z, then came Ne-Yo, then came Akon, then came Iyaz, then came Trey Songz (who didn’t even know who the woman was) and now we’re back to Usher again. Who will be praising her next? Jah Cure? Beanie Man? Bounty Killer? Mavado? Anyway if The […]

UK NEWS: SUPPORT BANG RADIO 103.6 FM – CALL, VOTE, CHANGE A LIFE WITH £50,000

November 14, 2010

BANG 103.6FM has been shortlisted for a £50,000 grant from the Big Lottery. This funding will allow us to launch BANG Talent which will offer young people in Brent the opportunity to join a music-making project to develop their skills and abilities and celebrate their talents. The project will include workshops, courses, free studio time and live showcases. A TV feature on BANG Talent will be shown on ITV’s London Tonight on WEDNESDAY 24th NOVEMBER between 6-6.30pm and all our supporters will need to call on the night and vote for us […]

UK MUSIC: CHIPMUNK – FLYING HIGH

November 14, 2010

Rapper Chipmunk has been raving about his new single Flying High for the past week now.  So does it lived up to the hype? Well like with most mainstream UK “urban” music these days… no not really. But to be fair the production isn’t bad. The video – another UK emcee going out of his way to honour Jay-Z by mimicking his mannerisms and choice of clothing.  Then we have the African theme running through the video which doesn’t connect to the track. […]

KANYE WEST’S MEDIA TRAINER QUITS

November 14, 2010

According to the Daily Mail Kanye West’s media trainer has quit after his disastrous interview with Matt Lauer on the Today Show. Click HERE to watch interview if you missed it. Also the journalist who wrote this news story describes Kanye as being a SINGER.  These journalists are something else….. *shaking my head* Click HERE to read article.

UK MUSIC NEWS: JAY-Z CO-SIGNS X-FACTOR’S CHER LLOYD

November 14, 2010

MTV UK reports that Jay-Z has given X-Factor contestant Cher Lloyd the thumbs up, for her irritating renditions of his hit singles Hard Knock Life and Empire State Of Mind. Click HERE and HERE watch. According to the website Jay allegedly said, “I was very impressed with her version of Hard Knock Life. It should be a track on her debut album and I would happily add my lyrics to it. I could get myself, Kanye West, Beyoncé and Rihanna all working […]

UK MUSIC NEWS: TINCHY STRYDER SIGNING SESSION SET TO TAKE PLACE @ HMV BAYSWATER, WHITELEY’S SHOPPING CENTRE

November 10, 2010

UK single chart topping grime rapper and producer, Tinchy Stryder, celebrates the release of his new album, ‘Third Strike’, with a signing session at HMV’s Bayswater store in Whiteleys Shopping Centre, London on Monday 15th November 2010.   Tinchy Stryder will be at the store from 5.00 pm, to meet fans and sign copies of the new album which is released through Island Records the same day.   ‘Third Strike’ will be Tinchy Stryder’s follow up to his critically acclaimed album, ‘Catch […]