Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Alice Smith, Fire, For Lovers Dreamers & Me, Live, Performance, Video
Alice Smith’s voice is like something else. Stunning, moving, emotional – it’s everything. The video above is of her performing a new track called “Fire” which comes off her upcoming album (release date tbc). It’s great to hear new material from her, it’s been a while since her debut For Lovers, Dreamers & Me.
Peace, Love & Alice Smith
Speeakz
Shouts to SB
Filed under: Music News, Must Read | Tags: Conrad Murray, Doctor, Manslaughter, Michael Jackson, News
Michael Jackson’s former doctor has denied a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer’s death, at a court in Los Angeles. Dr Conrad Murray was bailed for $75,000 (£48,000) after pleading not guilty to “unlawfully, and without malice, killing Michael Joseph Jackson”. A judge must decide whether to proceed to trial. A conviction could bring a jail term of up to four years.
His death was ruled as homicide, mainly caused by the anaesthetic Propofol. A cocktail of drugs – including sedatives Midazolam and Diazepam, the painkiller Lidocaine and the stimulant Ephedrine – were also detected in his body, a coroner confirmed. Prosecutors had filed one count of involuntary manslaughter. Dr Murray stood straight and spoke softly as he addressed the judge. After entering his plea, Dr Murray surrendered his passport. He was then taken to have his fingerprints and a mugshot processed. The bail of $75,000 was three times the standard figure for involuntary manslaughter but only a quarter of what prosecutors had asked for. [Source]
The next hearing has been set for 5 April.
This is going to be a long, long, long trial. Here’s to hoping that justice is served.
Peace, Love & Michael Jackson
Speeakz
Filed under: Download, Music, Must Listen, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: ATL, Bluesteel 2.0, Download, FKi, Hip Hop, Mixtape
New music for us all to enjoy…
Download the mixtape free by clicking ‘download’.
Who is FKi? Meet Raye Rich and First, natives of Atlanta on a mission to bridge the gap between the mainstream/streets and sub- -culture,Internet savvy music scene out of ATL. With their eyes on the prize,FKi is set out to prove + tell that ATL has more to offer than what everyone is hearing on the radio and seeing on TV. Bringing the FUN back to Hip-Hop,combined with original production and a witty delivery, FKi stands to make their own mark known in 2010 and beyond
Been listening to this for the past 30 minutes or so and I’m really feelin’ it. FKi do their damn thing on this tape. From the beats they’re rocking, to their rhymes – it’s sounding real good. They definitely bring that ATL vibe to the table. Liking this a lot.
Peace, Love & FKi
Speeakz
Shouts to Fadia
Filed under: Download, Mixtapes, Music, Must Listen, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: 9th Invented The Remix Again, 9th Wonder, Babyface, Common, Hip Hop, John Legend, Method Man, Mixtape, Remix, Remixes
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9th just dropped his latest mixtape 9th Invented the Remix…Again, which I didn’t even know was coming (does that make me late, or did this tape come out of the blue?). This guy is most definitely up there as one of my top producers, his soulful beats work errrytime. We don’t have a tracklist yet, but he says its coming – when it does, I’ll add it. But for now just know that 9th applies his magic to John Legend, Method Man, Nas, Common, Babyface to name a few…
Peace, Love & 9th Wonder
Speeakz
Filed under: Download, Music, Must Listen, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Download, Eric Lau, H.O.P.E, Mark De Clive-Lowe, Rahel, Soul
This is a particularly special post for me because Rahel is actually a homie.
Some of you will have heard Rahel’s soulful voice on tracks with Eric Lau, Georgia Anne Muldrew and Dudley Perkins. “Hope” is the result of her working with Mark De Clive-Lowe…
Download the track for free by clicking the ‘download’ button.
This simplistic, piano driven track puts Rahel’s stunning vocals on full display. I j’dore this – I know, without question, many of you will too! Ya’ll need to keep you eyes and ears firmly locked on this lady – she’s the future. Check her on myspace and twitter.
Peace, Love & Rahel
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Hip Hop, Kevin Lanre, NY Minute, Street | Talk NY, Video
Kevie says:
We were inspired by many interesting individuals for the New York edition of STREET|TALK .
Since we could not interview everyone, we came up with STREET|TALK NY Minutes. Here we profile noteables in little more than a minute, to give you a glimpse of their achievements and how New York fuels their creativity.
First up is Bongo Boy, a teenage sensation in the Street wear culture scene. His online show “It’s bongo boy” where he profiles events and individuals that are prominent in the Street Wear scene.
Get it. Got it. Good.
Peace, Love & Street | Talk NY
Speeakz
Filed under: LDN Life, Must Read, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Juno Bar, LDN Life, Thurs 11TH Feb, Writers Block
It’s that time again folks! Time for you to submerge yourself in good vibes and great talent. Writers Block takes place at Juno Bar this Thursday (11th Feb), showcasing the very best in live music, spoken word and short films. I don’t promote a lot of ongoing nights on PBB – but the ones I do – I do because I believe in them (not saying the others ain’t cool). Writers Block is something you should all check out, especially if you haven’t before – the atmosphere is wicked, their crowd is real cool and I swear, Juno Bar does the best food! LOL!
See you there.
Peace, Love & Writers Block
Speeakz
Filed under: Download, Mixtapes, Music, Must Listen, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Curren$y, Download, Hip Hop, Mixtape, Smokee Robinson
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Been waiting a minute for this tape. It’s finally here. Not gonna write too much about it because I haven’t heard it yet (about to press play) – so download and click play.
Find the tracklist after the jump…
Peace, Love & Curren$y
Speeakz
Shouts to 2DBZ
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Alexandra Burke, Haiti, JLS, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Rod Stuart, Simon Cowell, Susan Boyle
The official music video for Simon Cowell’s charity single featuring artists such as Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, JLS, Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey (to name a few) was premiered during last nights Super Bowl. The song, which was recorded to raise money for Haiti, is out now.
Peace, Love & Helping Haiti
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Beyonce, Commercial, Jay-Z, Super Bowl XLIV, Sweet Dreams, Vizio
Blink and you’ll miss Beyonce in this much hyped commercial of hers.
Jay-Z won in the Best Super Bowl Commercial race.
Peace, Love & Beyonce
Speeakz
P.s Did find it hella funny the way Bey got dragged out by that robot arm lol
Filed under: Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Commercial, Drake, Sprite, Video
Yesterday I posted up some behind the scenes footage from Drake’s Sprite commercial. The post also included a rather shitty quality video of the finished product – I just found a much better version so thought I’d post it up.
Peace, Love & Drake
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch | Tags: America The Beautiful, Live, Queen Latifah, Super Bowl XLIV
I love Queen Latifah, but this was not her best vocal showing. Damn. It looked (and sounded) like she was very nervous, which of course, is totally understandable – but yea, this rendition of “America, The Beautiful” was not hot. Sorry.
Peace, Love & Queen Latifah
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Intro, Jay-Z, Run This Town, Super Bowl XLIV, Video
Can’t be denied, Jay’s Super Bowl XLIV intro was dope.
Peace, Love & Jay-Z
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Alexandra Burke, Everybody Hurts, Helping Haiti, Leona Lewis, Simon Cowell, Special, Various Artists, Video
While the official music video is still being put together, ITV1 just aired this special video , showing some of the contributing artists laying their vocals down for the charity single .recorded to raise money for Haiti.
The single is out now.
Peace, Love & Haiti
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Emeli Sande, Funky House, Hip Hop, London, UK, Wiley
Another Wiley-less Wiley video. Standard movements.
Previous: Wiley Feat Emeli Sande – “Never Be Your Woman” [Remix]
Peace, Love & Wiley
Speeakz
Filed under: Uncategorized
Legend.
Peace, Love & Dilla
PinBoard Team
Filed under: Download, Music, Must Listen, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Beyonce, Download, Lady GaGa, Pop, R&B, Remix, Telephone
Here goes the official remix for GaGa & Queen Bey’s (2nd) collaboration…
Download: Lady GaGa Feat Beyonce – “Telephone”
I actually think this version (produced by State of Emergency) is way better than the original (Produced by Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins). I was largely underwhelmed when I first heard this track, especially given the amount of hype that surrounded it. But I’m feelin’ this remix. Bey’s verse kills it.
The video should hit the nets on Wednesday.
Peace, Love, Lady GaGa & Beyonce
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: 10 Questions, Interview, Maxwell, Soul, Time
Maxwell sits down with TIME for 10 questions…
Peace, Love & Maxwell
Speeakz
Filed under: LDN Life, Music, Must Read, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Benji B, Deviation, Hip Hop, Judah, LDN Life, Mala
First Deviation Session for 2010 this coming Wednesday (10th Feb) @ Gramaphone, London. Resident DJ Benji B, Host MC Judah and Special Guest Mala will be spinning. 9pm-2am – £5 before 11pm, £7 after.
Get there early to avoid severe disappointment.
Peace, Love & Deviation
Speeakz
Filed under: Music News, Must Read, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Download, Erykah Badu, Listen, Lyrics, New Amerykah Part 2: Return of the Ankh, Soul, Window Seat
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Erykah Badu liberated the lyrics to her new single “Window Seat” because she kept hearing ‘interesting interpretations’. So, for those who have been enjoying the track (like I have), check the lyrics by clicking the imagine above to enlarge. “Window Seat” is released on February 19th, with New Amerykah Part 2: Return of the Ankh dropping on March 30th.
“Window Seat” is my new obsession – I kid you not. I cannot stop listening to it – I love Badu’s ability to switch things up and love her experimental/Hip Hop influences – but “Window Seat” reminds me so much of Baduizm and Mama’s Gun which is fly as hell.
Previous: Erykah Badu – “Window Seat”
Peace, Love & Erykah Badu
Speeakz
