It’s the brand new video from Lemar protoge Effie.
I premiered her debut ‘Into Yellow’ last year and i predicted she was going to blow. Effie is most definitely on track to do exactly that with this pop R&B banger!
There’s an album still in progress and watchout for a killer Dubstep remix of this single courtesy of Stinkahbell.
In the meantime peep this original online exclusive of ‘Lonely’.
Dont forget to leave a comment.
Bless up
RH
Taken from the forthcoming album ‘Rock Dust Light Star’ Jay Kay and the UK funksters are back.
Have a butchers and enjoy!
RH
By Anna Nathanson
Rihanna’s in town and so she hosted an exclusive industry shindig at the plush Sketch venue in the heart of central London yesterday evening. Sitting on a red armchair surrounded by candles and petals, she took the audience through a selection of what she promised were the best tracks from her forthcoming album Loud.
“This track had such a big vocal so I wanted to make sure I could pull it off. It was a challenge but I really enjoyed it” she said of current radio record Only Girl.
Next to be played was what is set to be her second single from the album, an R&B number entitled What’s My Name, describing it as a “sassy, flirtatious, fun record”. With Stargate being behind three of the five tracks showcased, Rihanna also enlisted the help of Drake and of course organised the obligatory Nicki Minaj feature which has become pretty much standard these days.
The statuesque Bajan beauty looked stunning in towering stilettos and a stylish flowery outfit, and as each track played she bopped her head to the beat. The venue and mood of the night felt pretty glamorous, with white furniture, candle lit tables and canapés and cocktails being served on trays. The futuristic bathroom contained individual white pods instead of cubicles and each pod came with it’s own sonic theme, from airport sound effects to people laughing and clapping.
The songs we heard seemed to be split between big, dancey, thumping numbers and more traditional R&B tunes, and there was of course a massive ballad which has hit stamped all over it, called California King Bed. “When I first heard it I thought it was a great song and couldn’t wait to record it” said the superstar.
As each track played, images of clouds and trees were projected on all walls to accompany the music. “The record sounds best when you listen to it out loud” Rihanna advised, explaining that she hates having to skip past songs. “I wanted to make an album where you could just press play.”
Click the above link to view Anna Nathanson’s interview with London based producer DaVinChe at his South London studio.
As well as working with the likes of Tinie Tempah, Kano and Tinchy Stryder, DaVinChe is also a classically trained guitarist and pianist and has conducted a concert for the BBC’s Urban Classics.
He continues to produce a range of different genres, from R&B to Grime, and is currently working with artists such as Aggro Santos, Cleo Sol, Bashy and Wretch 32.
With special thanks to Rafael Bettega and Jackie Davidson
I’ve been a supporter of STB since the supa soulful ‘Enjoy Yourself’ which i hammered on my Radio 1xtra R&B show for a long azz time so i’m pleased to see the return of this multi talented artist (Rapper /Singer /Producer) with a refreshing track paying homage to the ‘B Boy’ fraternity.
He deserves recognition for the flava he’s prepared to bring to the game and i’m happy to start the ball rollin on that front.
‘B Boy Beef’ appears on the album Soul Movement vol. 1 released on BBE Records & available on iTunes…so cop it if you like it and enjoy the vid!
Ssup my R&B fam…Check a piece of phreshness from this 23 year old Londoner ready to blaze the scene with this lil gem.
It’s another 24 hour exclusive so enjoy it and feel free to leave a comment.
Bless up!
RH
Cherri V has paid her dues and emerged with one of my favourite tunez of the minute.
It’s a straight up banger and and i’m very proud to have completed the double…Giving ‘The Show’ a world premiere on my BBC Radio 1xtra R&B show and now bringing you the beautifully shot video as a 24 hour exclusive on RH’s Blogizms.
Cherri V is my ‘One to watch’ right now, with a Roll Deep collaboration round the corner and her album release imminent. Things are hotting up for the firing redhead.
Release Date October 25th 2010…It’s on with ‘The Show’…
Enjoy!
RH
CHERRI V – ‘THE SHOW’ (Release date – October 25th 2010)
At long last the official video has landed!!
I’ve been a long time supporter of Labz since literally playing a demo of an amazing record he penned, produced & performed called ‘Music Box’ back in July 2008. I was super happy when I heard he’d got signed to Simon Cowell’s record label Syco.
Infact Labz is the 1st non X Factor contestant to be signed to the label. That should tell you something about the calibre and genius of the bad boy behind the Tinie Tempah, ‘Pass Out’ & ‘Frisky’ beats.
He is one gifted individual and is definitely ready to set the charts alight with his debut single ‘Let The Sun Shine’ so without further ado.
Enjoy the video.
1ne
RH
Jay Z has signed Will and Jada’s 9 year old daughter, Willow, to Roc Nation based on her new tune ‘Whip My Hair’.
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The 15th MOBO awards will take place at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on October 20th.
Good luck everybody!!!
The 2010 MOBO awards nominees are:
Best Newcomer
Tinie Tempah
Professor Green
Scorcher
Labrinth
Devlin
Best UK Act
Tinie Tempah
Jay Sean
Tinchy Stryder
Taio Cruz
Chipmunk
N-Dubz
Giggs
JLS
Roll Deep
M.I.A
Dizzee Rascal
Alexandra Burke
Sade
Plan B
Leona Lewis
Best Song
Taio Cruz ft Ke$ha – ‘Dirty Picture’
Tinie Tempah – ‘Pass Out’
N-Dubz ft Mr Hudson – ‘Playing With Fire’
Mark Ronson & The Business INTL ft Q-Tip & MNDR – ‘Bang, Bang, Bang’
Professor Green ft Ed Drewett – ‘I Need You Tonight’
Best UK R&B / Soul
Sade
Natalie Williams
Corinne Bailey Rae
McLean
Plan B
Best UK Hip Hop / Grime
Giggs
Professor Green
Skepta
Akala
Wile
Best International Act
Drake
Alicia Keys
Jay Z
Rihanna
Eminem
Janelle Monae
Black Eyed Peas
Nicki Minaj
Ne-Yo
Usher
Beyonce
Jason Derulo
Lil Wayne
Travie McCoy
Trey Songz
Best Reggae
Damian Marley
Mavado
GYPTIAN
Vybz Kartel
GAPPY RANKS
Best Album
Plan B – ‘The Defamation of Strickland Banks’
JLS – ‘JLS’
N-Dubz – Against All Odds’
Chipmunk – ‘I Am Chipmunk’
Dizzee Rascal – ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’
Best Video
Mark Ronson & The Business INTL ft Q-Tip & MNDR – ‘Bang, Bang, Bang’
Tinie Tempah ft Labrinth – ‘Frisky’
Tinchy Stryder – ‘You’re Not Alone’
Alesha Dixon – ‘Drummer Boy’
Dizzee Rascal – ‘Dirtee Disco’
Best African Act
K’Naan (Somalia)
P-Square (Nig)
Hip Hop Pantsula (SA)
JJC (Nig)
Banky W. (Nig)
Concha Buika (Equatorial Guinea)
Mulatu Astatke (Ethiopia)
Wanlov the Kubolor (Ghana)
Angélique Kidjo (Benin)
M3NSA (Ghana)
Yuri Da Cunha (Angola)
Tinny (Ghana)
Waldemar Bastos (Zimbabwe)
Staff Benda Bilili (Congo-Kinshasa)
BLK JKS (South Africa)
Best Gospel Act
Faith Child
Guvna B
Rachel Kerr
Jake Isaac
Beverley Trotman
Best Jazz Act
Robert Glasper – ‘Double Booked’
Brad Mehldau – ‘Highway Rider’
Empirical – ‘Out ‘n’ In’
Phronesis – ‘Alive’
John McLaughlin – ‘To the One’