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WHERE IS THE ALBUM?
Tuesday, 25 July 2006
Monday, 24 July 2006
Drop The Lime, E Lock
INTRODUCING... DROP THE LIME
Blues & Soul meet one of the new hero's from New York's underground dance scene's, Drop The Lime aka Luca Venezia, on the brink of his next European tour...
Q: Firstly, who is Drop The Lime?
DTL: Drop The Lime is me, Luca Venezia, when it comes to production and identifying the alias, but for tours/shows i'll bring guest artists along whether it be DJ's or musicians/ MC's, guest singers etc...
Q: Where did the name come from?
DTL: Ha ha. Take it to mean what you may want it to mean, so far the list of meanings for the name begins with tequila shots and ends with motorcycle racing rituals in india.
Q: I tracked you down after hearing a track on Mary Anne Hobbs' Breezeblock, you seem to have an ever widening fan base?
DTL: Things have been moving very quickly at the moment. Europe understands my sound better than America still, so yes, the fan base is growing globally.
Q: How long have you been in the game?
DTL: I was popping out mixtapes for girls when i was 9 years old, singing over dr 550 beats and casio basslines, so really I've been in the game for a while, but really, only for a few years. I was DJ'ing raves and loft parties here and there in New York and Philly, but my first releases only came out a few years back. They all leaned heavy on the leftfield side of things, dropping on labels like Ambush, Peace Off, and Mirex. It wasnt until two years ago that I began getting into grime, 4x4, baltimore club, and the like - Shadetek and I began throwing grime and heavy bass parties here in New York city and that pushed me to focus more in the club sound of music with my production.
Q: Releases to date?
DTL: Shot Shot Hearts EP (Tigerbeat6 Records), Shot Gun Wedding Volume 4 ( DTL vs. Syrup Girls) - DJ mix CD covering grime, crunk, heavy bass - VT/Tigerbeat6 Records, Urban Collision EP - DTL/ BLack Ham (RUFF01), Tribute To Tiger - Ghislain Porier / Drop The Lime (Shockout Records), Gal Yu Nuh Beg - Team Shadetek / Drop The Lime (Shockout Records), This Means Forever LP (Tigerbeat6 Records), 1 For The Team (Broklyn Beats Records). These are the closest to date, I've also had the opportunity to collaborate with and remix heavy cats like Atki2, Chris Glover, Mathhead, Bong Ra, and Kid606. You can visit my discogs site for the full list http://www.discogs.com/artist/Drop+The+Lime
Q: Career highs/lo's?
DTL: I have always felt iffy on labeling your style, and sticking to a scene as an artist, I definitely came into the public as a "breakcore/ drill n bass" artist, when really my main interest has always been mixing genres old and new, what I grew up on in New York. I've been able to meet so many fresh faces and click with artists I never would have 3 years ago now that I am producing more club oriented music. I was definitely worried about getting pigeonholed into breakcore, but with the positive response so far with this new album material worldwide, I'm excited for it to drop so people can understand that I'm an artist who integrates every style into something universally sound. I would never call what I make grime, or house or baltimore or whatever, its influenced by so many different styles that it is what is it. Dance music.
Q: The production aside, you DJ, what's a DTL set like?
DTL: It depends. I DJ and do live sets. A live set will consist of only material I've produced, and I sing on top of processed beats, altering samples with Ableton Live on a laptop. It's all about giving the crowd energy, sharing the feeling you get from the music. When I DJ I use vinyl though and make sure to switch it up and never stick to one specific genre all night long. I drop crunk like Crime Mob or Three Six Mafia over Low Deep, then throw in some Rod Lee Baltimore Breaks over a Dexplicit beat. By mixing things up, I'm able to get people into grime/ dubstep who are unfamiliar with it. Things tend to get real rowdy during sets. In New York i've got my trouble&Bass crew - Mathhead, and Zak Shadetek who will jump in on a triple team set, that goes down heavy.
Q: You're currently touring and are due in the UK soon, what memories do you already hold from the British clubbing scene (good or bad)?
DTL: Dynamite. I love playing in the UK - more than 50% of what im influenced by and what i listen to /DJ is out of the UK so I can usually let go and drop the real bangers for people, ones that the US cant handle haha. I played at this party Toxic Dancehall @ The Blackswan in Bristol with Vex'd and Mathhead last December. It was bananas, I'm talking dirty filthy pub with ravers and hoods bumpin ankles and bows on the muddy dancefloor with subs so heavy I had ringing for weeks after. Was well worth it and a fantastic crew those Toxic dudes.
Q: What would be your perfect night out?
DTL: Even though I travel and play out (aka party) for a living, you'd think i'd want to chill at home and drink tea and watch the tube, but really its not like that. I thrive off of going out and keeping ragers. I like to jump around to different spots, may be a New York thing because you can walk everywhere, but I never like to stay put at one spot because you have the option to move about. Landing at a club around 3/4am with a weighty sound system toasting with the crew, or on top of a rooftop is where its at. New York City has the roof parties on lock, especially during summertime, crack a 40 oz and youre gold.
Q: What are you listening to right now?
DTL: Trick Daddy - Thug Matrimony, married to the streets, Tittsworth new 12" EP, Mr. Slash - The Concerto EP, Kites - Hungry EP, Justice - Waters of Nazareth
David Bowie - Low LP, Three 6 Mafia - Stay Fly, T.I - ASAP, Juelz Santana - Oh Yes,
Team Shadetek feat. 77klash - Brooklyn Anthem, DMZ007 - Anti War Dub/Haunted, Bogeyman - Smelly.
Q: Tell us something about yourself we might be surprised to hear?
DTL: I can speak fluent Italian and make magic in the kitchen.
Q: Forthcoming releases...
DTL: We Never Sleep - new full length dropping on Tigerbeat6 Records, Spring 2006, T&B01, Trouble & Bass presents EP in Fall 2006.
INTRODUCING... DROP THE LIME
Blues & Soul meet one of the new hero's from New York's underground dance scene's, Drop The Lime aka Luca Venezia, on the brink of his next European tour...
Q: Firstly, who is Drop The Lime?
DTL: Drop The Lime is me, Luca Venezia, when it comes to production and identifying the alias, but for tours/shows i'll bring guest artists along whether it be DJ's or musicians/ MC's, guest singers etc...
Q: Where did the name come from?
DTL: Ha ha. Take it to mean what you may want it to mean, so far the list of meanings for the name begins with tequila shots and ends with motorcycle racing rituals in india.
Q: I tracked you down after hearing a track on Mary Anne Hobbs' Breezeblock, you seem to have an ever widening fan base?
DTL: Things have been moving very quickly at the moment. Europe understands my sound better than America still, so yes, the fan base is growing globally.
Q: How long have you been in the game?
DTL: I was popping out mixtapes for girls when i was 9 years old, singing over dr 550 beats and casio basslines, so really I've been in the game for a while, but really, only for a few years. I was DJ'ing raves and loft parties here and there in New York and Philly, but my first releases only came out a few years back. They all leaned heavy on the leftfield side of things, dropping on labels like Ambush, Peace Off, and Mirex. It wasnt until two years ago that I began getting into grime, 4x4, baltimore club, and the like - Shadetek and I began throwing grime and heavy bass parties here in New York city and that pushed me to focus more in the club sound of music with my production.
Q: Releases to date?
DTL: Shot Shot Hearts EP (Tigerbeat6 Records), Shot Gun Wedding Volume 4 ( DTL vs. Syrup Girls) - DJ mix CD covering grime, crunk, heavy bass - VT/Tigerbeat6 Records, Urban Collision EP - DTL/ BLack Ham (RUFF01), Tribute To Tiger - Ghislain Porier / Drop The Lime (Shockout Records), Gal Yu Nuh Beg - Team Shadetek / Drop The Lime (Shockout Records), This Means Forever LP (Tigerbeat6 Records), 1 For The Team (Broklyn Beats Records). These are the closest to date, I've also had the opportunity to collaborate with and remix heavy cats like Atki2, Chris Glover, Mathhead, Bong Ra, and Kid606. You can visit my discogs site for the full list http://www.discogs.com/artist/Drop+The+Lime
Q: Career highs/lo's?
DTL: I have always felt iffy on labeling your style, and sticking to a scene as an artist, I definitely came into the public as a "breakcore/ drill n bass" artist, when really my main interest has always been mixing genres old and new, what I grew up on in New York. I've been able to meet so many fresh faces and click with artists I never would have 3 years ago now that I am producing more club oriented music. I was definitely worried about getting pigeonholed into breakcore, but with the positive response so far with this new album material worldwide, I'm excited for it to drop so people can understand that I'm an artist who integrates every style into something universally sound. I would never call what I make grime, or house or baltimore or whatever, its influenced by so many different styles that it is what is it. Dance music.
Q: The production aside, you DJ, what's a DTL set like?
DTL: It depends. I DJ and do live sets. A live set will consist of only material I've produced, and I sing on top of processed beats, altering samples with Ableton Live on a laptop. It's all about giving the crowd energy, sharing the feeling you get from the music. When I DJ I use vinyl though and make sure to switch it up and never stick to one specific genre all night long. I drop crunk like Crime Mob or Three Six Mafia over Low Deep, then throw in some Rod Lee Baltimore Breaks over a Dexplicit beat. By mixing things up, I'm able to get people into grime/ dubstep who are unfamiliar with it. Things tend to get real rowdy during sets. In New York i've got my trouble&Bass crew - Mathhead, and Zak Shadetek who will jump in on a triple team set, that goes down heavy.
Q: You're currently touring and are due in the UK soon, what memories do you already hold from the British clubbing scene (good or bad)?
DTL: Dynamite. I love playing in the UK - more than 50% of what im influenced by and what i listen to /DJ is out of the UK so I can usually let go and drop the real bangers for people, ones that the US cant handle haha. I played at this party Toxic Dancehall @ The Blackswan in Bristol with Vex'd and Mathhead last December. It was bananas, I'm talking dirty filthy pub with ravers and hoods bumpin ankles and bows on the muddy dancefloor with subs so heavy I had ringing for weeks after. Was well worth it and a fantastic crew those Toxic dudes.
Q: What would be your perfect night out?
DTL: Even though I travel and play out (aka party) for a living, you'd think i'd want to chill at home and drink tea and watch the tube, but really its not like that. I thrive off of going out and keeping ragers. I like to jump around to different spots, may be a New York thing because you can walk everywhere, but I never like to stay put at one spot because you have the option to move about. Landing at a club around 3/4am with a weighty sound system toasting with the crew, or on top of a rooftop is where its at. New York City has the roof parties on lock, especially during summertime, crack a 40 oz and youre gold.
Q: What are you listening to right now?
DTL: Trick Daddy - Thug Matrimony, married to the streets, Tittsworth new 12" EP, Mr. Slash - The Concerto EP, Kites - Hungry EP, Justice - Waters of Nazareth
David Bowie - Low LP, Three 6 Mafia - Stay Fly, T.I - ASAP, Juelz Santana - Oh Yes,
Team Shadetek feat. 77klash - Brooklyn Anthem, DMZ007 - Anti War Dub/Haunted, Bogeyman - Smelly.
Q: Tell us something about yourself we might be surprised to hear?
DTL: I can speak fluent Italian and make magic in the kitchen.
Q: Forthcoming releases...
DTL: We Never Sleep - new full length dropping on Tigerbeat6 Records, Spring 2006, T&B01, Trouble & Bass presents EP in Fall 2006.
Rhyme 4 Respect
Went down to Deal Real on Thursday for the Rhyme4Respect launch. Met some new faces which was nice, including Ghetto's brother (special mention must go to Ghetto's super sweat inducing new trainers). Fiddy's got a new job, mentoring over at Live Magazine, which for those of you who don't know, is a magazine run by young people in south London. The idea is to get them back into education or find jobs after their placement but it's open to all, whatever the issues that have been (and still are) facing them. So I thought it would be a good team building excercise to take them into Soho. £40 worth of wine later I wondered whether this was responsible action for a teacher of sorts to have taken. I'm now hoping my drunker senior remembers she said I could expense it.
Now for those of you who are interested in Rhyme4Respect, it's a nationwide lyrics competition open to young people aged 12-21 years old. The competition is searching for inspiring lyrics that encourage self respect and respect for others on the theme of relationships & sex (ahhh so that's why Scorcher and Ghetto cut out before the spitting started). The competition is organised by Livity and its supporters include MTV Base, Galaxy FM and Foot Locker.
The methods of entry to the Rhyme4Respect competition are as follows:
i) Complete the official entry form found in the CD promotion pack and post to: Rhyme4Respect, FREEPOST, RG394, Reading, RG10 8BR
ii) Simply write your details and competition lyrics on a piece of paper and post to: Rhyme4Respect, FREEPOST, RG394, Reading, RG10 8BR
iii) Email your details and lyrics to lyrics@rhyme4respect.com
iv) Via promotional drop boxes at Footlocker stores. See www.rhyme4respect.com for details of participating stores.
vi) If you want the chance to record the lyrics yourself, simply put your demo CD with your written lyrics and send to: Rhyme4Respect, FREEPOST, RG394, Reading, RG10 8BR but remember, you will be judged on your lyrics.
Visit www.rhyme4respect.com for more. They also have a myspace page.
Sunday, 23 July 2006
Sunday, 9 July 2006
New Touch Out
Catch my underground and mixtape reviews in here, plus a head to head Q&A with Statik and The Rakes.
Draw For The Classifieds
| Your Job Dissatisfaction Level is 40% |
 Your job is not bad, but it's probably not a long term thing. You're just not happy enough to stick around for too long... And there's little that can change how you feel. Start looking around for other options, but only quit for something really good! |
So Like Whatever
| You Are 50% Normal |
 While some of your behavior is quite normal... Other things you do are downright strange You've got a little of your freak going on But you mostly keep your weirdness to yourself |
My Top 10
Bugz In The Attic - Move Aside (a.brucker & sinden remix)
Epicman & Plan B - More Is Enough
Skepta - Dissertation
Mr Slash - Kidset Anthem
Cat Power - The Greatest
Adele London - My Same
Paloma Faith - Far Side Of The Sea
Roadside G's - Get Dat Doe
Plan B - Who Needs Actions When You Got Words
JME - R U Dumb
Epicman & Plan B - More Is Enough
Skepta - Dissertation
Mr Slash - Kidset Anthem
Cat Power - The Greatest
Adele London - My Same
Paloma Faith - Far Side Of The Sea
Roadside G's - Get Dat Doe
Plan B - Who Needs Actions When You Got Words
JME - R U Dumb
Wednesday, 5 July 2006
Is Grime Legless?
Martin Clark came around for dinner earlier, we discussed our lack of blogging these days. We're from the same school of thought though - if you've got nothing to say don't say it. But I've got something I actually want to type, so consider me back.
No, this isn't the eagerly anticipated Fiddy announces 'GRIME IS DEAD' post, but a look at the lack of crutches propping up the legs. Must like the NHS, we're crippled.
The reason I'm writing this now, at a totally unsuitable hour given I have to get up for work in a few hours, is something just struck me. At the weekend I was directed to an interview I did with uksoundtv, a new website that's launched to promote, yep you guessed it UK sounds. Needless to say I cringed, I was talking sense alright but my head looked semi-rectangular and I looked close to the brink of death (ok, slightly too far with this point but give a girl a break). I remember being really nervous on the day when I had to meet John and the guys at Rhythm Division cause believe it or not, I don't like cameras, especially not ones that capture moving moments. Anyway, having watched the clip, I'm not exceptionally vain, so I just put it down to experience and laughed it off. Much to my amusement, I just looked on the RWD forum for the first time in four weeks, found a thread about uktv and read two pages debating my experienced words... or not... no, they're more concerned as to whether I'm wearing a bird in my ear (this is why I prefer to write for i-D), or whether i'm uglier than they previously expected...
How has it come to be that a good website can launch full of grime 'stars' and live footage, yet the supposed fans don't mention any of it but waste their words on me? Shit if I could MC I'd release a record, I've got more heat on me than friggin Ruff Sqwad's PA! I'm not even going to get into the blatant sexism, female bashing or outright egotistical nature of these comments or the manner in which ladies in the scene are treated, i'll be here all night. But to any women reading this who think it's a laugh and a joke, it's not. Have your wits about you, spit the venom back in their cake hole and think twice about the decisions you make. I could be earning a lot money doing something else, and the number of times I think 'why do you bother', trust me there's a lot. Don't get it twisted though - unlike the talkers, I'm walking and earning my p's. Anyone who's got time to sit on forums all day when they're not getting paid for it can't be stacking.
Now I understand grime is a youth movement, and I'm by no means judging all the followers by what's written on a teenage forum (and there's a lot of them out there), but is it really any wonder people with an ounce of sense no longer give it half the time of day? I wasn't surprised to see Dubstep get a mention in the Sunday Times Style this week cause although it's not about fashion, it's following is a tad maturer and although I don't always share their love of the beats, it's got a nice vibe about it.
If grime music was stronger on the whole (do you know how hard it is to find 10 good grime some months that are actually being released?), maybe people would be more willing to stick with it instead of throwing their hands up, but the sad fact is the same people doing it now are the same people who were doing it years before (bar the odd few). Some artists in this scene have got caught up in the bubble too, judging the scene and planning their path forwards based on the words of the inexperienced, frequently unintelligent, forum ramblers. Don't even get me started on myspace. While it's doubtless good for promotion, getting 50,000 friends does in no way shape or form = 50,000 sales. Where's your distribution? Where are the events? Where is your game plan? Where's your head at?
I look forward to part 2 getting uploaded on uktv. Red nose and all. Say what you want but i'm standing firmly on my two.
Tuesday, 27 June 2006
Monday, 26 June 2006
Who Needs Actions...
When You Got Words? Yep, the debut album from Plan B is out today. I don't want to go on about how amazing I think it is because in truth, his music really needs to talk for itself. Anyone who saw the Jools Holland performance will know what I'm saying. Check his myspace www.myspace.com/time4planb to hear new single Mama or www.time4planb.co.uk/forum for latest news, reviews, audio etc... Best of luck with this Mr Drew.
Wednesday, 21 June 2006
Monday, 19 June 2006
I'm Back
Latest Underground Dance. Apologies for slipping but been on a needed break, but I'm back you know.
Thursday, 1 June 2006
Rio Rox
Music journalist Elle J Small is throwing another one of her funk carioca RIO ROX parties next Thursday 8th June at Guanabara, Parker Street, Holborn, from 9pm-2.30am and YOU are invited.
It's gonna be a big one- Mr Catra and DJ Edgar are flying in from Brazil to play the baddest carioca funk beats straight from the favela bailes. Joining them will be the UK's top dawgs DJ Deekline and MC Darrison, bussin some booty breaks, baile funk and drum n bass.
Tis only £5 all night as Guanabara are celebrating the launch of the World Cup (you know Brazil does it best people!), plus there’s gonna be live capoiera and some sexy-ass people. Be there or be, like, totally rectangular dude.
Tuesday, 30 May 2006
Lifes Getting Better
| Your Brain is 60% Female, 40% Male |
 Your brain is a healthy mix of male and female You are both sensitive and savvy Rational and reasonable, you tend to keep level headed But you also tend to wear your heart on your sleeve |
Who Needs A Therapist Anyway
Together we can sort through our problems, queries on life and work out exactly where we're at... check the quizzes below.
Mash With That?
| You Are Cream Pie |
 You're the perfect combo of simplicity and divinity Those who like you live for understated pleasures |
Stripping Sorted
| Your Stripper Song Is |
 Super Freak by Rick James "That girl is pretty wild now The girl's a super freak The kind of girl you read about In new-wave magazine" Freaky? Yes. But you're also pretty darn funny. |
Addicted To Myspace?
| You Are 32% Addicted to Myspace |
Your Myspace addiction factor is: Low You're a typical casual Myspace user... you know what it's all about, but you haven't been sucked in (yet)! |
Face Death
| You Will Die at Age 79 |
 You're pretty average when it comes to how you live... And how you'll die as well. |
Who's Your Mummy?
| Your Mommy Is Oprah |
 What You Call Her: Mum What people say about yo momma: Yo momma teeth are so rotten, when she smiles they look like dice. |
Drugs
| Your Personality Is Like Acid |
 A bit wacky, you're very difficult to predict. One moment you're in your own little happy universe... And the next, you're on a bad trip to your own personal hell! |
How Evil Are You?
| You Are 44% Evil |
 You are evil, but you haven't yet mastered the dark side. Fear not though - you are on your way to world domination. |
Monday, 29 May 2006
Lily Allens A Fool
Now I'm sure I'm about to upset a whole bunch of people, just like I upset Faction G enough in my review of his last mixtape that he put me on a freestyle which Logan Sama played on Kiss 100 this past Monday. But much like Lily's diss to me, look at the face, bothered? So background and bull, It's Wednesday night and following a great evening at Favella Chic (big up Neil Boorman for the invite, the chef for the free dinner and everyone at our table for providing great entertainment), Collins and I headed for The Old Blue Last. We'd been told Aaron LaCrate and Amanda Blank were on at 12, but we managed to hear the last 30 seconds of the final record before getting turfed. Tron and Johan directed the gang and the i-D Magazine massive to the afterparty in Dalston (which no one else actually bothered coming to), some underground club business which was alright given the amount of alcohol consumed and the stunning dance moves pulled out by ones like Kesshia and Zezi. So to the story. Girl Better Know I needed a wee. So I'm queueing at the toilets for a good five minutes but the two people in the one bog aren't coming out for shit. Not wanting to make a scene i.e. a puddle, I give it a knock and ask whether they plan to come out anytime today. Now, for all I know these two could have been a. constipated b. doing coke c. having a bit of each other. I don't care. I just wanted the friggin toilet. The door opens and I'm greeted by Miquita Oliver and her mate (I'm later told this is Lily Allen), who after looking me up and down says 'Miquita, didn't you have that jacket like three years ago,' As I close the door to release the tension SWV style, i'm in shock. After a few drinks I can become quite rowdy but how the fuck do you respond to such shallow ramblings? And shit, they even fucked up the diss, the coat I was wearing is officially vintage given it belongs to Collins' sister who's had it for seven, perhaps eight years. Regardless if I'm late on the Diesel jacket front (like Miquita herself), who thinks to drop such a line? If I said something like that, I'd go home and feel like a prick for coming so playground. Up your game. This is east London, I thought the standard line for a riled toilet user would be 'what's your problem?' at least, followed potentially with a butt to the head. It was suggested that I go to the papers with this amazingly exclusive insight into the world of Lily Allen, but quite frankly, who gives a pigs arse? She also bumped into me later while I tore up the dance floor J Lo on acid style, I did get an apology although i'm not 100% sure it was meant genuinely. The girls wanted to move to her differently anyway, but allow that, I love that jacket (It could be worth P's on ebay cuz) and I ain't messing up it for any fool so shh hut yuh muh.
Monday, 22 May 2006
Shh Hut Yuh Muh
I've never had this comparison before, it's a fluke I swear up, down, left, right, north, east, south and shit the bed, even west. Not only am I far more pikey looking, I'm a few stone heavier, way less shiny and the only ballers I know are on the under 13's cricket team. Hyper of www.hyperfrank.blogspot.com is queen/trannie/king of many things grime comedy-like so I'll allow it like most mixtapes I've been listening to today (oh what a hard job, suck your groupie mum you poooomplex). Swinngggggg while you're at it. One thing though Hyper, and this is no patronising 'I'm trying to skool you' thing, cause I'm guilty of slippin' trust, but spotted a spelling mistake... should read "I'm funny. YOU'RE not. Simple." But I love you till the end, cupcakes, cherrys and naked Beckhams on top.
Album Of The Year?
Quite possibly. Out June 26th, pre-order now http://www.recordstore.co.uk/679recordings/home.jsp?Search=5101149 If you haven't pick up Hip Hop Connection too, comes with a free Plan B CD including tracks that didn't get on the album along with those you'll already know. Surprised Rakin' The Dead didn't make it onto Who Needs Actions... but then again I wouldn't want to be the one having to make the cuts. New favourite is the albums title track, it's a strong look for Ben Drew for sure. Look out for a comp on his website this week to win tickets to an exclusive album showcase happening next week. www.time4planb.co.uk. But why does he only have one shoe on in that shot?
Dubplate Drama Update
An email from Dubplate Drama: We're proud to announce that the second series of the smash hit show is now in development. As you’d expect, series 2 is gonna be bigger and better, tackling an even wider range of issues. But we need YOUR help. As series one showed life’s complicated out there. There are choices, decisions and dilemmas everywhere you turn. But here's where your choices can make a difference. We need YOU to help with our storylines. We’ve teamed up with the UK’s biggest information web site www.thesite.org to bring together young people from across the UK to discuss and shape our storylines. It’s another world first taking interactivity to the next level. To get involved NOW, just follow this link: http://www.thesite.org/dubplate. And watch out for more news about series 2, coming real soon!
The Fix Up
The Fix Up, Friday May 26 2006, www.thefixup.net MRK1 & Virus Syndicate, Darqwan, Chase and Status, Skunkrock and Deville feat Raw T, 8bitwonder Live, Messiah vs K1. A little reminder that limited advance tickets are available for the
next Fix Up party on May 26. These can be bought direct from The Fix Up or live and direct from Pusher Records in the Corn
Exchange, Leeds. Like last time they come with an exclusive access code for the DAT recorded MP3 of the event from the VIP section of the website. Anyone who wants to get on the Virus coach from Manchester needs to contact Messiah.
next Fix Up party on May 26. These can be bought direct from The Fix Up or live and direct from Pusher Records in the Corn
Exchange, Leeds. Like last time they come with an exclusive access code for the DAT recorded MP3 of the event from the VIP section of the website. Anyone who wants to get on the Virus coach from Manchester needs to contact Messiah.
Friday, 12 May 2006
Wednesday, 10 May 2006
Bossman Lays A Fat One
...In The Beats HQ toilet. Of course we're talking bars cause the loo doubles up as the vocal booth. Good acoustics I'm told just allow dropping a number 2. Not good for the vocals cuzzie. And let us not forget Mike Milrain on engineering duty. Big man in the game.
It's All Love
People might be putting Boy Better Know up against The Movement (on the RWD forum) but yesterdays session recording the remix to The Streets 'Prangin Out' was all bless. They even checked the thread together. Draw for the violin for real. Full line up for that track to be revealed soon but trust me when I say it's B.I.G.
Monday, 8 May 2006
Row Your Boat
Dizzee Rascal is to speak at the Oxford Union and is set to talk about his career and plans for the future as well as playing some tracks from his new album 'Maths And English', which is to be released later this year. He appears at 8.30pm on Wednesday. Get ready to rush the door.
Out Now!
CD includes tracks that didn't make it onto the album, favourite being Rakin The Dead, along with classics such as Kidz.
Wednesday, 3 May 2006
It's How You Wear It
The other day I was sat across from a woman about 5 years older than me, I admired her ability to wear tight fitting white trousers with no VPL, the shoes that looked pinching yet fitted her feet on a Cinderella tip, even the accessories looked tight. I thought my girl must be earning P's (even though she was elusive as to her job description), then the next day I'm bopping down Asda where my trusty mother points out said womans entire outfit. George at Asda are not endorsing me, nor am I saying they're going to take over like adidas, but just do you cuzzie and the results may be surprising.
Here are some more fashion recommendations from people who don't shop at supermarkets;
Sincere, rapper. "I used to wear a lot of D&G and Christian Dior but I'd like to rock whoever's willing to sponsor me. I get stuff from Griffin, it's a cross between Stone Island and Armani, but what I really want in 2006 is to sell a lot of my album, So Far So Good Vol.1."
Baby Blue, rapper."For me 2006 is all about bright colours, Bathing Ape, dungarees, Inhabit Clothing and my line, Rachel Estelle coming soon. Also dropping in the summer is my album, Through Innocent Eyes."
Young Blad Malitia (YBM), rappers (Nougz, Fresh Face, Young Propane, Kiddy Kids)
"Daniel Lei is our tip for next year, exclusive, you need to know about King hats and YBM are putting Fila back on the map. We're going to blow and get bare video's on Channel U and MTV Base. Watch for the mixtapes too, Back 2 Basics and our EP Everyday On The Road is out now. Stay fly and make hits, that's us."
Bigz, rapper, CEO. "I like to shine and I'm looking fresh to death for the new year. You gotta stay focused and fly til you die, whether you're going to an interview or going to make a chick. Know about John Richmond jeans. The Best Of The Beginning: The Story So Far is out now and my album, Street Commentary is coming out in May."
Dynamo, Magician. "We need to sort it out, the whole pink clothes on guys... Camron can pull it off but I don't think anyone else can. And what about skin tight clothes on guys? Nah. I'm listening to Mike Jones, Sway, SAS, Kano, Bizzle, Plan B and a few others. Watch out for my second DVD coming in 2006."
Digital Dan, Camera Operator,"Keep it positive and stop promoting violence and gun talk. We need to live in unity, long the racism too. I've been affected by it all my life and it's depressing, it properly still exists even from my own Chinese brothers, stereotyping, alienating me... I'm just doing me. Don't be afraid to be different, experiment with colour but you won't catch me wearing pink."
Street Politiks. "Keep grinding, stay paid, stay positive. As long as it looks good we wear it, we switch all the time. Lots of yellow, white and blues for us next year. The album Pound And A Promise is out now."
Skepta aka Joseph Junior Adenuga, artist
"Furry hats, I'm the original furry hat dan. Everyone's trying to bust these hats now. The key for 2006 is never think you're the biggest you can be. You can always get better. My album Greatest Hits is going to be out in 2006, listen to that."
Jammer, artist. "Keep going, it's a long, long road. Dress like me, check the articles, I dress choong. I've been starving the streets for too long. Murkle Man's going to drop in 2006 as is my album. Watch for the Jahmek The World camp."
Pablo, actor/road man/MC. "You can't go wrong with white t-shirts and white socks. That's what I'm wearing, you gotta make sure you've got on matching socks incase you take your shoes off round your girls house. I'm sleeping in my jogging bottoms too but if she's special she might see me in my boxers. My mixtape will be out soon, the film London State Of Mind, it's my first lead role and Meridian are coming back for 2006."
Pariz 1. "Buy in bulk and buy comfy. My shit needs to be bought, the mixtape Uncomplicated Vision is out now. I'm gonna be in the gym for a month straight."
Urkleman, man about town. "The bigger the glasses the better, and don't watch the stains."
The O'Sullivan Brothers, PJ & Shaun. "You gotta look tough and shave your head every morning, wooly hats are needed in the colder months, do it right and you'll still look thug. Just keep it real."
Nikki S & Nyke "We're going to try and take our music to a wider audience while looking as trash as ever. The Ska Riddim and Badaba are out now and the album's forever expanding. Our next mixtape will be Rodney & Del Boy with a lot of jokes. Keep it original, keep it sharp. Girls pull it off better than guys though."
Simon, Owner of music production company PTE, www.ptemedia.com. "I've always dressed street dapper. There's a lot of good music out now, I'm still backing Roll Deep. We made When I'm Ere, Heat Up, Reload It videos. I represent the directors Indica so we want to push forward with what we've started."
NEWSFLASH: Message to Danny Walker and all Dunlop haters from Street Politiks "Create your own style. Dunlops are coming back. When you were younger you'd cringe if your mum bought you them but we're older and wiser now, they're cheap, cheerful, look smart... Get to know!"
Mixmag Returns
Unlike Smash Hits or The Face, Mixmag has found a new publisher, Development Hell. I've taken over the urban page which incorporates grime, hip hop, R&B and anything with a street twist. Good luck to all concerned with the re-launch.
Freeness
Few downloads worth nabbing from myspace. Plan B's giving away Missing Links, Skepta's giving away Duppy and Plastician has done a firing 40 minute set too. Check the new issue of Hip Hop Connection for a Plan B covermount CD too which features tracks that haven't made it onto the final album, due out June 26th. Talking of Plan B just been given a load of new tour dates for the summer 12-Jul-06 Newcastle Accad 2, 13-Jul-06 Glasgow King Tutts, 14-Jul-06 Birmingham Accad 2, 15-Jul-06 Liverpool Accad 2, 18-Jul-06 Nottingham Rescue Rooms, 19-Jul-06 Manchester Accad 3, 21-Jul-06 London Mean Fidler, 22-Jul-06 Bristol Ashton Court, 23-Jul-06 Brighton Concord. In the meantime check out his forum for pictures of peoples mums topless with stickers covering their nipples... I kid you not.
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