Is this the real death of auto tune when Puff Daddy decides to start singing? His new single Angel is a rather bizzare effort from daddy MTB amongst many.
Really not sure what to make of this direction except I blame Kanye West for making every rapper want to try their shot at singing.
Lastly, if you watch the video closely - is Puffy trying to compare angels to prostitutes?
The video is awfully suggestive.
I CAN'T HEAR THE MUSIC
This is to music continuously been the healer to the human race.
To everyone out there struggling with some health issue or another, I wish you a speedy recovery - there is nothing more valuable than 100% of your self.
To everyone out there struggling with some health issue or another, I wish you a speedy recovery - there is nothing more valuable than 100% of your self.
FRIDAY TRACK: ATARODO
Honestly, it’s time to start doing ourselves some favour and start acting as friends on FACEBOOK. After all, we all use one another to make up the number, why don’t we tell each other the truth.
I’ve been on facebook for almost 2 years now and have been an avid fan (albeit respecting myself) but in the last week, I have never been closer to deleting names and ultimately shutting down the account.
Why? It’s people’s status updates .... my my my....it’s these updates of how you livin’, how good it is, when you got your last pay check blah blah. I can only imagine if a webcam was an application then people will televise their baby birth’s or a shopping trip at Selfridges with the rest of the online planet.
Have you also noticed how ‘friends’ always choose to report the good things in their lives i.e. which stars they had dinner with yesterday, what class they flew Virgin Atlantic...I don’t remember anyone saying the bailiffs are after them or confessing they got dumped by a post-it note.
Status updates are meant to provoke thought, make friends laugh or cry – not vomit.
I mean, if one more person tells me their travel itinerary I will scream. It is just fucking shit. This tiresome attempt to outdo each other – you will never make it onto TMZ so get over it. If you’re so Hollywood how come E! hasn’t snapped you up yet – ooh I’m sorry...’you’re above E!’ Yeah right.
Having 700 friends yet only speaking to 100 defeats the whole point of social networking. I’m down for deleting names cause I’m unwilling to wait for the day when one senseless soul goes as far as updating us with the line ‘I got my period this morning’
If you’re not sure what to write, sweetie just don’t write jack.
This week’s Friday Track is from Lagos’ finest SHOW DEM CAMP, this is the blazing track ‘Atarodo’ ...forget you meehn, ...you down SDC....yeah you know me.
Support the boys....download five new tracks from their myspace page - www.myspace.com/showdemcamp
Enjoy!
I’ve been on facebook for almost 2 years now and have been an avid fan (albeit respecting myself) but in the last week, I have never been closer to deleting names and ultimately shutting down the account.
Why? It’s people’s status updates .... my my my....it’s these updates of how you livin’, how good it is, when you got your last pay check blah blah. I can only imagine if a webcam was an application then people will televise their baby birth’s or a shopping trip at Selfridges with the rest of the online planet.
Have you also noticed how ‘friends’ always choose to report the good things in their lives i.e. which stars they had dinner with yesterday, what class they flew Virgin Atlantic...I don’t remember anyone saying the bailiffs are after them or confessing they got dumped by a post-it note.
Status updates are meant to provoke thought, make friends laugh or cry – not vomit.
I mean, if one more person tells me their travel itinerary I will scream. It is just fucking shit. This tiresome attempt to outdo each other – you will never make it onto TMZ so get over it. If you’re so Hollywood how come E! hasn’t snapped you up yet – ooh I’m sorry...’you’re above E!’ Yeah right.
Having 700 friends yet only speaking to 100 defeats the whole point of social networking. I’m down for deleting names cause I’m unwilling to wait for the day when one senseless soul goes as far as updating us with the line ‘I got my period this morning’
If you’re not sure what to write, sweetie just don’t write jack.
This week’s Friday Track is from Lagos’ finest SHOW DEM CAMP, this is the blazing track ‘Atarodo’ ...forget you meehn, ...you down SDC....yeah you know me.
Support the boys....download five new tracks from their myspace page - www.myspace.com/showdemcamp
Enjoy!
SHAKIRA: SHE WOLF
The quest of female pop stars to outdo each other in music video STILL holds strongly if Latin-queen Shakira's new effort 'She Wolf' is anything to go by.
The verdict is actually still out on whether this is either a good song nor complimentary music video
The verdict is actually still out on whether this is either a good song nor complimentary music video
BLAST FROM THE PAST: PETE ROCK & C.L. SMOOTH
I reminisce for a spell, or shall I say think back
22 years ago to keep it on track
The birth of a child on the 8th of october
A toast but my granddaddy came sober
Countin’ all the fingers and the toes
Now I suppose, you hope the little black boy grows, huh
FRIDAY TRACK: ....WITH A GANGSTER LEAN
Yo!
Happy Friday peeps
If I were to pray for anything for you this year – it’d be that you have good health – 100% health – the type of health that you run to the bus stop every morning (just because you can), the type that you sing in the shower at the top of the lungs (just because you can), the type that you spin round in circles for hours (just because you can), the type that you try to keep up with your 5-year old nephew....just because you can.
We all remember the ‘parentals’ used to swear by the motto: Health is Wealth. They say you become your mother and father so I guess I’ve become mine as I now subscribe to this way of life. There is nothing more important than what your body says – I now endeavour to salute mine every morning. In simple language: Oga sir!!!!
This Friday Track is a classic from the legendary Omar featuring Angie Stone. This is ‘Be Thankful’ ....diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene with a gangster lean. Click here:
I hope this beautiful song meets you with great comfort.
Until next week.
Keep cool!!
Happy Friday peeps
If I were to pray for anything for you this year – it’d be that you have good health – 100% health – the type of health that you run to the bus stop every morning (just because you can), the type that you sing in the shower at the top of the lungs (just because you can), the type that you spin round in circles for hours (just because you can), the type that you try to keep up with your 5-year old nephew....just because you can.
We all remember the ‘parentals’ used to swear by the motto: Health is Wealth. They say you become your mother and father so I guess I’ve become mine as I now subscribe to this way of life. There is nothing more important than what your body says – I now endeavour to salute mine every morning. In simple language: Oga sir!!!!
This Friday Track is a classic from the legendary Omar featuring Angie Stone. This is ‘Be Thankful’ ....diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene with a gangster lean. Click here:
I hope this beautiful song meets you with great comfort.
Until next week.
Keep cool!!
FRIDAY TRACK: EXTRAORDINARY, ORDINARY THINGS
Yo!
It’s official.
I never want to have another debate about who is better D’Angelo or Maxwell? I have never lend myself to that idle discussion but feel the need to shut this shit down right now. Last week, I purchased my copy of BlackSummer’sNight and like a groupie with an all access tag I have sized the record from all corners.
Like the reoccurring 80’s banter (often when one is inebriated) on whether Prince was in fact better than MJ – the bottom-line still stands – they both stand for different things – one churned out an album a year whilst the other well, was simply Michael Jackson.
Maxwell’s new effort is special in many ways – it feels like someone has finally compensated us for the premature death of the neo-soul movement or more literally, the ‘Neptunes’-killed-the-movement. If you know what I mean you might just feel like Maxwell has saved the memory of many ‘lost ones’ from Bilal to Rashaan Patterson to Lauryn to D’Angelo.
It might have taken him an eternity and a new haircut to bring us back to our knees but I didn’t think I could be this excited about this new album. The album is a creeper – you will need to pay attention. The vocals are immaculate.....those falsettos rival just about anyone in the business.
His song writing skills have also received some Diane Warren-esque polish shine with the singer often stepping away from his ‘sensual’ comfort zones and attempting to pen more political/moral orientated songs such as ‘Stop the world’ and the vulnerable ‘Fistful of Tears’.
To be honest, the artistic ability of his band is the highlight of the record – between Hod David (Guitar), Kenneth Whalum (Saxophone), Chris Dave (Drums) and Derrick Hodge (Bass) they serve up some fantastic soul music for 2010 and beyond.
This is very much Urban Hang Suite Maxwell as opposed to the ‘Now’ Maxwell. You will enjoy this –and if you don’t have your copy by Christmas – I will buy you a copy.
It’s a promise!
Enough selling, this week’s Friday Track is lifted from the album and this is the very up-beat ‘Love you’. Click here:
Enjoy!
15 ROGER-Y POINTS
How could we resist this great tribute ad from Nike to the greatness that is Roger Federer.
MOVIE THROWBACK
Lifted from the 80's film which redefined dance 'Breakin'. Remember Ozone, Turbo and Special K!
THE TALENTED MR.HUDSON
You know there is nothing nicer than to see a band come from humble to potential global domination.
Mr Hudson used to perform/busk at this uber-cool spot in London - the scene of my 21-year experiences. It was full of trendy London kids all trying to break the mould all at the same time.
Fast forward to last night when I suddenly saw the peroxide haired Mr. Hudson jamming away with Mr. Yeezy on my TV screen.
Just fabulous!
Shout out to all the Deal Real organizers - you've made Estelle happen now it's Mr. Hudson.
Mr Hudson used to perform/busk at this uber-cool spot in London - the scene of my 21-year experiences. It was full of trendy London kids all trying to break the mould all at the same time.
Fast forward to last night when I suddenly saw the peroxide haired Mr. Hudson jamming away with Mr. Yeezy on my TV screen.
Just fabulous!
Shout out to all the Deal Real organizers - you've made Estelle happen now it's Mr. Hudson.
Look at that, look at how they lookin at me/ Eyes all sticky like honey on bees
EVERY RAPPER'S FAVORITE RAPPER, WALE IS IN THE BUILDING!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got the right to be cocky
Get so much cut disc jockeys jock me
You niggas mad that you not me
I remain a Giant and your Jeremy Shockey
And if you ain't heard me properly
If you speak garbage, then we no capice
DC chillin, PG chillin, floor to the ceilin
Stuntin in my Billion-Aire, gear on my
Millionaire Frames, that's money on my mind, WALE
FRIDAY TRACK: CLARITY
How are you doing?
Thought I should share this:
If you love the life you live then you'll get a lot more done, be more inclined to take the reins than turn away and run, it's very rare it seems to get a lifetime guarantee, so I suppose self satisfaction be the key.
My father was a self made man but his wealth did not consist of riches or acres of land instead he had a family who were his biggest fans, that's something that I one day hope to have so I'll cherish the simple things, the ‘easy took for granted’ things like going to my mum’s simply for snails or arguing with my sister, only God knows how I miss her, it's the simple things that mean the most to me.
This week’s Friday Track is from South Africa’s super group Corenahouse. This is the magnificent single ‘It revolves around you’.
Have a great weekend – I’m charged and ready.
Lastly, thank you for the incredible turn out at Machu Picchu last Friday, you made it the night of all nights. Thank you – you deserve a gold star.
Regards,
Thought I should share this:
If you love the life you live then you'll get a lot more done, be more inclined to take the reins than turn away and run, it's very rare it seems to get a lifetime guarantee, so I suppose self satisfaction be the key.
My father was a self made man but his wealth did not consist of riches or acres of land instead he had a family who were his biggest fans, that's something that I one day hope to have so I'll cherish the simple things, the ‘easy took for granted’ things like going to my mum’s simply for snails or arguing with my sister, only God knows how I miss her, it's the simple things that mean the most to me.
This week’s Friday Track is from South Africa’s super group Corenahouse. This is the magnificent single ‘It revolves around you’.
Have a great weekend – I’m charged and ready.
Lastly, thank you for the incredible turn out at Machu Picchu last Friday, you made it the night of all nights. Thank you – you deserve a gold star.
Regards,
MACHU PICCHU: LAGOS's HOTTEST NIGHT OUT - JULY 3rd 2009
Back by popular demand, Machu Picchu – the premier night on the Lagos social calendar is back for its July instalment. This is a particularly special edition as it is dedicated to the King of Pop who we lost last week.
So..come and help celebrate the legacy that is Michael Jackson with our usual twist of colour, culture and people; this Friday 3rd July, 2009 at 7pm.
Come dressed as your favourite Michael – the black or white or gloved one - we’ll welcome you the same.
“So tonight gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf and just enjoy yourself. Groove, let the madness in the music get to you, life ain’t so bad at all, if you live it off the wall. Life ain’t so bad at all (live life off the wall). Live your life off the wall (live it off the wall)”
WHO IS TUNDE ADEBIMPE?
If you haven't seen the Anne Hathaway flick 'Rachel Getting Married' then you have to. It is a modern gem about how the world interacts with each other - this is not a great descriptive for the movie but just trust us - it's a great story.
One of the stand out performances comes from a part-time actor but full time musician, Tunde Adebimpe (also front man to the Brooklyn-based band, TV on the Radio). His moment of class came when he sings a rendition of Neil Young's Unknown Legend as his vow to his on-screen wife-to-be.
Watch this space for this chap. The name: Tunde. Tunde Adebimpe.
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