Smoooove...

So there's always those times when you're not in the mood to listen to hyped up rave music and you're just after something a bit smoother to chill to. For me (as you can probably gather by now), Neo-soul is that sound. Musiq Soulchild, Floetry, Erykah, D'Angelo...perfect. My new not-so-guilty pleasure though is Zo! I've written about this guy before ("This Could Be The Night"), he's from the Foreign Exchange camp and has put out quality album after quality album. He himself is a producer but his ingenious collaborative selections make for some true magic. The track I leave you with today is from his 2006 instrumental album "Freelance". The lack of lyrics may not be everyone's thing but at the moment, this is certainly mine!

Listen to and enjoy "Coffee Mist"

Ri

x




P.S. for more Zo! or any of the FE crew check out http://www.theforeignexchangemusic.com/ -- @FEofficial (for all you twitbirds)

Kanye does it again

So we all know that Kanye West has a up and coming album coming up. Everyone is talking about it. Now, most artist promote their albums with interviews sneak peeks etc etc. But Kanye, he done it big and has made a 34 minute long film called "Runaway". Written by Hype Williams and directed by Kanye West himself he sure knows how to promote an album!

I don't know about everyone but I have noticed that he has mentioned on number of times a Phoenix. Recently in the press there has been some controversy over his album cover showing the character (which I have come to find out his name is Griffen) in the film with his Phoenix in a lets just say not best buddy position. Now call me weird if you want but I happen to like the album cover its different and original.

Okay, so the concept of the short film is basically the Phoenix has crashed landed on earth where Kanye finds her (or it? lol). By the looks of the film it looks as though Kayne is trying to help his Phoenix adjust to his world. During the film there several snippets of his tracks and I must say he did well on this one. You know when you listen to an album there is always1 or 2 that you just aint feeling?? Well I'm feeling all his tracks on this album!

I'll leave you with the film, If you 34 minutes to spare have a watch its worth it!

Kayne West I salute you!

Until next time Listen, Love, Enjoy! Peace

Ellie x

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Yo-Yo-ing Around...

So Thursday gone we ventured on some Israelite journey over to West London to the Notting Hill Art's Club for the weekly night Yo-Yo's. Most of you are probably familiar with this event but for those of you who aren't it basically follows the following structure: live act of varying genre, DJ, another live act and then a headline DJ to inspire clubbers to dance the night away (well, at least until 2am anyways).

What we like about Yo-Yo's:

1) the random selection of people that go there
2) the slightly unkempt basement setting
3) the smell of class A drugs (not saying that ANYONE does that in there) & alcohol
4) the complete variation in musical sounds you experience on any given night

We had a whale of a time so much so that next time, it has been decided that the following day will be booked of work so that we can go IN! Anywho, here's a few pics.

Stay "urban"!

Ri & Ellie

x

I do I do Luv me some Ryan Leslie

Now there's many producers singers, rappers, songwriters out there and up and coming ones too! But have to give a shout out to Ryan Leslie... You may not agree but the man is a genius when it comes to creative music. The American producer, instrumentalist, rapper, singer and entrepreneur (woow lool) has produced many songs for up and coming singers. His most commercial success would be Cassie with her single "Me & U" (now I come to think of it what has happened to my girl anyway? She come off the scene?) Anyway Mr Leslie creates a variety of different genres from R&B/Hip-Hop/Pop to even Gospel! His Debut Album "Ryan Leslie" (2009) features such songs as "Addiction" and "Diamond Girl" which created a bigger fan base.

While surfing the net I came across this lil clip for Adidas Originals "When I Think About Love" and with a catchy lil beat this who wouldn't love it!

Check it out...

Catchy isn't it?

This next video shows the producer at his best while creating "Addiction". This is the reason why I think this dude is a genius. I do strongly believe he is underrated.

Ellie x

"She Turnt Her (Smith) Swag Orrrnnn"

The Smith's (Will, Jada & kids) are probably one of the most talented families Holly-hood has to offer. Will & Jada have enjoyed box office and music success and son Jaden has too had his own triumphs as an up and coming young actor.

Now the turn of youngest spawn Willow. The video for her song "Whip My Hair" has been hotly anticipated and finally received its release over the weekend. It's quite something, whether it be the fact that she has been superbly styled, mentored and coached throughout the whole video-making process or the fact that given her genes, she is just naturally swaggerful, it's going to be a smash AND I have to admit, it's DAMN catchy. Is there anything that this family can't do? I both want to be them and hate them at the same time!

Ri x

X Factor.... Is it really about talent?

Hey people,

I said to myself I wouldn't do this but I had to. One word X Factor!

I don't need to explain the whole concept of this years drama we've all being watching it. Screaming at the television and having serious debates on the decisions that were made. I'm gonna concentrate on X Factor Judge Cheryl Cole. I've said all along that she's on c**** for the

picking Cher and Katy.

I cant help but think that Cheryl only picked Cher because its a mini version of her. Is it me or is there some resemblance between the two from the small frame, the hair even the style. Okay the girl can sing but I just feel that its too much and its not genuine nor authentic its just pre packed in a plastic bag waiting to be sold to millions of growing fans now shouting out 'Swagger' every chance they get.

Katy... The girl cant sing sorry, after going on about how good she was she failed to impress many viewers on her first audition when she forgot the words and in the second audition she didn't even sing. The only thing that comes to mind when these choices were made is, who will be better at bringing the money in. Forget talent lets just go for image and marketing which was very unfair.

Cheryl had some extremely talented singers this year the only good choice she made was Rebecca and Treyc. She had true talent in that category and she wasted it.

I hope the girls who didn't get through were spotted by someone who knows what real talent really is and they get their break in the future good luck girls. And good luck to Rebecca and Treyc cause I actually think they are good but they are gonna need the luck if they have Cher as competition as their is so much hype surrounding her already. Katy... No comment! *Side eye*

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Peace out x

Ah Wah Di Bumba... (el-oh-el)

Yo peeps what's really good?

This vid was first shown to me by my girl Sami back in uni times when we should have been doing our disso's. It's disgustingly funny whether you understand what the frik they are saying or not!

Watch and enjoy "Jamaican Puppets"

(P.S. Holla @ me if you require an interpreter LOL)

Ri x (twitter.com/miss_star_ri)

Chuckin 'Em Up

Yo what's crackin people? Like Ellie said it's been a hot minute but we are back with a vengeance this Sunday!

Now, a lot has been made of Chris Brown's new track "Deuces" with its melody being somewhat reminiscent of ex Rihanna's "Te Amo" and the obvious "angry-man-screw you biash" lyrical content. Controversial? Clearly but the people seem to like it and it has been remixed and re-fixed a whole heap already with the likes of Rick Ross and Drake getting involved in the show.

Honestly, its not my usual cup of tea and I hadn't actually heard the original track when on my daily Youtube surf I stumbled across this lil gem of a rendition. This guy Passion (on the keys) is a very talented singer/songwriter/musician/composer who I've been following since '07 and this just the latest in an impressive repertoire of super-duper fly covers (as well as original stuff). Check out the "Chocolate Brothers" (himself and fellow SF artist JR Aquino) version of "Deuces"...




Check out Passion's youtube channel: youtube.com/passionsf...
and JR's: JRAquinomusic
Passion's Twitter: www.twitter.com/JeremyManongdo

Peace out

Ri x

Juslisen....

Wow its been a awhile hasn't it!

Its short and sweet but worth it!

For the past week or so I have been thinking what I could blog about. So I thought introduce y'all to another artist that I think needs more credit for her music and she goes by the name of Brittany Bosco.

Her style of funk, soul and electro has helped her create a great album "City of Nowhere" released in 2008. Again, another artist that is under rated and I want to give her props for being different and original from such songs such as "Love Thang" and "City of Nowhere" This is someone that I for sure want to see doing more in the next few years.

I'll leave you with a sample.... Get to know if you don't!

Until next time listen, Love & Enjoy

Peace X