New Bit Of Cockney

Thanks to Popbitch on this. 50 Cent = Bent. "He's wearing a pink t shirt. I reckon he's 50 Cent, mate."

Big And Bashy

BigNBashyeflyer, originally uploaded by chantelle.

New Plan B Dates

23rd August supporting Death From Above, 27th Aug - TDK Festival, 28th Aug - Jazz Cafe (Carnival after party), 9/11th Sept - Bestival, 21st Sept - Plan B at Push Bar.

Mac 10's Bash

I couldn't make it but here's what my girl Passion had to say... I'll break it down for you. Got there at like 11pm, there was about 10 people (including me and three and my gyals) that had come for the bash. DJs were playing music and no-one was dancing apart from two drunk guys! Essentials were in the seconed room, Bossman playing some big tune but to no crowd. Aftershock (including Sadie) came later, follwed by Nasty. There was a few more people now, we all got sent to one room and were promised performances. Mac 10 played instrumentals, did anyone spit? NO! Then we got moved to another room. More instrumentals were played, did anyone spit? NO!! Aftershock were meant to go on around 1:30am, but did no performance. Storming was just filming and everyone else was 'blazing'. Knuckles also came down. Basically I don't think the rave was advertised well enough. Hardly anyone knew about it. There was like three gyal and 50 man. There was a chance for it to be good but no-one performed, all the artists didnt know what was going on. I was vexed though because I wanted to 'buss a couple of lyrics'. Get me fam?"

Pirate Clash

Kiss 100's Pirate Soundclash on Channel 4 now. Talking of clashing who heard Skepta going for SLK earlier on Rinse? Man's on fire, comical treats. Haven't heard SLK's bars yet but heard they've been murking too. Why's Skepta calling out East Connection too? One will investigate. On the subject of Skepta he's also in talks with Big Brother 6 man of the town, Science so watch this space for the forthcomin collabo.

Beats And Bars Snippets

Over the next few days I'll upload some of Kano's mixtape 'Beats And Bars' snippets. The full mixtape is on fire and I think it should be out within next month. To begin Kano snippet 06
and Kano snippet 04

We Don't Just Listen To It

"I write entirely to find out what I'm thinking, what I'm looking at, what I see and what it means. What I want and what I fear."

Good For Nothing

Good For Nothing, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Opening at Rockit. Big up partner in grime Collins for the pic!

Blog Beef

There's been some beef going down on the blogging front. It's got something to do with whatever's written in the new Vibe magazine list of blogs to visit (apparently this is one, couldn't tell you cause haven't seen mag). For various reasons some hip hop bloggers are throwing toys out of the pram for not getting a mention. Some of these people (like I'm going to put your names and get you promo) are questioning my inclusion in this article, If it makes them feel any better I don't have a clue who the fuck they are either. Now hush. Mac 10's birthday bash, Ruff Sqwad, Bizzle & Scare Dem at the Vice Pub, we got better things to be doing. *Ok, I was soooo tempted to reply to some of the comments I read, especially the comparison of grime to Mike Jones, but fuck the lot of them. You know what I'm like when I switch. Anyway however much the supposed hip hop elite hate on grime and how seriously we do or don't take friggin blogging, their talking of it alone is pushing the hit counter up so thanks.

Bit Of A Shock

Shout to Terror Danjah, Bruza, Triple, Royal, Flash and the rest of the Aftershock Massive. Just caught them doing a quickie at the Good For Nothing and Rockit party in Covent Garden. The retro crowd didn't quite know what hit them especially when Collins and I took to the decks. Watch for that on the Aftershock DVD bonus footage. Terror's done a killer remix for the Prodigy remix album so listen out for that. He's also put the lid on R&G for the time being so watch this space cause Terror's been building up a nasty catalogue of tracks which he's going to start letting off.

Smoove Sundays

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Smoove has now moved from its regular Friday night slot to the last Sunday of every month, when it will present one off events that will cross the borders of regular club nights. The UK’s finest urban DJ’s and MC’s will be on rotation alongside exclusive live performances that’ll make the night that extra bit exceptional.  Launching on Sunday 25th September Smoove Sundays with none other than DIZZEE RASCAL, who will present two live performances in the main room. He will also invite new UK artists KLASS-A and NEWHAM GENERALS on stage alongside D DOUBLE E to launch his new label DIRTEE STANK. Also providing musical back up will be Dizzee’s personal DJ and regular Smoove spinner 1Xtra’s DJ SEMTEX. The BAR will also host the exclusive PSP presents Pure Urban Musical Showcase featuring live performances from SWAY, BRUZA and IRONIK. PSP presents Pure Urban in association with TwiceasNice invites members of the general public to submit their own music to a panel of urban experts. The music that’s chosen will feature on the PSP Pure Urban website www.PSP-PureUrban.com, with its creator invited to showcase their unique sound at an exclusive PSP present Pure Urban Musical Show Case. Whilst all of this takes place MASTERSTEPZ, FIRIN SQUAD and CHIPPIE get behind the decks to bring in a selection of urban cuts including Hip Hop, R&B, Reggaeton, UK Garage and Old Skool cuts.

The Best Of British

Channel U (467) will be launching the inaugural “Best of British” urban music event at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire 15th October 2005. Thirty nominees are currently being selected from the most popular played videos during the past year from September 2004 to August 2005.  They've now announced that the nominees include: Lemar, Dizzee Rascal, Kano, Craig David, Estelle, Akala, Blak Twang, Kevin Mark Trail, Choong Family, Keisha White, Crazy Titch, Fun*dmental, Juggy D, Naila Boss, Bigs, Northstar, Lethal B, Nu Sarr, Sincere and LOC. There will be a full list of nominees available in the coming weeks. Channel U viewers will have the chance to vote for their favourite video where the top 15 will perform at the event and receive a Best of British Award in recognition of their talents. www.channelu.tv

One Day In NY...

A girl called Lady Sovereign met up with this man named Jay-Z. Ess-Oh-Vee and Jiggaman were catching up when LA Reid popped into say hi, followed soon after by the one like Usher and new Def Jam hitstress, Tiarra. After a bout of chilling the Lady Sovereign is asked to off load her weight in verses, acappella style. Three mean 32's later and the all-star audience can't wait to hear more. An hour on head honcho Jay-Z gives Sovereign his full backing ("she has an amazing personality") and states that he'll organise her studio time and "start cutting some tracks" with The Neptunes & Missy Elliot... Chapter 2 to follow, but this ladies and gentlemen is a true story.

Country Wranglings

I'm away for a few days trampolining (pictures to prove I can do the pike too) so for now read the archives or go visit some of my friends. I leave you with Lioness' new playlist from 13/08/05
Footsie & D Double E - Prang man [Braindead]
Jammer & Footsie - Hooks [White]
JME - JME Staggering [Meridian]
JME - Serious (Remix) [679]
DaVinChe - Buzzlight Year 2 [Paperchase]
DJ Wonder - Face [Dumpvalve]
Phaze One - Nicoles Groove (Wizzbit Remix)
Dr Venom - Topsy Terror
DaVinChe, Bashy & Katie Pearl - Pryin [2NV]
Scandalous Unlimited Feat Carly Bond & Purple - My Life [True Tiger]
Misty Dubs Feat Big Seac, Purple, Ghetto, Shyam - Silence [True Tiger]
J Sweet - Kerb [White]
DaVinChe - The Chase [Paperchase]
Essentials - Give That To Me
Essentials & O.T Crew - ???
Roll Deep - Heat Up [Relentless]
Chase & Statuz Feat Roll Deep - Top Shotta
JME - Baraka [Check It]
Syer B - Freestyle
Wiley - Ice Cream Man [White]
Wiley - Sidewinder (South Version)
Jon E Cash - Hoods Up [Black Ops]
Tinie Temper & Krucial - Yeah
T Star - Bounds [Snakebite]
King Of The Streets - Slam Dunk
T Star - Biriyani [Snakebite]
Scratchy - Shangooli [Dumpvalve]
Dexplicit - Bucky Done Gun (Instrumental Remix) [White]
Dexplicit, Nana, Fumin & Baby Blue - One Night Stand [DXP]
Kano Feat Mike Skinner & Leo - Nite Nite [679]
Kano - Watcher [679]
TNT Feat Maihem - Get Loose
Jiggalo (Grimesville) - Wots The Deal
Grimesville - Hands Up
Mr Slash - Concerto [A.R.M.Y]
Booski - Sound Riddim
DJ Luca - Murder
Rossi B Feat N.A.S.T.Y Crew - In The Place
D Power Feat Doctor & Riko - Come On (Instrumental) [D Power]
D Power Feat Doctor & Riko - Come On [D Power]
D.O.K - Roadsweeper [Aftershock]
DJ LIONESS: SATURDAYS FROM 3PM ON RINSE 100.3FM

Nite, Nite

You can now watch the video featuring Mike Skinner, Leo and shower girls over at www.ka-no.com.

Feel The Heat

today, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Rhythm & RWD All Day

On Thursday The 25th Of August RWD Mag & Rhythm Division Records come Together for the all-dayer launch of RWD''s video tones. Midday - 6pm. Free. DJ's, artists, crew's include Roll Deep, Newham Generals, Essentials, Slew Dem, South Agents, Logan Sama, Jammer, Ruff Sqwad, No Lay, Dynasty, SLK, Faith FX, Sparkie DJ, Target, Slimzee, Bashy, J2K, AfterShock, + more. This event will also be filmed exclusively by Risky Roadz 2 DVD. Check out the next issue of RWD for more. Let's hope the vibe is as good as the all dayer last year... if only they could broadcast the sound outside of the shop. Who remembers the sweat box? Still a heavy outing and catch up session and let's not be forgetting the hash truffles at Respect Festival afterwards... lean machine (sorry fam).

Approach With Caution

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Very dangerous!

Rinsed Out

My head is heavy from a night of skanking in an old public toilet turned underground club. Thanks to Rinse FM management for sorting that one out. Missed N-Type (nice to meet you) but caught the end of Matt Qualifide's set. Target dropped some new bombs from DaVinChe and Danny Weed among others. Especially loving J Sweet's work on Scratchy's 'B.U.N' (don't quote me on that being the actual title though). Hatcha wasn't short of dubs, nice new Hotflush one amongst them and good to hear Faction and Skepta on some different riddims alongside Crazy D, Forward resident. Gotta give a big shout to Geeneus. Always been one of my favourite DJ's, wish he'd play more, did a tearing set with Skepta, Faction and Riko (Legacy I think I heard you on the mic too, gwan). Myself and the raving crew Martin, Shottie, Bianca, Danny, and the rest (radio clit had some moves trust me) got our walk on and even pulled out the bashment moves. Try beat the moshing if you think you're hype. I can't even remember what got us so excited but there was a few well called for reloads. Bit of wall smacking and lighter action too. Essentials were finishing off proceedings, Wiley and many of the other Rinse FM family tree lurking in the corners. Murking as always, the crowd were left in safe hands while we inflicted ourselves on a cabbie. Poor guy.

Trying To Censor Fiddy?

As Riko so rightfully said 'I won't go way into detail...' but it's come to my attention that an earlier post made regarding 1Xtra was poorly executed. I'll say this. I agree that I should have a. not written it when I was doing a Boundary and fumin b. worded it better. It was wrong to point the finger at the entire station (this situation had nothing to do with the DJ's) for that apologies, especially given that I feel it was an individual who was potentially out of line. He can argue it out with me if he wants. If you've taken the piss you know it so let's not blow this out of prospective. So from here on in call me wronged, call me a bitch, go on then, go on then, go on then, because as much as I hate politics and enemies, I'm not down with censorship or silencing (unless it's of lambs).

Barbie Suffers Too

Barbi_a_, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Spare a thought for the young lady. She fought off two muggers that tried to jack her Murk City DVD, out now at ukrecordshop.com.

He's Alive

Super Healer, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Fear not JME lives to ride another day!

Introducing Mastermind Productionz

You don't have to be a producer, DJ or MC to be in the music industry. It's time to take a break from those in front of the camera to salute those behind the scenes. Introoducing Mastermind Productionz, a team of new age media guru's...

Who are Mastermind Productionz?
Mastermind Productionz are a video production company based in London. The founders of the company are Sesan Ogunro, Antoine Dixon-Bellot and Conrad Gray aka G-Money of BBC1Xtra. Since its creation in 2003, Mastermind have been responsible for a number of TV shows, TV commercials, music videos and animations shown on terrestial & digital television.

What do you do?
We are a video production comapny that deals with the aspiring and the elite in the music and television industry. We direct, edit and produce TV commercials, music promos/videos, TV shows and documentaries. We also have an animation and special effects department, that boasts some of the most creative and talented digital artists around today.

Do you have a company philosophy?
We've got a few: Don't start if you aint gonna finish. Anything thats worth doing is worth doing well. Only you can make you successful - only you can stop you being successful. Synergy.

Projects done to date?
Wow! Too many to mention... A few recent ones have been the Channel U idents (the U logo crashing into the ground), E4 logo design, TV animated shorts - BBC3, various animated ringtone commercials, O2 TV commercial/promo, SLK - Hype Hype video, Tinchy Stryder - Underground video, Tubby T - Ready She Ready video, DPM - Have some of That video, Regal Players - Rude Boy video, Bear Man - Drinkin' Bear video, Various Artists - Monsta Riddim video.

Are artists like Bear man signed to you, if not what's the deal?
Bear Man is an artist managed by us. In regards to the music production side of things, Mastermind Productionz have become heavily involved with a number of artists. We are not a label that signs artists (yet!), we manage/package artists ready for their independent deal or major deal. We are in the process of setting up Mastermind Records, that will solely be dealing with this type of work.

Releases?
Drinking Bear - Bear Man out July 11th, Monsta Riddim - Various Artists out July, Drinking Bear remix - Bear Man, Doctor and Fender out on the Run The Road 2 compilation August. Emergency by Doctor will be coming soon too.

Other future plans for Mastermind?
We plan to keep growing bigger and better, involving all areas of media.
www.mastermindproductionz.com

Guess These Injuries

a little cut, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Ok, if you work out whose legs these are you deserve a medal as well as a big prize (and I don't mean me). If you also get how the injuries came about I'll sleep with you... or maybe not... but I will be so impressed that I'll consider posting a picture of my arse.

You May Be Sick

shank shank shank wen im ere, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Murkle Motoring

murkle, originally uploaded by chantelle.

It's a dangerous sport. Guess the knees and win a special prize...

About Run The Road 2

Before I go any further let me beg you something. If you get a bootleg of this or you hear word of it being passed about, let me know. It's expensive to copyright CD's so if you've been trusted with a copy respect that. Aside from the tracks currently on promo we'd also ask DJ's to refrain from playing any of the compilation tracks until week of release unless informed otherwise. Don't ask question, just trust me. But to all wastemen and women that do not give a poop, whatever, you're still going to have to buy it on September 5th to see the DVD anyway. Ha. Keep checking the Run The Road website for more exclusive material coming soon. For any press enquiries contact ruth@toastpress.com.

The final tracklisting is as follows:
1. Kano & Low Deep feat Ghetto, Big Seac, Demon & Doctor -Get Set(RTR Edition)
2. Doctor & DaVinChe - Gotta Man?
3. JME - Serious Run The Road remix
4. Big Seac - Nah, Nah
5. Sway feat Bruza, Pyrelli, Bigz, Triple Threat,Skinnyman - Up Your Speed Remix
6. Ghetto & Katie Pearl - Run The Road
7. Plan B - Sick 2 Def (accoustic)
8. Kano feat Demon & Ghetto - Mic Check Remix
9. Crazy Titch - Worlds Gone Crazy
10. Lady Sovereign - Little Bit of Shhh (DJ Wonder remix)
11. Klashnekoff - Can't You See
12. Mizz Beats feat Wiley, Jammer, Ears, JME & Sier - Saw It Coming
13. Trim & The Streets - They Gave Him An Inch
14. No Lay - Unorthodox Chick
15. Bear Man feat Doctor & Fender - Drinking Bear Remix
16. Dynasty Crew - Bare Faced Dynasty

I Lie To You Not

jammer, originally uploaded by chantelle.

This is a real Beanie Baby and it can be yours for just $9.99. Google it, I swear up and down.

Trumps E3 Style

Javan AKA Trim, Trimble, Taliban Trim, Trim Thug, Trimcheroo, Trim Babe, Trimothy
History: Despite knowing some members, he was only recruited just overeighteen months ago
Check: 'Boogeyman', anything with Trim on it, the forthcoming Run The Road 2 track
Quote: On himself "In a different league better than them, definitely wanna go places stick with me, think I'm faking try it with me, won't be mistaken for those that are trying to be, I'm from the roads I've had clientel to meet, shot weed for a while but that weren't helping me, cause I'm addicted to weed, I ended up smoking my q's and p's, went broke and started moving b, went broke again and went back to the weed, didn't do college or get GCSE's, just shot white, rocks, solid with DT and P, but there ain't nothing like the music scene."
Trivia: He thinks he's a poet rather than an MC.
Bonus fact: His old crew was called Bomb Squad

Brazen
History: Brazen became a Roll Deep soldier two years ago when he was just 16. Due to his skill he managed to skip Roll Deep youngers, Wile Out Onez.
Check: 'Buff Girls' (Aim High), Freestyle on Aim High 2 DVD.
Quote: "If you're involved in the music industry and you're in something stable already don't get involved with stupidness like I did, just keep your head down. Been away for a couple of months has taught me a lot, made me stronger and definitely more focused. Music is the biggest bonus there is."
Trivia: He's Breeze's brother
Bonus fact: He describes himself as 'very, very conscious'.

DJ Karnage
History: Winner of last years Sidewinders People Choice Best DJ award, Karnage is a longstanding member whose torn down more raves and pulled up more records than most.
Check: Eskimo Dance DVD's, his forthcoming mixtape with Maximum.
Quote: "Raves will never die, everythings always changing. Stuff just needs to be controlled, especially clashes."
Trivia: The first record he bought was DJ Target & Trend's '2 Degrees', a jungle track.

Roachee
History: In November 2004 Roachee joined Roll Deep off the back of his 'when I'm 'ere lyric'.
Check: 'When I'm Ere', 'All Day Long' (forthcoming)
Quote: "Everyones making what they want, what they like, what comes out of them. If you wanna call it pop, call it pop."
Trivia: He describes his style as 'war for them' and as a raw, cool and humble guy.
Bonus fact: Roachee and Trim are looking to do a mixtape together

Scratchy
History: After departing company with Flying Squad he landed in Roll Deeps lap.
Check: 'Scorpion' (Aim High), 'Trim & Scratch', Aim High 2 DVD.
Quote: "I used to work for Travis Perkins, I got a forklift license and had to load up the lorries and that. I got the sack when I went to Ayia Napa."
Trivia: His best friends in Roll Deep are Danny and Trim (they went to school together).

Manga
History: After winning two Eskimo Dance competitions and frequent meetings with Wiley, north-west Londoner Manga signed up to Roll Deep.
Check: Creeper Mixtape series, 'Take Over' (DJ Cheeky Vol.1)
Quote: "I don't listen to other people. It's not good to hear what other people are doing and to be honest a lot of them bore me."
Trivia: Manga used to work for Touch Magazine and pitched a couple of ideas. Unfortunately for him he was late and I'd already done them. He left soon after when Touch stopped paying him, or as they put it he didn't turn up on time.

Riko
History: Ex-Pay As U Go Cartel member finally joined his Roll Deep friends after completing a stretch at HMP last year.
Check: 'Chosen One' (Run The Road), 'The Ave Rmx' (Relentless), 'Come On' (collaboration with Doctor), Chase & Status feat Roll Deep 'Top Shotta', 'Don't Want You Back' (forthcoming)
Quote: "I used to be a really horrible person and know that now I'm not. I'm still horrible on the mic but I'm a nice person, trust me."
Trivia: He used to be a jungle MC but now likes to spit on everything from rock to ragga.
Bonus Fact: He supports Manchester United and his fave player is Lampard.

Jet Li
History: Pretty much an original member rolling deep since 2000.
Check: 'Bus Stop', Creeper Mixtape Series
Quote: "I've worked in the past, the worst job I had was at Footlocker. The customers aren't nice and pay isn't the one. You should always aspire than that."
Trivia: Jet Li doesn't particularly like doing radio and raves.

Target
History: Pay As U Go turned sour and Target went on a solo tip although the whole time he's been parring with Roll Deep. An official Roll Deep producer since last year.
Check: Aim High Vol 1. & 2., In At The Deep End.
Quote: "We've never made one type of music or one sound. I don't think we'll lose love from the streets we're all still doing remixes, DVDs, mixtapes and that. And if there's 100 people that don't like something we're doing, there could be a million that do."
Trivia: Targets real name is Darren Joseph
Bonus Fact: After getting an A* in Art, Target was offered a place at the prestigous London College of Printing (as was Breeze), to study Graphic Design. He turned it down because he thought there'd be more girls at the local college.

Breeze
History: Appeared on the first Roll Deep track 'Terrible' and has been on radio ever since, preferring studio and such to the rave scene.
Check: 'Scorpion' (Aim High), 'Nigga Please' (Aim High), 'Shake A Leg' (Relentless)
Quote: "My daughter is a month old... it's very hard, I haven't slept for ages. That's it so know it's not all roses and flutes out here. My baby was actually meant to be born today but my girl gave birth the day we were on Westwood - I made it to both."
Trivia: He used to listen to Terence Trent D'arby along with Noreaga and a lof of jungle
Bonus Fact: Breeze came up with the name of the Roll Deep album and they all agreed they were 'In At The Deep End.'

Danny Weed
History: A near original member, he's rolled with the others for years.
Check: Aim High Vol. 2, Creeper (white), In At The Deep End (Relentless)
Quote: "Bootleg Creeper Vol 1. It's been leaked so pass it on and get it out there. Don't touch the others though."
Trivia: Most people don't realise Danny is half Irish half African.
Bonus Fact: Dom P is Danny's brother.

Wiley
History: Despite being in Pay As U Go he formed Roll Deep and batted between the two before leaving PAUG for good after Champagne Dance charted at no.12. He embarked on a solo project with XL Recordings last year and remains ten years into his career one of the undergrounds most respect and in demand artists.
Check: Everything by Wiley especially 'Eskimo', 'Snow Storm' (as ridden by Jammer on Fire Hydrant EP).
Quote: "You want to know why I drink Guiness? Because it's got iron and also, and I can't belive you don't know this, if you're going to have you know sex, it enhances it. You've got to try it."
Trivia: One of the first records Wiley put out on a label was Nicole's Groove (under the guise of Phase One) on Relentless Records. They say things come full circle.
Bonus Fact: He's making some final changes to his second album, Second Phase. He doesn't expect it'll be out until next year.

Flo Dan
History: Flo Dan, also is PAUG, headed up and looked after much of the early Roll Deep business. A veteran in the scene and favourite at raves.
Check: 'That's Me' (Aim High), 'Scorpion' (Aim High).
Quote: "People need to understand that a lot of what is talked about is metaphorical. It's a real art form."
Trivia: Flo Dan has a girlfriend so isn't on any groupie shit.
Bonus Fact: He champions much of the Roll Deep lingo and finds it amusing that most of it is misinterpreted.

DJ Maximum
History: Recently left East Connection and has joined Roll Deep, filling the shoes of Danny Weed (who no longer really DJs) and ex-member Bionix who can be found with cousin Kano.
Check: For Maximums forthcoming mixtape
Quote: "My role in the crew seems to be beating everyone at Pro Evolution."
Trivia: Another nickname is Maxi Priest and his real name's James.

That's Another One Jacked

StatStrip, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Saw two 10 year olds wheel off a Moped today too. If you live on Hackney Road near the bike shop and it's yours then holler.

For The Diary

Saturday August 13th, Lady Sovereign will be performing a PA at Basement Jaxx's club night in Brixton. JAMM (formerly Bar Lorca), 261 Brixton Road, Brixton, SW9 6LH.

Kray Twinz

Intersting one. Received the Kray Twinz featuring Twista, Lethal B and Gappy Ranks 'What We Do'. Got immediately confused as started it up and hang on, they've jacked Low Deep's 'Straight Flush'. A couple of phone calls later and all is clear. Transpires that 'Straight Flush', the track which effectively broke Low Deep, was a remix of the original 'What We Do' instrumental. You can hear a difference that's for sure. As instrumentals go I prefer Low Deeps but that could be because it's THE one I know. Twista, Lethal and Suncycle's Gappy do a fine job on vocals and this is gonna be massive. Already had a bit of play stateside where it appears the Kray Twinz have some good links established. When this lands b-side is going to feature Lutoner Low Deep emceeing over his classic so even more reason to go and buy it. More on the Kray's to follow.

And Next For Roll Deep

Following in the paths of Kano and Sovereign, they're jetting off to America for some dates. Also word in that the next single will be double a-side with 'Shake A Leg' and 'Heat Up' battling it out. Like both tracks but 'Shake A Leg' got me from the moment I heard it. 'Heat Up' video (shot in black and white I'm told) should be on screens in next couple of weeks. 'Shake A Leg' video getting done this week or next. Hope they follow up success of 'The Ave' which has remained in the top 20 for three weeks. It says on the press release 50,000 albums are sold but that's not the same figure I have, so don't know what line you wanna take (it's the Southern one for me). Anyhow, release date is scheduled as 3rd October.

Who Wants One Of These?

sovsigned, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Piss off haterssssssss this one's for the fans dem. Before jetting off to record label meetings in the USA tomorrow, I got Sovereign to sign two copies of her new single 9 to 5 which is in shops now. There's two CD's, one with bare remixes including JME and The Ordinary Boys (who cares about the house ones anyway?) and the other, cheaper CD I expect, features b-side Tango. I'm going to give them away cause although being a writer often renders you bruck, I'm able to afford postage stamps so it seems only fair to share. Sheeeeeez and just spotted on the bedroom floor a batch of stickers and posters. Street team got raided boy! I don't know what kind of competition to do so just leave your name and a message if you want something and I'll pick winners at random on Friday. P.s. If you join VIP area of Sov's website there's video footage from the Wireless Festival.

Another Grime Wave

Seclusiasis & Vice Present Philadelphia's Only Grime Party, Thursday August 11th 10pm, Slit Jockey Records 001 Release Party
Grime.Dancehall.Hiphop.2step.Ghettotech. Special Guest: El Carnicero (direct from Indianapolis) Along with Resident DJ's Dev79 and Starkey Plus Host MC Micsouljah and Video by Brian Cook No Cover!/ 21+ only $3 PBR+Whiskey shot all night & more specials to keep it crunk Silk City - 5th & Spring Garden Sts. Philadelphia, PA U.S.A. www.seclusiasis.com, www.viceland.com, www.slitjockey.com.

Get Down

getdown_aug, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Every Friday, GetdownBar Rumba, 36 Shaftesbury Ave, W1. Time:6pm -3.30am Free before 9pm £6 NUS/before 11pm £8 after DJ's: Sharma, Maurice, Whut and Blakey, alongside host Aphletik and K-Loc. Special performances from Sway, Lianhart, Blakey, G Child, and DJ Big Ted www.eclecticbreaks.com

Heads Up

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Midnight Madness

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Ow! It's Lethal Da Bizzle!

His debut solo album 'Against All Oddz' hit record shops yesterday. Good luck to him and J-DID on the venture. Watch out for the feature and dirty dozen in forthcoming issues of B&S.

Man Up Special

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Hey Girlfriend

Our lives are complete, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Big Brother baby doll Kemal was looking as beautiful as he did on the screen. Call me sad but I love Kemal. He popped into i-D and The Cocks party where Best Fwend and Lady Sov (who had a top article by Dan Cairns in the Sunday Times Culture today) were among others performing. It was hot, sweaty and way too crowded. When you advertise a party using the words I Love Cock what do you expect? After a few vanilla vodkas (still the new lick, trust me) it was off to The Legion for a few more. Target popped in for a brandy and coke and to show off his fresh tan - trust me I'm looking standardly white again. Bring back the glow. *Additional BB gossip... spoke to Kemal and Science on the subject and both want Eugene to win. There you have it.*

Run 4 Cover

It's become obvious that Marley's 'Jam Rock' is going to be THE carnival tune this year. I heard it around the same time as Buju Banton's 'Magic City' (which I preferred) but moving with the times and all that, Rossi B and Luca have jacked the Jam Rock riddim and added some grime niceness. Nasty have vocalled it and the result is 'Run 4 Cover'. I'd love to hear more different UK MC's jump on this riddim, it's bound to only be a matter of time so watch this space.

Very Flattering

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The relaunched Big Smoke is here. Big up Jake at Response for excellent work on photography and of course Harry for his determination and getting the magazine back out. Also taking time out to thank Dharma 77 who illustrated the contributors. I love the way you've maniupulated my figure, If I had curves like this I'd be more than a woman. Jessica Rabbit eat your heart out.

Last Night An MC Saved My Life

Well, kind of. Without wanting to worry my ma or pa too much, had an adventure of the not nice sort on the way back from Forward @ Plastic People. On the short trip to yard a man on a bike decided he'd keep me company. Whether he was following me or not I cannot say but he wasn't leaving my side despite my crossing the road and making it clear I didn't want to conversate. My plan was to head into the kebab shop and get my Turkish boy dem on the case (they're a dependable bunch) but low and behold Skepta and Jammers cousin (what a joker, sorry I've forgotten your name) pulled up alongside. Knights in a shiny red car. Big up Skepta and co cause they didn't get rowdy (as many a man would have) but managed to get rid of the guy who seemed to be getting worked up at their arrival, their questioning of his motives and why he wouldn't just go. Relaying the tale to Mr Miller this morning he told me to be careful out there which brings me to the point, how do we legally protect ourselves. How many women remember to pack their rape alarm on a daily basis? If someone gave me pepper spray, rags I'd carry. Women feeling in danger is no new thing but I'd hate to think I'm going to have to start going out with a hemet on my head and bin bag clothes to avoid being disrespected or worse getting put in a dark place. It's an age old debate but how big a part in such incidents does our dress sense play? Thanks again Skepta.

i-D Live Love The Cock

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Don't we all

When's A Skirt Too Short?

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It's a serious question. What lies within the realms of decency? Pay attention to the accompanying picture and you'll note a zip, would it be appropriate to go out with both zips undone or is that the kinda thing that will get you dragged under a bush? Regardless, big up Ian for the discout at Connections in waste, I mean west London (*note MC's who wanna use this, copyright Ryan). Boob tube and visor also looking tidy... you saw me coming didn't you. Check his shop if you're in Hammersmith anyway.

The New Artwork

RTR_CD_LP_PROMO, originally uploaded by chantelle.

Reactions to first release, Low Deep 'Get Set' are strong. Just been told said track will also now be included as a b-side on Kano's next single 'Nite, Nite'. They're just back from Spain where they filmed the video and it's meant to be a cracker so keep your eyes on the box for that one. I'm hoping for lot's of topless buffers, forget what you lot want.

Eskimo Dance Returns

October 29th @ Empire, Milton Keynes. Flyers back soon.

How Real Are You?

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We haven't had one of these in a while have we...

Legs Crossed

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For the Run The Road 2 DVD by Troy Miller. It's going to be a bonus with the album when it hits shops September 5th. More soon. Listen out for the Low Deep 'Get Set' feat. Kano, Demon, Ghetto, Seac and Doctor and JME 'Serious' Run The Road remix out on vinyl in couple of weeks I think.