Wireless Festival, one of UK's biggest summer fests

The Wireless festival is back in biz! Tickets for the festival of a lifetime has started selling like hotcakes this morning. It's hosted in Finsbury Park, North London from July 2014. This year they have the hottest line-ups for that open-air experience. First lined-up on Friday, we have the talented Kanye West with special guest from Fabulous Pharrell Williams. Other opening acts include: Basement Jaxx, Iggy Azalea and other great artists.

Kicking things off on Saturday, we have American rapper Dizzy Drake himself performing his latest chart-stoppers of last year 'Hold on we're going home' and 'Versace' and might surprise his fans with some old school favorites. With special guest from Rudimental, Wiz Khalifa, Azealia Banks and many more! Finally, wrapping up the three day extravaganza none other than the lovable Bruno Mars! Featuring a special appearance from Outkast, Ellie Goulding, John Newman an loads more! I don't know about you folks but this by far happens to be the best match-up of artists for this summer fest. You'll can definitely count on me showing my face for one event in the park if not all three!

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Watch below of the highlights of the Wireless Festival 2013!

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New Upcoming Music videos

Jennifer Hudson - I can't Describe (The Way I Feel) Featuring T.I.

The remarkable Grammy-award singer Jennifer Hudson is back in biz and not turning back. She's releasing her new single 'I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)' featuring old school rapper T.I. With the help of successful 'happy' singer Pharrell,  we can only except good things from this video. Jennifer giving it her all and working her newly shaped figure of hers; rocking the dark shades and bright red lipstick, along with her cut-short hairstyle which captures more of her flawless face. The video is so simple yet sums up the beautifully talented woman known as Jennifer Hudson. Watch out Bey, you've got some competition coming your way. 

Have a listen to her new single below:

Disclosure ft Mary J Blige- 'F for You'

Now here's a collaboration I didn't see coming, but I got to say it's definitely works. The upbeat/contagious beat of house music produced by none other than 'Best of the British sound', Disclosure. So far it's been a good year for the two brothers, after their previous release of their forth single from the duo's debut album 'Settle' and being nominated for four BRIT Awards including 'Best Album' and 'Best single'. But despite all of that, they managed to get a hook up with rightful owner of R&B, legendary singer Mary J Blige. Disclosure's video starts off with their iconic 'stencils over the face' of MJB and their own, along with pop-up lyrics of the song. It's already onto a flying start to hitting the UK charts. 

Take a look at the video below:

Angel ft Tally- 'Scared'

British rapper Angel, decided to drop a new music video release for his single 'Scared' featuring Tally. This enjoyable slow jam is based in London's China town influenced by his roller-coaster of a journey he's experienced through his music career as well as his personal life. Tally, jumps on the track with his 'sensational lyrics' that gives the video that extra boost. 'Scared' is the second video Angel's dropped this month, with the visuals to his single 'Us' that was previously being shown a couple of weeks ago and will officially be released on February 3rd.

 

Lil Wayne, Birdman and Euro- 'We Alright'

The moment we've all been waiting for, Young Money featuring legendary leaders of the group Lil Wayne and Birdman, announces their new release of their track for this month featuring up-coming new rapper Euro who doesn't hold back on this rapping abilities and is already known to have 'a powerful/lyrical flow'. The follow up to their previous album 'We are Young Money' is due for a march 11th due date. Their single 'We alright is meant to be acting as their first single to the released from the album. As Young Money fans, we're expecting this Album to be dope! Let's hope they don't disappoint. 

Have a listen to their single 'We Alright' below:

Other NEW releases:

• Rick Ross puts a twist on Lorde's Royal song

• Tinie Tempah takes a 'Jump' at his new single 

• Azealia and Busta Rhymes does a Remix of Bey's 'partition' 

Sources of Info: Capital Xtra

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Katy B's New Album Release

Katy B has her new Album ‘Little Red’ released this Month. The British '5am' singer told sources that: The Album has meaningful connections along with the usual club-friendly bangers that we’re used to. Her other hit single that made UK charts was 'Lights on' featuring Ms Dynamite back in 2009 It’s safe to say that the 24-year-old is definitely ‘upped her game’ since her last release of her album in 2011 ‘Katy on a mission’ focusing on her hectic party lifestyle. The singer is now adding tracks accessorised with repetitious soul shouts and samples had a meditative allure, but they lacked the blissful escapism that real songs.

Here's one of Katy B's most memorable songs 'Lights on' Enjoy!

Source of info: MTV UK

Visiting the unique sounds of Colombia

 The sounds of Fonseca

 Julian Fernando Fonseca is Colombia's biggest names in all things Latin pop or Tropipop. The single 'Te mando flores' meaning 'sends you flowers' was just one of the catchy/ popular song known worldwide, and played non-stop in his hometown in Bogota where the artist was born and raised. Fonseca first realised he had a major passion for music at the young age of 5 and by he turned 12,  he had got into recording his own material and successfully sold 500 copies sold from his first single. In 2002, he released his first album 'Fonseca' which sold over thousand copies worldwide. His most memorable tracks included 'Magangue' and 'Noche da carnaval'. He's also collaborated with other well-known Colombian singers and rappers such as: Shakira, Juanes and Carlos Vives.  He stated in his last interview that: 'My inspiration for this album mainly reflected my different feelings. Enthusiasm, joy and love. Looks like Fonseca's career doesn't seem to be dying down anytime soon. His best singles and support from his many Latino fans this lead a generation of an all-time star to start planning Tours for his latest album 'Illusion' was released in 2011 produced Andres Levin and Bernando Ossa. He said: 'I am excited that on my Illusion World Tour I will carry the message of Colombia form Brand Colombia (markets a positive image of the country) to the U.S. I am very proud of my country and I'm honoured to be its ambassador'.

Click here for more info on Fonseca 

'Queen of Colombian music' Toto la Momposina 

Sonia Bazanta Vides aka Toto la Momposina, 66, is a famous Colombian singer with an Afro-Colombian descent and known to be 'Queen of Colombian music' in hertown Talaigua Nuevo near Mompox in the Bolivar Department where the legendary singer was raised. The artist uses her unique mix of culture and combines traditional Colombian music with a fusion of African musical culture. Some of her fans would describe her as 'an inspiration to Colombian and birth mother of music'. Her first album Cantadora (MTM Auvidisc, 1983). For some other her newly devoted fans recognized her from her best-selling album 'La Candela Viva' in 1993 on Peter Gabriel's Real World Records label. She's also known for other fusions from Colombia of genres like Bullerengue, is a musical style and dance from the Caribbean Region of Colombia and the Darien Province in Panama. Artists like Toto la Momposina have increased Bullerngue's international popularity and success, having been nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album and wining awards like Latin Grammy Award for record of the year for her single 'Pacanto' in 2000.

Click here for more info on Toto la Momposina 

Gettin 'Jiggy' with Jiggy Drama

Jiggy Drama is easily described as Columbian's lovable breakout star in 'Urban Latin Music' back in early 2011. His style of music gravitates to Hip-Hop and a mixture of Reggaeton. But that doesn't make him fresh in the musicbiz. He first steeped on the music platform back in the 90's, where he was still producing mixtapes, demos and doing minor collaborations with major star with hope that one day boast his chances of becoming a rapper before then touching base with radio and then released his hit single 'La Fuga' which then set the artist on his way to the path on success. The Latin rapper has a new upcoming album soon to be released called 'NerdSide'. His mentions that his inspiration to his ideas that: 'The idea goes way to school. I used to wear glasses, not because I was a nerd but I was blind (laughs). I know most rappers would go for Bling, hoodies but it doesn't matter how you dress, it's how you get the message across'. With all his aspirations becoming a reality, the artist wanted to take it to the next level by one day performing his songs on a World Tour this year starting with the U.S.

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Celeb HOT gossip alert!

                                  Calvin Harris is set up to do a 'comedy' with Jay Z and Will Smith!

 Yes folks you're not mistaken, I had to read this twice already to believe it, but yes it's true well-known DJ is hooking up with all time favourite rapper Jay Z and all-mighty Will Smith. What a combination, I don't anyone saw that coming. Anyways, moving on Calvin Harris, dance music extraordinaire and heartbroken Rita Ora ex, is teaming up with notoriously amusing rapper and entrepreneur Jay Z and Will actual Smith to make an ‘electronic dance music’ comedy for HBO. With Irvine Welsh, who did Trainspotting. Can't wait!

Taylor shows a rather naked side

Now we all remember Taylor Momsen, the lead singer for the band 'The pretty reckless'? she played Jennifer in gossip girl (XOXO..sorry couldn't help myself) well anyways, she's back with a new attitude towards music with her soon-to-be release of her new album 'Going to hell' erm, okay very creative. I take it she wasn't in her happy place when deciding on the name. On top on that, she's topless, well actually naked. The 20-year-old singer wanted to show off more than her music.

Rita Ora signs 50,000  deal with Madonna 

That's right the British singer Rita Ora has scored big time with an opportunity of a lifetime! The 'R.I.P' singer had just recently signed a contract to model for Madonna's clothes line, material girl. How exciting is that #TeamBritain. A source said that the singers met up at the Met ball in New York and clicked just like that. Madonna felt she was the right role model and had the positive attitude. Plus her daughter Lourdes Leon is like a huge Rita Ora fan. But Honestly, I can't say the queen of Pop didn't make the right decision I mean cmon! Rita Ora is gorgeous with the right sense of fashion and forever showing off her sexy figure the simplistic yet outstanding clothes lined up. Click here to see her fashion highlights!

Sexy Shakira releases the name of her new album

Shakira has always been by far one of 'the sexiest women' to have ever touched down in the music industry but she's back and ready to face the music with the new and improve creative name for her album. Have you guess what she named it yet? None other than herself..Shakira. Surely you couldn't think of anything other name apart from your own? Apparently, the singer bravely stated in her interview: 'I am enough. Imperfections and all.' You see that's something I would say in my head most likely but if that what sells, you go girl! The mum-of-one revealed the meaning behind her latest album, which is release on 25 March (note that down). Earlier today on her facebook page and explained that aside from being about herself, it's actually got a lot of other stuff going on. Phew that's a relief we just thought you are being self-absorbed. Rumor also has it, Shakira has Rihanna jumping on one of her newest tracks 'Can't remember to forget you'. #Exciting






Ri-Ri and Shakira looking sexy for Shakira's single


Leona Lewis Demonstrates her fashion sense

Wow, look who popped out of the blue and into this smug-fitted sexy blue dress along with her shiny waist belt and black and silver peak toe shoes. The dazzling singer blew us away winning the X factor back in 2006 and has manage to have the same knock-on effect whilst standing pretty in pink (I mean, blue) for the 5th Annual Essence Black women in music event in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Lewis also made a habit of flashing her feather tattoo which didn't have a huge effect on the crowds. She still looked stunning!

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Latest Celeb gossip from Khads

                                                 Beyonce and Jay Z still 'Crazy in Love'

 The amazing power couple only gets stronger and stronger, by the publicity of their beautiful baby girl, Blue Ivy and the popular selling album from Beyonce's released on Itunes last month and was named: the fast-selling album of 2013!' And let's not forget, the support Bey has from the lovable husband Jay Z as a producer. They've now recently announced that they will be performing at the 'not-to-be' missed 56th Grammy awards at LA's Staples Centre this Sunday! Other major artists will be performing like: America's sweetheart, Taylor Swift, The 'simply awesome' group aka Daft Punk and British Legend Paul McCartney.

Kelis making another comeback!

 Yes, that's right folks! The 'milkshake' singer Kelis is back with new material and ready to face the music at the great Escape festival. She will close the weekend of 'non-stop' music at the Brighton dome on 10 May. Making an appearance, supporting with 34 year-old singer, is none other than Brit award nominee Ella Eye.

                                           

                                                   

                                                                   Justin Bieber Acting the fool

Justin Bieber has been caught during his skiing trip 'peeing' in the snow his initials 'JB'. Friends of the singer has commented on his twitter saying: 'Fun day with the boyz. Glad to have fun & see that @JustinBieber  is happy and well. I don't know about you 'biebelbers' out there but your pretend boyfriend is just begging for some serious attention. Honestly, I'm surprised that people generally care. Last week he was stopped and accused of Vandalism and a drug scandal. He was caught egging a neighbour's home in LA whilst holding class A drugs. Sorry but what are you ten?, who goes around egging people's houses at 19? Listen, take it from me and the rest of the population, everyone hated you a lot less when you were that sweet yet annoying 'baby' singer. 

Miley an 'industrial nightmare'

Kasabian has slaughtered the singer by branded her as 'f***ing nightmare of the 21st Century' Ouch! I knew Miley's stunt as the EMA's had a massive affect on people by the use of seductive form of dance aka 'twerking' but I didn't think she was THAT bad. The star carries on his rant by making comments about how he believes Miley is taking the easy option in the music industry by selling her sexually and appearance. He said: 'It's just a money-making thing, guitarist Serigo Pizzorno, jumped in te discussion by pointing out that: 'We (the industry) created Miley Cyrus, man that's our fault. She just a f***ing accumulation of internet porn, f***ing hip-hop, f***ing Disney world. Well, you get the picture folks, it hasn't been such a walk in the park for the newly transformed Miley but let's hope she'll recover from all this negative publicity. 

Music update!

                                                                    Sam Smith coming out on Top!

Sam Smith, UK singer famously known for his UK singles and best collabs of 2013 like  'la-la-la ft Naughty Boy' and 'Latch ft Disclosure'. He's already won a BRIT and on top of that, has been named BBC's sound Of 2014. And it doesn't stop there for the singer. He's now been placed in a competition to win MTV's brand new for 2014. Here's wishing you luck Sam!






Superstar Adele announces possible tour in 2015


Yes that's right folks, the soulful and up most talented Adele has mentioned there being a possible tour next year. The SkyFall singer has recently taken break from the limelight to stay home and look after her new born and enjoy the comfort of being mother. Aww... But that hasn't stopped her she's still in the mitts of releasing new material for her latest album.

Little mix seems to be 'Mixing' words up

These girls has been through a 'roller-coaster' of a lifetime! The 2012 winners of X factor, the singers faced the vocal lessons, the dreaded Simon Cowell and had successful releases of singles that made UK charts. The groups first single released 'Wings' made No.1 for weeks. Days later, released yet another chart-stopping song 'How ya doin'' featuring legendary rapper, Missy Elliott. Now, these girls has completed their recent single for sports relief  called 'word up' . It was played for the first time on Nick Grimshaw's BBC Radio 1 Breakfast show. Little mix version new single is will be out March 16, with sport Relief taking place from 21 March- 23rd March.

Have a look at a 'sneak peak' of their new video!

Pharell seems to be 'Happy' with his latest soundtrack

Pharell has successfully maintained the number one spot in the UK charts. The despicable me 2 track shifted nearly 118, 000 copies over the last seven days! How amazing is that! Branded as one of the best weekly sales to date. In total 'Happy has now sold over 500,000 copies in the UK since it was released in November. And I can see why the song is doing SO well because it's so catchy it's unbelievable. It just goes to show that isn't just a lyrical genius but a money-making one as well.

If you're addicted to the song as much as am, I've taken the liberty of posting the video. Hope you guys enjoy!

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