Eemia: New Music - ‘Shy’ + New Video ‘Need to Learn’ and Reveals ‘Shy’ EP Details

Tipped by Leona Lewis and even laid down a few vocals for Leona Lewis' album ‘Glass Heart’, Eemia has released her prominently new track ‘Shy’, and eye catching new video to ‘Need to Learn’.

Eemia is a singer-songwriter who originally hails from North-West England, but now resides in London began working with other writers and producers, when she moved to the city at the age of 18.

As she worked with the producers and other writers, her confidence as an artist began to grow and led her into writing and releasing her own material. Her exquisite talent led her to being chosen to perform at the Olympic Village where she sang for the athletes throughout the summer Olympics.

Throughout the past year - Eemia has been gigging, wowing audiences, and winning fans over with her distinctive vocals and unmissable stage presence. This has also entered her into my 2014 One2Watch list!

Before Eemia embarks on her own adventure with her ‘Shy’ EP - March 16, she has dropped her brand new song ‘Shy’ as well as a new visual to ‘Need to Learn’ both off the EP.

Fans of the talented singer can stream ‘Shy’ below and watch the video to ‘Need to Learn’ as well. ‘Shy’ the EP is out March 16, and features both songs.

‘Need to Learn’ video:

New Video: YFS - Gbaskidibo ft. Moelogo

‘Gbaskidibo’ is the newest release from UK Afrobeats duo YFS (Esdee and Havoc). 

The boys took it to central London to shoot the music video where they shut things down at a recent takeover at the renowned club - Cokobar. Rising AfroPop/R&B star Moelogo blesses the hook of the catchy track, that was premiered by Hip TV and Cool FM in Nigeria.

Made up of rapper/actor Havoc, who will recognize from his cameo appearance in the music video for Davido's ‘Skelewu’, and Esdee, who grew to prominence supporting Wizkid on his 2012 UK tour, fast-rising duo YFS are definitely ones to watch this year, with relevant co-signs coming from the likes of Iyanya, Ice Prince and Skales just to name a few.

With cameo appearances from 2Kriss and Ezi Emela among a few others, watch and enjoy the jam packed video to YFS' highly-anticipated single ‘Gbaskidibo’.

New Video: Beyoncé - Partition

Fresh off the release of ‘XO’, Beyoncé - Mrs Carter if you're nasty, puts on a burlesque-type performance for her husband Jay-Z in her new video to ‘Partition’.

The song which is off her fifth self-titled studio album is the third single release from Beyoncé. 

In her docu-series based on her album to explain songs furthermore, Beyoncé spoke on the video for ‘Partition’ explaining the concept and reasoning for it: 

"The day that I got engaged was my husbands' birthday and I took him to crazy horse and I remember thinking 'damn these girls are fly'. I just thought it was the ultimate sexy show that I've ever seen. And I was like 'I wish I was up there, I wish I could perform that for my man.' So that's what I did, for the video".

And that's what did, and boy oh boy she did that! Watch the video to ‘Partition’, explicit content!

Davido to Release ‘Skelewu’ in The UK + Announces "#CanUSkelewu" Competition with CASH Prize!

Just when we thought we couldn't get enough of artist Davido, he announces the official UK release of his huge hit single ‘Skelewu’.

The song which fans instantly fell in love with took over the dance floors at clubs, parties, weddings and all the other events you could think of in both Africa and Europe; and has even been a chart topper reaching #1 on the UK club charts.

Only 21-years-old, multi-platinum selling artist Davido's infectious single has been co-signed by some of Africa's biggest UK premiership strikers - Emmanuel Adebayor and Samuel Eto'o and will see its release on March 17.

In honour of the official single release to keep the momentum going and to gain even more buzz Davido and his team have announced a ‘Skelewu’ competition online called #CanUSkelewu. The rules for the competition are so simple, details as seen below about the competition and the prizes! #Exciting!

Think you've got what it takes, then just ask yourself one question. #CanUSkelewu?

To celebrate the release there is a competition being run for Davido's fans with big money prizes to be won. A similar competition took place in Africa and was a huge success with hundreds of videos sent in so we have high hopes for similar success here.

Upload your videos to YouTube and Instagram and don't forget to hashtag #CanUSkelewu and tag @lifeofdavido on Instagram. Then email your YouTube links to davido@iamdavido.com. Davido will watch every video posted so we want to be seeing some serious shapes being thrown and your best Skelewu.

Competition entry closes @ 10pm Sunday 16^th March and the winner will be announced on 17^th March (the day of release)

Competition CASH prizes:

1st Prize: £1000

2nd Prize: £500 

3rd Prize: £250 

And it's that simple! Get entering, best of luck to all the entrees! ‘Skelewu’ will be released via 20/20 Media Limited and HKN records - March 17. Support the Afrobeats movement and buy the song off iTunes. Watch the video to ‘Skelewu’ below

New Video: May D - Ur Eyes ft. Davido

Confam entertainment present May D with his brand new music video to ‘Ur Eyes’, one of his many hit singles off his debut album ‘Chapter One’. The fun and flirty video was shot in South Africa by Callback Dreams Production and features the OBO - Davido who represents with a catchy and loveable verse.

New Music: Erik Hassle - Ready For You

Erik Hassle has a voice on him, and it is doubtlessly beautiful.

‘Ready For You’ is the next incredible run of new tracks from the ever special Erik Hassle. Taken from his ‘Somebody's Party’ out March 3 and already showing off his deft songwriting ability with ‘Talk About It’ and ‘Pathetic’, Erik just keeps coming up strong track after track.

 ‘Somebody's Party’ is out March 3 via Record Company Ten/RCA Records. 

Be blown away by Erik Hassle's lyrically, falsetto chilling vocals on ‘Ready For You’.

New Music: Jayvic and Komo - Music Business

‘Music Business’ is the highly anticipated single release from UK based Nigerian artists - Mr Jayvic and Komo. 

Both Jayvic and Komo have a string of catchy singles to their name already, and now team up to create this dance fused track. ‘Music Business’ sees both Jayvic and Komo sing and rap on the Ayo Beatz produced track which is equipped with a flawless blend of Afrobeat and Hip-Hop.

Whilst we await the viral video to ‘Music Business’, it's good to see two UK Afrobeat artists come together to create a party track that'll automatically put the listener in a good mood.

I don't know how I feel about the track yet, but the feedback has been amazing since they premiered it to the world. Have a listen to ‘Music Business’ below and download it for FREE here

New Music: Lex One and Mike Beatz - My Own Worst Remedy

Miami rappers Lex One and Mike Beatz are cracking the scene with their first single ‘My Own Worst Remedy’ taken from their forthcoming album - ‘No Prisoners’.

The duo who are no strangers to the alternative hip-hop and dance scene, were previously known as Wizard Sleeve - a group that consisted of Lex One, Mike Beatz and DJ Pusher Fm, have now returned with a bang.

They have an arsenal of collaborations and releases between them including production for top hip hop acts such as T-Pain, Trina and east coast duo Capone 'N' Noreaga. They also have releases on Ministry of Sound, Skrillexs' Owsla label, Hed Kandi, XS, Data Records, Southern Fried, Passenger and achieved platinum sales status in the UK with their hit single ‘Riverside (Let's Go)’ under the moniker Wizard Sleeve. 

On 30 March, ‘My Own Worst Remedy’ will officially be released, and their forthcoming album ‘No Prisoners’ will see it's release on 6 July, 2014.

Lex One and Mike Beatz are delivering some dope stuff here, don't trance on them.

New Music: Rich Quick - May I, Say I

New Jersey hailing artist Rich Quick is a newcomer to this blog, and to a few ears.

In April of 2012 Rich Quick released ‘I'm With The DJ’, a mixtape hosted by DJ NoPhrillz and Benja Styles gained an amazing amount of feedback from listeners and fans of the artist. Rich Quick switched it up a bit, and not just delivered any mixtape - but delivered a masterpiece with it - the first 500 physical copies of the mixtape included 1 of 5 limited edition hand drawn hip-hop themed art cards. Rich included the art cards as a testament to hip-hop's influence on art and pop culture.

Whilst touring promoting ‘I'm With The DJ’, Rich was fortunate enough to meet Stress the White Boy who is part of a powerhouse production duo alongside Chuck Treece, better referred to as STREECE™, who began working with Rich on an EP titled ‘Sad Songz’ from Ben Frank Recordings - which debuted Top 40 on the iTunes hip hop album charts, the day of it's release.

Now in 2014, Rich Quick comes bearing gifts the first of which is ‘May I, Say I’ - a song that one can easily vibe to, and just think about the lyrics of what's being said by the New Jersey rapper. Produced by STANKFOOT, ‘May I, Say I’ shows off Rich Quick's lyrical ability to rap over any beat, and does the job on this chilled out number. where he gives us a poetic flow.

‘May I, Say I’ is assured to have your mouse over the repeat button, as Rich Quick's poetic flow on the track will have you mesmerized in fascination of how he manages to collectively put together such song.

Fans of Rich Quick have labelled it as "one of his best songs yet", listen below and find out why..

New Video: Studio Tan - Trippin' ft. Lauren Ashleigh

Production duo Studio Tan join forces with vocalist Lauren Ashleigh for their latest release of the official video to ‘Trippin'’.

Shot in London and captured by director George Burt, a couple are seen meeting and exploring the city through the night who take on an adventure of whirlwind fun, and are even seen dancing at one point together.

Studio Tan will release a single package that includes remixes by Mark Martin & Ketteridge, and Justyn Cousins due for release on March 23, including the original song - heard below via Grinnin Records.

New Music: Ashanti - First Real Love ft. Beenie Man

Ashanti is dropping them hits on us before she releases her first album in six years, with that comes her brand new single ‘First Real Love’ featuring King of the Dancehall - Beenie Man.

Infusing R&B and Dancehall together, Ashanti and Beenie Man give us a party starter riddim, which will have people dancing immediately. ‘First Real Love’ was produced by Teetimus, and Ashanti will head out to sunny Jamaica to shoot the video for the new single. 

Ashanti's new album ‘Braveheat’ is out March 4.

Bogle with Ashanti and Beenie Man as they ride out to ‘First Real Love’. 

Rudimental Collaborate With Beats by Dr. Dre on The New Beat by Beat Series

Beat by Beat is a new innovatice and interactive series that will go behind the beat and demonstrate how some of the world's biggest artists create the tracks that made them famous.

To launch their new Beat by Beat series, Beats by Dr. Dre have collaborated with Rudimental, the chart-topping UK drum'n'bass band and winners of Best British Single at last weeks Brits.

The boys of Rudimental, who are based in London and are originally from Hackney, have been making nothing but sweet music since they got together to form this unstoppable band. In the first Beat by Beat film - we see Piers, Kesi, Amir and DJ Locksmith all in the studio giving us an exclusive of how they make their famous beats, telling the story of how Rudimental find inspiration for their tracks, how they are then produced and how they work together to create the Rudimental sound.

Off their ‘Home’ album, Rudimental give us an insight as to how they came up with their new single ‘Powerless’ - their seventh single off their debut album, which was released on Sunday (February 23). ‘Powerless’ is such an emotional song, probably the most emotional song on the album, with 20-year-old Becky Hill ex-The Voice UK contestant singing on the hook. Becky Hill's immensely strong vocals takeover your whole system, wishing you having that you could sing like her.

Piers, Kesi, Amir and DJ Locksmith all bring their creativity together to create such a spine-chilling song that will blow your mind, once you press play.

Beat by Beat detils the many elements that make up a Rudimental track via six unique videos that can be played and mixed simultaneously via a custom YouTube player - allowing viewers to control the YouTube page as if it was a mixing desk - a YouTube first.

And of course I've tested it out, it was so exciting, had me feeling like a kid in the candy store - I was just in awe of it all. This is amazing - it brings an excitiment! Having anyone feel like they're a producer or a hit beat maker!

Watch the video to the Beat by Beat film and see the boys of Rudimental in action - and also have a go at controlling the YouTube page for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Officialbeatsbydrdre/beatbybeat

New Music: WondaBoy - On Me

We fell in love with Wondaboy fairly under a year ago when he discarded his debut single ‘Before Then’ featuring Ghanaian rapper - Sarkodie.

WondaBoy hasn't released a track to top that one, but with the loyal fan base he has - whatever he does release automatically becomes a hit in their eyes. 

Stepping into 2014 with a bang WondaBoy unveil his latest material ‘One Me’, an infectious club banger laced with a hip-hop and R&B groove to it. ‘One Me’ was reportedly created less than 24 hours, after WondaBoy's most recent trip to the gold coast - Ghana, where he lined up with produced - Hype Lyrix of 3D Pyramid Records.

‘One Me’ is a song to get the bottles flowing and the party started. Has WondaBoy got another hit on his hands with this one?

Pharrell Williams Announces New Album - ‘G I R L’ + Album Cover, Tracklisting and Release Date

Man of the moment - Pharrell Williams is not letting that big ol' Vivienne Westwood hat block his shine, and stop his creative juices from flowing. Pharrell has announced his first album in eight years ‘G I R L’, making it his second solo album.

‘G I R L’ which will hit shelves on March 3 sees features from Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Daft Punk and Alicia Keys - all of who he has worked with, and is a gift from himself to women across the world - so he says.

In a statement, Pharrell talks about his reasoning for titling the album ‘G I R L’ and says: "Imagine if all the talk show hosts in the world were women, all of the presidents were women, this is my gift to them... This album is dedicated to women across the world."

Interesting to say the least, and we can't be mad at that. Pharrell's forthcoming album came as a surprise to many, as we didn't see it coming. The album will feature his Oscar nominated and recently turned platinum single ‘Happy’ as well as some exclusives and never before heard tracks.

Pharrell Williams' ‘G I R L’ Album Tracklisting

Marilyn Monroe

Brand New ft. Justin Timberlake

Hunter

Gush

Happy

Come Get It ft. Miley Cyrus

Dust of Wind ft. Daft Punk

Lost Queen

Freq

I Know Who You Are ft. Alicia Keys

It Girl

New Music: Lily McKenzie - Support Machine ft. Giggs

Lily McKenzie and Giggs drop off this unexpected collaboration right into our laps, one that we inevitably didn't see coming.

The lead single ‘Support Machine’ bares the same name as her debut EP is a heavily influenced piano number, with a modest amount of garage and electronic addition to the song.

Giggs' unique tone brings a hollow and airy feel to the song, complimenting McKenzie's edgy but soulful vocals; lifting the songs ambiance.

Lily McKenzie's first single released from the EP ‘Where I Belong’ is available now for free download alongside a Funkystepz remix. Her debut EP ‘Support Machine’ is released 30 March 2014.

Sasha Keable and Angel Haze Perform ‘Battle Cry’ Exclusive A64 for SBTV

"I always think it's interesting to catch what's going on in like the new like underground music scene, and I remember Sasha; immediately I looked her up. Her voice is incredible, her own stuff is incredible. And I just thought it'll be like amazing to have her feature on you know, this track with me!" - Angel Haze

The words seen above are the words we hear in the opening of this exclusive A64, that Angel Haze uses to describe the undeniable talent of South London based singer - Sasha Keable. 

Female vocalist of the moment, Sasha Keable, is no stranger to high profile collaborations, having worked with the likes of Disclosure in the past. This time, she's hooked up with none other than Angel Haze, the Michigan rapper with some serious attitude and undeniable talent. The result: a sumptuous explosion of soulful R&B and honest hear-felt rap lyricism.

As Sasha Keable's vocals are growing from strength to strength, so is her fan base and peoples love for her. Keeping it no secret - Angel Haze is a fan of Sasha Keable, and thought no better person than Sasha to feature on her single ‘Battle Cry’, for this exclusive A64 - which was brought together by SBTV, for SBTV.

Keable who has a signed management deal to Disturbing London, recently inked an impressive 5-album deal with Universal Music subsidiary, Polydor.

Defying convention with her edgy fusion of caramel-toned vocals and raw street style, Sasha is immediately set apart from her contemporaries. There's a quiet ferocity in her voice that commands attention and flirts with the ethereal ambience of her sound.

Sasha is also supporting UK songstress Katy B on her UK tour this coming March, tickets are available here. Download Sasha’s debut EP, ‘Black Book’ for free here: www.sashakeable.com

LoveDough Presents: ‘Fukk Fashion’ - March 7, with Fuse ODG and More!

LoveDough bring the fourth installment of ‘Fukk Fashion’, London's most exciting new fashion show dedicated to youth street wear. On the 7th March LoveDough brings you the biggest one to date with five fashion brands and five artists including a very special guest... ALL LIVE ON STAGE.

The March edition of ‘Fukk Fashion’ will see Fuse ODG as the headline act for the night, Rory and Lexy are going above and beyond making this installment of ‘Fukk Fashion’ their biggest one yet. Kiwi & Yam will be the headlined fashion brand for the night, alongside some many over amazing brands. 

Rory and Lexy are giving us everything and then some, and I can't wait to be in attendance.

Below is the list of the performers, DJ's, and featured brands on the night:
Fashion Brands: Kiwi & Yam, Frances Dawson, Misfits, Wolfish Minds, IWhorettes
Performing: Shiikane, Martel B and Che Lingo
DJ's: Martin 2 Smoove, DJ P, CJ Beatz

LoveDough Presents: ‘Fukk Fashion’ hosted by Amanda Star, details:
Venue: Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AH
Date: Friday, 7 March, 2013
Time: (doors open) - 7.30pm - 2.30am
Purchase tickets for ‘Fukk Fashion’ HERE! This is an 18+ event, so please remember to bring your ID! 

[Review]: Shane Chubbz - Listening Party + ‘Chubbziano’ EP

This post comes a couple days late (forgive me) so therefore, I promise to TRY and keep this review short and sweet!

On Sunday, 16 February, 2014 my good friend Oyinkan invited me down to an event at the Soho Sanctum Hotel and who was I to refuse. That night was the first night that I had heard of the name Shane Chubbz and it surely weren't the last, read about my experience at his private ‘Chubbziano’ EP listening party.

Oyinkan and I entered the hotel at about 8.20pm, and were handed with a guest pass - attached to the guest pass was a USB stick - which had the ‘Chubbziano’ EP on it (pictured below). I was very impressed, as we got to have the EP exclusively two days before it's release. (Great packaging).

via oyinkanadeshoye's instagram

Upon walking into the cinema downstairs of the Soho Sanctum Hotel in Soho, west London - I honestly did not know what I'd expect to see or hear. I bumped into the DJ of the night, DJ Olu, who's a good associate of mine and the official DJ for HKN artist - Davido. I stepped foot into the cinema - it had dimmed lights with a projector placed where the stage was showing the EP cover (pictured above). All the chairs had been removed and there was plenty of space. People were seen hoarded by the bar (doing God knows what, cos they weren't buying drinks or drinking).

I went straight to the back of the cinema to in front of where the DJ was located and chilled with my girl Oyinkan. DJ Olu was playing back to back R&B tunes - I had to compose myself, because I was ready to pop, lock and drop it in more ways than one! Lol

There were mimosa drinks all laid out at the bar - but you could just about notice them because of the amount of people that surrounded it. As time went by - servers came out with mini-burgers on platters - I kindly declined as I had a McDonald's cheeseburger in my bag that I was just waiting to devour and I would have happily pulled it out if that was my normal settings - you know rough and tough. This one was a bit more upper class, higher tier - where the kids all seemed to have known each other. The settings was nice, very sophisticated children and a decent amount of people in the room.

The original time for the showcase to have started was 8.30pm - and surprisingly, I got there on time, and unsurprisingly it didn't start on time. (Mmhmm!)

I'd look at my watch countless number of times, from 8.30pm to 8.55pm to 9.20pm and I was actually getting frustrated - the wait was unbelievable! Finally at 10pm he burst onto the scene and hit the stage rapping lyrics from his song ‘European Wavy Boy’ the intro, which has now become one of my top three favourite songs off the EP. Shane Chubbz went on to perform ‘Tequila’, but due to some technical difficulties - he performed an acoustic version to the song. The night saw Chubbz perform ‘Single Miracles’ featuring the boys of Creative Elevation (CE) - Uzzee and Phlowz, his highly loved song ‘Pockets’, which everyone seemed to have known the words to (but me, I felt so frigging left out).

On a lighter note despite the night starting late, it was somewhat worth it. Listening to Shane Chubbz' ‘Chubbziano’ EP since I got my hands on it, I've come to a realization that it's all types of dope, and this boy really has a good team behind him. It only has 7 songs, all of which I heard that night. And of course I've got my top favourite three off the EP ‘European Wavy Boy’, ‘Singing Miracles’ and ‘Monday Night Rule’ ft. Teezee (DRB LasGidi). Shane Chubbz is very much talented, I look forward to where his musical career takes him.. (Off topic, Phlowz of CE is very talented!)

The ‘Chubbziano’ EP can be streamed and downloaded for FREE when you click "read more" below!

Little Simz: BBC Radio 1 Maida Vale Session for Huw Stephens + Unveils New Song

The year 2014 has began with a bang for North London female rapper - Little Simz, unveiling her debut BBC Radio 1 Maida Vale session with Huw Stephens, Little Simz shows us why she is not to be slept on this year; or ever for that matter.

Little Simz performed 3 tracks including the world premiere of ‘Mandarin Oranges 2’, (the sequel to the Sango produced collaborative cut with Waldo ‘Mandarin Oranges’ that has clocked up over 100,000 plays on Soundcloud so far).

‘Mandarin Oranges 2’ is taken from Simz' forthcoming EP set for release later on this Spring, the follow up from her fourth mixtape ‘Blank Canvas’ which was premiered on Jay Z's Life + Times website last September.

In the Maida Vale session below Simz performs ‘Mandarin Oranges 2’, ‘Bad’ and ‘Shadows’ - two of which appears on her ‘Blank Canvas’ mixtape, and one that will be featured on her forthcoming EP. The podcast is available for download here

Nevertheless - enjoy some pure live music from Little Simz, she doesn't fail to impress in this incredible showcase of her ability to perform live.

Little Simz' flow on ‘Mandarin Oranges 2’ is actually a problem, it only has me wanting to hear more from her. Especially when she begins rapping from 1:38, and those drums. My days! 

Please enjoy whilst I just catch my breath because she just took the life out of me with this Maida Vale Session! 

Download Little Simz' ‘Blank Canvas’ mixtape: http://littlesimz.bandcamp.com/ or stream it here via Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/littlesimz/sets/blank-canvas/s-eQlNf

New Video: Nizzy - Egwu ft. Lola Rae

Nizzy has been on a roll this week, the promo for his new music video has been unmissable and now it's finally here - it was worth it all. Earlier this week Nizzy unveiled the trailer to the video ‘Egwu’ featuring singer Lola Rae - and had people buzzing wanting more.

Shot in an underground rave scene in central London back in January - Nizzy and Lola Rae show a very impressible performance with so much energy and are looking just as hot as well, thanks to stylist - Jason Boateng.

All Star records are proud to boastly present the brand new video from Nizzy ‘Egwu’ directed by Teekay, and we are loving it! Watch and be wowed! 

Event: The Drop @ Proud Camden, 4th March!

Another month, another ‘The Drop’ event taking place.

This time it consists of Scorcher, Jordan Morris, Jamilah and Noeva who will all grace the stage London's Proud Camden.

Read below what each element consists of:

The Showcase is a chance for you to kick back, relax and enjoy live performances from some of the best unsigned artists accompanied by a live band. Every month we select 4 amazing artists to perform at our showcase.

The Search is the most important part of all; producers and songwriters will have the chance to submit demos for the projects of those 4 artists each month. All you have to do is visit www.itsthedrop.co.uk/Tipsheet to find the artists' project briefs, create the records that you think would be suitable for their project, and email your submissions to submissions@itsthedrop.co.uk.

The Party will kick off as soon as the showcase finishes, with some of the UK’s finest DJs on the decks. This is a chance for you to get down on the floor, socialise and network with like minded people. 

Venue: Proud Camden: The horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, NW1 8AH

Date: Tuesday, 4 March, 2014

Time: 7:30pm - 1am

This month's artists: Zack Knight, Asia love, GT Solo and Andrea Galaxy

DJs: DJ Shorty Bless and DJ Spincycle / Hosts: Ronell and Elle

Advanced tickets are priced at £5 (online), with general admission (on the door) tickets priced at £8 and can be purchased via fatsoma here: http://www.fatsoma.com/events/104348/ this is an 18+ event and ID will be required for entry.

New Music: Kid Ink - Show Me (Remix) ft. 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Chris Brown & Trey Songz

Rapper Kid Ink has become a huge hit and has been dropping bangers after bangers, and one of them is his hit single ‘show Me’ featuring singer - Chris Brown. 

The single which is off Kid Ink's #1 selling debut album ‘My Own Lane’, released in the last quarter of 2013 has officially got a remix to it featuring 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Chris Brown and Trey Songz.

Each artist holds it down on their verses - the song is definitely one of the best hip-hop songs that came out in 2013 and carried through to 2014.

New Video: D'Banj - Bother You

Taking it to new heights and delivering an amazing performance to say the least - D'Banj is set to release his follow up to the quarter of a million selling top 10 smash ‘Oliver Twist’. 

With that comes ‘Bother You’, D'Banj's new forthcoming single ‘Bother You’,  inspired by the film Half of a Yellow Sun will be released on 7^th April by via Universal imprint Mi7 Records and D’Banj’s label DKM.

The video features footage from the critically acclaimed film adaptation of starring Oscar nominee - Chiwetel Ejiofor and BAFTA award winner Thandie Newton (which is soon to be released in the UK). Producers of the film Yewande Sadiku/Andrea Calderwood (Last King of Scotland) commented "Half of a Yellow Sun is a film which we want to move everyone who sees it, and to touch people no matter where they are in the world. We were excited when D'Banj first sent us his new song ‘Bother You’, telling us he had been inspired to write it after seeing Half of a Yellow Sun. It's been a few weeks since we first listened to the song and we still find ourselves humming to it several times throughout the day."

New Music: Wizkid - One Question ft. Yemi Sax

As a Valentine's Day special last Friday, Wizkid teamed up with famous Nigerian Saxophone player - Yemi Sax for a new song ‘One Question’. The song was released a day after Wiz dropped the video to his very much loved song ‘On Top Your Matter’. ‘One Question’ was produced by Dr. Frabz, sounds like a nice wedding song.

New Video: Jarell Perry - Braindead

Today marks the release of ‘Braindead’, the first video off of Jarell Perry's highly anticipated new EP, ‘White’. The artfully seductive visual continues to solidify Jarell as not only a lead of the nu-soul movement, but also a major creative force to be reckoned with in 2014.

His new ‘White’ EP will be released later on this month on all digital platforms and will include Perry's songs ‘Eleven’, ‘Truth Told’, ‘Black Valentine’ - among others which we are still yet to hear. Jarell Perry's debut LP ‘Simple Things’ was a huge hit for him - which he released in March of 2013, winning him an international following.

‘White’ EP was produced by Jarell's constant collaborator - DK HSVN, and the creative chemistry from so many hours spent in the studio together is evident and something special to behold.

Jarell Perry has the talent and charisma to be one of the seminal acts of this generation of artists carrying the torch of Soul and R&B. Stay tuned for more information on Jarell as we approach the release of ‘White’.

Event: A Night With Hayley Cassidy! Hosted by Kat B

The sensational UK R&B singer - Hayley Cassidy is about to tear up the stage at her own headlined show this April. It's been a long time coming since we were bound to see Cassidy take to the stage to perform her songs, and she's going all out!

Hosted by MTV Base/Choice FM's Kat B, Entertainment Junky and Team Cassidy presents: ‘A Night With Hayley Cassidy #JustHayley’ a night that we'll see Hayley perform with her very own live band, and performing her favourite songs from her album ‘Stripped’, she'll also perform unreleased material for us to enjoy.

The night will see support from acts including rapper - Bonkaz, and singer - Rukhsana - who will both be providing real authentic UK music.

Entertainment Junky and Team Cassidy presents: ‘A Night With Hayley Cassidy’ event details:

Venue: 229 The Venue, 229 Great Portland St, London W1W 5PN

Date: Thursday, 10 April, 2014

Time: doors open at 7.00pm / show starts at 8.00pm

Host: Kat B / DJ: Ace (BBC 1Xtra)

Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from http://www.justhayley.eventbrite.co.uk or http://www.229thevenue.com/portfolio/hayley-cassidy/ - there will also be goodie bags, free giveaways and many more surprises on the night. This is an 18+ event, so ID will be required!

Come down and support homegrown British talent! "A night with Hayley Cassidy is only the beginning..." 

[Trailer] - New Video: Nizzy - Egwu ft. Lola Rae

And the official countdown to Nizzy's new video begins now!

Back in mid January Nizzy released his 2014 single ‘Egwu’ featuring Lola Rae, and this coming Friday (21st February) sees the video premiere!

Nizzy drops the official trailer to ‘Egwu’ - a jam packed video with choreography, and dark scenes. Nizzy and Lola Rae have great chemistry in this video as well.

I cannot wait to see the final results this Friday to kick off our weekend!

New Music: Omarion - You Like It

MMG's R&B crooner - Omarion's new song ‘You Like It’ opens up with a sample of El Debarge's ‘I Like It’, which he moderately carries throughout the rest of the song.

The minute the beat drops - ‘You Like It’ is sure to have you bopping your head, Omarion is giving us somewhat of an old school R&B feel on this new jam.

‘You Like It’ is the first single off Omarion's forthcoming fourth solo studio album ‘Sex Playlist’, due sometime this summer. And a congratulations to Omarion who is expecting his first child, with his girlfriend! Seems as if Omarion and his girl have already been reenacting songs off the sex playlist before it's release!

[Listen]: JoJo - ‘#LoveJo’ Mixtape

JoJo's move to Atlantic Records may be the best one she's made yet (reported here) - because this new mixtape she has put out yesterday is giving me life and then some.

A few weeks ago JoJo signed to Atlantic Records after being a messy situation with a record label for so long - that were holding her from releasing new music. Yesterday, saw the release of a new mixtape from JoJo titled ‘#LoveJo’ and it is amazing!

JoJo covers three of the best songs ever - Anita Baker's ‘Caught Up in The Rapture’, Phil Collins ‘Take Me Home’ and Kathleen Battle's ‘Oh Glory’. 

‘Glory’ will make somebody cry and take it to church in the 3 minute 57 seconds that she slayed! She probably even saved a life on that track, and she ain't even know it!

‘#LoveJo’ is available for FREE download, and is a special treat from JoJo to her fans. Let me know what your favourite cover from JoJo is.

Balcony TV London Presents: ‘The Road to Great Escape’ @ Wenlock and Essex

An exciting event coming to London held by the Balcony TV residents over here. 

Founded in June 2006, Balcony TV is a leading daily online viral music show that features bands, musicians and other variety acts on balconies around the world.

Now the good folks over at Balcony TV London will take it from the balcony to one of London's most renowned venues - Wenlock and Essex in Islington, North London.

The show called ‘The Road to Great Escape’ will be headlined by Bela Takes Chase and Bloom Twins, with support Alecs and All The People.

Balcony TV London Presents: ‘The Road to Great Escape’ event details:

Venue: Wenlock and Essex, 18-26 Essex Road, London, N1 8LN

Date: Wednesday, 19 February, 2014

Time: (doors) 7.30pm

Tickets in advance are FREE, and can be purchased HERE. Tickets on the door are priced are £5.

[Watch] - New Web Series: ‘Faculty UK’ Episode 1 - Presented by Lola Michelle

Faculty UK is a brand new web show created to promote and showcase young talents. Each episode will feature a live session, an interview and a spoken word performance.

The first episode which is seen below opens up with a live session from talented south-London based rapper who goes by the name Che Lingo, spitting some real dope bars delivering them raw and fresh. The show goes on to see an interview with writer and producer Tristan Fynn-Aidenu and to end it all with a spoken word performance from Samuel King, all presented by a beautiful young woman and aspiring presenter - Lola Michelle.

This is a very interesting and exciting movement, and I cannot wait to see the talent that comes on the show within the coming months. Watch episode 1 below and find out what it's all about!

New Video: Ashanti - I Got It ft. Rick Ross

Ashanti has still got it, and she's flaunting it! The singer who has been off the musical scene for a while is back with a bang with ‘I Got It’ - her new single off her upcoming album ‘Braveheart’.

‘Braveheart’ is Ashanti's first project release since her album ‘The Declaration’ back in 2008 and will see collaborations from Rick Ross, French Montana, Jeremih, and Beenie Man and will be released via her independent record label - Written Entertainment.

‘I Got It’ features MMG rapper - Rick Ross, who also appears in the Eif Rivera directed video alongside Birdman, and producer of the song L.T. Hutton. 

Ashanti is delivering all types of sexy in this new video and damn is she gonna cause any dude watching it to sweat.

‘Braveheart’ is available to pre-order off iTunes, and includes 15 tracks. Ashanti plans on going to Jamaica later on this month to shoot the video to her track ‘First Real Love’ with Beenie Man. ‘Braveheart’ is out in stores on March 4. Cop that!

Blood Orange to Headline Converse Gigs at the 100 Club in Partnership With The FADER

Converse Gigs @ 100 Club announce full line up for February show in partnership with The FADER!

2013 was a triumphant year for the people over at Converse Gigs - saw the likes of Joey Bada$$, Palma Violets and Enter Shikari pass through London's most legendary venue, and now Converse Gigs @ 100 Club is back with its first show of 2014.

The FADER is an award winning publication based in New York - positioned as the the unofficial guide to what's next in music - is partnering with Converse Gigs for its first ever UK event.

The show will be headlined by Blood Orange, known to some as Devonté Hynes who has produced a lot of music over the last 10 years, hopping from project to project and tweaking his sound. Hynes was previously a member of a group - Test Icicles and released two albums under the alias Lightspeed Champion before he embarked on his current project Blood Orange, which under sophomore album ‘Cupid Deluxe’ was released in November 2013 to widespread critical acclaim. Devonté Hynes has recently worked with Solange Knowles and Sky Ferreira amongst others.

Having featured on the cover of The FADER’s Dec / Jan “NOW” issue, Blood Orange returns to his hometown to play this special event at The 100 Club. He will receive support from Stay Bless who will make an exciting addition to the show.

Blood Orange to Headline Converse Gigs at the 100 Club in Partnership With The FADER event details

Venue: 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1LL

Date: Thursday, 20 February 2014

Time: (doors) 7:30pm

Tickets for this event are FREE and are only available exclusively via the Converse UK website converse.co.uk

Blood Orange - ‘Time Will Tell’

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