Oprah Winfrey launched her very own TV network this past weekend, coincidentally named "Own".
One of the show's to premiere was Masterclass a show dedicated to a celebrity, where they talk about themselves, their upbringing, lifes lesson, failures and triumphs. Let's just say it's pretty sensitive stuff.
The first celeb to be "masterclassed" was Jay-Z, I found it very engaging and truly inspiring, very much worth a watch. Have a negative view of Jay-Z, watch this, you may just change your mind.
TOTR fav's the 'Islington Boys Club' have released their debut AA side single Pristine/Plastic 16. To accompany those singles are two videos and this is the video for Plastic 16, both singles are great in their own right but Plastic 16 does more for me.
To read a review of when the Islington Boys Club performed at TOTR, please click here.
TOTR fav's Fuzzy Logic have released their debut E.P "Goodtimesdotcometh".
Boasting six tracks there is something for everyone on this E.P and trust me when I say there are some absolute gems. There is even a feature from the talented Roses Gabor.
Personal fav's: Armhouse and Drunk mans speech.
To get your dirty mitts on the E.P you can download it here from iTunes, also to keep up with the bands shenanigans follow them on Twitter @FuzzyLogic_Baby.
East London is definitely back with this youngster and don't you forget the name Maxsta. After a fairly successful year and also releasing two mix tapes the 'Maxtape' and 'The Come Up' this busy young lad has firmly cemented his credentials as the next big thing. Think Maxsta and the comparisons of a young Dizzee are not far behind. Look out for him!
J. Cole
J Cole the rapper not the footballer has been around for a little minute, patiently biding his time whilst wetting our pallet with his mix tapes. Yet to release his debut album "Cole World" (dropping in December) J Cole the first artist to be signed to Roc Nation has been teasing us with a variety of mix tapes. Most recent one being "Friday nights lights" , evidently talented and with a lot to say I have no doubt that J Cole will be taking his place among raps elite in no time soon.
Jessie J
Jessie J is the lady of the moment, everyone and their cat has been banging on about this young lady and it's justified. Signed to Island Records Jessie J released the visuals to her first single "Like a dude" and in under a week has already reached 2million views. People watch this space 2011 will be Jessie J's year.
Mac Miller
Mac Miller, a 19 year old rapper Hailing from “The Burgh” Pittsburgh USA has been making some serious strides over the pond, currently signed to Rostrum Records he recently released his latest mix tape K.I.D.S (Kicking Incredibly Dope Shit). After a great response he plans to release another mix tape Best Day Ever in December, look out for the debut album dropping in 2011! Ed Sheeran
The singer-songwriter from Suffollk is on the verge of big things, signed to Elton John's management and appearing on Jamie Foxx's radio show in California. It seems like Ed is well on his way, always with his trusted guitar Ed Sheeran has played and continues to play at a host of gigs and none other than our night TOTR in December (make sure you're there). Keep tabs on Ed Sheeran, I don't want to say I told you so.
New music and footage of Adele recording her next album entitled '21' which is due for release in Jan 2011 on XL recordings.
It's been a while since we've heard anything new from the Grammy award winner and to be honest it's been long overdue. I think the music "scene" on a whole has missed her, I am thoroughly excited about her pending new material.
What are your thoughts on the track "rolling in the deep"?
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