Ready to Indulge with G.R.E.Ed.S

I've only seen this guy a couple times, but he is certified of living Outside the Blog.
Presenting Ready, a reflection of the work he has crafted within the London poetry scene.
Support the poet and storyteller on his one-man journey through internal fantasies and external realities, the album ‘Volume In Silence’ combines honest, detailed storytelling.

Support on the night - Joel Culpepper & Kal Lavelle

Hosts on the night - Critically acclaimed poets, Dean Atta & Deanna Rodger

Date - 3rd December 2011 @ 7pm

Venue - Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, 2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU (seet here!)

Price - £10, or email: Natalie@purple-hill.co.uk

Be sure to check out a favourite of mine at the event too, Alim Kamara with his Griot Collection merchandise.

He Couldn't Hear Me Over the Music: Eric Roberson

10 year veteran, Grammy-nominated Eric Roberson graced the Indig02 to reunite once again with his loyal fans.
Arguably named as the God-father of Neo Soul, Eric Roberson has consistently produced quality music, ensuring that his fans are never disappointed.
As no stranger to the scene, being a writer and vocalist for Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott and Dwele he was anxious to ignite the stage with his one-night shown at the 02's sister venue, coinciding the release of his 8th album Mister Nice Guy.
Starting promptly at 9pm, he opened the show, looking sharp in his suit with Newness and immediately got the crowd excited, filling in for Phonte.
He also performed his impressive back catalogue including Been In Love, Dealing, She and my favourite from him thus far, Howard Girls.

I was more than impressed with his innovative 70's, go-go and OutKast sets! He rocked out with his band, and actually tried to dance (looking like someone's dad... #sustained).
But, he really enjoyed performing to his loyal fan, taking the time to connect with the audience, and signing autographs after the show. He proved his excellence once more by doing a freestyle and nailing the damn thing by taking random words from the audience.
Me and my girl @ri_starc5 enjoyed the hell out of ourselves, no way we were gonna miss this!


"saltfish", "expalidoscious", "toothpaste", "octopus" & "breastmilk"

ERRO, I SALUTE YOU!

More Music, Less Noise

More Music, Less Noise presented a brilliant night with full of eclectic live talent, complete with an in-house band and after party.

My girl Emma (@officialmusicjunkie) and I love seeking new talent - it's in our blood, and embedded in our  career.
Last night we went to More Music, Less Noise, which was one of the best events i've been to in a long time!
Situated at Adam's St Members Bar, it was the perfect location for a sleek event with a very relaxed vibe.
Unbeknownst to me, I ended up talking with the host of the event, Alim Kamara. Alim is also an hip hop artist from the UK. What attracted me to him was his merchandising.
I tend to be drawn to all sorts of creativity, but I have never been handed a bottle of Poetry!
A bottle!
Sorry, I was intrigued by that!
Anyways, performance-wise, i was very impressed with the set from AKS. He gave a very strong performance and his stage presence was eccentric. The house band complimented his sound and gave an accented soul to his set which very much emphasised the vibe of the night.
I also managed to catch my one of my favourite singers of the moment, Nadine Charles,who I discovered at the Glenn Lewis gig  and always makes her performance seem so effortless.

All acts were able to encompass the vibe of the event by providing an acoustic sound that the audience enjoyed.
I personally have never been at a party where Common and Talib Kweli is played in the same mix as old skool funky house, but Less Is More Music made it work, and made it work very well!

Definitely a must-go to event!

This event was brought to you by Less Is More Music, primary organisers and promoters of More Music Less Noise.
For more information  on upcoming events, please visit the OnIt! website

Glenn Lewis is Back for More!

That's right peeps! The Canadian soulstar is back after 10 years of being off the scene!
Last year, I was able to meet him for my birthday (seet here!), and promised me he would be back with some promising material.

Set in Toronto, his new song, Good One

One Day It'll All Make Sense, The story of an uncommon life

"What story does a kid from the south side of Chicago have to tell?"

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr aka Common, (aka, one of the most beautiful men on Earth, aka, my husband.. yes, that's right!) will be releasing his memoirs, to be in shops this week!

The highly respected (and well groomed) rapper/actor will now add 'author' to his title as his first book gets published by Atria Bookas.
The autobiography explores his upbringing  in Chicago as well as the relationships closest to him.

Interestingly, the contextually aware artist  begins each chapter with a letter to those important people whom have made a print in his life. Thankfully, it also delves into the critically acclaimed performance at the White House, his experiences within social politics and his romantic relationships (bet she's ringing down Tyrone's phone now!).

"I’ve written this book, so that I can show myself as a man in full. That means telling some tough truths, revealing my faults and vulnerabilities. But it also means showing the true strength of my character"

I hope this letter finds you in the place where you are

".willing and ready to progress in your life. I hope this book not only entertains you but also helps you grow in a spirit of openness. I write to you wishing, praying, and sending the best love to you. This is my story, the story of an uncommon life.

Love,

Common

The Younger Brothers, The Trailer

In the Spring, I blogged the upcoming Angie Lemar theatre adaptation, the Younger Brothers.(seet here!)
The cast have been hard at work and now have produced the trailer for the new series.
The Younger Brothers is an adaptation of the successful play written by Angie Lemar. Since it's days of being a radio drama, it has gone on to be the fastest selling show at the Hackney Empire within a 10 year stretch.

This adaptation starts Aaron Fontaine, Elysha Mylton and Travis Jay - Take a likkul look!

Debbie Aramide

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Introducing Debbie Aramide: A fresh faced singer/songwriter from North London, determined to make her stamp in the UK’s music scene.

From the age of six she has been crafting her talent, attending theatre school, trained by Tameka Epsom and has become a regular performer at Somerset House, now as 22 year old law graduate, she has performed at LoveBox Festival, opening for artists such as US chart sensation Aloe Blacc and Dionne Bromfield for over 3000 people.

Running From Fear (Live) by Debbie Aramide

“Trying to balance being a law student and a performer is very difficult, if I’m not in the exam room, I’m in the studio. My passion is always knocking on the door, I’m writing constantly, singing along the road, whenever it comes to me, it comes.”

As a critically acclaimed upcoming artist after the recognition of her self-produced mixtape Breaking Point (2009), Debbie is now preparing to promote her new EP, The Tide. Being influenced by Toni Braxton, Beyonce and Coldplay, Debbie describes her sound as being indie meets soul.

“This EP definitely shows my growth, not just as a person, but as an artist. My first self produced song had more of a pop, soulful house beat; the material on The Tide is an influx of new energy, that’s elements of a soulful/indie vibe. There’s more thought into the lyrics now, a definitely more mature sound from my previous work.”

The Tide is available in Autumn 2011.

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