Tuesday's Tracks

This week’s Tuesday’s track is an absolute banger. It’s been huge in the club and is blowing up the radio airwaves at the moment.

Flashback Fridays

I have to firstly apologise for slipping over the past two weeks were i haven't dropped any tunes on my friday flashback! Fear not, this week i bring to you 3 bangers you'll all remember!

This was our introduction to a female that would be crowned the Queen of R&B.

These guys are back...They've sorted out their differences and have reunited with tour dates to be confirmed...

No introductions needed...

Skywalker & Wretchroboys Clothing

Scorcher and Wretch 32 drop an advert for their clothing lines.

I think the ad works well and was a good idea. The pair go back to back on a regular basis and never disappoint!

What's the verdict?

Tuesday's Tracks

I’ve been talking about the UK garage/grime/urban/black whatever you wanna call it scene with a few of my friends recently. And personally I’m really feeling what Tinchy Stryder is doing right now. It’s a good blend of hip-hop/hip-pop/grime and pop, imagine that... I didn’t even think that was possible. In any case Stryder Man has come a long way since ‘Tings in boots’ and to me seems to be carving out his own place in the UK musical landscape, which is a testament to the guy as many “urban” acts have tried and failed in attempting to do so. This particular track has been getting loads of radio play and really has the potential to do things in the commercial charts.

Tinchy Stryder Ft. N-Dubz - Number 1

It's all in the frame

For a hot minute aviator rims have been the way to go and definitely the accessory of summers gone by. But this summer will see the re-birth of the Wayfarer Ray-Ban frames. Since 1952 Ray-Ban’s Wayfarers have been consolidating their position as an essential piece of kit for the modern man, however in recent years they have fallen off the spectrum somewhat, but now are slowly but surely coming back. These frames have the ability to completely transform an outfit, and the girls like them too, but a particular type of girl, the ones that appreciate a bit of the trendy or indie look.

This summer you can stand out from the frame wearing crowd with your own customised pair. The limited-edition kit contains a pair of white Wayfarers and coloured pens and paints to scrawl your own design on the frames. And for extra affect, Ray-Ban will donate £10 from every kit sold in Selfridges to Oxfam


Ray-Ban Colourize, £120, at Selfridges

A Lesson From Dad

The immediate family and I spent Mothers Day with my Grandmother and other family members in North West London. On the way we were listening to the radio and having our customary driving debate; I drive too fast, mum too slow and my dad is a better driver than the Stig!

After i had enough of arguing with my dad about who was the better driver we got onto the topic of me not going to see Erykah Badu last year or Musiq Soulchild who was playing at the Indigo2 later that night. With everyone knowing that both Erykah and Musiq are my favourite artists by a long stretch my Dad didnt know what was stopping me from going to see them both. I explained that I couldn't go as my partner in crime was out of the country. He looked at me and smiled while rubbing my back. A sort of understanding/heartfelt pat on the back...

Literally 10 minutes later my Mums mobile rang then Musiq's latest single So Beautiful played on the radio. Dad had heard the first verse and turned the volume down. He whispered 'Son, have you got this song at home' I looked at him confused at why this big old man is whispering to me and said 'Yeah'! He smiled and said 'Thats good son'. I had no idea what the old man was up too!

I had the tune on my Blackberry and had planned to send it to my partner in crime but the bloody thing wouldn't send...pissed!

Got to my Nan's and had dinner with the rest of the fam which was really nice. Relaxed, caught lots of joke and reminisced on years gone by with my cousins.

Fast forward to driving home & pulling up to my house, the old man pulls me aside and tells me to put the tune on a CD and give it to him. Although confused at why the old man was so eager i went upstairs and did as he requested. Back downstairs i gave my Dad the CD. He popped it in the CD player then pulled Mum into the front room and pressed play, walked over to her with his swagger intact, pulled her by the hand and thanked her for being a wonderful mother to his kids.

I'm not gonna lie, I was sick in the mouth for a hot minute until i saw how after 36 years of marriage they were definitely still in love!

I made sure i sent the tune to my partner in crime. The 22nd March wasn't just a special day for Mothers in the UK...

Ciara (Feat. Justin Timberlake) - Love Sex Magic

What do you think?

Rihanna Vs. Chris Brown

Now really we shouldnt be laughting at this kindda topic but.... This ish made me bus up!

Happy Mothers Day

Happy mothers day ladies!

“XO Man” One to watch

If you’ve never heard of XO-Man, you need to get to know! The 6ft 10 phenomenon (yes he really is 6ft 10) from Mitcham, South London has been doing his thing slowly but surely for a hot minute now, and in December 08 was crowned winner of HUGO BOSS URBAN RULES, and through winning it will go on to record a single with full backing from SONY BMG while playing a series of intimate live gigs.

Personally I’ve known about XO Man for a while now, from his humble beginnings as a garage/grime MC, XO has now diversified his sound and is a real breath of fresh air incorporating all sorts of musical genres within his sound. His live shows aren’t your run of the mill MC spitting bars on a backing track dropped by a dj, NO... These performances have character, including a live band and usually some off the cuff banter.

With a quirky swagger, an excellent live show, and great comedic lyrical content, I’m definitely shouting out XO Man as one to look out for, furthermore I’d recommend you go see him, and while you’re there you might as well cop some neat goodies. You can see him next at WIRED 6th April, @Shoreditch house, London.



XO Man
Microwave/ Lady Dog’
Double A-Side Debut Singles out April 13th
Available As Digital Download Package on iTunes and all the rest

http://www.myspace.com/xomanmusic