You may remember us posting their comeback EP recently so here goes the video with our girls sporting their modish new look for a catchy cut off ‘The Other Side’.
Feeling the track actually; uptempo but laidback plus a pinch a’ likkle old school house vibe in there wan’ mek’ man draw fi di glow sticks.
If ever there was an artist to start my interviewing CV with, I honestly could of not wished for better than having a lovely chat with Dwele.
The smooth toned, ‘soul star’ has been on my radar since his major label debut in 2003 (Subject). I, alongside a few millions across the world have been following him ever since. In the midst of a rare moment when he was not touring or recording, I delved into Dwele’s thoughts on the music game these days and discussed a whole bunch of stuff with him…
I think alot of artists that termed themselves as Neo-Soul have kinda branched out these days. Neo-Soul isn’t dead as such, but I definitely don’t think Neo-Soul is what it was before. Even like 5 years ago. It has changed. Half the stuff these days can’t even be called Neo Soul. I don’t think that’s a bad thing, I just think that these days artists wanna be more than one defined genre.
I think the album offers a lot of different things. But I would say it is slightly more R’n'B and Hip Hop, than Neo Soul. But don’t get me wrong, there are certianly some cuts that could be considered as Soul or Neo Soul. Espicially in the W.orld section, like ‘Detroit Sunrise’ and ‘My People’. You know they got that old throwback feeling to them.
There are alot of different things that I tried my hand to. I was trying to make all sorts. You know like the joints for the club or your car as well. Tried a few different things for this album.
For me, the most evolution comes as a writer. You know I am a singer, but my song writing has most def evolved. The collaborations I do these days, inspire me and push me to keep creating. Like the track with Raheem (‘Dim the Lights’) was real cool to make. Or working with some horn guys or a new drummer. Being in the studio with guys like that keeps things molding.
But in a way, I kinda enjoyed the former years when it was just me, pen and some paper. So as far as writing, I have enjoyed the evolution for different things.
…And those 11 artists are: Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, John Legend, The-Dream, Tony Williams, Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson, Ryan Leslie and La Roux’s Elly Jackson. Yeezy said the song was “completely seemless and completely ghetto as f*ck”.
And incase you missed it, the picture above is explained here.
Their very public feud is now over. Tis a good look.
This newness that just jumped into my inbox is giving me life (I’m currently ill and at work), off Cee-Lo’s forthcoming album The Lady Killa. Enjoy…
Download: Cee-Lo Green – ‘Old Fashioned’
Willow Smith aka The Future appeared on BET’s 106 & Park for her first interview and to premiere her debut video for ‘Whip My Hair’. The 9 year old got emotional when handed a plague for her very first video – apparently her parents Will & Jada were watching backstage.
Get excited, because we’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets to see the legendary girl group En Vogue live in London this Thursday 21st October at the Indig02!
Performing in the UK for the first time in 18 years, all 4 original members will be running through some of their biggest hits including ‘Don’t Let Go’, ‘My Lovin”, ‘Free Your Mind’ and many, many more. After a long hiatus (around 10 years), the ladies are back to celebrate their historic career thus far with a global tour and a release of a new 20th anniversary compilation CD.
This is your chance to see a piece of musical history.
To enter, all you need to do is email competition@pinboardblog.com with the subject title ‘En Vogue Competition’ and include your name, address and telephone number. That’s it. 2 winners will be selected at random and notified.
Winners will be notified no later than 7pm on Wednesday.
Taken off Kano’s new album Method To The Maadness, this one is produced by Chase & Status. This tune is big. The video is cool too.
…I haven’t properly checked KA’s new LP, given it a couple spins and from what I heard, I kinda liked it – but need to invest some real time into it before I make a final decision. It’s different and definitely shows progression which is dope.
Shouts to LTMK
Brand spanking new song from my musical G.O.D. ‘Rich Friends’ comes off the delux version of Prince’s latest album 20Ten which was given away for free in the UK via the Daily Mail. The album was decent, not the best – a couple songs (especially the bonus track) were pretty hot. This is nice and would have been great on the album – glad it’s finally seeing the light of day.
Ne-Yo covers Michael Jackson’s ‘Earth Song’ with teen singing sensation Charice at David Foster’s annual ‘David Foster & Friends’ event in Las Vegas. Obviously we can’t compare this to the orginal – but Ne-Yo did his thing. Charice’s voice is just stupid-good.
Dedicated to the homie Shan. Yeah. Ha.
Here is something a little different for PinBoard. It is the first official video offering from British solo artist King Jacks. It comes from the album ‘Please Everyone, Please Yourself’ out in 2011. The video was directed by Craig Young and stars Danny Dyer and Frank Harper of ‘Football Factory’ fame. I really dig this. Available to pick up on iTunes now. I really love this track, make sure you support!
The video you have all been waiting for directed by Ray Kay… A hairography inspired paint-fest. No Paedo. Thoughts please…..
Speeakz says: My. Yoot. (!!!!!!!!)
This rework of ’90s R&B duo K-Ci & Jo Jo’s “Tell Me it’s Real” by hard-to-pin-down bedroom producer Wise Blood is fuckin TOUGH! Reminds me of a stoned James Blake reworking. The tunesmith chops a couple hooks from the original song, pitch-shifts some parts, adds a sparse beat and a slow-moving synth melody, goes nuts on the sampler, and voila! Download the whole of the TRIBE EP for free here!
Download: Wise Blood – ’2 The Bitter End’
Fresh off of his European tour with DJ Vadim, Pugs Atomz is excited to be working with BBE records for his next album “The Decade” a compilation old and new tunes he wrote between 2000 and 2010. All the classic Pugs song from his out of print albums, plus new music with some of Chicago’s best talent. Here is the EPK for his upcoming long-player from BBE
