Filed under: Music, Must Listen, Must Read, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: 1960, Exclusive Interview, Interview, Let's Take a Walk, Motown, Raphael Saadiq, Sou, Soul, The Way I See It, Video
The Way I See It was one of my favourite albums from 2008. This is why…
I love how Raphael Saadiq has stayed true to the 1960 theme throughout all his videos. This album was, after Back to Black the most well produced ‘throwback’ album to have emerged in a long, long time. Don’t get me wrong, Daniel Merriweather and a couple others have done a good job, but Saadiq took it to a next level with his album. Will never forget the day my aunt (a massive, massive Motown fan) asked me “who’s this? I haven’t heard this before”? A true testament to it’s authentic sound.
Of course PinBoard was lucky enough to interview Raphael Saadiq a while back (a night before the U.S elections in fact) and so if you haven’t already, make sure you check it out - it’s a real dope insight into the man, producer and artist.
Peace, Love & Raphael Saadiq
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Chrisette Michele, Epiphany, New, R&B, Soul, Video, What You Do
I j’adore this lady!
Love the tune. Love the video. Love the album. Epiphany is out now!
Peace, Love & Chrisette Michele
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Accident, King of Pop, Pepsi, Pop, Records, Sales, Sean Paul, Shocking, Unseen, Video
This video has popped up everywhere, have you seen it? I just watched it for the first time, it’s really crazy…
Damn! I mean, everyone joked about it, said it wasn’t ‘that’ bad – but that video proves how serious that was. His entire head was on fire and he lost a big chunk of his hair – leaving him with a red raw scalp. Cannot imagine how painful that must have been. It’s been said that this was the point where MJ became obsessed with pain killers and consequently cosmetic surgery.
…Makes you wonder, if this never happened – would Michael Jackson have had ‘turned’ out the way he did?
In other MJ news (NOT GOSSIP) – the King of Pop has reportedly sold more than 9 million albums across the world since his passing 3 weeks ago. Even in death, he can’t help but break records. Incredible.
Peace, Love & Michael Jackson
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Hip Hop, Never Better, P.O.S, Purexed, Video
I can only thank Abjekt for this! Bruvva came through. I was getting overly pissed seeing P.O.S’ new video all around the blogosphere but because I live in the damn UK, I couldn’t view it. Anyways, Incredible Hunk angry aside, here goes the brand new video from the incomparable P.O.S…
Such a DOPE video! P.O.S, ain’t no one like him. Simple. Never Better remains one of my most played albums in the past year. This track is just insane! Those drums, those bloody drums!
Peace, Love & P.O.S
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Mariah Carey, New, Obsessed, R&B, Video, Watch
I mean, she looks good. I’ll give her that, but the video just…Isn’t doing it for me. Annoyingly, I find the song real catchy, but I still do not think it is what Mariah should be putting out right now. She’s got to stop trying to be so ‘current’ and just make music the way she used to make music. Like, she wrote some classic songs back in the day, what was the last ‘classic’ song she wrote? Really? It’s sad, but also, kinda understandable. I get why she wants a radio hit, I get why she wants to make ‘young’ music, but the truth is – she isn’t as young as she once was (or as young as she believes she is). In my opinion, she needs to come back with something more suitable, something that’s mature and shows some growth.
Wow. I’m proper ranting init? Sorry. It’s just it bugs me, even though her voice isn’t as great as it once was (fact), I still think she has it in her to record good music again. When I hear this, I can’t stop but think about songs like “The Roof”, “My All”, “Fantasy” etc – great songs!
Peace, Love & Mariah Carey
Speeakz
Filed under: Dumb [Funny] Stuff, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Funny, Ginger Kid, Hot110, Interview, Video
Luke aka Ginger Kid said if I didn’t post this video up, next time he saw me he’d nicely fly kick me pon street. And as if that wasn’t enough, Mr Roc Money then started hurling abuse at me saying if I didn’t post his new Hot110 episode up, he’d tell the world I was supa-dupa late on “The Wire” (oh, shit?).
LOL! I kid, I kid! Always happy to support the extended blogging fam – these guys are most certainly doing their thing. Watch, laugh, pass on – do whatever, just support the movement, init.
Peace, Love, Hot110 & Ginger Kid
Speeakz
Note: Don’t think I didn’t realise you didn’t cite PinBoard as one of those sites who posted up that Twitter Commandment video. Infact, I think we were one of the first sites to do so. *Tuts* Don’t forget your London roots blad! hahaha! I got jokes today!
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Hip Hop, Mary J Blige, R&B, Remember Me, Soul, T.I, Video
Peace, Love & T.I
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Hip Hop, Live In Houston, Texas, Theophilus London, This Charming Mixtape, TNT, Video
True story: a couple days ago I played Theophilus London’s This Charming Mixtape for the first time in a while and was sharply reminded how freakin’ awesome that tape is/was! So many joints on there that get me going, it’s crazy. What he does to Whitney’s “I Will Always Love You” always makes me smile lol! Bloody brilliant.
Peace, Love & Theophilus London
Speeakz
Shouts to h.e.r
Filed under: Music, Music News, Must Watch | Tags: Hip Hop, Interview, Lupe Fiasco, News, Not Retiring, Retire
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Blacksummersnight, CBS Early, Live, Maxwell, Pretty Wings, Video
I actually, actually cannot stop listening to Maxwell’s new album. This track kills it everytime…
BLACKsummers’night is out NOW!
Peace, Love & Maxwell
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch | Tags: Beyonce, I Am...Sasha Fierce, R&B, Sweet Dreams, Video
I’m not gonna be updating the blog with everything I missed over the past 4 days, but I will pop up the shiz I feel needs to be popped up. This being one of them. Ya’ll know I’m a big Bey fan, but damn, this video sucks lol…
Yea, not a great look. She’s on tour, guessing she doesn’t have a lot of time to make a good video. Shame.
Peace, Love & Beyonce
Speeakz
Filed under: Music News, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Bashy, Chipmunk, Craig David, Ironik, London, Michael Jackson, MOBO, Ms Dynamite, Shorti Blitz, Tim Westwood, Tribute, Yolanda Brown
Literally just sat down after spending 4 dope days in Paris (watch the coming post!!). Haven’t looked at the 200+ emails I have in my inbox, nor have I attempted to figure out what I’ve ‘missed’ during my break. But, this I had to put up. Firstly because, it’s about Michael Jackson and anyone who takes the time to honour him will always have my support. Secondly, it features UK artists (stand up!) speaking on his influence on their music – we’re talking Ms Dynamite, Craig David, Chipmunk, Ironik, Bashy, Shorti Blitz, Tim Westwood & more. And lastly, because I actually had a hand in putting this together – so, for the all the reasons above, this video is special to me.
I hope you like it.
Peace, Love & Michael Jackson
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Music News, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Brandy, Cry Baby, New Track, Rapping, Video
…And erm, does it pretty well too? Damn?
Peace, Love & Brandy
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Buckshot, Hip Hop, KRS-One, Robot, Survival Skills, Video
Check the first single of the two’s Survival Skills album (Sept 15th)…
Peace, Love & Robot
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Behind The Scenes, Blacksummersnight, Maxwell, Stop the World
BLACKsummer’snight is out NOW!
Peace, Love & Maxwell
Speeakz
Filed under: Must Watch | Tags: Attacks, Bill O'R, Comments, Michael Jackson, Slams
I very rarely say I ‘hate’ a person, but this man continues to piss me right off. No offence to all our American readers, but how this guy is allowed his own show, on one of America’s biggest networks (I hate Fox!), is beyond me. I don’t get it. It’s a disgrace. I know he isn’t representing everyone in the States – thank God.
If you’re not a fan of Michael Jackson’s, that’s fine. But the man has died, he has family, children – leave him alone. I’m sure Mr O’Reilly wouldn’t appreciate us speaking ill of his deceased family.
Peace & Love.
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Beyonce, I Am...Sasha Fierce, Preview, R&B, Sweet Dreams, Video
I don’t feel like posting anything today, but I need to.
Let’s get things poppin’ with Beyonce and this video preview…
The hottest chick in the game – without a doubt. While only brief, you can tell this video is gon’ be big. Pictures surfaced a while ago of her in her robotic, metal costume – bring it on.
Filed under: Must Watch | Tags: Berry Gordy, Daughter, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, Live, Mariah Carey, Memorial Service, Michael Jackson, Performance, Queen Latifah, Shaheen, Sharheen, Usher
The moment the world broke down…
Heartbreaking. Just, heartbreaking.
I know many will think it’s corny, or stupid but last night (UK time) was incredibly hard for me and millions, upon millions of Michael Jackson fans. Saying goodbye to the man we grew up listening to and imitating (badly) was never going to be easy, but hearing his daughter, whom he loved and protected so much speak, so bravely about her father – not Michael Jackson, Wacko Jacko or the King of Pop – but her father, sent chills down my spine and will forever resonate in my mind.
Yesterday’s memorial was fit for a King. Its the sad truth of life, that all too often, we forget to be thankful for people while they are here. We often loose people wishing we’d appreciated them in life as we do in death. Never had there been a clear example of this, as right now. The world laughed, accused, ridiculed Michael Jackson for years – but now, as he lay in peace, finally, those very same people are realising his impact and his legacy. It’s a shame, but I’m happy his legend is finally recognised.
Last night was hard. Now, despite the surreal feeling I personally have, I (we) need to celebrate his life and what he achieved and gave to us. Lets not focus on his untimely death, his struggles in life and for Heavens sake, let’s not remember him as the alien the media has and will, in the coming weeks, portray him to be.
After the jump, watch the moving moments and performances which took place in the Staples Centre in honour of Michael Jackson (please note, not all are full performances – I will update in the morning).
Rest in Peace Michael Jackson.
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin' | Tags: Hip Hop, Interview, Oddisee, Video
Hailing from Washington DC via Sudan, SoulCulture caught up with Hip Hop artist Oddisee last month whilst he was in London working on collaborative projects with Olivier Day Soul and Tranquil.
Fiddling about on his Casio keyboard as a kid, Oddisee went from emulating radio classics to battling in high school
Peace, Love & Oddisee
Speeakz
Shouts to Eddie
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Amerie, R&B, Single, Video, Why R U
Peace, Love & Amerie
Speeakz
