OKKKKK....I'm not saying let's all go and buy their album or anything but I just find this single very exciting. I think the solo and riff on the record is impeccable.
That's Not My Name is the 2nd single to be released from the Ting Ting's forthcoming debut album We Started Nothing.
I have been hearing this for weeks but paid it little attention but I guess like every good thing....it will eventually catch up with you.
Enjoy!
ADVERT OF THE MONTH: DRENCH SPRING WATER
Every six months, something happens in the advertising world. An agency comes up with a mind-blowing concept that manages to capture the essence of the proposed brand. I was the biggest advocate for Cadbury's 2007 Gorilla (much to the dismay of many colleagues who sadly failed to see the ad's relevance)
A new commercial has arrived for Britvic's youthful spring water brand Drench. The ad kicks off a three month, £2.4 million promotional campaign. The Britvic Marketing director says, "Drench wants to established itself as a credible and youthful brand and this new campaign will build on this by using charm and humour to continue to give Drench a distinctive and appealing personality."
I couldn't have said it any better. This is pure marketing genius. I even want to download "Rhythm is a Dancer" again.
A new commercial has arrived for Britvic's youthful spring water brand Drench. The ad kicks off a three month, £2.4 million promotional campaign. The Britvic Marketing director says, "Drench wants to established itself as a credible and youthful brand and this new campaign will build on this by using charm and humour to continue to give Drench a distinctive and appealing personality."
I couldn't have said it any better. This is pure marketing genius. I even want to download "Rhythm is a Dancer" again.
WHO IS JESSE MCCARTNEY?
If you've read this blog before, you'd realise that I blame Justin Timberlake for everything. It's not like I dislike the dude or anything - I genuinely think he put out the best male Solo R&B album of 2007 but I just think he is responsible for a lot of pop-turn to R&B diluted music. Too many kids want to be Justin and do his dance move and sleep with Britney (oh my bad! Cameron)...He's just a record company template and that pisses me off.
The new wannabe JUSTINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN is this 21-year old American musical/TV star turned recording artist. He was with Disney (just like Justin), sings "contemporary R&B soul" (just like Justin), he's even won a Grammy for Best Children's album for How sweet It is (just like Justin).....do you see my problem?!!!!
Anyway, he's got a new single called Leavin' and my word could this sound anymore or look anymore similar to NSYNC's breakout single, Gone.
Watch...
The new wannabe JUSTINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN is this 21-year old American musical/TV star turned recording artist. He was with Disney (just like Justin), sings "contemporary R&B soul" (just like Justin), he's even won a Grammy for Best Children's album for How sweet It is (just like Justin).....do you see my problem?!!!!
Anyway, he's got a new single called Leavin' and my word could this sound anymore or look anymore similar to NSYNC's breakout single, Gone.
Watch...
THE BIG-MANOLO PREMIERE
Even though we all know that the film will be 90-minutes of pure glam drivel: men, women, dog, horse are all equally excited to see the new Sex and the City feature movie. Feedback from critics-land suggest that the plot is so basic that it's almost mind-boggling but yet, they have all said; it's a must-see.
At the London premiere, the "fab-four" looked good but slightly sombre except Carrie Bradshaw of course. looking at this picture, it is clear that this is pure PR-God; the positioning of Sarah Jessica Parker next to Kim Cattrall. The look on Kim's face is reads get that b**** away from me!
Plus, what I really want to know is, how come Sarah Jessica Parker gets to wear a hat. What's up with that?
THE AMERICAN IDOL TICKET......BLESSING OR CURSE?
I ain't going to lie, I'm an American Idol fan and I have been since the very first pilot series in the UK, originally titled simply Pop Idol. I even voted for the eventual winner, Mr Will Young.
Over the years, The Americans have gotten their claws on it and as usual revamped and remodelled the format to make it the global phenomenon that it is today spinning a franchise that has included Philippines Idol.....Go figure, making Simon Fuller (The original creator) a very wealthy man indeed.
I also have been debating for years if this show can really create great singers and eventual artists. I mean, the series has a lot to be thankful for producing Kelly Clarkson as it's very first winner and the most successful to date. She has gone on to win grammys even though her face freaks me the f*** out.
Last year's winner is starting to impress me. Her name is Jordin Sparks and funny enough that is the only series which I didn't follow religiously but her recent produce is very impressive and her last single "Tattoo" has quickly become a favourite on my MP3 player. Like past winners, I question her marketability, like her predecessors, Rube Stoddard, Taylor Diggs, Fantasia - they are not very attractive people on screen and somehow despite their great talents, they are relatively struggling to truly separate themselves sin the market.
The moral of the story is although the series is unquestionably a great platform for any artist, it is a combine of great music, charisma and talent that will ultimately convince tough critics like myself. In the meantime, listen to Tattoo - I'm very fond of this great simple melody at the moment.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Jordin Sparks.
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Over the years, The Americans have gotten their claws on it and as usual revamped and remodelled the format to make it the global phenomenon that it is today spinning a franchise that has included Philippines Idol.....Go figure, making Simon Fuller (The original creator) a very wealthy man indeed.
I also have been debating for years if this show can really create great singers and eventual artists. I mean, the series has a lot to be thankful for producing Kelly Clarkson as it's very first winner and the most successful to date. She has gone on to win grammys even though her face freaks me the f*** out.
Last year's winner is starting to impress me. Her name is Jordin Sparks and funny enough that is the only series which I didn't follow religiously but her recent produce is very impressive and her last single "Tattoo" has quickly become a favourite on my MP3 player. Like past winners, I question her marketability, like her predecessors, Rube Stoddard, Taylor Diggs, Fantasia - they are not very attractive people on screen and somehow despite their great talents, they are relatively struggling to truly separate themselves sin the market.
The moral of the story is although the series is unquestionably a great platform for any artist, it is a combine of great music, charisma and talent that will ultimately convince tough critics like myself. In the meantime, listen to Tattoo - I'm very fond of this great simple melody at the moment.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Jordin Sparks.
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WATCH OUT: MATTAFIX IN '08
I'M SO EXCITED as I write this post. My boys are BACK, BACK, BACK, BACK, BACK!
Yep bitches, Mattafix is back. The first single lifted from the Rhythms and Hymns album, Things have Changed is fantastic and this is no exaggeration.
I have literally spent hours trying to find the video and I will not stop until I do, you need to see it guys. This is the evolution of my boys and finally I know the world will celebrate this dynamic duo with the vigour that they so rightly deserve.
MISSEN IDENTITIES: RAHSAAN PATTERSON
Doesn't it seem like the whole Neo-Soul movement of the late 90s seem to have evaporated without a trace. We all try to stay true to our "roots" in one way or another either by tieing a turban or wearing those ridiculous Malcolm X necklaces. Yep,...I've tried to bury it at the back of my consciousness.
A few artist were synonymous with that movement, most notably, The Roots, Erykah Badu (The weirdo), Jill Scott and many many more.
A guy bust into the scene really briefly with his self-titled debut album "Rahsaan Patterson" delivering soft-hits like Stop By and Where you are. I'm still utterly convinced that is problem was his image - a camp, Maxwell-esque style which I think American could identify with.
In his defense, he did release other albums in the noughties (Love in Stereo - Oct 99, After Hours - Oct 04, Wines & Spirits - Sept 07) but sadly they all sank without a trace. Nevertheless, he gave us good music once and we ask....Where art thou? bro.....
Show your face.
In the meantime, lets reminisce with my favourite single from him, Where you are
A few artist were synonymous with that movement, most notably, The Roots, Erykah Badu (The weirdo), Jill Scott and many many more.
A guy bust into the scene really briefly with his self-titled debut album "Rahsaan Patterson" delivering soft-hits like Stop By and Where you are. I'm still utterly convinced that is problem was his image - a camp, Maxwell-esque style which I think American could identify with.
In his defense, he did release other albums in the noughties (Love in Stereo - Oct 99, After Hours - Oct 04, Wines & Spirits - Sept 07) but sadly they all sank without a trace. Nevertheless, he gave us good music once and we ask....Where art thou? bro.....
Show your face.
In the meantime, lets reminisce with my favourite single from him, Where you are
BADGE OF HONOUR: RIHANNA
I have been forced to bite my lip continuously about Rihanna since the release of her most recent effort, Good Girl Gone Bad.
The truth, Rihanna has always gotten on my last nerve ever since her debut release. I just thought who is this wannabe-star but ever since the cross-Atlantic hit, Umbrella. I cannot help but hmmm and sing to all her released singles, most notably Don't stop the music.
I actually went to HMV yesterday to purchase the album and I actually felt ashamed for knocking her unnecessarily.
The new single 'Take a Bow' was the final sale point...and just like the song, I finally bow to Miss Pon De Replay - you deserve all that you get.
Bravo. I also really like this video's simplicity - this girl is going places.
The truth, Rihanna has always gotten on my last nerve ever since her debut release. I just thought who is this wannabe-star but ever since the cross-Atlantic hit, Umbrella. I cannot help but hmmm and sing to all her released singles, most notably Don't stop the music.
I actually went to HMV yesterday to purchase the album and I actually felt ashamed for knocking her unnecessarily.
The new single 'Take a Bow' was the final sale point...and just like the song, I finally bow to Miss Pon De Replay - you deserve all that you get.
Bravo. I also really like this video's simplicity - this girl is going places.
DUMB SHIT
You know I'd deliberately ignored to have a debate on the new marriage shamble that currently exist between Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon. The irritation that I feel about this union-doomed-for-failure is indescribable and it was even brought further to my forefront after watching Mariah's new promotional video for the delectable 'Bye Bye' Single in which Mariah and her beau, are seen to be cuddling next to each other on her private jet...whatever!
What is wrong with these celebrities? The first sign that the marriage will not last is having your partner in your video - we have seen it in the case of J-Lo and P. Diddy then J-Lo and her dancer and then J-Lo and Ben Affleck, as a matter of fact perhaps, J-Lo should write a book on this shit.
I just don't understand how you can marry someone only after 6-weeks of courtship. Is the sex really that good? And is sex with a young man is what Mariah wants, how about she hires a 20-year class A escort - there are plenty of them on the net. She can even get herself a Sakha-Zulu dick if she's desperate for a deep-throat.
Mariah is my girl but messing with whats-his-face is about to piss me off.
I give it 6.....let me be generous...7 months!
Anyone wanna place a bet? I feel lucky today
What is wrong with these celebrities? The first sign that the marriage will not last is having your partner in your video - we have seen it in the case of J-Lo and P. Diddy then J-Lo and her dancer and then J-Lo and Ben Affleck, as a matter of fact perhaps, J-Lo should write a book on this shit.
I just don't understand how you can marry someone only after 6-weeks of courtship. Is the sex really that good? And is sex with a young man is what Mariah wants, how about she hires a 20-year class A escort - there are plenty of them on the net. She can even get herself a Sakha-Zulu dick if she's desperate for a deep-throat.
Mariah is my girl but messing with whats-his-face is about to piss me off.
I give it 6.....let me be generous...7 months!
Anyone wanna place a bet? I feel lucky today
SHOCKER: RICHARD QUEST
I LITERALLY HAVE MY HANDS COVERING MY MOUTH RIGHT ABOUT NOW AS I FIND OUT THE SHOCKING NEWS BEHIND CNN INTERNATIONAL'S ANCHOR RICHARD QUEST.
Mr Quest was arrested on Friday morning in New York's Central Park for loitering and possession of meth.
According to reports, he was arrested with drugs in his pocket, a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot - this might be slightly exaggerated but I still remain shocked by the very idea of the man that I respect a lot being ridiculed to such an extent.
This just reiterate my life motto - All men have demons irrespective of status, background or influence. We are our own worst enemy.
Mr Quest was arrested on Friday morning in New York's Central Park for loitering and possession of meth.
According to reports, he was arrested with drugs in his pocket, a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot - this might be slightly exaggerated but I still remain shocked by the very idea of the man that I respect a lot being ridiculed to such an extent.
This just reiterate my life motto - All men have demons irrespective of status, background or influence. We are our own worst enemy.
FOX-BOOGIE BROWN IS BAD AS HELL.............
FOXY BROWN IS OUT OF JAIL. EXPECT A REALITY SHOW, A BOOK, A CLOTHING LINE, AN ALBUM.....just get ready for the Foxy Hell!
Can anyone spot how bad those fake tears were?
Can anyone spot how bad those fake tears were?
AGE AIN'T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER
I was watching some well deserved dose of this year's Dancing with the Stars and I stumbled upon these young (I mean - young!) dancing couple who were competing for the Junior Championship trophy. Their routine was so effortless and breathtaking that I gave them a standing ovation from the comforts of my own living room.
Please watch this 10 & 8-year olds respectively.
Please watch this 10 & 8-year olds respectively.
USH-ER, USHER!
Here's the cover to Mr Raymond's forthcoming album Here I Stand.
To be brutally honest, this is a shit cover artistically and one which isn't particularly inspiring. I trust the songs on the album will be fantastic but sadly it seems Ush- Usher is missing the mark with all his visuals at the moment including the atrocious Love in the Club promotional video.
We blame Tameka - for everything.........she is clearly stopping the creative blood access to his brain!
BADGE OF HONOUR: THE DECKER SHOE
They were big when I was 12 and quite frankly I use to associate them with blue-collar English men who strolled effortlessly down Kings Road, London.
But they are back....I'd like to introduce you to the must-have shoes of the summer -THE DECKER SHOE - originally made famous by the likes of JF Kennedy, Ralph Lauren and former bond, Roger Moore.
I got me a pair, how about you? They are delightful with a pair of slim fit chinos and if you really want to be fashion forward, buy a pair in BLUE - this season's alpha male colour.
Our recommended choice is the Timberland Classic 2-Eye Boat which are traditionally classic. It might set you back £85 but it's worth every penny. They are made with rich oiled leathers, in which water beads up and rolls off, along with handsewn moccasin construction and 360-degree rawhide laces. The non-marking, siped outsole provides ship-to-shore comfort and durability.
P.S. You don't need to own a boat to own a pair, so don't worry.
TRIED: MISSY
Can someone please beg Missy to stop churning out this drivel-no life music that she has embarked on since 2006. To be brutally honest - everything about the Misdemeanour is wack and sadly, it's been like this for a while.
Has anyone seen her new video? I mean come on, this shouldn't have made it out of the studio not to say an elaborate video to match. This is ....!
Has anyone seen her new video? I mean come on, this shouldn't have made it out of the studio not to say an elaborate video to match. This is ....!
THIS IS MY AFRICA
There's an exciting film quickly generating buzz at the on-going New York African Film Festival. The film is THIS IS MY AFRICA. The director is Nigerian-born Zina Saro-Wiwa. The film explores current perceptions of African cultures, setting out to change the way the world sees Africa, it explores the perceptions of 20 people, black and white, who love the continent.
The produce is a colourful array of common perceptions. Contributors to the film include actors Chiwatel Ejiofor, Colin Firth (who apparently was born in Nigeria, broadcaster John Snow amongst many.
The director best describes the film as "a 50-minute crash course in African culture."
We are not sure what the release situation will be but you can be assured that we shall keep you posted.
The produce is a colourful array of common perceptions. Contributors to the film include actors Chiwatel Ejiofor, Colin Firth (who apparently was born in Nigeria, broadcaster John Snow amongst many.
The director best describes the film as "a 50-minute crash course in African culture."
We are not sure what the release situation will be but you can be assured that we shall keep you posted.
THE 'TORCH' TUSSLE MOVES TO THE SAN FRAN BAY
Ineffective crisis management could potentially harm China's hard-won reputation built over recent decades.
It is no rocket science that recent pro-Tibet campaigners are quickly disrupting the normal proceedings of the much anticipated Beijing Olympics. A vehicle which China is desperate to capitalise on to declare its political and economic superiority.
However, as more and more oppositions and global protests overshadow the Olympic games - creating embarrassing headlines as we've seen on the streets of London & Paris during the Olympic torch journey through these Capitals (36 people were arrested, two protesters were held for trying to put out the flame which one man tried to grab the torch out of a celebrity carrier's hands. The images splashed across newspapers were one of shock and chaos. I couldn't actually see the flame amidst the 2,000 police uniforms, China's blue track-suited "guardians of the flame" and hundreds of protest placards)
The question is couldn't the Chinese government have prepared something to combat these embarrassing images which has already casted a shadow over the sporting tradition? Surely, this crisis could have been identified before it happened hence a better response to the situation could have been applied.
Perhaps, I'm been naive and the Chinese government couldn't have predicted this outcome. I will not share my personal views on the current situation - I am neither a politician or a sporting athlete, what I will say is how China communicates with all stakeholders is vital.
China needs to communicate exactly what it is going to do, in a timely manner to all stakeholders - the Olympics board, sponsors, governments, Tibetans, the press, sporting associations, athletes and many others.
In the meantime, the mayhem is almost certain to continue in San Francisco later today. This will be the Olympic torch's only North-American stop in the 85,000 miles journey en route Beijing. San Francisco was chosen because of its large Chinese-American population.
BRUNO IS SOOOOO LIKE 2020!
Sacha Baren Cohen has done it again. First, he put Kazakhstan on the map (although not depicting the entire truth about the country) now he's turned his talents into fashion and the result is Bruno (sometimes written as Brüno), a fictional homosexual character. Bruno has no surname (like Madonna, Cher - get it!) and he claims to be a reporter from an Austrian television station and interviews unsuspecting guests about topics such as fashion, entertainment, celebrities and homosexuality, with an emphasis on the latter as each interview progresses.
Following the success of Borat, Universal Studios acquired the rights to make the Bruno movie. There are rumours that the film is currently in production and due for a September 2008 release date.
Just pure genius. In the meantime, here's a snippet of what to expect.
VENUS COME BACK & KICK ASS
I'm deeply saddened by Venus Williams infinite absence from Tennis, the Six-time Grand Slam Champion recently said at the Bausch & Lomb Championship “I’ve just been having some issues that I need to resolve, so I’m working on that at the moment and I’m hoping to be back playing as soon as possible,”
The reasons behind the hiatus is unclear although after her last week's defeat to Svetlana Kuznetsova at the Sony Ericsson Open, she had hinted that she was dealing with a medical issue.
At Renaissance Man, we love Venus. Venus is ace. We certainly like her more than Serena eventhough we think Serena's strategic attempt to become Ms. Common was all a hoax to get favourable coverage from us.
In the words of Bruno -
The reasons behind the hiatus is unclear although after her last week's defeat to Svetlana Kuznetsova at the Sony Ericsson Open, she had hinted that she was dealing with a medical issue.
At Renaissance Man, we love Venus. Venus is ace. We certainly like her more than Serena eventhough we think Serena's strategic attempt to become Ms. Common was all a hoax to get favourable coverage from us.
In the words of Bruno -
ish-no-think-so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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