Introducing. . .Thunderbird Gerard
Music enthusiasts all over are now starting to anticipate who will be the next big thing come 2013. Who will have the hard-est sound and dopest record? We believe we may have found that person as we’d like to officially announce our vote for the category of hottest new rapper on the rise. We may seem a bit hasty given...
DoctaDee: Stepping Into The Spotlight
When you listen to DoctaDee's music, age is strictly off limits. His expression packs enough punch to keep the listener faithful, and it’s no secret that big things are on the way. Not only is he finally receiving mainstream attention, even award winning Nigerian artist Kas "Fi Mi Le" who has sold over one million records also boasts of...
Cher Lloyd Unveils New Video ‘Oath’
She trends worldwide on Twitter from the sheer amount of hateful messages wishing her dead, but now Cher Lloyd is having the last laugh.The former X Factor runner-up has got another hit on her hands with new US single 'Oath'. Following the success of 'Want U Back', Cher returns looking jaded in school before joining a group of female...
Zalon Thompson releases charity tribute single for Amy Winehouse
Zalon Thompson was a former backing singer for the late Amy Winehouse. She signed him as an artist to her Lioness label, featured him on her Back to Black deluxe album as well as encouraging him to perform his solo work during her live sets. The song 'You Let Me Breath' is Zalon’s emotional tribute to Amy. He says: “It was...
Enter the VO5 song contest NOW
Recently I saw a post on my Facebook regarding David Guetta. It was a picture of a piano with ability to play a very limited range of keys have a look. Despite my rib cracking laugh the facetiousness of the picture could not be over looked because it was a brilliantly powerful image that conveyed a known fact about...
The BET Hip Hop Awards 2012 – Recap
Shootings, gang fights, rumors, controversy all plagued the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards on Saturday night Sept. 29, 2012. The GoodRapper LL Cool J paid homage in remarks to entertainment executive Chris Lighty, who he says helped shape his career and many others in hip-hop. After Cool J spoke, rappers Q-Tip, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott and 50 Cent took...
Joel Culpepper – ‘Skydive’ EP out October 1
This short film by Abi Moore is set in Joel's hometown of South East London. Join him on a beautiful day as he explains what Skydive is all about and the music that has propelled it to existence. Skydive EP is out October 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG44KuDzDuoCulpepper's anticipated debut EP Skydive, takes the listener on a journey of love and life's lessons through...
Logan Sama, Mark Radford, Syron & More To Perform At Oxfam Charity Event!
On Thursday 18th October, some of the best club night/live music events from east London will all join forces to bring you a night that you won't forget in a hurry.The line-up includes sets from resident DJs at TOTR, ChockABlock (with special guests,LOGAN SAMA, MARK RADFORD, MIKE DELINQUENT, SYRON, C4 + MORE), Dontwatchthat.TV, Livin' Proof and Gabriel Heatwave from The Heatwave. Rave for a reason! Alll proceeds will be going to Oxfam. ADVANCE TICKETS: £5 ON...
TE – Welcome To The Club [Free Mixtape]
West London’s most valuable commodity TE is ready to take the UK Music scene by storm with his 15-track mixtape Welcome To The Club, that not only showcases his immeasurable talent but also the content within his music.TE has been perfecting each individual track since early 2012 alongside 19-year-old super producer Sangeet who is the mastermind behind the production...
The talented Fabio D’Andrea
Shattering the image of the eccentric misconstrued genius by the grand piano, Fabio D’Andrea is a young, vivacious Composer whose tender manipulation of each piano key makes his music as pleasurable to watch, as it is to listen to. His skilful ability to flawlessly radiate timeless classics, (from Beethoven to Debussey), colourfully experiment with different genres and produce his...
UK female rapper Phreeda Sharp
Prevalently acclaimed as the ‘Missy Elliot for the Grime-Pop/UK Bass generation,’ Phreeda Sharp is undoubtedly the most exciting talent to hit today’s music scene. It’s easy to appreciate the current hype around this East London rapper. Whilst first impressions of a physically striking, conversant and exceptionally charismatic female take precedence, there’s a lot more to her than initially meets...
Introducing: Charlee Drew
Introducing Charlee Drew, a Leicester based artist who last week released his debut EP ‘You Did Me A Favour’. Charlee started off singing cover songs and putting them onto his MySpace and YouTube pages building a strong fanbase and following, which lead Skepta to discover him. Last year he wrote, produced and sung on Skepta’s ‘Doin It Again’ album...
THE WOLVERINE – first look image
Based on the celebrated comic book arc, The Wolverine finds Logan, the eternal warrior and outsider, in Japan. There, samurai steel will clash with adamantium claw as Logan confronts a mysterious figure from his past in an epic battle that will leave him forever changed. Keep it locked to iCandy for more info as its released.Release Date: Coming Soon Certificate:...
Throwback Thursdays: Jay-Z – Jigga What, Jigga Who
In 1998, Jigga released his final single from the classic album, Vol. 2- Hard Knock Life. Produced by Timberland and featuring Big Jaz and Amil, this was a favourite for fans and artists alike. It was also a rare showcase of Jay’s ability to rap fast.http://www.youtube.com/v/frIA7tuBqqY?version=3&hl=en_GB
VIDEO: XO Man – QUAG
Musical 6ft 10 giant XO Man has hit the scene with a catchy club banger. ‘Quag’ is taken from XO’s ‘Unwrap the Club’ EP and has taken on a life of its own as one of the UK’s latest dance crazes. The track is a comical homage to the Seth Macfarlane created lothario Quagmire from the TV show Family...
Outlook Festival 2012
Festival Fashion 2013JuJu Jellie Wellies £25.99 Hype Script Beanie £14.99 Hunter Boot £78.99 Mens Gillet £39.992012. Bass Music. A Festival. Croatia. This can only mean...
Introducing…Phreeda Sharp
She’s blessed with some bad gal bass and rhymes as well as a supple flow somewhat reminiscent of a British Nicki Minaj — her lyrical attack is raw, uncooked and sophisticated. Phreeda, is a 24-year-old, French-Ghanaian MC living in Hackney who began singing at 13 before later falling in love with Hip Hop when she first uncovered The Roots, Jay Z and Missy Elliott. She's has not been given the...
Misha B Unveils Her Brilliant New Single ‘Do You Think Of Me’
The super-talented Misha B – who finished fourth in the 2011 series of The X Factor – has released her highly anticipated follow up single 'Do You Think Of Me.'You may remember Misha having a tough time whilst on the show, but that hasn't stopped this down-to-earth, petite diva from defying the odds and living her dream. 'Do You Think Of Me' is hot...
See Rachel Kerr in concert
To round off a very busy 9 months of doing some amazing shows across the world, Rachel Kerr is in concert in London at the famous Relentless Garage (Islington), which has hosted some of the worlds greatest performers. Rachel brings a dynamic edge to music and has been making waves in the UK and across the Atlantic. Her astonishing voice...
Throwback Thursdays: Ludacris – What’s Your Fantasy
Composed by the Hip-Hop producer/genius Bangladesh in 2000, Ludacris made real waves in the music scene with this raw, energised street banger. It may have only peaked at number 21 in the billboard charts, but it put Luda firmly on the map as the King of the South. Yes, T.I, I said it. http://www.youtube.com/v/mq-Ru6kQhE4?version=3&hl=en_GB
Conor Maynard reveals new video ‘Turn Around’ featuring Ne-Yo
Fresh off the success of his the No 1 debut album, Conor has proven to critics that he is here to stay.Although he has repeatedly been compared to Justin Bieber, Conor's British freshness makes him a force to be reckoned with. The former Youtube big name has now unveiled his latest video, ‘Turn Around,’ featuring Ne-Yo. The two singer’s deliver...
Future Flavours: Cocoa, Rascals, Lizzie Nightingale, Special K plus more
Music ranges from, electro-pop, serious grime, indie, Afro beats, hip-hop and some heavy bass music to shake your vertebra or engage your cerebellum. Also there are a couple of forays where it is not artists that are profiled but instead we take a look at a brilliant venue in Shoreditch and a rather good play about the choices we...
Exclusive: Dem Two ft Young Moe ‘Champagne Life’ Dance Remix
Hot on the heals of their previous single “She Dangerous Ft Ayo” which received support from BBC Radio 1xtra’s Cameo, Nick Bright & Vis’s Fantastic Four. The duo then released Champagne Life ft Young Mo. With its summer vibe, the duo's infectious energy and its bouncy club sound helped the video to gain over 46,000 views on YouTube.Now the duo...
The Simon Howard Fitness Workshop
As you kow iCandy has a fitness model section and we showcase some of the best bods around that fall into this category. One of the men responsible for these shots is Simon Howard who knows a thing or two about fitness modelling quite simply because he's done it himself. Now Simon is playing host at iCandy Studios and...
Ny cranks up the sexy in her new video ‘Trophy Boy’
The North London songstress has got a pretty good story - she is Wiley's ex and is also best pals with X Factor judge Tulisa.Her brand new single 'Trophy Boy' is a huge step up from her previous effort, 'Music', which picked up enormous support from across the country. 'Trophy Boy' sees Ny bringing sex appeal to a whole...
Watch JLS in highly anticipated video for ‘Hottest Girl In The World’
JLS have once again set pulses racing after unveiling their long awaited video for 'Hottest Girl In The World.' The slick new video sees the boys, swagged out in all black leather jackets, whilst Marvin opens with a series of "blaaps". Aston then follows with his usual smoothness in the opening verse. After taking a listen to the track, and If you...
Chiddy Bang
You can’t get more random or in your face than Chiddy Bang. From their style of music to their colourful and boisterous nature, these guys were born to excite and entertain as much in person as they do on the airwaves. Their fresh and alternative approach to hip hop, coupled with a witty attack on the mainstream music world brought...
Introducing…Chillside
If you haven’t heard about US hip hop group Chillside, you soon will. Fronted by lead rapper Kidd_u, the US rap collective have currently been performing at a host of events and have even been tipped for great things in the months ahead. We caught up with the group for a chat to find out why their debut single,...
JLS unveil preview for new single ‘Hottest Girl In The World’
To whet your appetite, we have a sneak peek of the new single, ‘Hottest Girl In The World’, which Chris Moyles premiered on his radio show earlier today.Much has happened since Marvin, Aston, JB and Oritsé last dropped new music. In fact, Marvin has tied the knot with Rochelle from The Saturdays whilst the rest of the lads took a little time...
On To The Next: Following his appearance on ‘The Voice’ Tyler James returns with ‘Single Tear’
Tyler is ready to step back into the limelight with this emotional-charged single since inking a deal with Universal/Island Records. The newcomer has only just recently returned from The Voice, and is proving to be a real danger with 'Single Tear'. Prior to appearing on the BBC talent show the singer-songwriter was no stranger to critical acclaim as his debut album 'The Unlikely Lad'...