Crooks & Castles x Vans

Those that know me are aware that I'm a big Crooks & Castles fan and have been converted into a Vans admirer after my trip to San Francisco earlier this year. I headed over to the C & C site this morning to find a callabo between the two which i think looks pretty cool.


Source Crooks & Castles

HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES AND TOES!!!

If you didnt know, one if the biggest funky house tunes on the street right now is "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes". Although the name sounds sooo simple and the video is just as basic, i cant knock the tune, every time i hear it, i just want to break out and start bubbling!

Here's the video, Tell us what you think?

BBC Sound of 2009

Over 130 movers and shakers within the music industry come together each year and vote on 15 artists who they think will be the names to watch out for in the coming year. 2008’s list included Duffy, Adele, The Ting Tings and Glasvegas. So this list is pretty important, great to see Lady Gaga on there as we posted about her last week. Also I’d say to watch out for Master Shortie and La Roux in 09.

Click here to see the full list




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Jay Z - Brooklyn (Go Hard)

Heard this track this morning whilst getting ready for work (curse the 9-5 routine). New Jay Z track with Kanye on the buttons, apperantly from the upcoming Biggie Smalls biopic 'Notorious' and not from the Blueprint 3.

Jigga must be planning a trip to Jamaica because he's practising his patois in the 1st verse which is unsurprisingly swag along with all the other yanks that attempt this task (Just dont do it). I did also notice a hint of 'swagger like us' in the chrous but i could be wrong, it was early, at that time in the morning i can barely see let alone accurately gauge the similarities bettwen the two compositions. Overall its an ok track, I wont be making any new playlists personally though.

Wat u think??

Lady Gaga

For those that don't know there's a new female artist on the scene. Her name is Lady Gaga and she is the protégé of none other than American go to guy for a hit, "Akon". I heard about the female, edgy, pop, solo artist a while back but Cam recently schooled me, so I looked in to her a little. She hasn't really blown in the UK yet, and I do emphasize "YET" as her debut single has already got over 20 million hits on YouTube, yes that right 20 MILLION! To put that into perspective that's like a 3rd of the UK's population.

Akon's influence is apparent on her debut single 'Just Dance' and I would suggest with the backing of the hit making artist/producer, she's going to be a huge success. I'd say she's a cool blend on Gwen Stefani and Katie Perry. So props to Akon and the protégé Lady Gaga, your Hustlin 'Ard!

Definitely one to watch...

All The Single Ladies Are Pissed!

Why Don't Guys Talk To Girls Anymore?

Recently I've had a lot of complaints from girls, moaning that guys dont 'chat them up anymore'. And do you know what? I agree! Nowadays, young men really don't take the time to go up to a girl they like and ask them for a dance, or for their number (if this is in a club scenario). It's like there was a revolution about 3 or so years ago when men decided that they were too good-looking or had too much worth to go up and speak to a girl in a social environment! What changed? Did you all start to get better jobs with higher salaries? Did you go to the barbers more often or start to wear newer clothes? All I know is that the current situation is escalating, and single ladies are getting really upset. They're getting upset because they go out and prepare to look good for these social events; and I really don't believe that guys understand what work goes in to looking great nowadays. It's the hair, the makeup, the nails, the clothes, AND the shoes. I myself can admit to popping into Zara and buying a £60 dress before an event to 'look good'. So now these ladies are thinking: Whats the point in making the effort if guys dont?

This (nicely) leads me on to Beyonce's new track 'Single Ladies'. I really agree with the message in the song: "If you like it then you should have put a ring on it". These guys could potentially be missing the chance of a lifetime by thinking they were 'too good' to go and speak to a girl and spark up a relationship with her. I've also noticed that recently there are so many single females out there...Men, do something about it!

Moving on to the music side of things though; I really think that Beyonce has returned with a more well-though out and better-structured album. Unlike her last LP, 'B'Day', I think the 'I Am/Sasha Fierce' album illustrates an actual story and a method within the songwriting itself. The production on the album is sound and Beyonce's voice is better than ever. She always manages to come back with these annoyingly catchy singles that win us over every time!

This is hilarious- Justin Timberlake and Beyonce perform a parody of the Single Ladies video:



CAM

Camille - The Introduction

HEY PEOPLE, WHATS GOOD!!
My name's Camille, and I'm gonna be contributing to Hustle 'Ard on a weekly basis.

Some info about me: Im a 20 year-old aspiring entrepreneur and vocalist; my biggest achievements so far are being signed to a major record label on a development contract, and running a wholesale distribution company. I'm also at university studying Economics...a useful degree to read in our current financial climate!

One of the main complications I come across in life is the lack of communication between genders...Men and women really don't seem to understand one another! So I'll be posting my views on different topics surrounding some common issues us young folk seem to go through. I'm also an avid music listener and have strong opinions on a lot of artists out at the moment...I'm not afraid to tell you guys what I really think about them! I'll also be posting some info on what I've been gettin up to after signing my record deal...the highs, lows, and dramas of the music industry and all that!

So feel free to comment on anything I write - my posts only show my opinions (however strong they may be!) but I'll always welcome a healthy debate on any issues I've raised.

x Camille

Tuesday's Tracks

Every Tuesday, I'm gonna post 3 of my favourite tracks across all genres, keeping the flavour eclectic, we'll call it "Tuesday's tracks", feel free to drop me your thoughts.

Take That - Greatest Day



Estelle feat. Sean Paul - Come Over




Kings of Leon - Use Somebody

Thuggish Ruggish Bone - Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

Good to see Bone Thugs back together again and performing one of my favorite tunes.

Booji Regal One

Just found these ladies kicks over at Sneaker Freaker by Booji, a branch of the JB Classics brand. The questions are:

1. Ladies, do you like them

2. Would you feel comfortable using the money pouch on your shoes to hold just that?