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Mixtape Review: Dele - The Mixtape

2012-02-09T00:02:00.003Z

"You're locked in to my mixtape. I know it's been a long time coming,
but it's here now..."

Isn't great when an artist makes a declaration for you? It shows that he is aware of where he is at and having watched Dele perfect his craft over the years, I'll have to agree with him, adding further that it's long overdue. Has it been worth the wait? I would prefer you give it a listen and come to your own conclusion, but I'd definitely recommend it!

The mixtape takes samples from a range of artists including Gyptian, Drake and Adele, while giving a few sneak previews off forthcoming Portraits of Me EP released on 28th March. Personal favourite mixes from the mixtape would have to be Dele’s renditions of Rihanna’s ‘What’s My Name’ and Kelly Rowland’s ‘Motivation’. Being a female, I think I can boldly say that Dele definitely provided for his target audience with these. However his own numbers such as ‘Kind of the Bedroom’ interlude, ‘Karma’ which features Darren B, remix of previous release ‘Feel It’ and forthcoming single ‘One Knee’ are what really certify why this project has been executed well.

Reaching a calibre to enable residence in your stereo, this mixtape is even applicable for those moments when slow jams are required (Hint, Hint). The rotation of this one is undoubtedly due to be heavy, one play simply leaving the listener craving for more. As we anticipate the forthcoming Portraits of Me EP, this mixtape will surely suffice…

http://www.delemusic.com/

New Video: Payback Season (Official Video)

2012-02-08T19:31:00.000Z

Never heard of this Harry Shotta guy and I have to be honest in saying that I think Smiler or Bruts would have done a much better job. But that's just my opinion....

Payback Season is released in cinemas nationwide on 9th March 2012

New Video: Sex Machine

2012-02-08T18:37:00.000Z

SplurgeBoys

Been waiting for this one for a little while.....

Video: The Risk Interview

2012-02-08T18:28:00.000Z

I first became fond of these guys during the X-Factor live shows. After getting a chance to hang out with them a little at Sunday Show this weekend, I can assure you that it's not an act or produce of thorough media training. These guys are genuinely lovely!! Check out their interview with KG Comedian for Sunday Show TV...

UK Film: Payback Season (Trailer)

2012-02-08T18:20:00.000Z

The trailer for the forthcoming movie has finally been released.....

The marketing for film seems to be highly focused on BAFTA nominee Adam Deacon. Although he is the starring role, there is lots of other great talent within this film. Admittedly my favourite is David Ajala who plays the gang leader Baron, not to mention Sir Geoff Hurst's big screen debut as Adam's manager. That's not the extent of the talent though, I'm guessing only those who see the film will get a thorough introduction.

Look out for this one when it's released on 9th March 2012

Video: Boyz II Men @ Sunday (Preview)

2012-02-08T17:52:00.000Z

If you missed the fantastic Super Sunday Show at Proud2, O2 this past weekend headlined by Boyz II Men, you missed out is all I can say. Not to worry, Channel AKA were in the house and have released this preview of footage taken from the night...

Back at One, Leicester Square this weekend, SWV are the house for a Valentines Special. Make sure you're there in person this time!

Follow @SundayShowTV for more info

New Video: Star (Trailer)

2012-02-08T17:36:00.001Z

BRUTS ft Paigey Cakey

Bruts is sending out a signal to let us know another release is on the way....

Look out for the full length video released on Monday and make sure you support the single when released on 26 March

New Video: Chilli Challenge

2012-02-04T22:15:00.001Z

Are you willing to accept the challenge?

I almost died crying the first time I watched this!

Drake, She Didn't Practise Enough....

2012-02-04T15:11:00.000Z

While all the guys went crazy over Drake's lastest video, I watched it feeling the same way I did when I was younger and my mother insisted on catching the latest episode of Dallas.... BORED!!

I mean, what part of that kept you entertained?

Later however, this was brought to my attention by @TheZannaMaison....

I have to admit, had she worked it out like this, my sexuality would be in question. Drake, the evidence is clear. Your girl hasn't been practising enough.... #CaseClosed

Hold tight @StylishTalent because I have to admit it, I can't twerk it like you neither!

Mixtape Review: Delilah - 2-4AM

2012-02-04T14:02:00.000Z

Tipped as a BBC 1xtra ‘Ones to Watch for 2012’, Delilah first stepped on the music scene under the guide of Chase & Status. Touring for a length of time with them before her debut single ‘Time’ was released, Delilah was like the best kept secret in the industry for a matter of time. Now we just can’t seem to get enough of her!

The songstress hailing from North London has finally blessed us with an 8 track EP titled ‘2-4am’ which you’re going to have to listen to on repeat, because the likelihood is that you’ll get to the end and want more. Yep that’s right, if this was a show, the fans would be screaming for an extra number or two or maybe even three! Her vocals are simply extraordinarily amazing, perfect for those moments when you want to zone out and be lost within the music. If you haven’t already got a copy of this mixtape, you are surely missing out!

Track List
1. Never Be Better
2. Love You So (Joe Goddard's Dub You So Mix)
3. The Gospel
4. Closer
5. Love Drug
6. Lay By
7. Wish I Had Your Life
8. 21

Get Your Copy From delilahofficial.co.uk

New Video: Bad Girls

2012-02-04T13:37:00.000Z

M.I.A.

Live Fast, Die Young, Bad Girls Do It Well!!!

New Music: Destroy & Rebuild EP

2012-02-04T01:48:00.000Z

I’ve always admired the drive possessed by Princess Nyah, but this Destroy & Rebuild EP has left me a tad confused. I’m guessing the overall idea is pulled together by the title, giving the obvious musical statement. But unfortunately, except from the variation of genres including Drum & Bass, Bassline and Dubstep, and the collaborations stepping out of the Ill Blu comfort zone with appearances from Wiley and NoLay, I fail to see the substantial evident progression that is usually clearly seen when one chooses to “destroy and rebuild”. While I love the attitude Princess Nyah exerts within ‘Do What I Want’, it seems to have taken a holiday for ‘Artillery’. The words are there, but it for some reason I don’t feel like I can take it seriously. It may as well be Cher Lloyd singing or whatever, because the power needed to pull the track off is unfortunately not there. One of those sad musical moments, it may have actually been able to ‘shut this down’ because Nolay’s bars, once you finally get there, are undoubtedly HARD!!!

It's on the grapevyne that an album is on the cards titled Patience and Persistance, due for release later this year. So I’m guessing this EP has been released on a free download, because Princess Nyah has some fresher bangers cooking in the studio. Ones that will cause continuous explosive impacts like we saw from her Diary of a Princess EP. In fact, my favourite track on the Destroy & Rebuild EP is 'Crazy' which funnily enough is also on the previous EP, this time around however production coming from Champion.

Destroy & Rebuild EP is available from princessnyah.com

Video: Motto (Freestyle)

2012-02-04T00:23:00.000Z

Splurge Boys are back with another club favourite freestyle....

@SplurgeBoys

Mixtape Review: Angel - Any Minute Now

2012-02-03T23:50:00.000Z

As time has passed I've subconsciously fallen in love with Angel’s vocals. Personally I think that’s the best way. You know when you’ve asked a few times who the singer on a track is with delight and keep getting told the same name? Well that’s what happened with Angel. Baring this in mind, there was no hesitation to download his mixtape and give it a good thorough listen before commenting.

Piece of Everything completely smashed it for me, funny because it’s only the intro! But if you’re as big of a fan as I am of the Jamaican film Shottas, this will reach the levels of them old skool intros you reload couple times for the sheer entertainment value. Throughout the mixtape there are some nice renditions, however I have to say the cover of Coldplay’s Paradise had me cringing. Some things are too beautiful in their original form to be touched. That said, teaming up with Mark Asari and bringing back the 80’s vibe, shows another level of innovation that has to be commended.

Get your copy of Angel's Any Minute Now mixtape from thisisangel.com

Track List
1. Intro / Piece Of Everything
2. Fire
3. Mirror
4. Tokin’ Grade (Frank Ocean cover)
5. Are You Good feat. Mark Asari
6. Handle It
7. We Know Better
8. Parallel Paradise (Coldplay cover)
9. Man Down (Rihanna cover)
10. Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Prince cover)

Video: Boyz II Men Interview

2012-02-03T22:51:00.000Z

Ahead of their forthcoming Sunday Show appearance this weekend, Boyz II Men catch up with Sunday Show TV and talk UK food, accents, music and which artists they would love to collaborate with....

Get your ticket for the show here

New Video: All I Know/Sure Shot

2012-02-03T17:50:00.000Z

Smiler

Some people have been complaining about Smiler's attempt to sing on the chorus.... I say hats off to Smiler for not being afraid to try something new! So many artists are afraid to step out of their comfort zone or rely on autotune for fear of criticism.

Look out for Smiler's 'All I Know' mixtape coming 22 February 2012

Video: Romeo (So Solid/CBB) Interview

2012-01-31T14:21:00.000Z

Fresh out of the Celebrity Big Brother house, So Solid's Romeo graced the Sunday Show with his presence.... Later catching up with KG to discuss his time in the house, fellow band member Swiss also talks about his music career and dealing with a receding hairline.....

New Video: This Groove

2012-01-26T12:40:00.000Z

Incisive feat Shakka

Talking us for a walk down the famous Portobello Road in West London, Incisive and Shakka introduce us to the brighter side of life with this vibrant fun fused track and video enticing us all to get into the groove....

Taken from Incisive's self titled debut album, This Groove is digitally released on 26th March 2012

UK Film: Payback Season (Behind The Scenes)

2012-01-18T18:59:00.000Z

Set up at 3 Mills Studios in Bow, with East London and Pure Film Production's very own Danny Donnelly in the director's chair of Payback Season, the team have formed a motion picture with strong East London influence. Current focus depicting the new upper urban market within the finish, quality visuals have been captured as a result of dedication and hard work.

Starring Adam Deacon, David Ajala and legendary Geoff Hurst, all with strong East London roots, the reputation of the manor's diversity has been entwined within the casting. Main female character played by Nichola Burley adds a northern spice to dialogue, brought right back to the East End by cockney football manager Andy played by Leo Gregory.

An area with high volumes of attention due to the upcoming Olympic Games, many other East London locations have added to the flare of the movie including Limehouse Docks, a bar in Hoxton and a Hackney council estate. But although the structure and settings are heavily centred within East London, other locations feature strongly within the film such as a West End club and Millwall Football Stadium & Training Ground.

The storyline of Payback Season has allowed Adam Deacon (who plays main character Jerome Davies) to show his true acting capability. Jerome a reserved and charming personality as opposed to the extrovert characters Adam has found himself type-casted to play previously. David Ajala playing the alpha male street bully Baron, a dark character David captures well within his demeanour.

Although Payback Season is a movie with strong focus on football players and their lifestyle, this production doesn't have an overbearing football presence. Only the required key characters such as manager, agent and phsyio are present with additional players. The storyline focuses on lifestyle and the tribulations a footballer may face if haunted by his past background, bringing real unspoken pressures to the forefront. After climbing all the way to the top, what does one do when given those juxtaposing words "When the payment stops, the football stops"?

In Cinemas March 2012

Video: Big Squeeko [Rose Clique REMIX]

2012-01-18T18:16:00.000Z

Squeeks

New Video: Where Are They Now?

2012-01-17T19:00:00.002Z

Where Are They Now? (@WATNowTV) are tracking down your favourite UK Funky artists and bringing them to your screens for your own viewing pleasure. Within the series, @WATNowTV will be taking you on a journey to find out what came of the arising urban stars that once dominated the club scene in the UK and holiday islands. The genre’s limelight having fizzled out so quickly, where have they found themselves less than 5 years on?

Have the names that built a strong following while the genre was in its prime retained and built their following? With personalities such as Big Man Zest, Meleka, Egypt and Kyla in the promo video, tied together by Kiss FM’s DJ Pioneer, this looks like something that could go further than UK Funky!

Stay tuned to the YouTube Channel and contact them at @WATNowTV for more info or to get involved.

Event Review: ILuvLive (Kano & Mikey J Special) - 16th January 2012

2012-01-17T18:52:00.002Z

First show of 2012 and the house reached full capacity. Tonight it cannot be argued, ILUVLIVE is surely the place to be! Industry individuals of every kind are in the building, from artists to managers and A&Rs to journalists, publicists and general music lovers alike! The word most definitely got out; the Kano & Mikey J special edition with guests like Maxsta, Roses Gabor and Ghetts was set to go off!!

That it definitely did! Ghetts never failing his reputation set the stage alight with a list of endless favourites. His set included tracks like Don't Phone Me, Artillery and of course Who's On The Panel, each keeping the audience highly entertained; singing and dancing with hands in the air. Ignited further by Kano running across the stage and back into the shadows, the audience is fully amped and going for it, intoxicated by the colossal energy source in front of them as a number of MCs jump on the stage bringing nostalgia to the present.

Atmosphere continuing to peak, it falls off the scale at the presence of Kano gracing the ILUVLIVE stage. The East London rapper has the house rocking and as he's joined on stage by North London's Wretch 32, the walls are surely about to start crumbling! Euphoric levels are off the richter scale, clearly depicted on every face in the venue. The guests just keep coming, it's hard to keep up! Mikey J of course is present as is Rapid and Lighter, but the most unexpected appearance coming from Napper, East London are holding the hotspot as the MCs continue to battle. But as the bars continue to drop, as do the reloads. The house is being burned to the ground!

Job complete, audience thoroughly entertained, the MCs leave the stage. Ras Kwame pays his own personal homage to Kano before hosting the open mic competition and closing the show. ILUVLIVE have started 2012 with an event sure to be talked about by every person present, and probably even those not present while wishing that they were. I know where I’ll be on February 13th when ILUVLIVE returns… Where will you be?

Get your online ticket for ILUVLIVE on 13th February here

Also featured on the ILuvLive Facebook page and website

Video: Diary on the Beat

2012-01-17T18:32:00.000Z

Aspiring producer Antony on the Beat gives us a sneaky little look into a studio session....

I'm hoping to get more insight into what happens during sessions as this series continues.....

@AntonyOnTheBeat

New Video: Like That

2012-01-12T15:45:00.000Z

Audiotherapy ft Jada Pearl

Previous radio show guest Jada Pearl has teamed up with Audiotherapy for a dubstep release....

Looking forward to what else there is to come!

Video: Dynamic Duo take on New Years Eve

2012-01-12T15:36:00.000Z

The Dynamic Duo consisting of DJ Weighty J and MC Coldsteps are joined on New Years Eve 2011 by Mucky TV from Southend to Central London.... What happened while they were in the roads and in the clubs? Also if you've always wondered how the Dynamic Duo came about... Answers are enclosed within....

Can you hear the new one from Fuzzy Logik & Myshy? See if you spot it!