Friday, 30 January 2009
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
GAME OVER
Personally, I thought the beef between Rinse and Jeeday was silly, a bit like Wiley & Goodz. I was restraint and didn't blog anything about it until now.
After listening to Jeeday Jawz's recent and I'm sure final instalment on this issue it is clear to me now that the game is truly over.
Whoever reads this, it's my opinion and I'm entitled to it but Rinse got murked.
Watch and see for yourself!!!
The Guillemots
In my eyes The Guillemots are so underrated, 2 albums deep now I think it's time they got a bit of recognition.
My fave: Annie let's not wait
Ludacris - Let's stay together
I'm loving this tune Luda went 'ard, mind you Ludacris definately went hard on the whole album.
Monday, 26 January 2009
Pete Doherty in 24 hours
After weeks of advertising from MTV I was highly anticipating this programme, but after watching it I was left quite disappointed.
"I don't know what I was expecting"
In the programme Pete was his usual self rambling on and fairly aloof, however in parts he was charismatic and articulate. There were parts of the programme when I thought this guy is a complete twat, but those feelings were wiped away when he took to the stage he is such a talented musician and people seem to forget that.
He was then joined on stage by Carl Barat his supposed best friend and ex - libertines band mate .... As a Libertines fan it was pure nostalgia
The Libertines should reform !!!!
Did anyone watch the programme, what were your thoughts does anyone disagree with what I have said?
Sunday, 25 January 2009
The Battle for J Dilla's Legacy
I found this great article in Vibe magazine about the battle of J Dilla’s Legacy and the trouble regarding royalties and estates.
http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2009/01/the-battle-for-j-dilla-s-legacy
NSG - Seven Nation Army
I've known NSG for a few years now and this guy is very unique and talented .... and if this video isn't pure inspiration then i don't know what is.
Some of you out there may not agree with me, but I think this is really good it works for me.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK NSG
Thursday, 22 January 2009
The Cocknbullkid - I'm not Sorry
She's seriously making strides in 09 .....good on her !!!
www.myspace.com/thecocknbullkid
Mos Def - Umi Says
This is a timeless classic !!!
These lyrics get me everytime:
'I aint no perfect man
Im trying to do, the best that I can,
With what it is I have'
Mos Def we salute you !!!
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Kanye West has a mullet
This is Kanye West performing at the Inaugural Ball 09, he really needs to up fix that trim though.......
How skinny is she?
How skinny is Lindsey Lohan? This is not a good look and all young ladies out there aspiring to be her or that want to be skinny, be healthy first and no way in hell does she look healthy.
Personally I prefer women with meat, so Lindsey "you gots to go girl!!!"
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
OBAMA TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE TO BECOME THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Barack H. Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States.
Peppers & Spice
For the people out there that do not know, this is the real deal for Caribbean food ..... Peppers & Spice.
This is the Balls pond rd shop, recently re-located from Kingsland Rd but my words cannot express how good the food is here and at a very good price too.
My favourite: Rice, peas and fried chicken with Jerk gravy sauce and a beef pattie.
"B'woy just thinking about it makes me hungry"
Highly recommended, Peppers and Spice we salute you !!!
Jack Penate
Jack Penate is back for 2009
Check his myspace for the new song 'Tonights today'
www.myspace.com/jackpenate
Can we fix it?
This made me chuckle .....
A big up to Mr James Hurrell for showing me this.
Stencil by LEVI C
Well done Kaka
Finally a footballer with a bit of dignity, he has shown money isn't everything by deciding to stay at AC Milan.
Man City offered a staggering £100 million plus for the player with weekly wages totalling £500k after tax, surely a mad man would turn that down no just a decent guy.
Good on you Kaka
Monday, 19 January 2009
Handsomeboy Technique
All I'am going to say on this one is BIG !!!
Check out the myspace and a song called 'beside the fountain'
www.myspace.com/handsomeboytechniquejpn
Lost returns !!!!
Lost will be returning to our TV screens, those that are fortunate enough to have sky will be able to watch the new series of Lost on Sky one from this sunday 25th Jan.
Sunday, 18 January 2009
RIP Tony Hart
Artist and children’s presenter Tony Hart has died, aged 83.
Hart, who lived in Surrey, had suffered from health problems for a number of years, including two strokes. His family said he died peacefully.
Mr Hart appeared on art programmes for nearly 50 years before retiring in 2001 because of health problems.
Tony Hart you are a 'legend' and will be greatly missed.
Friday, 16 January 2009
This is my jam
Common - Break my heart
The album 'finding forever' has been out a long while now but this tune puts me in the zone ha ha, enough of the cheese jeez !!!
If you haven't got the album go get it and check out the video above of common in the studio, briefly talking about the song.
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Don't jealous me
This guy is too funny and has way too much time on his hands .....
Join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=59089765655 or watch the rest of the videos http://uk.youtube.com/user/DntJealousMe
Jazzanova ft. Phonte - Look What You're Doin' to Me
This song is taken from the album 'of all things', one of the biggest albums of 2008.
Jazzanova are a group of German Dj's who make great music, go check them out.
www.myspace.com/jazzanovask
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Congratulations
News is that Nas and Kelis are expecting their first child together, I think a Congratulations is in order.
Nas is one lucky 'bastard' as I wanted to marry and inpregnate Kelis :-).
David Beckham does it again...
David Beckham has done it again, he's proved everybody wrong but me of course :-). I' am a fan of DB and whenever his back is against the wall he always seems to come out fighting.
Apparently, DB's fitness was questioned when he went to Milan but didn't he answer those critics this past sunday with an accomplished 90 minute display against Roma to make his AC Milan debut.
Good on your Becks, heres to your 107th England cap (capello you have to give it to him) David Beckham we salute you !!!
J-DILLA Changed My Life 09
7pm-Midnight Sunday 15th February 2009
@ Cargo 83 Rivington Street, London, EC2
Minimum donation £5 on the door or in advance through
www.ticketweb.co.uk / 08444771000.
All proceeds from the night will be donated to the J-Dilla Foundation & Lupus UK
DJs performing for free on the night in loving memory are…
The Extended Playerz: Shortee Blitz, Mr Thing & Harry Love
Marc Mac (4Hero / Visioneers)
DJ Spin Doctor (The Doctor’s Orders),
Morgan Spacek
DJ Rags & DJ Lok
We Love Stacy Epps
She made strides in 2008 with the release of her first album 'the awakening', watch her make even bigger strides in 2009!!!
Check out her Myspace, she's a massive talent: www.myspace.com/stacyepps
Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Kwes
Friend of TOTR Kwes is releasing his debut Single HEARTS IN HOME/TISSUES on 7" and it will also be available on iTunes to download.
ARRIVING FEBUARY.
Kwes is a major talent do check out his Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kwes
Also do check out the remix Kwes did for Devil In Miss Jone's Smile @ their Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/devilinmissjones
Real House Music
Far Away - Kimara Lovelace ( Distant Music Mix )
This is proper house music, that 'heads, shoulders, knees and toes' rubbish has nothing on this.
This tune doesn't actually get going until 1min 37 secs but it's well worth the wait, all music lovers out there this is one for the collection.
Monday, 12 January 2009
We Recommend......ROX
Photo by Sam Morton, Courtesy of Rox's Myspace.
We @ TOTR believe Rox is one for the future (remember we told you), she has a powerful voice and great songs.
Check out her songs on her Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/roxmusik
OUR FAVOURITE: 'my baby left me'
One of Rox's songs also featured on a recent Rimmel Advert
Is Ed hardy old news?
Personally, I was never really feeling this Ed Hardy stuff but it did seem to kind of catch on.
Don't you think it has had its day now, just like Von Dutch it was cool for a hot minute but died a swift death.
what do you people out there think?
Sunday, 11 January 2009
Thursday, 8 January 2009
I'm gonna GOOGLE YOU B!TCH
We all make mistakes and i'm sure we all live to regret some of those mistakes but this was a big one. I do feel sorry for who this young lady is because there are thousands of people after her identity.
The internet is the making and breaking of some people, but it may take this young lady a very long while to get over this incident.
Whoever she is GOD bless her and people be easy on her she made a mistake, she must have been busting to go. One thing I will say though, she's a bloody fast runner, ha ha ha.
Wednesday, 7 January 2009
Come back soon
Corinne Bailey Rae come back soon....
Corinne is obviously taking a break from the music scene due to the untimely death of her husband Jason Rae, who died of an accidental 'drug-overdose'. We at TOTR would like to see you come back soon, the music scene misses you.
For those who are not familiar with Corinne Bailey Rae's work check this
Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Legend of Soccer AM
Tubes from Soccer AM is an absolute legend on the show, I'd like to meet him in real life but I bet he's a right w*nker.
Celebrity Big Brother
Verne to WIN CBB09 !!!
I wanted to be all cool and act on like I don't watch CBB and I didn't even want to mention it on this blog, but I just had to and I would have been lying to myself if I didn't.
I'm yet to watch the live feed on E4, but yet to miss the daily hour shows on ch4. CBB has been missing from our TV screens for a year or so due the racism row but it's back with a bang.
CBB are slightly scraping the barrell with the likes of Tommy, Lucy and Ben ...... However, it is still very entertaining.....
COOLIO is very entertaining, very self obsessed but who isn't these days. Highlight of CBB so far Michelle Heaton calling Tina Malone, Princess Shrek. Very, very amusing.
Monday, 5 January 2009
'I'm not some ghetto princess!'
Photo by Phil Gay courtesy of thecocknbullkid's myspace
www.myspace.com/thecocknbullkid
A couple years back we had this young lady perform @ TOTR, she was different back then and nothing seems to have changed now.
Since her performance with us she has played loads more gigs, appeared on Jools holland, released her debut single 'on my own' and had an article written about her in the Guardian.
It's a bit of a weird article but do check it out ....
www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jan/02/thecocknbullkid-pop-rock-electronic-music
Everybody at TOTR would like to wish Thecocknbullkid a great 2009, all the best.
The Black Whole
Phil and Olly / UK / 2008
FUTURESHORTS.COM
I love this video because as people we are never content we always want more and more is not necessarily a good thing. Will we ever learn when enough is enough and just to be content?
Friday, 2 January 2009
Overrated
We believe that Danny Dyer is a very overrated and a typecasted actor, he has never been in a film with substance. His films usually consist of crime, football hooliganism or drugs (mind you that's substance, LOL moving on swiftly).
More often than not he plays a cockney, beer drinking, thug.....
I'm a cockney so there's nothing wrong with that, but what is all this 'i'm a geezer' all about. Someone give him a decent role, a challenging role or tell him to 'jog on'.
However, I will let him off just this once for this scene from Human Traffic: