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', Uncategorized | Tags: Amerie, R&B, Single, Video, Why R U
Peace, Love & Amerie
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Beautiful, Eminem, Hip Hop, Video, Watch
One of the dopest tracks off an album I still say is ill. Eminem’s Relapse is out now.
Peace, Love & Eminem
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Beautiful, Eminem, Hip Hop, Relapse, Video
…I’m still bumping this album on a regular.
Peace, Love & Eminem
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Hip Hop, News, Pushing Keys, Rick Ross, Video
Rick Ross, new video…
Peace, Love & Rick Ross
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Behind the Scenes Footage, Fabolous, Hip Hop, Keri Hilson, Ryan Leslie, Video
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Blueprint 3, D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune), Hip Hop, Jay-Z, Video
Hova’s new video for “D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune)” premiered right after the BET Awards, check that dope sh*t out
Yessssssir! Blueprint 3 is coming ya’ll!!!
Peace, Love & Jay-Z
Speeakz
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 2009, Action, BBD, BET, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, Chris Brown, Day 26, Death of Auto-tune, Estelle, Guy, Janet Jackson, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Keith Sweat, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole, Lady in my life, LaToya Luckett, Lil Wayne, Live, Maxwell, Michael Jackson, Monica, Ne-Yo, NeYo, Performances, Performers, Poison, Pretty Wings, Red Carpet, Taraji Henson, The BET Awards, Trust, Usher, Winners
Tonight, the BET Awards 2009 will take place in Los Angeles. I don’t normally stay awake for these kinda things (except the Grammy’s maybe) but tonight is clearly going to be all about honouring Michael Jackson and so, I will be staying up into the wee hours of the night to tune in.
UK folk you can watch all the action live by clicking right HERE!
I’m gonna be posting the action as it happens, so tune in and for Heaven’s sake follow me on Twitter! Tonight is gonna be crazy over there.
…And comment, comment, comment! Share you thoughts, your rumours and everything else right here!
Will post the rest of the performances up in a bit. But trust, you know they were up here FIRST! The most moving part of the entire evening was when Janet Jackson came on for a few, very emotional words. Incredible strength. Brought it all home.
Performances:
- New Edition Perform Jackson 5 hits – “I Want You Back” / “ABC”
- Keri Hilson performs “Turnin’ Me On” / “Knock You Down” (pays homage to MJ)
- NeYo performs “Lady in My Life” (amazingly so, too)
- Jamie Foxx Feat T-Pain, Snoop Dogg & Travis Barker – “Blame It” (plus MJ tribute)
- Soulja Boy - song unverifiable (lol)
- Beyonce – “Ava Maria” / “In the Arms of an Angel”
- Mary Mary Feat Queen Latifah – “God in Me”
- Jamie Foxx, NeYo & Fabolous - “Miss Independent” Remix
- Keith Swear – “I Want Her”
- Guy! – “I Like”
- BBD – “Poison”
- Ciara - “Heal The World”
- Keyshia Cole & Monica – “Trust”
- Jay-Z – “D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune)
- Tevin Campbell, Trey Songz, Tyrese & Johnny Gill – O’Jay’s tribute
- Maxwell – “Pretty Wings”
- Drake & Lil’ Wayne – “Every Girl”
- Jamie Foxx & Neyo – “I’ll Be There” (MJ Tribute)
Awards:
- Best Group Award: Day 26
- Best Male Athlete: Lebron James
- Best Male Hip Hop: Lil’ Wayne
- Best Collaboration: Jamie Fox Feat T-Pain – “Blame It”
- Best Male R&B: NeYo
- Best Actress: Taraji Henson
- Best New Artist: Keri Hilson
- Best Female R&B Artist: Beyonce
- BET Humanitarian Award: Wyclef & Alicia Keys
- Viewers Choice Award: T.I & Rihanna – “Live Your Life” (Tiny accepts Award)
- Best Video Award: Beyonce – “Single Ladies”
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Acoustic, Kelly Rowland, The Sun, Video, When Loves Takes Over
Hate this track, with a passion. It’s number 1 in the UK at the moment (the days of chart positions reflecting quality in music are long gone anyways). However, Kelly Rowland has a dope voice and so hearing her sing this acoustical was pretty nice. Still don’t like the song, but remain a fan of her voice.
Sidenote: Just been discussing this with my homie, do you think it’s a bit strange that Kelly Rowland has released some pretty decent R&B tunes but has failed to make much impact on the charts, but then gets on a dance track and reaches number 1? Food for thought.
Peace, Love & Kelly Rowand
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Dancehall, Imperial Blaze, Reggae, Sean Paul, So Fine, Video
Sean Paul’s brand new video just dropped. Check it out…
Big tune, what you thinking of the video??? Imperial Blaze is fiiiyah!
Download: Sean Paul – “So Fine”
Peace, Love & Sean Paul
Speeakz
Filed under: LDN Life, Music, Must Read, Reviews, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Film, Juno Bar, Live, London, Music, Review, Shoreditch, Spoken Word, Writers Block
Last Wednesday’s Writers Block put a right ol’ smile on my face.
The summer breeze was the perfect accompaniment to an evening of spoken word, acoustic music and the general creative splendor Writers Block provides. Writers Block has quickly become a staple night in London Town; the seemingly endless amounts of people who, as if by magic, cram into Juno Bar in Shoreditch is all the proof you need of it’s impact.
It’s quite easy to judge an event that celebrates artistic expression in the way Writers Block does. Many spoken word events are often regarded as pretentious and over the top. I can’t lie, I’m generally the guy who thinks that. However, what the Writers Block team have managed to create is something that has all together eliminated that element, and in it’s place produced an evening of great talent, cool vibes and good, good times!
With an impressive 10 act line up*, Wednesday’s event saw a multitude of spoken word artists, singers, rappers, movie makers, as well as 7 piece live Hip Hop band called the The Illersapiens (pictured above/my personal favourite) take to the tiny stage. No two acts were the same, but each delivered something fresh. All impressed.
…I think Wednesday’s event was their best one yet.
Don’t know if it was weather, or that the line up was just in sync, but whatever it was – it was truly a beautiful evening. Can’t lie though, the venue, albeit charming needs some serious air-con instalments. Raaaah! Heat on the stage is one thing, but man, that place gets hot!
But anyways, shouts to all the cool folk I met/chilled with, especially the ones I’ve been chatting to on Twitter for a minute now (lol). and to all those who performed – ya’ll rocked it. But most importantly, I gotta extend tons of love to the Writers Block organisers Felicia & Daniel for yet another gorgeous evening. Not forgetting their incredible hostess Miss TraceyD. Cannot wait for the next one!
Make sure you hit their website for info on the next event (*& entire line up info) and be sure to follow them on Twitter.
Peace, Love & Writers Block
Speeakz
Photography by Mark Ballot
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: CurT@!n$, Hip Hop, The Great A, The Great Adventures of Dope Boy C: WHSL Rebel Radio, Tomorrow, Tyrese, Video
I haven’t stopped listening to and talking about this track, since it dropped! I was really looking forward to seeing the visuals also. CurT@!n$ didn’t dissapoint, this song is crazy and it’s video fits perfectly.
The Great Adventures of Dope Boy C: Dope For President drops June 23rd!
Peace, Love & CurT@!n$
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Family Affair, Hip Hop, Rik Cordero, Video, Wale
Three/21 proudly presents the highly anticipated “Family Affair” music video by Wale which is featured on the upcoming “Inside A Change” Soundtrack. …The video is an examination of three individuals whose lives intersect in a vicious circle. Anwan Glover aka Slim Charles from “The Wire” plays the pimp named Sport, Dominique Andriese plays the prostitute named Iris and EJ Stanley plays Travis the young child. Now if you dig the movie that these characters pay homage to than you will probably dig this video. Can you guess what movie that is? Enjoy! – Rik Cordero
Download: Wale – “Family Affair”
Peace, Love & Wale
Speeakz
Shouts to Rik for sending the video over!
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Frank G, Hip Hop, Inside a Change, J.a.m.e.s Watts, Video, You're My Life
Three/21 Films, Jooks The World and The Ish Productions proudly present the “You’re My Life” music video featuring Jersey’s own J.A.M.E.S. Watts and Frank G. The video previews a few choice clips from our upcoming film “Inside A Change” as J.A.M.E.S. creates poetic dialogue between our lead characters, Chris Price and his mother, Lynn Rhodes. Enjoy!
Download: J.A.M.E.S Watts – “You’re My Life”
Peace, Love & J.A.M.E.S Watts
Speeakz
Shouts to Three/21 Media
Filed under: Music News, Must Watch, Uncategorized | Tags: 1xtra, Ace & Vis, Deal, Interview, Label, Lil Wayne, New Music, Omarion, Signs
Omarion fans can rejoice! The former B2K singer revealed to 1xtra’s Ace & Vis that he has signed a recording contract with Lil’ Wayne’s label Young Money Entertainment/Cash Money (Universal Records)…
Who knew? I was under the impression (encouraged by the man himself) that Omarion was signed to Timbaland’s label Mosley Music Group, but ah well, guess that didn’t happen either. While this definitely is a good look for Omarion and his fans (I know many of you frequent PinBoard), but I’d be lying if I said I was overly excited. Never really been a fan. But as always, I will wait and let the music speak for itself.
Peace, Love & Omarion
Speeakz
Filed under: Download, Music, Must Listen, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Beat Maker, Blu, DJ Vadim, Hip Hop, Jehst, KidKanevil, Kissy Asplund, Remix, Stomp, When I dig
There are many reasons I love what I do, getting new music straight to my inbox is right up there.
Transatlantic Sounds sent over some brand new music (remixes infact) from the insanely talented beat maker KidKanevil. After the release of his much acclaimed Back Off Man, I’m a Scientist album, he returns with a rather cool remix project, 17th Samurai. Kidkanevil & First Word have gotten together some of Kid K’s favourite producers to remix some of the best tracks from his first two albums. But don’t get it twisted, these ain’t any old remixes – they include reworking from the likes of DJ Vadim, Jehst & Mr Thing, TM Juke, to name only a few. This is pretty serious stuff.
…What’s more they have lovingly provided two free tracks for our listening pleasure. The first, a Jehst remix of “Stomp” featuring Justin Percival and the second being “When I Dig” featuring the incredibly dope Kissy Asplund & Blu, remixed by DJ Vadim.
KidKanevil – “Stomp” Feat Justin Percival (Jehst Remix)
KidKanevil – “When I Dig” Feat Kissey Asplund & Blu (DJ Vadim Remix)
…These tracks are perfect for summer listening – trust me. “Stomp” is actually too much.
The remix project comes ahead of KidKanevil’s third full album Basho Basho, which we can expect to drop in the Autumn! But London folk can catch Kid K do his thing at Doctors Orders on June 5th at Herbal!
Bonus: You can also download a new KidKanevil mixtape entitled 18 Samurai which features music from The Cool Kids, Dorian Concept & J.Dilla (amongst an eclectic mix of others!). Download that HERE & check the tracklist after the jump!
Peace, Love & KidKanevil
Speeakz
P.s Told ya, I loves what I do!
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Bad Boy, Day26, R&B, Stadium Music, Video
Can’t say I’m a fan of this group, but this tune ain’t half bad…
Eh. It is what it is. Nothing that gonna change your life, or that I’ll remember in 15 minutes, but it’s not terrible. I just think it’s hilarious how these guys are the ’saviours’ of Bad Boy. RIP.
Peace, Love & Day26
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Girl Group, He Ain't Wit Me Now, Pop, R&B, Rich Harrison, Richgirl, Video
I’ve been hearing this track around recently, didn’t really know much about it. I’ve since learnt its by this new girl group called Richgirl (dumb name if ever there was one), who were put together by Rich Harrison (makes a little more sense, but still dumb) who’s most known for hit singles like ”Crazy in Love” & “One Thing”. “He Ain’t Wit Me Now” has Harrision’s style written all over it…
I can’t comment too tough right now. I actually really like this! Don’t like the name of the band at all, but as I’ve said many times – there’s a big gap in the R&B girl group market right now.
…But lemme know your thoughts. Are Richgirl set to be the next big girl group in R&B?
Peace, Love & Richgirl
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Hip Hop, KanYe West, The Dream, Video, Walking on the Moon
Peace, Love & Walking on the Moon
Speeakz
Filed under: Music, Must Watch, Things We're Diggin', Uncategorized | Tags: Beyonce, Ego, I Am...Sasha Fierce, Officia, R&B, Video
Bey’s new video JUST premiered…
What you think? You know I got mad love for this lady, but I’m not overly lovin’ this video. I mean, it’s cool and the choreography is dope (as per usual), but it doesn’t really have that ‘wow’ factor like say “Diva” delivered. She’s still the hottest chick in the game though haha!
Peace, Love & Beyonce
Speeakz
