LA-based singer-songwriter Jarell Perry, drops a new single 'Happy 4 U' featuring Thurz.
Singer-songwriter Jarell Perry has been riding under the radar for long enough. Having had major success with co-writing Fat Joe and Chris Brown's track 'Another Round' it's about time he concentrated on his own music.
Singer-songwriter Jarell Perry has been riding under the radar for long enough. Having had major success with co-writing Fat Joe and Chris Brown's track 'Another Round' it's about time he concentrated on his own music.
Richard Osborne reveals his debut music video for 'LNT', from his upcoming second EP.
Earlier this month I introduced you to R&B singer-songwriter Richard Osborne.
Gearing up for the release of his sophomore EP, Late Night Thoughts, the 22-year-old rising star has dropped the first official visual from the project.
Earlier this month I introduced you to R&B singer-songwriter Richard Osborne.
Gearing up for the release of his sophomore EP, Late Night Thoughts, the 22-year-old rising star has dropped the first official visual from the project.
Introducing upcoming singer-songwriter Richard Osborne and his latest track 'Better'.
Richard Osborne is a 22-year old R&B singer-songwriter from Ipswich, Suffolk (UK). He began writing songs at the age of 17 and recorded rough snippets on his computer via a webcam microphone.
Being the son of an acclaimed bass player, Richard's move into the life of a singer/songwriter was inevitable. Though his roots are deeply embedded in R&B, Richard is a versatile artist able to comfortably switch between most urban genres, as he has dabbled in so far in Dubstep, House, Hip Hop and Bassline.
Richard Osborne is a 22-year old R&B singer-songwriter from Ipswich, Suffolk (UK). He began writing songs at the age of 17 and recorded rough snippets on his computer via a webcam microphone.
Being the son of an acclaimed bass player, Richard's move into the life of a singer/songwriter was inevitable. Though his roots are deeply embedded in R&B, Richard is a versatile artist able to comfortably switch between most urban genres, as he has dabbled in so far in Dubstep, House, Hip Hop and Bassline.
Drake drops unreleased Aaliyah track 'Enough Said'.
Yesterday Drake dropped an unreleased track by the late and beautiful Aaliyah. The Noah '40' Shebib produced rack entitled 'Enough Said' sends chills up your spine on hearing baby girl's voice - in a good way off course.
Yesterday Drake dropped an unreleased track by the late and beautiful Aaliyah. The Noah '40' Shebib produced rack entitled 'Enough Said' sends chills up your spine on hearing baby girl's voice - in a good way off course.
Check out an interview I did with poet/spoken word artist Dean Atta when I went down to his preview party for his third EP Love or Money.
Calling all poets & musicians aged 16-24...
Founded by 18-year-old spoken word artist Catherine Labiran, ‘Twelve Talents’ is project that aims to give young, talented individuals the platform to express themselves, and consequently develop in their art – for free!After much success with her first mixtape Why Hello World, Misha B has dropped an EP for her debut single 'Home Run'.
Rihanna to hit UK with reality fashion TV show, 'Styled To Rock'.
Rihanna is set to executive produce a brand new reality TV show called Styled To Rock for Sky Living HD. The show will see 12 upcoming British designers over the course of 10 weeks compete, for the grand prize of designing an outfit for the superstar to perform in.
Rihanna is set to executive produce a brand new reality TV show called Styled To Rock for Sky Living HD. The show will see 12 upcoming British designers over the course of 10 weeks compete, for the grand prize of designing an outfit for the superstar to perform in.
Kendrick Lamar has dropped a brand new track, giving us a taste of what's to come from his debut studio album, good kid, m.A.A.d city. The T-Minus produced song entitled 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' is mellow but strong - like a good drink.
Willie Talor & Jeremih want you to instagram your body...
Technology has such an impact on the way we live our lives today. The fast pace movement of it you could say is an inspiration, and it has inspired musicians around the world. Not only in the way they share their talent with us, but in their lyrics too.
Technology has such an impact on the way we live our lives today. The fast pace movement of it you could say is an inspiration, and it has inspired musicians around the world. Not only in the way they share their talent with us, but in their lyrics too.
Tweet 'Proceeds' with #TweetTuesdays!
For those real R&B heads out there, songstress Tweet is back! The Southern Hummingbird who has been somewhat quiet since the mid noughties has returned with a new website, new music and new album entitled Simply Tweet. Like some of the Hip-Hop artists and those of her genre, she's been dropping unreleased music via Twitter for the last five Tuesdays!
For those real R&B heads out there, songstress Tweet is back! The Southern Hummingbird who has been somewhat quiet since the mid noughties has returned with a new website, new music and new album entitled Simply Tweet. Like some of the Hip-Hop artists and those of her genre, she's been dropping unreleased music via Twitter for the last five Tuesdays!
Nicki gets cosy with Nas in new video!
Nicki Minaj has revealed her romantic side in her new video ‘Right By My Side’. The Benny Boom directed clip that premiered on VEVO two hours ago, shows Nicki think about and romancing with fellow Queen’s rapper Nas.
Now we would have thought she would have been cuddling up to Chris Brown who lends his vocals on the track – and he lays those vocals down beautifully, but no! Rap legend Nas doesn’t only star in the video as her lover but shares a bit of love with Nicki!
Nicki Minaj has revealed her romantic side in her new video ‘Right By My Side’. The Benny Boom directed clip that premiered on VEVO two hours ago, shows Nicki think about and romancing with fellow Queen’s rapper Nas.
Now we would have thought she would have been cuddling up to Chris Brown who lends his vocals on the track – and he lays those vocals down beautifully, but no! Rap legend Nas doesn’t only star in the video as her lover but shares a bit of love with Nicki!
Okay, maybe Nicki tongues him rather than it being a shared experience but it’s enough to get the rumour mills spinning on overtime!
The video is far better than ‘Starships’ and ‘Beez in the Trap’. Maybe I’m just an old romantic, one thing for sure is Nas is looking mighty fine!
Check it out after the jump!
The video is far better than ‘Starships’ and ‘Beez in the Trap’. Maybe I’m just an old romantic, one thing for sure is Nas is looking mighty fine!
Check it out after the jump!
Pharrell Williams launches new cultural movement called 'i am OTHER'.
Musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams is expanding his business portfolio, this time with a cultural movement that goes by the name of i am OTHER. The movement is described as,
Musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams is expanding his business portfolio, this time with a cultural movement that goes by the name of i am OTHER. The movement is described as,
a content-driven property that spotlights new musicians, filmmakers, designers, artists and innovators through online, mobile and retail channels, TV shows and films.The producer will recommend experiences and products for his fans to purchase via social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.
DJ ABRANTEE, DREW BAKES & OMA'S MIXTAPEHead over to my blog at E2E for my posts this mixtape Monday, and the previous Monday. You'll find the download links for Choice FM's very own DJ Abrantee's hot Afrobeats Mix Vol. 1, upcoming UK rapper Drew Bake's first of many to come Inspiration of the Inspired mixtape. Last but not least you'll find last week's #MixtapeMonday which was the 2012 edition of the annual OMA awards mixtape, that features some of the UK's finest upcoming artists. You know the score, click the images!
MIXTAPE MAYHEM !!
MIXTAPE MONDAY: KANO & ASHER D
Head over to my blog at E2E (endz2endz.com) for my posts this mixtape Monday. You'll find the download links for Kano's 2012 edition of his 'Jack Bauer' collection called Jack Bauer 2.4. Also check out the fourth volume of Ashley Walters' (aka Asher D) Forgotten Treaures. If you haven't yet got the first three volumes you'll find the links for them there too!
You know the score now, just click the images below!
Head over to my blog at E2E (endz2endz.com) for my posts this mixtape Monday. You'll find the download links for Kano's 2012 edition of his 'Jack Bauer' collection called Jack Bauer 2.4. Also check out the fourth volume of Ashley Walters' (aka Asher D) Forgotten Treaures. If you haven't yet got the first three volumes you'll find the links for them there too!
You know the score now, just click the images below!
MIXTAPE MADNESS !!
CHER LLOYD: 'WANT U BACK' FT. ASTRO
X Factor UK alum Cher LLoyd teams up with this years X Factor USA alum Astro on her third single 'Want U Back'. Cher speaks of an ex in the sugary-sweet pop track who takes his new chick to all the places he took her, despite him moving on she wants him back...
Read the rest of this article over at E2E.
X Factor UK alum Cher LLoyd teams up with this years X Factor USA alum Astro on her third single 'Want U Back'. Cher speaks of an ex in the sugary-sweet pop track who takes his new chick to all the places he took her, despite him moving on she wants him back...
Read the rest of this article over at E2E.
GO CHER, GO ASTRO !!
ESTELLE: ALL OF ME COVER ART & COLLABORATIONS
UK’s very own Estelle is back for 2012! The cover art for her long awaited upcoming album All Of Me has been revealed. The singer gone stateside has gone for a simple but elegant black and white photo which speaks classic and clean.
Hopefully we’ll be hearing some classic Estelle on this project, as she seems to have parted from her rapping. As for appearances on the album, expect to hear the likes of Common, Ne-Yo, Akon, Janelle Monae and Rick Ross on their single ‘Break My Heart’.
The songstress’ third album and follow up to her 2008 US debut Shine is set for release on February 28th.
UK’s very own Estelle is back for 2012! The cover art for her long awaited upcoming album All Of Me has been revealed. The singer gone stateside has gone for a simple but elegant black and white photo which speaks classic and clean.
Hopefully we’ll be hearing some classic Estelle on this project, as she seems to have parted from her rapping. As for appearances on the album, expect to hear the likes of Common, Ne-Yo, Akon, Janelle Monae and Rick Ross on their single ‘Break My Heart’.
The songstress’ third album and follow up to her 2008 US debut Shine is set for release on February 28th.
CAN'T WAIT !!
NICKI MINAJ MAKES IT ON FORBES LIST
Nicki Minaj is on one! She’s bagged an upcoming role in this year’s Ice Age: Continental Drift; she’s made deals with MAC Cosmetics and to top that all off her debut album Pink Friday was certified platinum before 2011 went out.
The rapper hasn’t stopped there, as she’s been included on Forbes 'Hip-Hop Cash King’s' list. Nicki has really made her mark in the rap game, one being the only the female included on the Forbes list, and secondly clocking in at number 15 - tying with producer Swizz Beatz.
That’s right honey, make that money! Check out the top 20 list after the jump that includes her YMCMB family members Lil' Wayne, Birdman and Drake.
Nicki Minaj is on one! She’s bagged an upcoming role in this year’s Ice Age: Continental Drift; she’s made deals with MAC Cosmetics and to top that all off her debut album Pink Friday was certified platinum before 2011 went out.
The rapper hasn’t stopped there, as she’s been included on Forbes 'Hip-Hop Cash King’s' list. Nicki has really made her mark in the rap game, one being the only the female included on the Forbes list, and secondly clocking in at number 15 - tying with producer Swizz Beatz.
That’s right honey, make that money! Check out the top 20 list after the jump that includes her YMCMB family members Lil' Wayne, Birdman and Drake.
JENNIFER HUDSON: 'PILLOW'
Jennifer Hudson is back with some new music. After her success with the Weight Watchers advertisements she’s jumped back into the studio and has brought us her new slow number called ‘Pillows’. It’s a smooth sensual ballad where she talks about catering to her man and how much she cares for him.
Have a listen after the jump…
Kelly spotted buying baby-grows!
Kelly Rowland was spotted and sapped shopping for baby clothes in New York yesterday.
The singer who’s best buds with new parents Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z was seen in Lucky Wang and is said to have purchased a green Bob Marley baby-grows. Nice to see Aunty Kels getting stuck into her new role!
HOW SWEET!
Kelly Rowland was spotted and sapped shopping for baby clothes in New York yesterday.
The singer who’s best buds with new parents Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z was seen in Lucky Wang and is said to have purchased a green Bob Marley baby-grows. Nice to see Aunty Kels getting stuck into her new role!
HOW SWEET!
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Friday is my blogging dayover at the UK based website, so here's a direct connect to it. Today I've posted week you can check out JME's lastest visual for his track '96 F*ckries'. It's a mad one! Also check out the new site and give some feedback !! Enjoy your weekend !!
Bey-Z welcome baby Blue Ivy Carter into the world.
10 hours ago I put up a post with many suspicions of Beyonce checking into a hospital under a different name and also the suspicion that she already had the baby. Well I can now (lately) confirm that the source that had said that Bey had already given birth was correct!
10 hours ago I put up a post with many suspicions of Beyonce checking into a hospital under a different name and also the suspicion that she already had the baby. Well I can now (lately) confirm that the source that had said that Bey had already given birth was correct!
BEYONCE: HAS SHE GIVEN BIRTH TO 'TIANA'?
According to some sources, it's reported that megastar Beyonce has finally given birth to her baby girl, who is speculated to be named Tiana May Carter. The singer who is married to rapper Jay-Z, was said to have checked into Lenox Hill Hospital in New York last night (UK time) and was expected to give birth at 'any moment'. According to the New York Daily News she checked into the hospital under the name 'Ingrid Jackson' and an employee at the hospital told the NYDaily that hubby Jigga had rented out a whole floor for $1.3 million.Now that sounds stupid and bloody extra!
It's been an epic 'Countdown'. Whether this time round she's actually given birth, if that is the right hospital she's checked into. We'll find out real soon !! Safe journey out Tiana, when ever andwhich ever womb you exit where ever you are born!
IMAGE: Splash
According to some sources, it's reported that megastar Beyonce has finally given birth to her baby girl, who is speculated to be named Tiana May Carter. The singer who is married to rapper Jay-Z, was said to have checked into Lenox Hill Hospital in New York last night (UK time) and was expected to give birth at 'any moment'. According to the New York Daily News she checked into the hospital under the name 'Ingrid Jackson' and an employee at the hospital told the NYDaily that hubby Jigga had rented out a whole floor for $1.3 million.
It's been an epic 'Countdown'. Whether this time round she's actually given birth, if that is the right hospital she's checked into. We'll find out real soon !! Safe journey out Tiana, when ever and
IMAGE: Splash
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HER !!
Dean Atta pays tribute to Stephen Lawrence with poem, 'I Am Nobody's N*gga.
January 3rd was a day to mark down in British criminal history as it saw two of Stephen’s Lawrence’s killers being found guilty of his murder after 18 long years. On the 4th they were both sentenced to a late but well deserved shared total of 29 years in prison.
Music came forth in the begining as a way of slaves expressing their hardship and since slavery has grown into a worldly medium to express other feelings.
Nowadays where music especially Rap - and even everyday speech use the derogatory term 'ni*ga' it has become somewhat accepted in today's society.
It's a shame as it was once and is still a word used to humiliated Black people and was sadly one of the last words that Stephen Lawrence heard.
Written out of frustration of the situation around the case, spoken word artist Dean Atta pays tribute to Stephen Lawrence in this heart felt and passionate piece 'I Am Nobody's Ni*ga'. Pay attention!
Check out the lyrics after the jump.
January 3rd was a day to mark down in British criminal history as it saw two of Stephen’s Lawrence’s killers being found guilty of his murder after 18 long years. On the 4th they were both sentenced to a late but well deserved shared total of 29 years in prison.
Music came forth in the begining as a way of slaves expressing their hardship and since slavery has grown into a worldly medium to express other feelings.
Nowadays where music especially Rap - and even everyday speech use the derogatory term 'ni*ga' it has become somewhat accepted in today's society.
It's a shame as it was once and is still a word used to humiliated Black people and was sadly one of the last words that Stephen Lawrence heard.
Written out of frustration of the situation around the case, spoken word artist Dean Atta pays tribute to Stephen Lawrence in this heart felt and passionate piece 'I Am Nobody's Ni*ga'. Pay attention!
Check out the lyrics after the jump.
LIVE BLOG: CELEB LINE UP PART 2
The seventh housemate is glamour model and wag Nicola McLean. This should be interesting as she's had a spat with Natalie in the past! Will this intense setting reignite their differences? Nicola says she can be quite 'motherly' maybe they'll fight over Cocozza!! Nicola already seems tired of Natalie asking if they're 'cool' because of her secret mission!
Up next is the well reem Kirk Norcross from The Only Way Is Essex. Another Essex half way star destined to make it as big as ex-TOWIE star Amy Childs. I think he'll come out good mates with Frankie - I'm worried about that (though he's older).
More after the jump...
The seventh housemate is glamour model and wag Nicola McLean. This should be interesting as she's had a spat with Natalie in the past! Will this intense setting reignite their differences? Nicola says she can be quite 'motherly' maybe they'll fight over Cocozza!! Nicola already seems tired of Natalie asking if they're 'cool' because of her secret mission!
Up next is the well reem Kirk Norcross from The Only Way Is Essex. Another Essex half way star destined to make it as big as ex-TOWIE star Amy Childs. I think he'll come out good mates with Frankie - I'm worried about that (though he's older).
More after the jump...
LIVE BLOG: CELEB LINE UP PART 1
Michael Madsen seems like he's going to be great. Not knowing anything about him apart from the fact that he's an actor and he's well known character from Reservoir Dogs. Having said that I liked him the minute he said "I don't know fuck all about Big Brother". Hopefully I'm correct !! Andrew Stone's hair I can tell is going to be a integral part of my tweeting. He can't stop flicking his hair already!
More after the jump...
Natalie Cassidy the first in this years house was given a secret mission straight away. Her task was to put in an in-ear piece and do what Big Brother tells her to do. She's already annoyed second housemate in - Michael by making Free Willy remarks such as, "Hey Free Willy give me a hi five!" She's had to kiss fifth housemate Frankie on the lips and tell the 18 year old that she fancies younger men. Thus far she's doing really well but I really want her to fail the task so they don't get their suitcases !!
Michael Madsen seems like he's going to be great. Not knowing anything about him apart from the fact that he's an actor and he's well known character from Reservoir Dogs. Having said that I liked him the minute he said "I don't know fuck all about Big Brother". Hopefully I'm correct !! Andrew Stone's hair I can tell is going to be a integral part of my tweeting. He can't stop flicking his hair already!
More after the jump...
THROWBACK THURSDAY...
For the first Throwback Thursday of the year, I'm going to take it back ten years to 2002. Recently I've been immersing my ears in the music of upcoming R&B artist Nikkiya. The whole hip-hop sentiment and vibe of her music really reminds me of Erykah Badu. From the neatly, head bobbing produced beats to the tone and style of her voice is totally Erykah but with a new school twist that detaches her from being a copycat artist - she's awesome.
Back to the throwback! The track I wanted to share with you this Thursday is one of my favourite Erykah Badu tracks, right of the soundtrack of one of my favourite films from that decade - Brown Sugar...
Head over to the new and improved E2E website to check out my latest blog posts.
This week you can check out Skepta's video for his latest track 'You Know Me', which is set to be a club banger. Also check out Dot Rotten's interview with The Guardian where he talks about crossing over into mainstream music from underground. You can also listen to his new song 'Are You Not Entertained' and view it's teaser video. Last but not least you can check out Show N Prove's instrumental mixtape featuring beats he's produced for know UK artists. All you got to do is click the pictures, it's that simple to see what Ja'e is saying elsewhere...
Noel Clarke to star in Star Trek 2.
After the success of starring in and writing Kidulthood, it's sequel Adulthood and 4.3.2.1; British actor, director, producer and writer Noel Clarke has been cast for J.J. Abrams' & Paramount's upcoming Star Trek 2. His character is currently being kept secret but he will apparently be playing a character that is married with a daughter.
The Doctor Who alumni will be joined with fellow British star Alice Eve and Star Trek: Enterprise actor Peter Weller. Noel will be the third 'high-profile' Brit to join the the crew which also includes the returning Simon Pegg.
On thinking what character he may play, he could make a great Klingon!
After the success of starring in and writing Kidulthood, it's sequel Adulthood and 4.3.2.1; British actor, director, producer and writer Noel Clarke has been cast for J.J. Abrams' & Paramount's upcoming Star Trek 2. His character is currently being kept secret but he will apparently be playing a character that is married with a daughter.
The Doctor Who alumni will be joined with fellow British star Alice Eve and Star Trek: Enterprise actor Peter Weller. Noel will be the third 'high-profile' Brit to join the the crew which also includes the returning Simon Pegg.
On thinking what character he may play, he could make a great Klingon!
UK STAND UP!
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2012
Big Brother is back again !! After a double doesage near the tail end of 2011 the reality TV show is back to it's original schedule, kicking off with the spin off franchise Celebrity Big Brother.
You can follow me on twitter @JaesJournal for my running commentry !! I will also be doing a live blog
Who will be put in the house? Who will get on our nerves? Who will go first? Who will win?
You can follow me on twitter @JaesJournal for my running commentry !! I will also be doing a live blog
Who will be put in the house? Who will get on our nerves? Who will go first? Who will win?
YOU DECIDE !!
RACHEAL WHITE: AS BEYONCE IN VIDEO
Big Brother alumni Rachael White aka the 'Beyonce lookalike' has appeared in the Kaiser Chiefs video for 'Kinda Girl You Are'. The Big Brother 10's first evictee and hairstylist, now turned model features in the quartets video along with a Britney Spears and Lady Gaga lookalike. Check out the video after the jump...
Big Brother alumni Rachael White aka the 'Beyonce lookalike' has appeared in the Kaiser Chiefs video for 'Kinda Girl You Are'. The Big Brother 10's first evictee and hairstylist, now turned model features in the quartets video along with a Britney Spears and Lady Gaga lookalike. Check out the video after the jump...
BLUEY ROBINSON: CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN?
Both are available for download. Check out the video of the live acoustic version in the studio, filmed ad edited by Leo Miranda after the jump. Enjoy...
You don't have to meet Bluey Robinson to know that his voice is just beautiful. I guess I'm one of the lucky folk that have been able to meet him and to see him perform live! Bluey is just awesome at performing acoustic and he loves going out in the public and doing so. However it is the winter and a wee bit cold to be going out there to perform no matter how much you love it!
Last month or should one say last year Bluey hit up the studio with his long time friend and producer Reiss Nicholas, and did an acoustic cover of New Edition's 1998 track 'Can You Stand The Rain'. A UK House version was also recorded. Both are available for download. Check out the video of the live acoustic version in the studio, filmed ad edited by Leo Miranda after the jump. Enjoy...
2012 IS HERE, HAVE A HAPPY ONE !!
I just would like to wish all my readers a happy and prosperous 2012. May this year bring you all success through hardwork !! Keep it real, keep it cool, keep it Ja'e Say.
Ja'e ♥