Showing posts with label Leontre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leontre. Show all posts

Friday, 18 November 2011

Life in a jail house nuh sweet...

Lots going on this week so I'll type as fast as my poor, cold little fingers will allow. Let's start with something as sweet on the ears as it is on the eyes.


Nadine Charles is, as you can see/hear, a proper singer. Not only can she 'sang', she also has a charming, even alluring, stage presence and a wicked sense of humour, so if you ever get the chance to see her perform live grab it with both hands and don't let go.


Not so sweet, but just as tasty, 'Reign Of Fire' is the latest video from Genesis Elijah's 'I Ain't Even Charging Bruv' EP and was shot while he was on tour in Switzerland. You'd have to be cuckoo (clock) not to download it, after all, he ain't even charging...


Speaking of freeness, be sure to check out Rapsody's new release courtesy of DJ Booth 'For Everything'. On point as always, this is Rapsody's third full length release this year and would be a bargain at almost any price, with production from 9th Wonder, Amp & Khrysis and features from Freeway, Kendrick Lamar and more.


Cappo's back with a new EP available as either a digital download or physical CD called Gusto Grizwold: International Vacation. If you purchase the CD you get the download version for free while you're waiting. This is just a precursor to the album proper due for release next year (which isn't that far away now).


Filmed by Grillaras Pictures, 'Jail House Rock' is the latest single from Leontre and the Gully Bank Musik crew. Good to hear that reality music is still alive and kicking in the Jamaican music industry. Hopefully, this attitude will rub off on Reggae's nephew Hip Hop and all the chopping up Maybachs and such will disappear up its own arse. We shall see...


Dukus has let fly a new EP produced by Crankz called 'Disturbed' and, as the name suggests, it's not one for fans of My Little Pony. I must confess that I know very little about Crankz, but I'm definitely going to find out more after this.


Scram Jones has a new, free 16 track 'mixtape' called 'The Hat Trick'. It's a mostly solo effort but he does enlist help from Mike Maven and Alchemist, which is never a bad thing.


A quick reminder (or heads up, if you were previously unaware) that Skillit's Birthday Bash is happening tomorrow at The Social, 5 Little Portland Street, London W1W 7JD. Featuring live performances from Skillit himself plus music from DJ Locky Stylez & Chris P Cuts. In the meantime 'Jump Up & Down' to his new video on a track produced by Jukeboxx and directed by K-Nite.


Another event of note (although there's been mixed reaction to this from the group themselves) is the UK premieres (yes, that's plural) of ‘Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest’ featuring a live performance from Phife Dawg after the film. The two nights, 21st and 22nd, are hosted by Spin Doctor and, if you hurry, you can still get tickets for the second night.

"Enough!", my fingers cry (or would if they were able to speak). I bid you adieu till next time.

One Love, Spy!

Friday, 30 September 2011

Heat

No, I'm not referring to the recent improvement in the weather pleasant though it's been. I'm talking about the new video from Configa featuring the vocal talent, and I do mean talent, of Jaz Kahina. The track's called 'We On Fire' and is taken from Configa's 'Calm Before The Storm' project, as mentioned last week, which proves that whatever, whoever says Hip Hop ain't dead.


Late as usual, I first happened upon Jaz on her combination with Illaman 'Talkin' 'Bout God' and have been one of her fans ever since. If you feel the same way, don't miss out on 'DJ Slademan Presents Gone' (feat. Agallah) for more goodness.


On a different tack for a minute, allow me to remind you of a prodigious singer/songwriter who celebrated her Earth Strong this week, Leontre. You already know that I grew up with Reggae as much as (if not more than) Hip Hop and will love it till I die, so it's always a pleasure to hear real authentic Reggae still being made. Everything I've heard from the album (not that it's finished yet) so far has been stellar. So, Ms Roberts, there's no point in wishing you the best as you already have it.


Back to the Hip Hop, this week's seen the release of J Live's 'S.P.T.A.', pronounced "spitta", it's short for said person of that ability, which aptly describes this educator to a tee. It's still possible to get a signed copy of the album on CD. How's that for reaching out to your fans?


Also new is Charity Starts At Home by Phonte of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange fame. Once again this is further proof that Hip Hop is far from the Reaper. Don't hesitate, just buy this shit now!


Back to the UK, here's the latest video from People's Army veteran Genesis Elijah. Known for producing more bangers than the Wall's factory on bonfire night, Genesis spectacularly fails to disappoint us once again.


Next week the NHS is teaming up with ACLT in a drive to promote donating blood and bone marrow. If you're in London West End, Croydon, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol or Leicester and you're able, please feel free to call ACLT office on 020 8240 4480 to book an appointment.

If you're one of those people that changes your mobile on the regular, please consider assisting ACLT by donating your old phones in an envelope marked 'Free Post ReCyclewise ACLT'. All phones (not stolen, of course) regardless of their condition will be gratefully received.

One Love, Spy!

Sunday, 21 March 2010

Where Do We Go?



A question posed by this week's featured artist in the spotlight, Leontre. A member of the Gully Bank Musik family, Leontre is an emerging young talent with, it seems, nothing but good things awaiting her in terms of success in the music industry. Not only is Leontre an accomplished singer with a unique and instantly recognizable voice, she is also the writer of her own (and perhaps, in the future, others') songs.


'Where Do You Go?' is one of three tracks from Leontre's debut Gully Bank Musik release, the other two tracks being 'Nuh Try' and her duet with Duane Stephenson, 'Sweet Slumber'. I've been blessed with another track from her called 'Jamaica', which always draws a positive response whenever I give it a bounce on the show.


This remarkable (not least because of her tender age) talent has what appears to be an effervescent personality (as evidenced on Twitter) and is, I'm sure, a breath of fresh air in the too often stuffy and stale music industry. Maybe I'm too soft, but it gladdens my heart to see (and hear) young talent like Leontre and last week's spotlight Zshatwa doing their thang.

They are proof positive that new music doesn't have to forego quality of penmanship or production values in the vain pursuit of 'commercial success'. They are not commodities to be put on an eye-level shelf one week and in the bargain bin the next. No, these are artists in the truest sense of the word whose works are to be admired, even treasured and live beyond the artists' 'careers'.

Track list:

Saturday 20/03/10 Pt. 1 - Soul

Every Way But Loose - Oneness Of Juju
Set It Off - Harlequin Fours
Mysterious - Twilight 22
The Girl Is Fine (So Fine) - Fatback Band
Life's Just A Ballgame - Womack & Womack
Tribute (Right On) - The Pasadenas
Right Here feat. Belle - C Swing
Letter To My Heart - Obenewa
Concious Mind - Cleveland Watkiss

Saturday 20/03/10 Pt. 2 - Reggae

Warning - Assassin
Knock It - Capleton
Riches - RDX
Money This Year - Tornado
Ring Di Alarm - Christopher Martin
Do It Back - Konshens
What I Want - Wayne Wonder
Only Jah - Bugle
Hungry Days - Popcaan
Hypocrite Fren - Suhverto
Nuh Trus Fren - Aidonia
Dem A Wicked - Elephant Man
Remedy - Jahvinci
Light It Up - Khago & Treson
Hypocrite - I Octane
This Is Real - I Octane
Where Do You Go? - Leontre
Life Of The People - Doniki
Rasta - Doniki

Saturday 20/03/10 Pt. 3 - Hip Hop

Aquarius - Mystro
Eddie - Cons
Running Thru The Rain feat. K9 & Ric - Klashnekoff
Beast Mode - Pyro Barz
Maintain - Mystro
Heat feat. Mystro - C Swing
My Thang feat. KRS-1 - C Swing
No Distractions - Virginia Slim
Da Truth feat. Samara & Nadine - Floriginul
Voices Of The Voiceless feat. Immortal Technique - Low Key
Something Wonderful - Low Key
Emotions - Ty
Turn It Up feat. Pete Rock - Sadat X
Wednesday - Saukrates
Time Will Tell feat. Raekwon - Styles P

One Love, Spy!