Head down to South East Laaandan next Tuesday firstly, because its my endz and I might buy you a drink, but most importantly because the Amersham is hosting the EP Launch of Embers, a band that I actually love. They do soul and singing,not moshing and mauling. WIN.

ps. big up Tom Lloyd (tomspot@hotmail.com) on the comedy flyer. Moustaches not compulsory.

I just found this, and because I think you should all take me on a date I’m posting it for you. It’s a little secret that gets you cinema tickets for one royal British Pound. The deal is too good to miss, so get on www.mycitydeals.co.uk, and please ask me out. Thanks.

We hear the opinions of New Yorkers on how the global recession is affecting their city.The perspectives are varied on how its impact is felt

Street | Talk NY EP3 Recession from Street Talk on Vimeo.

TALK – JIM GAYLORD

Jim Gaylord can take you through three films with the stroke of his paint brush but it may take you a look or five, to notice the subtlety of his compositions. As a former film major, Gaylord’s works are influenced greatly by cinema; his works are composed of compounded details of film scenes which allows for a style that reaches into surrealism and conveys abstraction.

Street | Talk NY EP3 Jim Gaylord from Street Talk on Vimeo.

East London duo The Kemistry are giving away some free music, the ‘Jumble’ EP. The duo who consist of vocalist/songwriter Kemi and Producer/Beat maker Bare Beats (Rob Farnham) have created an intense buzz in the UK underground music scene. With consistent and solid gig performances and the release of their 2009 EP The Tour they have been tipped to blow.

To download The Jumble EP click here.

To also follow The Kemistry on Twitter click here.

Ok. So you know how Grime raves are supposed to be the kind of night where there’s sweat dripping from the roof, manoman trying to lips you when you dance (no homo for the male readers)and your creps stick to the floor? Well, this bitch just got boujis and last week was nothing like that.Ha.

I went to go and see Ed Sheeran perform at The Ivy (yeh, THE IVY- where Jordan and other page 3 girls go)to see Ed Sheeran perfom. If you don’t know him by now, get to know-he’s been generating heat from all over the industry from his recent ‘ILUVLIVE’ performance, to appearing on SBTV, (above) Diesel, etc etc. Bascially, this guy is SICK.

Don’t get it twisted though, he didn’t get the gig cos he’s some kind of public schooled rich kid, turns out he ‘knows a guy that knows a guy’ that hooked him up.(That’s a quote from him, not bad journalism).Anyway,back to last night, after travelling in a glass lift (like in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) to see him, he smashed his set, performing my favourite track of his, ‘You need me, I don’t need you’ on guitar,while spitting, complete with his jokes Jamaican accented verse.(Just listen). Some of you may already know that I quite love the Ginger man dem, and Ed is no exception, in fact he’s my new favourite, after the emotional demise of Bradley Branning.

So, to conclude, Ed Sheeran is a Ginger Badman and everyone must cop that. Immediately.

Bwalya Newton on the night:

Hotoneten extravaganza certainly put Corsica studios through it’s paces, with a commitment to heavy bass, grimey tracks and many an off beat gyrating yute who were coupled with enviable bass faces, the night certainly solidified the beginning of a great party tradition to celebrate all things HotOneTen.

Upon entering the night it was hard not to notice the impressively long queue, which was a brilliant mish-mash of heels, creps and an aesthetically pleasing display of casual smart chic. After getting my stamp that allowed me to exit and do the oh so important cash point dash to refill my empty glass I was hit by filthy basslines and one shared objective ‘to rave’. With equally impressive sets from Maro Del Horno, Sessions Noises, Ordio Kid and Drama, Roska and the Butterz crew not to mention headliners Bar 9 and Borgore tearing the roof down alongside a host of other great DJs this night was a cocktail of pounding music mixed with shots aplenty setting the backdrop for a rave to be repeated.

With adjoining smoking area with neighbouring Latino salsa fest next door to the party it was inevitable that a few of the Latino Salsa party goers jumped ship, lured by the beats, non hipster attitudes and quality set after set.

My only objection guys was falling down and consequently soiling my hot pants, but that had nothing to do with the 6 shots and trying to dance whilst walking down the stairs… make sure another one comes soon please!

Photography: Josh MG & Anthony Mortarelli

Music is Remedy is a team that promotes and develops quality live Soul and HipHop in the UK. For the past 3 years we have held nights all around London town showcasing some of the best unsigned talent from the capital and beyond. Placing an emphasis on quality each and every line up provides our crowd with a unique feel good experience that you can only find at a Music is Remedy night. We leave you entertained and enlightened to the fact that in this country we have our own spectacular and fascinating artists for you to follow support and fall in love with.

Now, I have performed with these guys numerous times and it is always an experience.

GREEDS + REMEDIES = GREMEDIES lol, they live by their word and provide guaranteed entertainment to the audience. providing nights where you get to understand why live music is like food for the soul.

With a range of artists on their roster trust me when I say 2010 is big big things for the Remedies.

Check out some of their work below.

Visit their website like reaaalllyy click and keep up to date with their work here

Kaana Ellie and the Remedies Always put on a MASSIVE show!

Sweet stix (currently drumming for Master shortie amongst other artists in the scene) passed through the Remedy night and check out the damage caused! Wow!

UK SOUL JAM AT JAZZ CAFE- GREMEDIES AND WOW WOW WOW!

Check out the Remedy podcast below Feat GREEDS

Music Is Remedy Podcast: Series 2 Episode 1 by musicisremedypodcast

Zayna Daze has been performing in the circuit for roughly two years now and her unique style includes a loop machine which she uses for adlibs and harmonies. As well as a spoken word artist she also sings and has recently recorded a video for one of her pieces titled “Midnight Lover” BiiiiiiiG!

For more info on Zayna Daze Click Here

Zayna Daze performing Midnight Lover. from Karimboubker on Vimeo.

What can I say about Ed?

Right now he is causing a storrrrm!!!! Recently gigged with him at the Ctr Alt Shift event and he tore the place down, two days later he featured at I Luv Live and now his latest offering comes courtesy of SBtv.

Check out Ed Sheeran as he performs “You need me, I don’t need you” (My Eyes Are REDD!! lol) Big!!

Last but not least, we’ve got full audio and highlights now up from columnists Noisses and DJ Cable guesting on Marco Del Horno’s Rinse FM show in the lead up to the night the weekend before. Anyone who witnessed Noisses tearing up the Hotoneten room on Saturday night knows he means business – check out the pics behind the scenes and full audio including mixes and interviews with both DJ Cable and Noisses over here.

Photo: Josh MG