In Her Own Words

If you don't know get to know....

2006-09-12T20:21:00.000Z

OK - I know I ALWAYS say I'm loving certain stuff but, for real, I'm LOVIN' this CD. Take a listen to the snippets if you know what's good for you. Presto definitely doin' it for me at the moment......

Enjoy

These are the tracks I'm feelin in particular:

Right Here ft. J Medeiros & Kim Hill (remember her?!)

Wayward ft. Saint Spectra

Today I'm Playin..

2006-09-01T21:04:00.000Z

.. Black Ice - The Death of Willie Lynch.

You know I'm not all into detail as if you are interested you'll just do a search. Anyways, apparently he's a poet.

This debut album has tracks featuring Musiq, Natalie Stewart (Floetry) and V. Never heard of him before myself but I believe he's done things like Def Poetry Jam

More info HERE

This my fav on the album so take a listen:

Nice 2 Meet U ft. V

This reminds me of....

2006-08-28T08:17:00.001Z

...being a teenager in the Fridge on a Friday night with Rampage.

Part 1

Part 2

Posting Frenzy

2006-06-02T23:27:00.000Z

Gotta share this though. Killin this album this week. Not new however but came out earlier this year. PLUS I bought it for £1.99 on Amazon (brand new & sealed) BARGAIN!

Emmanuel is a producer from the UK with nuff UK love represented on this CD. Gotta support our own - especially when they are doing big tings and deserve the recognition. Take a listen:

My FAV track, it's very summerish - DAMELO (ft. Belle)

Next track is - Getaway (ft. Celetia (what happened to her anyway?!))

Lastly - Pretend (ft. Nate James (who sounds somewhat like Stephen Simmonds on this cut))

Johanna Sillanpaa

2006-05-28T06:48:00.000Z

It's been a loooooooong time since I've shared any music with you people. Not that I've been meditating in silence, nothing so deep, I just haven't got round to it.

Can't quite remember how I came across Johanna (we are obviously good friends since we are on a first name basis) but that's all by the by anyway.

Johanna is a Swedish native who now lives in Canada. I'm hoping she gets some recognition but we shall see eh? The sound is laid back with a slight jazzy feel.

Have a listen:
On the Other Side
One More Day

Who killed my brother

2006-04-08T19:26:00.000Z

I don't often watch Saturday night tv but I was flick through the channels (supposed to be cleaning) and I came across this documentary. Very moving. It centered around Kelso Cochrane who was murdered in 1959 in Notting Hill. See, it seems like years ago but I look at it like this; in 1959 my mother was 3 years old and my grandparents had been in this country all of 5 or six years (if that). It wasn't that long ago. I can't watch programmes like this because they make my blood boil to think about all the things that my grandparents (and my mother as the first generation of kids born here) went through. You may think racism is dead and everyone's over because it's no longer overt. But I think a little more sinister. Those youths that killed Kelso Cochrane are probably around my grandparents age so we pass people with this mentality all the time. Just because they are old doesn't mean they weren't involved and don't think like that still and we all know we learn from our parents........so the cycle continues. Sometimes it so easy to forget what those before us had to go through but every now and then we get reminders.

Read the article

"19:35 Today
BBC2
Who Killed My Brother, Kelso Cochrane?
An historical whodunnit as Stanley Cochrane arrives in Britain to try and find out who killed his brother Kelso, in 1959. With the help of reporter Raphael Rowe he researches archives and meets witnesses to his brother's murder at the hands of white youths in racially divided Notting Hill"

I should have done this a long time ago!

2006-02-23T21:22:00.000Z

Medicine for my Pain

2006-02-15T05:19:00.000Z

Lynden David Hall
1974 - 2006

R.I.P

R.I.P J Dilla

2006-02-12T19:55:00.000Z

James "Jay Dee" Yancey

1974 - 2006

Lynden David Hall

2005-09-29T08:42:00.000Z

I'm not sure if I've been busy or under a rock why I haven't heard about this but I only found out how sick he was just this morning. I think I may go to this event.

For the last 2 years Lynden David Hall has been battling a rare form of cancer. He is suffering from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma disease. It is a form of cancer that mainly affects young people in their 20’s and around 1400 people are diagnosed in then UK every year. It is a disease of the Lymphatic system. Lymphatic system is a complex system of lymph organs (such as tonsils and bone marrow) and lymph nodes connected by a network of lymphatic vessels. This system is part of the body’s natural defence against infection. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma usually affects groups of lymph nodes in one area of the body such as the neck or armpit.

In January this year Lynden attended Hammersmith hospital for a Stem Cell transplant. The operation has resulted in him being hospitalised ever since. For nine months he has been in intensive care fighting for his life. His spirit has never been broken though and despite all his problems he has asked if we can help him raise money for fellow sufferers.

On Tuesday 15th November at the Jazz Café in London friends of lynden will be gathering to perform in his honour. Confirmed artists include: Miss Dynamite, Omar, Beverly knight, Terri walker, Shola Ama, Don E & Roachford + djs Diggz & Matt White. We are hoping that the event will be televised or broadcast in order to raise the awareness of this serious condition.

Tickets are £22.50 and will be available from www.meanfiddler.com from Monday 3rd October. If you would like to donate more there will be an opportunity for people to do so on the night. Everyone involved in organising this event has provided their services for free enabling us to donate 100% of the proceeds to various charities of lyndens choice including the Afro Caribbean leukaemia trust.

Taken from: http://www.randomrecordsuk.com/content/home.asp

They're back

2005-09-12T08:53:00.000Z

They're back! More people reappearing. Floetry are back (again). New album on the 8th November. Can't remember what it's called but the name of it is on their website.

Have to admit. Not a big fan "floetry" but I like the girls individually and what with them being from London and SOUTH London at that (well, only one half but still) gotta support 'em. There's something about the breathy talking and heavy breathing on the tracks that I can't just can't deal with - I like them individually - as in, you sing on a track on your own and you talk/rap on another track on your own. Speaking of which Marsha has a track on Eric Roberson's new one (the Appetizer which I talked about yesterday) that I absolutely LOVE. I also managed to catch them about 2 years ago and they each performed as indvidual artists on a few of Terence Blanchards Scores.

Anyways, out on the 8th November be sure to look out for it!

Bit of this and a bit of that (musically of course!)

2005-09-11T16:14:00.000Z

OK, I'm kinda halfway through my spring cleaning (don't comment - essay avoidance tactics!) and I just had to come on and write two lines (literally, that's all ya getting).

Syleena Johnson has a new effort coming out on the 19th of this month. I tell ya, this lady is definitely working at her own pace and it's working for me! I absolutely love her voice. This is RnB stuff done really well.

No, snippets today - sure I could find some if I tried hard enough but I can't be bothered and I don't know how to set up a link to share an MP3 so best bet is to just go buy it when it comes out!

Aaahhh now this man on - you should all know. Well, if you don't that's Eric Roberson. I was more than a little bit happy when I discovered that he has ANOTHER cd coming (wooo hooo). Not sure when it's due out but it's called the Appetizer.

Same again, I've got cleaning to do so you are all gonna have to wait to hear it. Or better yet, just go out and buy it when it's released!

What do you want for dinner?

2005-09-05T06:35:00.000Z

What can I say? For *interesting* back in the day Weight Watchers recipes (with great commentary) take a look HERE. Also scroll down to the bottom and have a look at the links.........

Few and Far Between

2005-08-27T05:44:00.000Z

Life is getting in the way of blogging.

Can't honestly say that's a bad thing though. I feel like there are not enough hours in the day. Seems like there is alway something I SHOULD be doing *sigh*

I have three essays to complete by the 7th September (which is right around the corner) and one of them is 4,000 words plus and I have done no reading yet (the shame of it!). Then as soon as I get those out of the way I need to start revising for my exams. These is slightly difficult since I have a memory like a goldfish!

Me

No music updates at present as I've had no time relax and take in some good music, but I will tell you about some bad music.....

Oh dear. I loaded this onto the iriver to listen to on the way to work and all I can say is that this garbage had me swearing out loud. The other people must have thought I had torrets. "What the fuck is this?!" is what came out of my mouth. It was painful. That's the only way to explain. I mean, I loved Guy and I even liked some of the tracks from his other solo album but boooooooooooooy I can't get with this. What really killed it for me was that reggae sounding track (oh, fake reggae is my pet hate btw). Listen at your risk. I've just found a new coaster!

Words & Pictures

2005-08-06T09:00:00.000Z

Well, I got back from the ATL on Monday morning and I'm STILL tired. Went straight back to work on Tuesday. This is going to be a short post (mostly because I'm about to go BACK to bed) but I'll give you a few pictures to represent how I spent my actual 30th birthday while I was away (we sure did a lot in one day!). Maybe I'll give some details later in the week. Let's just put it this way - Arvy spoilt me ROTTEN :o)

Janita & Angela

2005-07-18T05:36:00.000Z

Swedish born Janita has been on the music scene for a while. Some of you may already be aware of Janita from her last album, "I'll be fine", which featured the track Oh. Well, she released a new project this year called "Seasons of Life". To me, this cd is perfect for lazy summer days and some romantic summer nights. The album has that jazzy/bossa feel that I'm loving...take a listen to a couple of tracks for yourselves - firstly my personal favourite, I only want you, also take a listen to Let me love you and That's how life goes.

The honourable mention this week goes to Angela Johnson (lead singer of Coolys Hotbox) and her sophmore solo effort Got to get it go. To be honest - nothing less than I expected from this artist. Some nice quality tracks on this cd and it is definitely worth some rotation in your cd/mp3 player. Take a listen to tracks All I Need Early Bird and On My Way .

One to watch - Darien

2005-07-13T04:57:00.000Z

Most of you probably know Darien Brockington from the Foreign Exchange project (which I STILL play). Well, fingers crossed, we can look forward to some solo work from him. If you have no idea who I am talking about check him out on the Foreign Exchange cut (which happens to be my favourite off of the cd) Come Around and on a track from the Big Pooh album Sleepers entitled My mind . He's written for and worked with a whole host of artists. Take a look at his site if you get a chance which is Here.

I've errmmm "come across" a couple of tracks which are not on the website and believe me - he is definitely one to watch.
There's an interview here: http://www.thaformula.com/on_the_grind.htm

***Announcement: I guess you are starting to see the fascination I have with *featured* artists!***

An honourable mention also this week to Sabrina Melheiros and her debut album Equilibria. The majority of this album is definitely of the Brazilian variety and makes for a cd that's makes you want to dance (well it does this for me anyway). I can't say it's a cd I have in constant rotation but it does get some play. Strangely enough (or maybe not to some) this album was produced by Venom who just happens to be Bluey from Incognito's son! The track i'm loving off of this effort is the title track Equilibria.

Rho-Zhe-ay

2005-07-04T06:26:00.000Z

It's not often that I pick up cd samplers but this was an exception to the rule. What made me purchase it in the first place was pretty much on the strength of the fact that this guy sings my absolute FAVOURITE track from the Platinum Pied Pipers Triple P CD - a song called 50 ways to leave your lover. I'm loving his voice and the feel of his flow and at 24 this singer / songwriter / musician /producer AND arranger has alot more to offer us.

He has some tracks on his website that are not on the sampler that I'm definitely feeling and I'm looking forward to his full length effort (hopefully the wait won't be too long). In the meantime check him out here and here.

Enjoy!

Album of the week: Rogiers - Rogiers CD Sampler
Track 1 - Feel it now (listen here)

R.I.P Luther

2005-07-02T05:13:00.000Z

21 days to the A.T.L

2005-07-01T09:12:00.000Z

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! I’m really looking forward to getting out of the country and even more so to seeing Arvy *big cheer*

The problem is I’m acting like I’ve never been on away before (actually there’s more than one problem – this is the first). I need a new suitcase because……well, just because I want one! I have a nice one that’s too small, I have one that is just the right size but is a hard covered one (I’m getting the train to the airport so it’s NOT about that at all), and bigger one which is, well, toooooooo big. So the hunt begins. I’m going to Petticoat Lane at lunch time as there is a shop down there that sells decent suitcases and are always open to a bit of bartering (which I love) – nothing like a bargain (even though they already know what their crap is worth and aren’t really doing you a favour!). *Why did I just sound like the black version of Goldilocs?*

The second thing is – where the higgidy hell are all my clothes? Hhaa haaa they cannot fit me anymore! 60% of the things I was shocking out in in Jamaica in January have mysteriously shrunken. That has to be it. They’ve shrunk! So now, I’m torn between buying new stuff to take away or just buying new stuff when I’m there. How about BOTH. Lol

Anyways – Happy Friday! :o)

(album of the week will be back on Monday)

This Journey In

2005-06-13T06:29:00.000Z

I woke up with a plan for this blog. All deep and meaningful and whatnot. Then it happened. I selected debut album from The Rebirth out of my collection and the rest (as they say) is history.

You may already know them from their track "Evil Vibrations" on the Rewind 4! cd that came out on the Ubiquity label. I, personally, was hooked after that.

If you pick up one album this month (possibly year) it should be this. This came out back in March here in the UK and to say it's superb is an understatement. If you like, Incognito/Cooly's Hotbox/D'Influence/Roy Ayers etc. (basically "good shit") then you'll love this.

I'm loving the rare groove feel of some of the cuts on this cd with my favourite with that feel being "Common Ends".

Before I got off the train a track called " Sinkin' " came on and, no word of a lie, just transported me away from the crowded train into some place that was not claustraphobic (don't watch the spelling if it's wrong) and where I was happy. Doesn't that just make for a great CD when it has the ability to do that?

Don't take my word for it - check it out!

Album of the week: The Rebirth - This Journey In
Track 5 - Common Ends (listen here)

Friday Meme

2005-06-10T19:19:00.000Z

I got this from her.

THREE THINGS I DON'T UNDERSTAND:
[1] The art of patience
[2] Sewing patterns - teaching myself to sew wasn't my greatest idea
[3] My purpose

THREE THINGS ON MY DESK:
[1] CD's
[2] Digital Camera
[3] Secure ID tag thingy so I can log on to the system at work

THREE THINGS I'M DOING RIGHT NOW:
[1] Listening to Eastenders (my back is to the tv)
[2] Listening to my daughter talk to herself
[3] Having multiple convos on Yahoo!

THREE THINGS I WANT TO DO BEFORE I DIE:
[1] Have another baby
[2] To not feel like I'm constantly chasing my tail
[3] Be Mrs Arvy :o)

THREE THINGS I CAN DO:
[1] Cook
[2] look like I understand when I'm completely lost
[3] Talk - ALOT

THREE WAYS TO DESCRIBE MY PERSONALITY:
[1] Fiesty
[2] Entertaining
[3] Loner

THREE THINGS I CAN'T DO:
[1] Hold a note in a bucket
[2] Nto spend money if it's in my pocket
[3] Be patient

THREE THINGS I THINK YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO:
[1] You
[2] Those that love you
[3] MUSIC

THREE THINGS I DON'T THINK YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO EVER:
[1] Naysayers
[2] Bad Music
[3] My mother - she tells lies (see previous posts lol)

THREE THINGS YOU SAY:
[1] Excellent!
[2] Is it really?!?
[3] Anyway!

THREE OF YOUR ABSOLUTE FAVORITE FOODS:
[1] ICE CREAM
[2] Ice Cream
[3] Anything cooked by my grandparents

THREE THINGS YOU'D LIKE TO LEARN:
[1] To follow a sewing pattern (see above)
[2] To ride a motor bike
[3] To make jewelerry/candles

THREE BEVERAGES YOU DRINK REGULARLY:
[1] Purdey's
[2] Water
[3] eerrmm that's about it

THREE SHOWS YOU WATCHED WHEN YOU WERE A KID:
[1] Jamie and the magic torch
[2] Wombles
[3] The Muppet Show

THREE THINGS YOU WISH PEOPLE WOULD LEARN TO DO:
[1] Not interupt me when I'm eating my lunch
[2] Not ask "how comes you aren't replying" to IM's when it clearly states I'm AWAY
[3] Be happy for others instead of being jealous and hypocritical

Doing my "thang" today....go Jneiro!

Album of the week: Jneiro Jarel - Big Bounce Theory
Track 4 - Do Ya Thang