Dru Blu
Dru Blu formally known as Don Strapzy is the rapper hailing from Lewisham, South London, who has steadily over years been making a name for himself in the UK rap game. The want to turn his life around is what made him get into music and take it seriously, becoming an inspiration to others. His debut album ‘Fingers Crossed’,...
Camden Crawl Sunday Review
Sundays Camden Crawl was going to be as eventful as Saturdays. Stuck in the tube for 20 minutes, I was getting annoyed at the fact that I could very well miss Benny Banks performance. I rushed to the Holiday Inn to pick up my band again and rushed to Barfly where Sway hosted the evening stage. As I got...
Camden Crawl Saturday Review
This was the first Camden Crawl I had been to and as I headed straight to get my wristband I wondered what would be in stall.The first act on my schedule of people to see was Durrty Goodz at the Cuban. As I turned up late it was good to see the crowd was a mixtape of ages and races,...
Future Flavour – August Alsina
He’s been dropping videos, cover and leaks like the smooth but cynical track ‘Sucka’ and now singer August Alsina has released his mixtape ‘The Product’.The debut is up for a free download and 19-year-old has hooked up with G.O.O.D. Music’s CyHi The Prynce, Trae tha Truth and more as well as it being released with DJ Scream, making for an...
Rising Star… Ny
For the last few years, Ny has gradually been working her way up the musical ladder. With a down to earth and relevant swag as the forefront of her talented persona, beneath lies a strong ambition to express her endless love for music. Like many up-and-coming stars, the singer-songwriter has done a great job in building her fanbase and...
Going Nuts! Awareness With The Orchid Charity
London College of Fashion students have tailored the perfect campaign that creates awareness for male testicular cancer. This year the campaign with The Orchid Charity uses graphic T-shirts with BB from Dirty Sexy Things modelling and was judged by prestigious Harold Tillman, CEO British Fashion Council. Also judging was Phil Vickery MBE, Dylan Jones and Adrian Clarke. The T-Shirt...
Hand sanitizer: The new vodka?
There's a new trend amongst teens wanting to get drunk, and it surrounds an unlikely domestic item intended to keep us germ-free. Following the recent trend of cough medicine, hand sanitizer seems to be the latest in a string of crazed products being used to induce intoxication. Teenagers in California were recently caught doing the unimaginable: getting drunk on hand...
The Review – Converse Block Party
Throwing a block party like no other! The Merkage Band, Flirta D, Skepta, P Money and many more was at The Converse Block Party performing it was absolutely epic. These guys were truly getting it in especially since it was the 1oth year anniversary of Grime. D Double E, Mica Righteous, Clement Marfo and the Frontline was also just up the block with the...
Drumma Roll Please
The Awards just keep on coming, after peaking at number 2 on the Billboard R&B & hip-hop charts, number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, charting for 30 weeks on the Hot 100 and 54 weeks on the R&B hip-hop chart, amassing 3 nominationas and awards as well as being the number 1 Rap Song in 2011 the Drumma Boy produced track "No Hands"...
Interview: Danny Howard
As the newest addition to Radio One, Danny Howard is a luminous illustration of how passion and tenacity can rapidly launch your career and bring you closer to your dreams. Break through his vivacious, (yet unassuming persona) and you will expose a young man who in five years, has polished his own unique, yet ‘sexy,’ style to secure residencies...
Misha B releases mixtape: ‘Why Hello World’
Misha B releases her mixtape ‘Why Hello World’ and gives fans a taste of her new material mixed by Manchester’s finest DJ Stylus. Introducing the mixtape she says: ‘This is my mixtape. It's a mix of songs I've been working on in the studio and songs by artists that inspire me.’The Manchester born singer, who was mentored by Kelly Rowland...
Inside Cassie’s Beauty Box
Copycat the most impressive celeb and runway looks with these hints and tips supplied by make-up artist Gina B. This week she delves into the beauty box of singer Cassie. FACE Cassie Ventura may be genetically gifted compared to us mere mortals…BUT you can achieve this flawless glow with the use of NARZ Sheer Glow Foundation for £29.50 (Cassie’s...
Cheryl Cole ‘Call My Name’ video teaser!
Cheryl Cole has released a teaser trailer for her new upbeat dance track ‘Call My Name’, which has been dubbed as a ‘summer anthem’, and produced by Calvin Harris. With only slight teaser fusions from the actual song and an intriguing instrumental, the clip shows Cheryl strut her stuff down a tunnel in a colourful fitted jacket, leopard print...
New Music: Dawn Richard ‘Armor On’
Following her departure from Bad Boy Records last year, Dawn the multi-platinum singer/songwriter is taking on 2012 solo; her nine-track EP is the introduction to her Goldenheart Trilogy, a conceptual project about a lover fighting to protect her heart. After its release on iTunes in the US, 'Armor On' shot to No.1 in the iTunes Chart, as well as grabbing...
‘We Plug Good Music’ presents….
‘One Mic UK’ will be kicking off the summer series of Live Music gigs to showcase the very best of new and emerging artists. Music lovers can enjoy the best live music in Hip-Hop, Soul, Folk and Pop with performances from D. Walker, Rax, Aina More, Ego Ella May, Adenike and Cameron Jay.The night promises an exceptional night of Good Live Music from some...
Interview: Donaeo
Donaeo is the UK’s underground kingpin, breaking onto the scene at the age of 16 when he made his debut with ‘My Philosophy (Bounce)’ in 2001. He is not only a singer and a rapper, but has to more qualities to add to the list as a producer and songwriter. His classic, notable tracks include ‘I’m Fly’, ‘Party Hard’,...
The Voice UK: First Live Shows recap
...It was a 'Beautiful Day' for the coaches Tom, Will, Jessie and Danny as they opened the show with a performance of their own. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX38z_Ar9yI&hd=1Kicking off the show again was team Will's, Joelle Moses. After some indecisiveness about the song choice, she gave nothing less than a world class, star performance of 'I'm Going Down'. All four judges gave her a...
Safe
Jason Statham stars as ex-Government agent Luke Wright who over the course of one harrowing night tears a swath through NY city’s corrupt underworld in order to save a young girls life and redeem his own.Packed with spectacular action sequences and bone crunching fights, SAFE explodes into cinemas May 4
5 of the Best Backpacks
On one shoulder, off the shoulder or on both, these things are too cute for life. Boys and girls, there’s something for everyone. Definitely the accessory that’s on everyone’s wish list, backpacks can be found everywhere; I do mean everywhere (even supermarkets). But for now here are Flavours 5 of the best backpacks... Topshop RASPBERRY BUCKLE BACKPACK, £30 River Island MUSTARD...
VIDEO: The Wanted calls Christina Aguilera “A Total B***h” following performance on The Voice
The Wanted labelled Christina Aguilera a b**** after she snubbed them. Even though they are currently dominating the US and are proving to be a hit, it turns out not everyone is a fan of boyband The Wanted.Following their recent appearance on the US version of The Voice, it seems Christina Aguilera did not make the best impression when she...
New Music: Starboy Nathan
... Following his single, we'll see the release of his new album entitled 3D Determination, Dedication, Desire, released independently on Mona Records, out on May 14th.Starboy Nathan’s long-awaited second album ‘3D-Determination, Dedication, Desire includes the singles Hangover featuring Wretch 32, and Diamonds which hit the top 20 in the charts.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MlWSBFeq_o]www.starboynathan.com
Celebrity Cheaters
Many celebrities have been caught with their pants down and footballer Jermain Defoe can now be added to that list. It has been reported that he cheated on singer Alexandra Burke. Whether it’s athletes, artists or actors, we thought it was about time to name and shame the celebrities that have been caught straying away from their beautiful wives...
Who are the real bad boys of the UK rap scene?
As his trial on charges of assault, common assault and affray continues, Dappy was accused of starting the brawl from which the charges stem, which took place at a petrol station in Guildford last February. We are familiar with stories of US rappers being arrested, put in jail or rumoured to have committed some sort of law breaking act ranging...
Venus Vs Mars
...about a young girl who is on a quest to find true love. As a fashion buyer Venus is used to find the rigth kind of clothes, but the same cant be said abut her choices in men. Her family and friends try and help her on this quest, the only problem is their own relationships are far from...
10 Reasons to Love… Fairy Tales
I could list a bunch of fairy tales as long as my arm but I would need more room and as there are just too many stories to go around. Dating back to over 1000 years ago, fairy tales have been part of literature and entertainment culture for a very long time as they were often told through story...
BRAND NEW RMX: DON DIABLO FEAT. SMILER – ‘SILENT SHADOWS’
Dutch DJ/Producer, and recent Columbia records signing, Don Diablo is back and has joined forces with Smiler for the release of a brand new remix of his debut single Silent Shadows, out on April 30th.Coming to you from the man brought who helped in bringing you the 2007 dance hit, 'Perfect Exceeder', Don has produced tracks for Example, Gorillaz,...
New Music: Digital Soundboy Soundsystem official mix, ‘FABRICLIVE 63’
Explosive power house, Digital Soundboy Soundsystem is back with their first official mix, FABRICLIVE 63. Capturing the carnival spirit of its label and notorious parties perfectly, FABRICLIVE 63 is club mixes at its best. The upcoming album showcases sounds from drum n’ bass, dubstep, dancehall, garage, house and beyond. FABRICLIVE 63 was mixed by Digital Soundboy Soundsystem members, Shy...
New Music: Far East Movement ft Tyga
...The dance track entitled 'Dirty Bass' is the forthcoming single off the album also entitled 'Dirty Bass.'Is it dirty enough?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y_yTCtcR6g&feature=player_embedded
They call him E.X.O
...The USG rap artist from North Weezy was the man behind the ‘Power of the Pound’ mix-tape. Priced at £1, the quid mix-tape sparked reviews and interests from several urban mainstream platforms after making an impressive 3,000 sales immediately after its release on Bang Radio. Exo is set to release his first single since signing to 360 Records, entittled...
Wiz Khalifa – Work Hard Play Hard
Last night, at around 10pm UK time, Wiz Khalifa dropped his latest single 'Work Hard Play Hard' via his website. He announced its arrival on Twitter and the song racked up just over 27,000 plays in just under two hours and was later made available on iTunes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Gu9p0fM5w&hd=1And it looks as though @RealWizKhalifa has been living by his 'work hard...