Filed under: Music, Music News, Must Read, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Album Cover, Cover, Everything To Me, Monica, R&B, Soul, Still Standing
Monica looks beautiful on the cover of her upcoming album Still Standing, which is released March 23rd. The video for the first single “Everything To Me” has been shot already and should be hitting the nets pretty soon. I love the track, it suits Monica’s vocals like a glove and just reminds me of why I fell in love with her all them years ago. For the first time, in a long time, I’m actually pretty excited about Monica’s new project.
Previous: Monica – “Everything To Me”
Peace, Love & Monica
Speeakz
Shouts to Andrew
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: 106 & Park, BET, Live, Sade, Solider of Love, Soul
It’s promo time and times have changed, but Sade on 106 & Park is just weird. Anyways, check Sade performing the first single and title track off her new album Solider of Love – which is out NOW!
Peace, Love & Sade
Speeakz
Shouts to RR
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Alicia Keys, Behind The Scenes, Beyonce, Brazil, Footage, Put It In A Love Song, Video
This video is going to be too hot! Man.
Check two more videos after the jump…
Peace, Love, Alicia Keys & Beyonce
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch | Tags: Dance, David Guetta, Hip Hop, Memories, Video
Nope, sorry. David Guetta needs to go away. My respect for CuDi just went down a little too. Get that paper.
Peace, Love & KiD CuDi
Speeakz
Shouts to DatNewCudi
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Noisettes, Nokia, Pop, Saturday Night, Video, Wild Young Hearts
Over 100 fans were invited to shoot the official music video for the Noisettes new single Saturday Night, using only Nokia mobile devices
Cool concept. Big tune. Shingai, marry me, please?
Peace, Love & Noisettes
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Beyonce, Grammy's, I Am...Sasha Fierce, Interview, Pop, Today Show, Video
Beyonce talks Grammy’s, guilty pleasures and a bunch of other things on the ‘Today Show’. Love how humble this lady continues to be. Check part 2 after the jump…
Peace, Love & Beyonce
Speeakz
I have to biggup all the Bey stans on Twitter – ya’ll are great at the heads up!
Filed under: Music, Music News, Must Read, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Brazil, Pictures, Put It In A Love Song, R&B, The Elememt of Freedom, Video
Good Lord! Brazil just got a lot hotter. Both Alicia Keys and Beyonce look stunning during the filming of their new video “Put It In a Love Song” – think I’m looking forward to this video more than the GaGa x Beyonce vid.
Also, big congrats to Alicia Keys for scoring her first number 1 album in the UK. Well overdue.
Peace, Love, Alicia & Beyonce
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Pop, Preview, R&B, Rated R, Rihanna, Rude Boy, Sneak Peak
Er, I like this tune and I quite the album – but, sorry, Rhi-Rhi, have you heard of Janelle Monae? Is it just me, or does it seem like she’s channelling her quite heavily here?
Peace, Love & Rihanna
Speeakz
Shouts to RU
Filed under: Music, Music News, Must Read, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Cover, POP Magazine, R&B, Richard Prince, Sade, Solider of Love, Soul
Just as I began my third full listen of Sade’s sensational new album Solider of Love, this came through my inbox. Sade covers the latest issue of POP Magazine, but there’s an interesting story behind it…
The controversial artist Richard Prince, whose Spiritual America nude of a teenage Brooke Shields was recently withdrawn by the Metropolitan Police from the Tate gallery, has collaborated on the new issue of POP magazine. In looking to celebrate ‘Pop Women for 2010′, Richard Prince has produced a special tribute to Sade, who has just returned to the public arena after ten years with the “Soldier Of Love” single and album.
Prince has produced a beautiful hardback edition of POP with Sade on the cover that follows the format of his acclaimed Celebrity art series. Using eBay, Prince sourced a super rare, unique image of Sade from her first ever magazine photo shoot for The Face in 1984. The black and white photograph shows Sade with her hair worn down for almost the only time in a photo session. The New York-based artist then teamed this exclusive rare image with a handwritten note Sade had sent him that teasingly reads: “Richard, still my Cowboy, love Sade”. A trademark Prince Cowboy completes the stunning artwork for the POP cover.
Hit the jump to check another picture from the magazine. And get Solider of Love – it really is a stunning album. Her voice sounds strong as ever and the live instrumentation on it is just gorgeous. Welcome back.
Peace, Love & Sade
Speeakz
P.s POP Magazine, send me a copy please. Lol.
Filed under: LDN Life, Music News, Must Read, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Beats, Brainfeeder, Daedelus, Dimlite, Dorian Concept, Dub-Step, Fabric, Flying Lotus, Hip Hop, Kode9, LDN, London, March 10th, Martyn, Nosaj Thing, The Gaslamp Killer, TOKiMonsta
PinBoard was probably one of the first sites to report the news of this years Brainfeeder festival in LDN Town. So, I thought it was only right I posted up the official flyer for the event.
The lineup (as reported) is as follows: Flying Lotus, Kode9, The Gaslamp Killer, Martyn, Dorian Concept, Dimlite, Daedelus, Nosaj Thing and TOKiMONSTA. We also reported that Madlib would be on the line up too – well, my sources say we shouldn’t rule that out completely. You know how Madlib be.
Tickets are £10 – will let you know when they’re on sale.
The line up is ridiculous. We’ve been at Brainfeeder for the past two years, 2010 will no exception. However, I will say – I am disapointed that it’s not at it’s usual location in that East London car park venue. Hopefully there’ll be a summer one there.
Peace, Love & Brainfeeder
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Attention Deficit, Hip Hop, Official, Pretty Girls, Video, Wale
Peace, Love & Wale
Speeakz
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
Click cover to download
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
