I am a little confused about the way in which the British public receive their news today. I understand that the news given should be an objective and factual report on current affairs. Also not forgetting that at the same time it still remains one of the main political propaganda machines used to persuade public [...]
March 26, 2007
If like me, you’ve been looking out for the next sensation on the comedy scene, I’m sure you’ll have come accross the likes of very obvious Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and Katt Williams. One comedian that caught my attention is the ‘voice impersonating’ Aries Spears. I first came accross his material, when I heard this [...]
March 22, 2007
You may remember the film Don’t Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood [1996] by The Wayans Brothers, and if you do, you’ll definitely remember the crippled character, ironically named “Crazy Legs”. If you aint seen the movie, get it here. It’s just about £5.00 on Amazon…well he’s really [...]
March 20, 2007
We have finally settled our bills for the month. Balanced our overdrafts (just), finally sent in the dreaded tax return and struggled to find a little money left over to live on day-to-day. All in preparation for another great financial year! However for me and many others across the nation, (who don’t earn a stupid [...]
March 20, 2007
Album Release Date: June 2005 Album Artist: Leela James Album Title: A Change Is Gonna Come The music industry’s pledge of artistic revolution has become a pipe dream. Fortunately, every so often the universe births an anomaly- a virtuoso whose essence defies conventionalism and whose artistry serves as a barometer for musical greatness. She is [...]
March 18, 2007
Someone has noticed that, Optimists think the glass is half full. Pessimists think its half empty. Realists know that if they stay around long enough they are going to have to wash the glass. In art, realists paint life with blemishes, wrinkles, and scars. Idealists paint a subject as they imagine it could or should [...]
March 18, 2007
Based on the comic strip, Huey and Riley move away from the city and out to the suburbs with their irascible grandfather. Biting socio-political commentary ensues. The UK missed the bullet train that was The Boondock, an anime and comedy that rivals The Simpsons. But the first season though over in the US, can be [...]
March 18, 2007
Whether you’re an unhappy wife or an unhappy husband, there’s some comforting pabulum at the movies for you this weekend, though whether any of it actually has the capacity to make you feel better about your wretched life is questionable. Bored and sexless Chris Rock contemplates cheating on his cold-fish spouse in I Think I [...]
March 15, 2007
An action and historical drama being released nationwide on the 23rd March, 2007. “300″ is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing unsurmountable odds, the valor and sacrifice inspires all of Greece [...]
March 13, 2007
Fri 20 April 2007: Shepherds Bush Empire Taalib Johnson aka Musiq Soulchild touches down in London to bless his fans with an one off live performance at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London, playing songs from his recently released fourth album “LUVANMUSIQ“ which has been receiving rave reviews. The 12 track record from B.UD.D.Y an [...]
March 13, 2007
Meaning of Life Life means different things to different people, to acquire wisdom and knowledge is one; Wisdom and knowledge …to master and know as many things as possible …to be without questions, or to keep asking questions …to expand one’s perception of the world …to explore, to expand beyond our frontiers …to learn from [...]
March 6, 2007
Primary Genre: Neo Soul Home Town: Philadelphia Website: http://www.bilal-the-man.com Bilal is at the top of the new millennium list, helping to usher in the rebirth of Soul with a heavy hip-hop flavor. Even before he released his first album 1st Born Second, Bilal had generated enough buzz to ensure his future success. He had highlighted [...]
March 5, 2007
Repetitive strain injury costs employers £300 million a year, latest research shows. With a record high 86,000 cases reported in 2006, our experts explain how to prevent RSI and what to do if it strikes.
March 5, 2007
Album Release Date: 26 January, 2003 Album Artist: Amp Fiddler Album Title: The Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly Superficial Soul Divine There’s quite a buzz around this one. Last year’s two teaser EPs attracted critical acclaim from the likes of Giles Peterson, Jazzanova and Kruder and Dorfmeister. The album only confirms what those in the [...]
March 27, 2007