Last night I attended a charity showcase named Coppafeel which was in aid of breast cancer. Put together by Double M Entertainment, organisers Ben and Sophie brought you the UK's best artists.
Held in o2's Proud2, the venue seemed perfect for an event such as this. Being it that it was a Sunday evening, many people came down to support the cause.
Arriving late to the venue, me and couple of friends realised that the Q for the VIP was much longer than the normal one. The fact that the event was suitable for 14yrs an over and still being asked for I.D was strange too. Entering the venue, seeing it packed and looking forward to enjoying a show with amazing talent had got me excited. My mood was quickly dampened when I realised there were no seats. Now I've never been to that venue and I didn't really understand how I was going to watch a show standing up for 4 hours straight. The VIP floor on the first ground didn't seem like it was VIP and there was no way we were going to find a clear view of the stage seeing as we got there half an hour late.
Just caught in time for Clement Marfo & The Frontline who were absolutely great. Performing their hit 'Champion' which had the crowd going wild. Just as everyone thought that Clement and his gang couldn't get any better, they performed their new smash single 'Overtime' and out came on stage Ghetts. The performance itself was just crazy good. The show was hosted by Grimedaily's very own Claira Hermet and her co-host at the time Jamie Howard, who was then replaced by Ralph Hardy, Arnold 'Snakeyman' Oceng, Charley Sloth and I lost count after that.
There was performances by Kyra who sang Taio Cruz's 'Dynamite' which sounded very poorly. Also girl group Vida, who are managed by JLS' Oritse did a set that seemed very amateur-ish. I felt like I was watching a plane crash, Matrix style. Even with the new girls who replaced Cat Williams and Tanisha L. Spring didn't even do no justice. Followed acts were Mz Bratt and singer Bluey Robinson, who had his mic taken off him by a security guard while he was on stage. After performing 2 covers, Luther Vandross 'All My Love' and Craig David 'Fill Me In', the crowd wanted more but after that mess with the mic situation the crowd started boo'ing. After about 3 minutes of nothing-ness Bluey was allowed to perform one final track which was 'Showgirl'.
Wretch32 performed his hits such as 'Traktor', 'Dont Go' and 'Unorthodox'. The crowd loved him but everybody was waiting for one man and one man only, Ed Sheeran. The moment he came on stage, there was a sense of fulfilment in the audience's eyes. Everybody was captivated and mesmerised and singing along to each song he performed such as 'Lego House and his hit 'A Team' who he had Mikill Pane come on board. Seemed like everybody left Proud2 happy that evening.
Did the show go smoothly? No it didn't. Did they have a sold out event? Yes they did and most of all, by the turn out I'm guessing lots of money was raised for the charity. All in all, Double M Entertainment, who haven't been doing this for long, have out done themselves. Well done to Sophie and Ben.
Many people have heard the name Rita Ora so much and even seen pictures of her but never really got to witness what she's really good at.
The blonde bombshell has been doing a vlog and in her 3rd one she covers Outkast's 2003 Grammy award song 'Hey Ya'. Don't expect her to 'shake it' but she does give you a very soulful acoustic version of it and does she do the song justice.
Not long ago the Roc Nation artist just turned 21 and for a young girl who is allowed to finally drink in the US, she is living her dream. Everyone is waiting for Rita to drop an official single, and whether they are expecting it for good intentions or not, she will come out with a bang and I for sure can not wait.
Watch the 3rd vlog and let me know what you think of Rita Ora.
Another leaked music from the late Amy Winehouse and it is just an amazing track.
Recorded 9 years ago while she was in the studio with Mark Ronson and Saalam Remi, 'Halftime' is soulful, jazzy and very chilled track. The track which was cooked up for her third album entitled Lioness: Hidden Treasures has not been announced on when it will be released but when it does I know for sure that it will do very well. Aside from the fact that people only purchase an artists album when they pass but the fact that the tracks that have been leaked are just amazing.
Listen to 'Halftime' and let me know what you think.
Some of us really wanted to go to the Royal Albert Hall to see the amazing Adele perform live. If you didn't then this is the chance to see a whole 25 minute of some of the songs she performed that evening.
The London based singer, has sold 21 million copies of her latest album 21, gives her adoring fans a glimpse of vocal perfection whilst belting out some of her hit songs.
The DVD 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall' is released today (29th November). Watch the 25 minute clip and let me know what you think.
'I aint got time for these fake ar*e ballers. You man are mugs. Cups and saucers...'
Female MC Shystie, dropped her video to 'Boyz' on AKA today. Speaking of 'badmans' who like to pretend to be bigger than what they are, Shystie exposes them down to their core.
A simple video shot on the streets of London, dressed casual, Shystie looks like she's having fun. I do have to admit that I am not a fan of wearing sunglasses in the dark, even if its for a video or not.
I know plenty of guys that think their ballers and live the high life but when in fact their at home living with mummy and work a normal 9-5.
Watch the video to 'Boyz' and make sure you comment.
Sun, sand, water and girls half naked surrounded by old men in kids clothes. It can only be Roll Deep.
'Picture Perfect', the new video shot in Marbella has been posted up today and to be honest, its nothing special. Jumping on this whole dance music is getting a bit boring now.
'Urban' artists have an 'addictive personality', once they try something new and like it, they don't dare try something else and Roll Deep are a big culprit for that at the moment. Its a shame as these guys were once considered to be at the top of their game.
I'm actually really not happy with this at all. Watch the video and let me know what you think.
Family are the most important people in your life. Regardless of whatever situation you get into, they are the only people that you can not get rid of or replace.
When Bajan singer Rihanna is not working hard trying to earn those papers, she is trying her hardest to spend every little time she gets with her family. In this vlog of Rihanna, narrated by the big man himself Jay Z, you will see how the singer is when she's at home with her mum, grandma and little brother Rajad.
Every bit of new information I get about the 'We Found Love' singer I seem to be falling in love. She's not flawless but her imperfections make her perfect. She isn't doing the 'I'm so amazing I can never do wrong' image (*ahem* Beyonce).
Gaga has released yet another teaser to her up and coming video 'Marry The Night'.
The pop empress previewed the teaser on her special 'A Very Gaga Thanksgiving' show, which was on US channel ABC. And we also got to introduced to Gaga's new creative director. It will be very interesting the route her performances and video's will take since LaurieAnn Gibson isn't a part of Gaga#s camp no more.
Former Destiny's Child and father of one of the biggest female singers around right now Matthew Knowles, has decided to put together a girl group who he thinks are going to be the biggest thing since DC3.
Monique, Seyi, Daisy, Chelsey and Ashley form the group From Above. Already opened up for Beyonce in the US, these girls have everything a band needs. 4 of the girls are from the UK and the other US, Matthew already has a reality show of the girls in training being released next year on MTV and VH1.
Are they going to bring something different to the table? What do they have that other girl groups don't? Lets be honest, as much as we like to think that having Mr Knowles as a manager may have its perks, there's also a downfall to it too. He has all the experience on managing a girl group, after all DC were HUGE but the downside may be that he might just try get F.A.B to be another DC and we also need to remember that Beyonce dropped him as her manager and so did Tiffany Evans and his youngest daughter Solange Knowles.
Everyone and every project is different, so why not give these girls a chance? From Above have just put out their first official song titled 'Not The Same Girl' and to be very honest, I love it. It is very American so I think it has a better chance in the US then it does on the UK simply because its too Pop and not 'Urban' enough for our mainstream charts.
Have a listen to 'Not The Same Girl' and let me know what your thoughts are.
Louise and Aisha of Addictive never seem to let me down when it comes to catchy and fun music. Their refix of Ray Foxx's 'Trumpeter' is absolutely dope.
The sweet vocals and the simplicity of the video puts a smile on your face. Its a beautiful track to vibe too. I just wish it was summer so I could do a mini skank in my garden with my RayBans on.
Watch the video and let me know what you think of Addictive.
Its confirmed that Saturdays live show theme will be Heroes and Gulity Pleasures.
After rumours of it being Motown classics, the five remaining acts, Misha B, Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily, Janet Devlin and the only group left Little Mix will all be performing two tracks for the first tim in the series.
After covering En Vogue's hit 'What's It Gonna Be' on Movies week last week, Little Mix are people's favourites right now. First ever girl group to get this far in the competition, Tulisa just might have a winning group in her hands.
On Sundays The Result show, performances are by Xtra Factor host Olly Murs and 'Price Tag' popstar Jessie J.
'Like It Or Love It', the free download from Happy Birthday from Tinie Tempah's new EP which will be out later this year features UK's superstar Wretch32 and US hip hop artist J.Cole.
The track which was unveiled today on YouTube speaks of the difficulty of gaining respect in the urban music industry.
Take a listen to the track and let me know what you think.
Finally the official video to 'Nothing's Real But Love' is here. After X-Factor's performance last week, Rebecca Ferguson has been getting great reviews on her debut single.
'Miss Keri baby'. Singer/songwriter Keri Hilson has been known to not shy away from being real when she see's something she don't like.
Juicy Magazine were doing interviews at the red carpet Soul Train awards this week where they asked celebs to hold the latest issue of their magazine which features Jay Z and Beyonce on the front cover. For many people this is a simple thing but for Keri Hilson, this was a problem.
I don't want to say much about it, watch for yourself and let me know what you think.
My mum always said to be careful of the quite one's and last years X-Factor runner up Rebecca Ferguson does speak after all.
The Liverpudlian singer has said that Rihanna is a bad role model and she does not allow her daughter to watch her.
In an interview with Yahoo, mother of two, Ferguson aired her concerns and said that Rihanna is sending the wrong message to kids when it come to love. Rebecca said, ' As a woman, I want to teach my daughter that a man should love you for who you are. They should love you for you as a person, not for how you dress and you don't have to be a sexual thing to a man.'
Seems like Rebecca the lifeless singer, feels strongly about what Rihanna is portraying to children who watch her. Could it be just that or is Ferguson 'jel' of Rihanna's success? Guess we will never know.
Soul has been missing from UK music ever since Floetry have split and from then we have been bombarded by watered down 'soul' music. This is all about to change from tonight.
Troy Hudson aka Little Trizzy, former member of girl group RD has just put up her first official solo project entitled 'Say Bye Bye' featuring rapper MDot-E.
I can not stress already how much I've been playing this song already and as I type this, its playing. Smooth, soft and yet heartfelt. I am expecting major things from this girl and to be honest after hearing this track, she's just set herself up way high and all she has to do now is stay on that level.
Listen to 'Say Bye Bye' and let me know what you guys think.
Couple of weeks ago I got sent the unfinished version of Will.I.Am's 'T.H.E' and I instantly loved it. And I am so pleased to hear the full glossy version, so much better and the fact that there's a cameo from Mick Jagger gets me every time. A typical Will track but I'm sure Black Eyed Peas fans will love his solo stuff. 'T.H.E' serves as the first single from his long awaited second solo album entitled #willpower, which will be released some time next year.
Listen to his single and let me know whether he should go hard or go home.
For a very long time something grated me the wrong way when it came to pop diva Beyonce. Only recently did I realise exactly what it was, her obsessed fans.
The 'Countdown' singer has massive support from her fans all over the world. Sometimes they come across crazy with how much they are fanatic about her.
During a press conference to promote her concert DVD Live at Roseland: Elements of 4, Bey asked her her fans to 'calm down' with the Stan support. They often get in to major arguments on social network sites such as twitter and I know this for a fact as I have been one of the people that have been attacked for being opinionated about the singer.
I find it abnormal to be obsessed with another human the way people get over celebs. And we know there's an issue when the celebrity themselves ask their fans to 'tone it down'. Can we really blame fans for being the way they are? Beyonce herself talks of love in a crazy way so her fans are an image of her. 'Dangerously In Love' is just an example. If she falls that hard then we cant be upset with her fans, right?
Pride is a big thing and some people forget that. Pride is what makes us not do stupid things like get a tattoo of a celebrities name or date of birth or even for the plain simple reason that they have it. Some people have pride and some just don't really care.
I on the other hand would not want to be in a room full of Beyonce crazy fans, knowing me I'll say something that just might get me in trouble. But I will say this, just be normal and focus on yourselves. Its not a bad thing to like some one's music or progression but we don't want to scare them away.
The 26-song DVD Live at Roseland is Beyonce's most personal to date. Performing tracks from her current album 4, she also takes fans on a journey from the beginning of her career up till now.
If you wasn't convinced by the Pop Diva, then let her convince you in this 1 hour 18 mins and 19seconds clip.
What is set to be her longest ever music video, Lady Gaga has released an intro to her 7 minute video 'Marry The Night'.
As she narrates 'The Prelude Pathetique', the over the top singer stays in style in next season's Calvin Klein and custom Giuseppe Zanotti heels as she is wheeled on a stretcher into an operating room where a white piano and nurses await. Humorous and yet strange, Lady Gaga still has the strange edge that we expect from her.
Watch the 1 minute and 48 second clip and let me know what you think.
Seems like Justin Bieber might just be taking his 'rapping' career very serious.
The 17 year old pop sensation went on Hot 97 to drop another freestyle. The singer who goes by the rap name Shawty Mane rhymed over Gang Starr's 'DWYCK' which surprised the hosts and myself on how good he actually is.
Maybe Bieber aka 'Shawty Mane' will follow in the footsteps of Tyrese, Chris Brown and Trey Songz and release a mixtape of him just rapping.
Watch the clip of JB spitting lyrics on the radio show below.
Even though she may not be around, the late Amy Winehouse's music will never be forgotten and will always live on.
'Our Day Will Come' is a reggae cover of Ruby & The Romantics' 1963 hit from the late singers album Lioness: Hidden Treasures which is due to be released December 6.
The video consists of some old and new footage of Winehouse, including clips of old video's.
The biggest pop diva out right now, Rihanna showed the American contestants on the US version of X-Factor how to own the stage.
The 'SOS' singer took time out of her European tour to perform on the results show and did she do a great show. Performing her current single 'We Found Love', she takes the stage with her dancers and gives you a very relaxed routine. Her and the dancers just look like their having fun, and with a simple stage direction and choreography, you get just that.
Rihanna will be performing on the UK X-Factor results tomorrow evening. Hopefully we will get as good as a show as the US or maybe even better. Either way, this pop princess seems like she cant do no wrong.
Watch Rihanna on the US X-Factor Results Show performing 'We Found Love' below.
Finally ITV1 have announced that they will air A Night With Beyonce early next month.
The show was filmed a while back where the pop diva performs hits from her current album 4 as well as engaging in a question-answer session with fans in the audience.
The special, was hosted by XFactor USA's Steve Jones and will show on our screens at 9pm on 4 December, straight after XFactor The Results show.
ITV also have a specials with Justin Bieber, Westlife and Michael Buble all showing next month too.
She hasn't got the right requirements to be a high fashion model but Cassie definitely knows how to slay a photo.
A shoot for Idol's Magazine's 'Illuminati Issue', the beautiful singer poses in a variety of black embellished dresses, red fur, leather jackets and white feathered pieces.
Stunning and breath-taking would be an understatement. I would rather flick through a million pictures of her than hear her attempt to sing.
Check out the pictures and let me know what you think.
I do understand that when an artist has a gimmick, it is their way of getting attention and it usually sells but Nicki Minaj's 'Barbies' have taken the term 'Stan' to a whole different level.
Lets take a great big look at this 'Barbie' and watch her video on how to become a fly girl.
I thought I would give you some tracks that I believe are good and are not even released yet.
Rihanna: 'You Da One'
From the Talk That Talk album, RiRi goes back to her Barbadian roots with this playful track. While the Bob Marley-esque chanting goes on in the chorus seems innocent enough, the verses are sufficiently filthy to ensure that her next TV performance will be just as controversial as her last one.
Madonna: 'Give Me All Your Love'
This song was leaked months ahead of its official debut. Supposedly Madge's first single of her 12th studio album, 'Give Me All Your Love' has an electro 80's feel to it. With a cheerleader sound with its 'L-U-V Madonna' chant, its said that the finished track will feature cameos from the likes of Nicki Minaj and MIA.
Tanya Lacey: 'Letter To My Ex'
After stepping in the charts earlier this year on Loick Essien's 'How We Roll', Tanya Lacey is taking a different approach with her single 'Letter To My Ex'. I dont want to get carried away at an early stage to be comparing this beautiful songstress to Alicia Keys and to call her the UK's answer to Keri Hilson is just deserving.
Lloyd Ft Andre 3000: 'Dedication To My Ex (Miss That)'
Already causing a massive stir in the charts worldwide, expect Lloyd's new single to do the same thing when its released here in the UK. The funky, soul-flecked number has so far been compared to Cee Lo Green's 'F*ck You', but it does remind me of Duffy's big hit 'Mercy' too.
Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Ft. Bruno Mars: 'Young, Wild & Free'
From the soundtrack for the movie Mac And Devlin Go To High School, Snoop and Wiz rap about getting drunk and smoking weed over a very high-like beat with vocal support from Bruno Mars.
Boys will be boys. Girls will be girls. Boys will be girls. It seems like everybody wants a change now and celebrity children are no different.
Gwen Stefani's kids are really cute and I'm not one to bad mouth children at all but I feel the need to express my opinion on why the Rossdale kids, Kingston (5) and Zuma (3) have got their nails did? I mean, I'm not so sure if Gwen is going through that phase where she really wanted girls but got boys and is pretending their girls by getting their nails did and making them wear girl Ugg Boots.
I'm sure the fact that her husband Gavin Rossdale admitting to being in a gay relationship with a man for nearly a decade isn't helping her mentality on this occasion.
What are you shocked with? The fact that Omarion has an 'ex-wife' or that she is a 'man'?
Take a breather and relax guys, supposedly the R&B singer was married years ago to a stunning girl called Deb. She was often pictured with the singer and attended red carpet events with his mother.
So, it has been reported that Deb has been taking hormone tablets to make the change from a woman to a man. Its not sure how much of a change she has had yet.
As you guys know very well, I do not just listen out to rumours without having official proof about a situation. My best interest is to provide you guys with solid evidence.
So here are the pictures of Deb currently looking like a man. Shaved hair, tattoo's and baggy clothes, she still some how looks very cute.
I'm not really a major fan of JLS but I do love the fact that they are really good at what they do.
Last week Saturday, the boys were guests on XFactor's Xtra Factor on ITV2, the same show where their career started off, were performing an acoustic set of their new single 'She Makes Me Wanna'.
I've seen JLS perform live on various occasions, watched them on TV shows and never have I ever got goose bumps from their performance until this set.
Watching them do an acoustic set, which they really hardly do, shows how much they have improved on their vocals. As Aston is usually considered the one with the best voice, Marvin and JB, you will notice have come a long way from sounding really not so good.
Towards the end of the set, may not be a major part but you will hear how soft and sweet JB's voice is and the riffs that Aston does are just absolutely amazing.
JLS are the biggest, youngest boyband in the UK and have a major following. I can now truelly say that I am a fan.
Watch their performance on Xtra Factor and let me know what you think.
She has been on every one's lips since she became a judge on the hit TV show X-Factor. Kelly Rowland's career has been on a high since then.
The sexy diva gave an astounding performance on the Graham Norton show. Singing the RedOne produced single 'Down For Whatever', accompanied by her male dance troupe.
Kelly's new album Here I Am will be released on the 28th November.
Watch the video of the performance below and let me know what you thinks.
After his stunt of leaked pictures early this year, you would think Chris Brown would be careful about the sort of pictures he would take.
The 'She Ain't You' singer last night was in a pickle as to what his Halloween costume should be when he decided to post on twitter a photo of his outfit choice for his loyal fans to feedback. Wearing a bright green an all-in one alien costume, it would of been difficult to recognise Breezy if it weren't for his manhood which the outline was very much visible.
After realising that what he had posted was a bit too much, Brown then tweeted, "I don't think I can wear this costume tonight! Gonna change!"
After remixing and covering songs for what seemed like was going on for a very long time, Jojo has finally released a video for her new single 'Disaster'.
The single from her third album Jumping Trains is due to be released early next year. The rock 'n' roll video talks of her relationship with her boyfriend.
Watch the video to 'Disaster' and let me know your thoughts.
Just caught in time for Clement Marfo & The Frontline who were absolutely great. Performing their hit 'Champion' which had the crowd going wild. Just as everyone thought that Clement and his gang couldn't get any better, they performed their new smash single 'Overtime' and out came on stage Ghetts. The performance itself was just crazy good. The show was hosted by Grimedaily's very own Claira Hermet and her co-host at the time Jamie Howard, who was then replaced by Ralph Hardy, Arnold 'Snakeyman' Oceng, Charley Sloth and I lost count after that.
Recorded 9 years ago while she was in the studio with Mark Ronson and Saalam Remi, 'Halftime' is soulful, jazzy and very chilled track. The track which was cooked up for her third album entitled Lioness: Hidden Treasures has not been announced on when it will be released but when it does I know for sure that it will do very well. Aside from the fact that people only purchase an artists album when they pass but the fact that the tracks that have been leaked are just amazing.
'Picture Perfect', the new video shot in Marbella has been posted up today and to be honest, its nothing special. Jumping on this whole dance music is getting a bit boring now.
Are they going to bring something different to the table? What do they have that other girl groups don't? Lets be honest, as much as we like to think that having Mr Knowles as a manager may have its perks, there's also a downfall to it too. He has all the experience on managing a girl group, after all DC were HUGE but the downside may be that he might just try get F.A.B to be another DC and we also need to remember that Beyonce dropped him as her manager and so did Tiffany Evans and his youngest daughter Solange Knowles.
The Liverpudlian singer has said that Rihanna is a bad role model and she does not allow her daughter to watch her.
During a press conference to promote her concert DVD Live at Roseland: Elements of 4, Bey asked her her fans to 'calm down' with the Stan support. They often get in to major arguments on social network sites such as twitter and I know this for a fact as I have been one of the people that have been attacked for being opinionated about the singer.
Speaking about tracks such as 'Faster' and 'The Way You Watch Me' which features Travie McCoy.
I've seen JLS perform live on various occasions, watched them on TV shows and never have I ever got goose bumps from their performance until this set.
