Thursday
Apr212011

Simply Unstoppable (Yes Remix)

Here is the full version of the track that you have all been hearing on the latest Lucozade advert, which features Tinie Tempah, Travis Barker & Katie Taylor. You can get your copy on iTunes NOW. Big remix.

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Wednesday
Apr202011

David Stewart vs KanYe West

My mate David Stewart has been doing a number of covers over the past month or so, including Jessie J, Elvis Presley and Drake. He’s smashed every single one, but his take on one of my favourite tracks from 808s & Heartbreak is by far and away my favourite so far. This is amazing, and far more enjoyable than KanYe’s auto-tuned original.

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Tuesday
Apr192011

Wretch 32 - Unorthodox x Someone Like You

Earlier today Example joined Wretch 32 in the live lounge studio to perform their new single Unorthodox, which is currently sitting at number 1 in the midweek chart. Wretch also performed a brilliant cover of Adele’s critically acclaimed hit, Someone Like You, putting a whole new twist on the meaning of the song. You can listen to both below and download HERE.

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Tuesday
Apr192011

2 Hearts

A spectacularly uplifting new release from German punk dance duo, Digitalism, who have been at the forefront of Electro music for the past 5 years. Expect to hear this everywhere you go this Summer. I love it. The single will drop June 13th on V2/Cooperative Music with an album slated for a June 20th release.

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Tuesday
Apr192011

Twilight

My favourite joint from Prodigy’s first release since coming out of prison. With production from Alchemist, Sid Roams & King Benny and a feature from Havoc, this EP is all the proof I need to know that he still has it. Super super excited for the new Mobb Deep album. Get the EP HERE!

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Tuesday
Apr192011

No Time To Play

Believe it or not, today is a year since Guru sadly passed away. Here is one of my favourite tracks from his game changing Jazzmatazz series. One of the greatest rappers to ever live - sadly missed.

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Tuesday
Apr192011

Water

Here is the title track from Gregory Porter’s quite simply stunning debut album, Water, which will be available to buy on May 11th. Seems as though it’s been floating around the web for a bit, but everyone is talking about him at the moment and it’s currently Jazz Fm’s album of the week. I’ve fallen in love with his voice and this album has rejuvenated my love for male vocal Jazz. Probably the best album I’ve heard this year.

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Tuesday
Apr192011

Wretch 32 Headline Tour

After the news that his second single, Unorthodox, is currently at number 1 in the midweeks, Wretch 32 has decided to release the dates for his first UK headline tour. With the success of his first single and the reception he received on Example’s latest tour makes it the perfect time to make that next step up. After the jump you will find all 12 dates and remember you can still get Unorthodox, HERE! Tickets go on sale @ 9am tomorrow. Ahhh yeaaa.

Sunday October 16: Glasgow, O2 Academy
Monday October 17: Newcastle, O2 Academy
Wednesday October 19: Manchester, Academy 3
Thursday October 20: Liverpool, O2 Academy
Friday October 21: Sheffield, Plug
Saturday October 22: Leicester, O2 Academy
Sunday October 23: Birmingham, The Library at HMV Institute
Monday October 24: Oxford, O2 Academy
Wednesday October 26: Bristol, O2 Academy
Friday October 28: London, Koko
Saturday October 29: Brighton, Concorde 2
Sunday October 30: Norwich, Waterfront

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Tuesday
Apr192011

Fairplay

Here is the first taster from Soul UK, which is Beverley Knight’s upcoming 8th studio album. This is a promo-only version of my favourite Soul II Soul track, Fairplay, which features an intro from Jazzie B himself. Beverley’s version adds a fierce horn section and incredibly powerful vocals that we have come to expect. The album is a personal journey, curated by Beverley and delivered with her own unique soul/gospel style, through some of her all time favorite soulful tracks by British artists. The first commercially available single is a storming take on Junior’s classic, Mama Used To Say, which is out June 27th. Smacked it.

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Monday
Apr182011

Break My Heart

Never been a massive fan of Rick Ross, but his features always hit the spot and I’ve always loved Estelle - together they have created an exceptional new single, which will on her 3rd album, All Of Me. As Mistajam rightly said, it reminds me of some “real golden era Bad Boy ish” - her natural evolution as an artist has been amazing to watch. You can get your copy HERE.

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