Blackberry announces that they will have an app for IoS and Android that will have BBM. Is this the right or wrong move for Blackberry? Will they lose out on sales now that BBM will be accessible to the likes of iPhone and Android phones?
Tanch releases his new mixtape, GIFT OF THE GOB VOLUME 2 on April 20th. Tanch has been doing alot of videos over the past few years with the likes of SBTV, Link Up TV and Street Starz TV to get his name out there and has built a good recognition for his talent. Check out some of his videos here:
After the recent success from Margers E.P “Cheeky”, which had features including Scrufizzer, No Lay, Josh Osho and Molly,Marger is back with “Certified ” the highly anticipated Mixtape with collaborations from Griminal , Brotherhood and Dot Rotten.
Spotted by the legendary Tim Westwood and Grime specialist Dj Logan Sama, Marger’s career has gone from strength to strength.
Marger has toured with Wiley and headlined shows in Czech Republic, and featured on various compilations whilst gaining countless support from reputable TV channels MTV, Flava and AKA.
Recently Marger has been focusing on his Album material for his fans and supporters who have been patiently waiting.
As quoted by Jezwelham (KissFM) “It’s officially Margers time, amazing creativity, fantastic energy, this Mixtape has it all”.
Check out the incredible ‘FIRE BLAZE’ remix featuring fellow UK artists Dot Rotten and Scrufizzer!!
Fresh off a world exclusive play from Radio One’s MistaJam, RASCALS are set to drop their latest cut of ‘FIRE BLAZE’ with a guest verse from fellow east-end rapper Professor Green. After touring with Kendrick Lamar and Killer Mike earlier this year, the Bow 4-piece are set to impact their debut single on April 14th.
Back with a 50′s inspired video, the quirky trio burst onto our screens once again with another smash – Slip which is the newst single to be taken from their debut album which is out later this year. Full of energy, belting vocals and just plain fun, we fully expect Slip to storm the charts upon its release on May 12th. Stooshe -Slip
Andre Young aka Dr Dre teams up with ‘Monster’ to form the fashionably powerful, Beats By Dre.
We were given a set of red Studio Edition Beats to put to the test. So… what is it that makes these ever so popular headphones stand out from the rest?
Lets start off with the slick design. The silk finish gives these headphones a high-gloss shine that can be spotted a mile away and of course the ‘B’ Logo on the side gives them a distinctive ‘I can’t hear you’ vibe, as well as acting as a mute button.
And yes it is true… powered by AAA batteries, these monsters really do amplify the music and block out all background noise, giving you powerful, intense sound regardless of which device you choose to use them with- (be it a PC, iPhone, Blackberry or a PS Vita). Sheer quality.
The headphones doesn’t work unless theirs triple AA batteries in them so you might find yourself spending batteries within the year unless you get rechargeable ones.
After testing them on my PC, Blackberry 9900 and my PS Vita, Beats By Dre definately do demonstrate share quality when it comes to listening to sound through the headphones. The volume can go really loud but I don’t think anyone has a deaf wish.
Not happy with the fact that you have to put triple AA batteries in the Beats By Dre headphones for them to work considering spending over £150 for the headphones but I guess in compensation for it you get a bass vibration on the headphones which is slick. If your also looking to make yourself deaf then you can crank up the volume right to the top! You could always use rechargeable batteries but for me, I think that’s too much for headphones.
The ear cups are particularly comfortable, covered with ultra soft breathable materials. And to top it off, the headphones are lighter than you might think by just looking at them.
The downside is that they do not work without triple A’s. This means that additional to the £150 plus that it will cost you to invest in a pair of Beats By Dre, you are looking at buying batteries every couple of days or investing in rechargeable ones.
However, the compensation for what might seem like a bit of an OTT procedure, is that you are provided with a bass vibration that will definitely keep you smiling.
Battery duration time is decent and can last a day or so depending on what batteries you put in them (try going for a duracell brand).
Overall -
+ Great quality headphones
+ Sleek design
+ High quality sound
+ Vibration on earcups
- Batteries needed
- Price is expensive for these headphones
Making an appearance in her native New York for her comeback album, this week female rapper Lil’ Kim revealed her new face to her adoring public as she arrived at MTV Studios to film Rap Fix Live. Sporting a fur coat, false eye lashes and bright red lipstick, the outspoken pint sized New Yorker wowed fans with her noticeably tighter, blemish free skin, and new nose.
Check out the ever changing face of Lil’ Kim below -
Back in 2001, before any cosmetic surgery
In 2005 her nose and cheeks were noticeably different
2013 – Looking like plastic, has Lil’ Kim taken her surgery too far?
Most people will know Mary J. Blige as the 9 time Grammy Award winning vocalist with some of the most powerful and memorable songs under her belt. However, we are all about to get to know MJB for her acting skills. Portraying the character of ‘Platinum ‘Fro’ the RnB songstress donned her best angel outfit to start filming her parts for the new musical film ‘Black Nativity’. The musical, which is currently being filmed in New York, is a re-tell story of the bible and also features fellow Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson and Angela Bassett.
A few months back we showed you one of the grittiest and gripping video’s in current circulation on both online and national TV. Now, K-Koke and Rita Ora return but this time stripping everything back for a flawless acoustic rendition of Lay Down Your Weapons.
Armed with a fresh batch of UK talent, the number 1 live platform for UK music returns this month for another round of exciting performances and PA’s. Confirmed acts on the night are Donaeo, Angel, Dappy, Ms Dynamite, Kliq, Tinchy, Amplify Dot and Rascals with more to still be announced. Past events have already smashed all other live music showcases while playing home to the likes of Professor Green, Misha B, Krept and Konan and Chip but to name a few. A must go for all music lovers.
Be part of it –
Doors open at 6.45pm on Sunday 24th March 2013. Tickets start at £20 and are on sale at: https://
Although coming from a family of child stars and experiencing first hand the effects it can have, Latoya Jackson is set on mentoring her late brothers 3 children as she sets the Reality TV world loose on them. Now owning her own talent agency ‘Ja-Tail Enterprises’, the older sister of Michael Jackson has vowed to manage teenagers Prince and Paris and 10 year old Blanket under her agency for 15% of all royalties The 56 year old former child star is rumored to have had talk show queen and legend Oprah offer her $10 million to have the reality TV show featuring MJ’s kids aired on Oprah’s network OWN…
Bright lights, winter winds and loads of people. Where could I be? Only in the busy life with human traffic of people questing to go night clubs in the infamous Trafalgar Square, London.
The night is bright and wondering how I got here. No money, No home, No future. The only thing I gasp is talent. Talent to entertain by passers and put in money in this hat that lays infront of me while I wait outside Mcdonalds for that one chance to make a dream a reality. But am I dreaming? Can you really make it from just talent alone?
A bypasser gave me a business card. It said ‘Street Starz TV – Home for upcoming Talent’. I said to the man with the rocksack,
Me: Whats your name?
The guy: Justin Nelson, Founder of Street Starz TV
Me: Can you help me reach the stars?
Justin: (Laughs) no but I can help build a platform for you by filming you. Whats your talent?
Me: I can do street dancing?
As I proceed to stand up from the ground, Justin gets out his camera from his bag and sets it up. I was alittle nervous about doing this on camera as I’m camera shy but this was my only chance to shine infront of a camera.
Justin signals that hes ready to film and people stop by as a bright light from Justin’s camera films me. I begin to start doing my dancing moves and at first, I was shaky and in doubt of my ability because I’ve never performed infront of a camera before but as I got into it, my troubled doubt turned into a smile of joy. As seconds moved on, more and more people stopped in groups to circulate the main attention on the street which was me. Justin then stopped me and said ‘Look, heres a business card to a local Street Dancing event. You need to be there if you want to pursue you career. You have talent in what you do, make sure you pursue it and dont waste it’. My excitement was uncontrollable at this present time as it felt like someone was giving me a future’.
I replied and said to Justin ‘What are you going to do with the filming you done of me dancing’?. Justin replied ‘Upload it to Youtube and show the world’. My heart felt like it skipped a beat. A man helping me for no reason but because he believes in me. As Justin smiles and walks off I stop him by shouting out ‘My name is Freda’. Justin smiled and said ‘Nice to meet you Freda. Hope to see you on TV soon. I know you can do it because I believe in you and your skills. Your a born natural’. Justin gave me another card in which he said I will need for when I want to promote myself or use printing services. I glance down and the business card said in bold letters ‘SOLOPRESS’. As my future begins to shape, I pick up my small bottle of money I have and get ready to sharpen my skills for the Street Dancing event that Justin spoke about.
JOE BUDDEN LIVE AT XOYO It’s all love and hip-hop Joe Budden, plays one off show in London!
It’s all love and hip-hop star and part of Slaughterhouse, Joe Budden will be live in the London on 13th March 2013, performing at XOYO in Shoreditch with some special guests, courtesy of Sum Like it Live Events.
Time: 7:00pm Till Late
Date: Wednesday, March 13th 2013
Venue: XOYO, 32-33 Cowper Street, Shorditch, London, EC2AA 4AP
Support from: Black The Ripper, Dot Rotten & Tanika
DJ Sets from CJ Beatz, DJ Slick & Sneaky
…Because of his choice of dance moves! Justin, who is half way through the UK leg of his tour, was turned away from swanky Manchester nightclub Sankeys on Thursday night because they disapproved of his signature shuffle. They wrote on their official Twitter page -
This past year has been amazing for introducing so many artists as well as bringing back to the forefront those UK who are already established and off showing off their talent to the music world and The Brits Awards 2013 did a great of honouring those most deserving of recognition for all their hard work.
The two big winners of the night were Emeli Sande who took the prize for British Female Solo Artist and MasterCard British Album of the Year for Our Version of Events, and Ben Howard who scooped the gongs for British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.
Other winners on the night included Lana Del Ray, Frank Ocean and Adele who won British Single for Skyfall. In her recorded acceptance speech (she was busy in LA rehearsing for The Oscars!) she poked fun at last years Brit bosses who cut off her acceptance speech when she won British Album, saying ‘I don’t want to keep you too much because I don’t want to interrupt the best album speech at the end of the night’.
Its been almost 4 years since the passing of the King of Pop but fear not, here comes 14 year old Paris Jackson, proving she’s just as talented as her famous dad. Strumming away on a red and white electric guitar Paris, the only daughter of the late great MJ, posted on her twitter ’#bass #jammin #music.’ along with this picture -