Now I refuse to make any apologies on this post! Today is a political outrage and I know I should keep that to a minimum on my blog but it's gone too far! No not George W Bush or the latest video of a US soldier throwing puppies off cliffs in Iraq, it's the UK's very own Chancellor Alistair Darling's new policy to raise prices of alcohol to stop under-age binge drinking and crime... It will rise over 6% percent of the inflation rate and this is due to take place the day before St Patrick's Day. I'm really thinking I should break into the House's of Parliament's liqour cabinet and rob them of every alcoholic product they have. I hear they have like 9 pubs inside there too! Happy days!
The new album cover for Nu-Centz and Rawsoul's joint collaboration album 'Hot Property' has been released. They have obviously been following Urbanize's business strategies, the phrase 'sex sells' comes to mind. But who is complaining here?!?! My only worry is the young lady's face as I'd give the back of her a straight ten out of ten. There must be some reason the don dapper's have only rated her a 9!
The album's appears to be nearly complete and the release date is imminent. With guest features from New York rapper Wordsworth (MTV's Lyricist Lounge show) and Craig G of the "Juice Crew" (one of America's pioneering Hip Hop groups of the early 90's) the album is shaping up very nicely.
Until then you can check the latest music at there Bebo Band Pages.
Rawsoul's Bebo Band Page
Nu-Centz Bebo Band Page
Talib Kweli and DJ Mick Boogie have teamed up for a free mixtape release courtesy of illRoots.com. It features fresh and exclusive material from the BK emcee himself, Strong Arm Steady, Jean Grae and more.
With guest shots from KRS-One, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes & Ne-Yo along with many others.
Click the link if you are a Kweli fan: Mick Boogie & Talib Kweli - The MCEO Mixtape
Oh and I urge anyone who is anyone to try and make this gig. Last summer whenever Skinnyman came to Spring & Airbrake he tore up the place (after keeping everyone waiting). He's a great live performer and I'm not just saying this because he gave me two wine glasses full of Buckfast while live on stage...
Skinnyman with some inspirational words (haha)
New flyer for the Secret Knock Tour with Foreign Legion and DJ Flip.
Other nights include:
20 Mar: Marc Stretch & Flip @ The Pavillion Belfast
22 Mar: Marc Stretch & Flip - Tivoli Theatre Dublin
23 Mar: Marc Stretch & DJ Flip - Trinity Rooms Limerick
25 Mar: Marc Stretch & DJ Flip + Collie - Liquid Lounge, Cork
26 Mar: Foreign Legion & Flip - Whelans Dublin,Ireland, Dublin
It's sure to be a classy night, so make you head down if you can.
Foreign Legion Myspace
And I have purchased myself a lovely 4 Day Blue camping ticket for Oxegen this summer. All major acts like Rage Against The Machine, Prodigy etc are getting everyone into a frenzy already. Someone who might just slip by most people is the self confessed, "genuine trainhopping, jailbirding, cowboying, carnival working, migrant farm picking, occassional tramping, near-fatal heart attack surving, old hobo." Ok Ok it's not hip hop or grime... but it's still extremely enjoyable music and I thought I'd try and broaden some people's horizons whether they like it or not.
Seasick Steve performing at Belladrum Festival in Scotland
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