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New home for the blog!

2009-01-14T11:28:00.000-08:00

I felt it was time for change on the blog so we have moved to a new location, please join me over at this new address:

http://officialdjwm.wordpress.com/

alot of new additions will be made to the new blog including new features so stay tuned and see you on the other site!

Fellow bloggers, if you have this blog on you're blog roll then please add my new link.

Thanks for the continued support
DJ WM

Ryan Leslie - Video & Album Cover

2009-01-13T12:40:00.000-08:00

You might think i'm going over board with Ryan Leslie related post's but trust me this is very relevant. Ryan's album drops on the 10th of Febuary online - it's a must buy!

Check out the footage of him making a track called 'I Know What You Like' featuring Joy Leslie (Brother and Sister) i got sent this last night, it's hot!

Here's the album cover for the album. Simplistic and very stylish.

For those not feeling the cover here is what Ryan had to say

"I’ve read all the comments around the blogosphere (good and critical) of my album cover (shot by my friend Armen Djerrahian) and I say - it’s about the MUSIC.

Benzi x Plain Pat x Kanye West - Sky High [Mixtape]

2009-01-11T06:08:00.001-08:00

Oh wow! This mixtape is shit hot, free download, just click on it and turn it up nice and loud. Download here.

Asher Roth - I Love College [Performance]

2009-01-10T03:51:00.000-08:00

Asher Roth is listed in most peoples books as one of the hottest rappers to look out for this year, this performance will probably tell you why...

Here is Asher performing 'I Love College' on 'Last Call with Carson Daly'

I Love College Carson Live
by yardie4lifever2

This guy has such talent and energy! Hear the unofficial remix with Jim Jones on Podcast #42 dropping next Saturday on iTunes.

Ryan Leslie Promo Video

2009-01-08T10:11:00.001-08:00

Oh boy, this man is set to take over the World and it's about time.

Be sure to buy 'How It Was Supposed To Be' on iTunes now.

R LES 4 PRES!

Being Charlie Sloth - Episode 11

2009-01-07T14:37:00.001-08:00

This week brings more hilarity!

Krys Ivory Ft. Ryan Leslie - Next 2 Ya

2009-01-07T13:21:00.000-08:00

Now i don't normally like to give away music for free on my blog but i HAVE to share this track with you. It's been around for a good year (if not more) but it is just getting it's release finally at the beginning of the year (apparently).

Krys Ivory is the latest member to Ryan Leslies 'NextSelection' camp, i first heard of this mad talented woman through DJ Swerve who first played this track back in the beginning of 08 and then went on to remix it (which is very hot also!). Ryan Leslie also adds a very nice touch to the track as always.'Next 2 Ya' will be her first official release.

Check her Myspace here

Download/ Stream here (props to illroots)

BONUS: DJ Swerve talking to Ryan Leslie about Krys Ivory

ps. I just got an e-mail from Krys giving me props for this post ;) big up!

Doom Man - What Does It Say About You [Unofficial Video‏]

2009-01-07T13:16:00.000-08:00

Me and Doom Man have been in contact for a few years, if you heard Podcast 41 you would have heard that exclusive 'Pop Champagne' freestyle he did for me which was just crazy! He really does his thing for UK Hip Hop.'What Does It Say About You' will be released on March 9th and i know for a fact that a crazy video for this track has already been filmed in Austria but for now...

It's hot right?! Big up Doom Man!

Facebook Group: BRING BACK REAL REAL HIPHOP!!

2009-01-05T14:22:00.000-08:00

Me and my dude DJ Shock have had numerous discussions over what Hip Hop is these days and who is actually making that raw Hip Hop we all used to love?

Let us know what your thinking, join the Facebook group here!

DJ WM: Nas - Made You Look Juggle [Video]

2009-01-05T13:03:00.000-08:00

I was bored so decided to make a quick video and also seeing as i hadn't done a video for ages! Since re buying the 'Illmatic' album i decided to juggle up a classic from Nas, 'Made You Look'. Yeah theres a few rough bits but hey. Enjoy!

I'm Cold, I'm Cold...

2009-01-05T13:00:00.000-08:00

Gotta love abit of Snow

Random Classic: Nas - It Ain't Hard To Tell [Video]

2009-01-03T10:42:00.000-08:00

Just a random post, i just went into HMV and saw the classic 'Illmatic' and thought hmmm my hard copy is lost somewhere so let's just buy it, it's the 10th year anniversary version. Here is the classic video 'It Ain't Hard To Tell'

This album is unbeatable!

Yeezy Lip-Synching OH GOSH!

2009-01-03T04:22:00.000-08:00

This woman annoyed me.

T-Pain Ft. Chris Brown - Freeze [Video]

2009-01-03T04:02:00.000-08:00

Teddy and C Breezy drop this video for 'Freeze' - it's an average tune, worth a few spins!

Previously: Behind the scenes

Being Charlie Sloth - Episode 10

2009-01-02T16:31:00.000-08:00

Yeah ok so this is the first episode i've posted up from this dude, it was about time i did. This guy is putting in the work, he is most definatly on the grind. These mini shows are too much - check the digs on Mista Jam and the Westwood bits.

This guy will cause ALOT of damage when he breaks through.

BONUS: Charlie Sloth 'Rush The DJ'

Podcast #41

2009-01-02T15:41:00.001-08:00

New heat from Wale, Flo Rida, Jazmine Sullivan, Swizz Beatz + more

Get it on iTunes now or listen on here...

2008: Final Words

2008-12-30T10:26:00.000-08:00

The year has been full of achievements, history, hot music and swagger (word of the year no doubt).

I felt like it was only right to say a some final words to wrap up the year nicely, speaking of my own achievements (hey - it's my blog right?)

So heres a breif overview of my year...

On Febuary 8th i deejayed for DJ Ironik. I was extreamly overwhelmed when i first got the call about doing the night, being put alongside a guy like Ironik was a pretty big deal for me - the night was a smash. Further on in the year i've deejayed for Chipmunk, N-Dubz and Ultra.

On the 8th of March this year i began the DJ WM Weekly Podcast's, the initial reaction was crazy so this year i reached a nice round number of 40 episodes - of course carrying on into next year too! Don't forget the Podcast's are now on iTunes so please get involved and subscribe! Just type my name in the search area (DJ WM)

Rewind to August when i went up to KISS 100 in London to hang with DJ Swerve whilst he was doing his show, it was a brilliant experience, Swerve was the reason i began deejaying so to see him do his show live was pretty special!

In November of this year i won a very big title of 'Young DJ of The Year,' it's all still a blur and it's only just about sunk in that i actually won such a title, it means alot seriously, my life depends on music and I'm working so hard to get up to the top. Big shout out to Ben and Rob who run the award night - they really put in the work, also out to the cast of Hollyoaks who were down that night, very nice bunch of guys who had alot of nice words about my set.

November also held the KISS Academy, props to everyone at Arena 6 - Melissa, Wendy and everyone else, they put alot of effort into making the day a good'un! I got to show my skills off to Manny Norte, Swerve, Fader (Loose Cannons), N-Dubz and a whole bunch of people from the station - amazing day.

Theres just a few big things that i've been involved in this year. Trust me when i say that 09 is looking bigger already - watch this space!

Final thanks to all of you guys who have been supporting me, the blog and the Podcasts!

See you in 2000ANDMINE

Common @ The Airport

2008-12-29T13:21:00.003-08:00

Kyla - Do You Mind [DJ Swerve Remix]

2008-12-29T13:17:00.000-08:00

This track is about to cause some serious damage in the clubs next year. It's been around for a while. Natrually my dude Swerve has jumped on it and remixed it... big!

Forgot to mention that this will be available as part of the remix package from 26 January via iTunes.

Ashley Walters Ft. Mutya Buena - With You [Video]

2008-12-24T02:07:00.000-08:00

The guy's over at SKG Promotions just sent this one over. New heat from Ashley Walters featuring ex Sugababe member - Mutya Buena.

This is his second release from his self-entitled album.

The single will be available to purchase from itunes and all other digital distributors from Jan 5th 2009 and features collaborations with the likes of Sway, Durrty Goodz, Ghetto, Chipmunk, George Martin (Producer for The Beatles) and Nolay, to name but a few.

Beyonce - Diva [Video]

2008-12-23T12:41:00.000-08:00

Just A Quick Note

2008-12-22T15:10:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to say that i hope everyone who supports this blog and reads the blog has a great Christmas, i won't be posting as much as it comes up to the New Year due to my schudule but keep checking back from time to time!

Have a good one!

Podcast #40 - 2008 In The Mix

2008-12-20T04:14:00.000-08:00

So the Podcast's have moved to Itunes and to celebrate Christmas and the end of the year i've mixed all of the best songs from this year into an hour.

So get Podcast #40 now on the Itunes music store, just search 'DJ WM'

Or listen on the blog:

Podcasts now on Itunes

2008-12-18T14:54:00.000-08:00

Yup yup, no more damn download links! Just search 'DJ WM' in the Itunes music store and click on 'Subscribe' - it's free and you will receive the Podcast automatically every week.

Or click here to get taken to my Itunes page automatically.

DJ Swerve Interviews Fabolous

2008-12-18T04:35:00.000-08:00

Look forward to that new album!

2008 Run Down

2008-12-16T14:22:00.000-08:00

So that's it, 2008 is almost over and what a year it's been for Hip Hop and R&B! I know alot of DJ's are doing this but i always love to look back and think about what was hot and what wasn't. Be sure to download Podcast #40, I'm squeezing in over 30 hot tracks from this year into an hour non stop in the mix! Here's my Hip Hop/ R&B 2008 Low Down.

Albums of The Year:

Lil Wayne had one of the most talked about album's of this year (apart from Kanye). He delivered in full flow with appearances from Jigga, Babyface, Kanye West and more. I loved this album, i still do love this album! Tracks that stood out for me include Lollipop, A Milli, Mr Carter and Comfortable which was my favourite.

Lupe Fiasco delivered 'The Cool' on January 21st. Lupe has such an individual style which i just love, his flow is sick, the production of his tracks are always tight too. Killer tracks included Superstar, The Coolest, Go-Go Gadget Flow, Gotta Eat, Hip Hop Saved My Life, Hi-Definition and Dumb It Down - wow there was alot of heat on that album!

The UK's very own Sway dropped his highly anticipated album 'The Signature LP' this album didn't dissapoint. Stand out tracks include F Ur X, Fit For A King, Silver & Gold, Saturday Night Hustle and Say It Twice.

Another hot rapper from the UK delivered a serious album this year, Kano dropped 140 Grime Street. Im usually not one for grime but man, this album was amazing! Featuring productions from Wiley, Skepta, Mikey J and of course DaVinChe. Stand out tracks: Hustler, Hunting We Will Go, I Like It, Anywhere We Go and Don't Come Around Here.

Saved the most talked about album till last. Never have i heard so much talk over one artist, talk more about this further down this blog entry but back to the album. Ok so it wasn't rapping but it was Kanye - that was enough to win me over! Stand out tracks include Love Lockdown, Heartless, Amazing, Robocop, Paranoid and Coldest Winter.

Performance of The Year:

Despite the controversy of having a Hip Hop artist performing at Glastonbury this year Jay-Z showed the haters what Hip Hop is all about! He killed it hands down!

Most controversial topic of 2008:

People were doubting Kanye's album - 808's & Heartbreak. Personally i was waiting for something different, something fresh to come out of Hip Hop and this was it, just what i needed. Should Kanye really be singing? Should he really be so different with his fashion compared to other artists? HELL YES! WHY NOT? I think its really important to keep things different and individual and Kanye certainly did that with the album.

Best songs of 2008:

Hip Hop wise for me it had to be Jay-Z, T.I, Lil Wayne and Kanye West - 'Swagga Like Us' its weird, i can't remember any other track this year that's made such an impact on me, when i drop this in a club i can guarantee the crowd will go crazy - it's just one of those tracks.

Another Hip Hop choice HAS to be Lil Wayne's - A Milli, crazy beat, crazy flow - nuff said!

Another track from Weezy which has taken over my life and i have to say is my number 1 track on this year full stop is 'Comfortable' featuring Babyface and produced by Kanye, yeah it wasn't a single but still!

R&B wise I'm saying Estelle's 'American Boy'' i still love it and i still play it out. She really did it for the UK this year!

Artist of the Year:

Dizzee really did his thing this year. He had a number 1 single with 'Dance Wiv Me' which blew up everywhere in the Summer not to mention he had a sell out tour in Australia and the UK. His DJ, Semtex has been giving us the updates on his blog so check it out if you missed it! Big up Dizzee, no doubt there is more success in 09 waiting for him.

Artists to look out for in 09:

This dude Kid Cudi is set to make some serious moves next year, you already know him of course from the massive 'Day N Night' check out 'Super Boo' i played it on Podcast #39 - it's massive.Also this man Wale, check out the W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E if you haven't already, i also played a new track 'Nike Boots' on Podcast #39 too!

Overall 2008 was kinda big for music, here's to 09 for being even better!

Common Ft. Cee-Lo - Make My Day

2008-12-12T07:37:00.000-08:00

Universal Mind Control has taken over abit of my life... its dope as hell!

I played this joint last week on the Podcast, number 38. For me its more of a summer track, who knows this could be a single he drops in the summer next year?

Here is Common and Cee-Lo (the other half of Gnarls Barkley) performing on Ellen in the US.

Twitter

2008-12-10T15:29:00.000-08:00

Twitter isn't new but most people are just getting to know about it, i've been using it since the beginning of the year. You can update what you are up to and it sends it to peoples phones if they are 'followers' i also update my Facebook status with it which also appears on this blog (to the right)

If you have it then why not follow me!?

Birthday!

2008-12-10T08:10:00.001-08:00

YEAAAAH! It's my Birthday today! Thanks to everyone who has phoned, text, e-mailed, messaged or commented me - i very much appreciate it!

Ryan Leslie - How It Was Supposed To Be [Video 1 of 3]

2008-12-08T13:14:00.000-08:00

Yes! Yes! I've been rinsing this on the Podcast's. Apparently this is the 1st of 3 videos of this track, im definatly feeling the live band!

Wiley - See Clear Now [Album]

2008-12-07T03:13:00.001-08:00

'See Clear Now' is the forthcoming album from the UK's Wiley. It's taken alot of time for Wiley to get the recognition he fully deserves and it wasn't untill earlier in the year when 'Wearing My Rolex' dropped that his name became well known by everyone, the fact that it got daytime airplay and you couldn't go into a club without hearing it made this even stronger.

Last night i got the album sent over and boy it is HOT!!

Tracks to look out for: Wearing My Rolex (natrually), Cash In My Pocket, Summertime and See Clear Now which is crazy!!! I haven't had the chance to listen to it all yet so i might come back and add to this list!

Be sure to download Podcast #39 next week to hear some exclusive shizzle!

Tracklisting:
01. Ryder Intro (Produced By Davinche)
02. Wearing My Rolex (Produced By Bless Beatz)
03. I Need To Be (Produced By Jake Gosling)
04. Summertime (Produced By Jake Gosling)
05. See Clear Now Ft. Kano And Scorcher (Produced By P-Nut And
Mathias Wollo)
06. Cash In My Pocket Ft. Daniel Merriweather (Produced By Mark
Ronson)
07. 5AM Ft. Scorcher (Produced By Jake Gosling)
08. Step By Step Ft. Hot Chip (Produced By Hot Chip)
09. Turn It Up (Produced By Arthur Baker For AB Productions)
10. Can't Stop Thinking (Produced By Wiley And Jake Gosling)
11. I Am The Sea (Produced By Peter Raeburn, Nick Foster And
Adam Bushell)

The album is currently scheduled for release on January 12 so cop that ish!

Tinchy Stryder Ft Taio Cruz - Take Me Back [Video]

2008-12-06T16:01:00.000-08:00

Big big big tune, DJ Swerve has done a hot remix too, check it out on his website.

Kanye Has Done It

2008-12-05T02:38:00.000-08:00

He reported on his blog: 'THANK YOU EVERYBODY FOR MAKING 808'S & HEARTBREAK THE NUMBER ONE ALBUM IN THE WORLD!!!!! LOVE LOCK DOWN HAS SOLD 1.3 MILLION SO FAR ON ITUNES AND HEARTLESS AND SEE YOU IN MY NIGHTMARES SOLD OVER ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND EACH LAST WEEK. THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. THIS IS A NEW FRONTIER FOR ME AND MUSIC. ALL THE MIXED OPINIONS WILL BE OVER BY NEXT SUMMER WHEN I'M CLOSING FESTIVALS AND EVERYONE IS SINGING OKAAAAY ... OKAY. OKAAAAAYEE .. YOU'LL NEVER STOP IT NOW!!!! YOU'LL NEVER STOP IT NOW!!!! OR YOU WORRIED BOUT THE WRONG THINGS , THE WROOONG THIIINGS!!!!'

I doubted this album for about 5 seconds, i can't get enough of it.

He also posted up this drawing for the stage plan of the '808's & Heartbreak Tour' in 2009... the dude doesn't stop!

Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Night (Crookers Remix) [Video]

2008-12-05T02:21:00.000-08:00

OK i've taken this video down... heres the deal... from Cudi's blog...

SEE, THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS I HATE THIS INDUSTRY….MUTHAFUCKAS GET
CONTROL OVER YA MUSIC AND YA IMAGE AND DO WUTEVER THE FUCK THEY WANT TO DO WIT
IT….THIS CROOKERS VIDEO WAS NOT APPROVED BY ANYONE ON MY TEAM….WE JUS EXPRESSED
TO THE PEOPLE WHO SHOT THE VIDEO AND TOL THEM WE DIDNT LIKE IT AND WANTED TO TRY
SUTTIN DIFF, NEXT THING U KNO WITHIN HOURS ITS ALLLLLLL OVER THE FUCKIN
INTERNET….NOW, SUTTIN SEEMS FISHY HERE…..ID B WRONG TO START PUNCHIN MUTHAFUCKAS
IN THE JAW BONE (AND IM REALLLLY NOT A VIOLENT PERSON, I HATE VIOLENCE ACTUALLY)
BUT DATS HONESTLY HOW I FEEL RITE NOW….PEOPLE R TAKIN SUTTIN I CREATED, SUTTIN
DATS SPECIAL TO ME AND PUTTIN IT OUT CUZ THEY WANT TO….MUTHAFUCKAS R SIGNIN OFF
ON SHIT AND NOT LETTIN ME KNO ABOUT IT….IM WRITIN AND SAYIN ALL DIS SHIT SO YALL
CAN REALLLLLY SEE HOW SHADY THIS GAME IS, LIKE 4REAL 4REAL, NIGGAZ JUS WANT TO
USE U AS A PUPPET….AND DATS HOW I FEEL RITE NOW, LIKE A FUCKIN PUPPET….IAM SOOOO
BEYOND UPSET THERES NO WORD TO DESCRIBE HOW I FEEL AT THE MOMENT…IM ALL THE WAY
IN AUSTRALIA AND CANT DO SHIT ABOUT ANYTHING
BUT I ASK EVERYONE ON EVERY
BLOG, IF U SUPPORT ME AND ARE A TRUE KID CUDI FAN IAM ASKIN THAT IF U POSTED
THIS VIDEO TO PLEASE TAKE IT DOWN…BY POSTIN IT UR LETTIN THESE SNAKE MUTHAFUCKAS
WIN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A ARTIST U GUYS ALL FEEL….I REPEAT, IF U REALLY GIVE A
FUCK ABOUT ME AND MY MOVEMENT THEN PLEASE TAKE THE VIDEO POST DOWN…IF I SEE IT
ON YA BLOG THEN I KNO U MUST JUS B THIRSTY FOR HITS OR SUTTIN AND NEED THE
ATTENTION AND I WONT EVER SUPPORT YA SHIT
AT THIS POINT AFTER READIN MY WORDS
I DONT CARE WUT ANYBODY MAY THINK ABOUT HOW IM REACTING…IF U DONT UNDERSTAND
THEN OH WELL, BUT IMAGINE SOMEONE TAKING SOME SHIT U WORKED HARD TO CREATE,
SUTTIN FROM UR HEART DAT U MADE AND MANIPULATING IT THE WAY THEY SEE FIT CUZ
SOMEONE (NOT ANYONE ON YA TEAM) SIGNED OFF ON SOME PAPER WITHOUT UR CONSENT AND
GAVE DAT RIGHT TO THEM…SHIT IS FUCKED UP YO AND I SWEAR I GOT MY LAWYER ON DECK
FOR WUTEVER SO ITS FINNA GO DOWN AS WE SPEAK….
LIKE THE LOX SAID ON A SKIT
FEATURED ON WE ARE THE STREETS “NO MATTER WUT U DO, U CANT ESCAPE THE
RAPE”
MAN, I WANNA PUNCH SOMEONE RIGHT NOW….I WILL GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS,
BUT IN THE MEANTIME, PLEASE TAKE THE POST DOWN YALL
PEACE
FURIOUS
CUDI
P.S. IT WAS NOT SEMTEX DAT LEAKED THE VIDEO FYI SIDEBAR EVEN THO IT MAY
SEEM THAT WAY

Busta Rhymes - Arab Money [Video]

2008-12-04T15:41:00.000-08:00

First off if you haven't already heard the Busta tune 'Arab Money' has been banned on UK radio! YES! BANNED! The world has gone mad.. as far as i'm aware the track isn't offencive in any form - please let me know otherwise if im wrong! A very well respected MOBO award winning DJ has also been suspended without warning from his radio show for playing the track. I fucking hate Policitcal Correctness.. i digress.. heres the video.

I've done that dance infront of 500 odd people in a club before... why did I do that?

Special Kanye West Mix

2008-12-02T12:13:00.000-08:00

If you got the Podcast last week (if you haven't then get it here) then you would have heard my special Kanye mix, i had a ton of e-mails for me to send it to people so i decided to post it up on here. I tried to blend them together as well as i could but a few i just dropped in and i got as much in as much as i could into 18 mins!

Enjoy and leave some comments!

DOWNLOAD KANYE WEST MIX HERE

Joel Ortiz Freestyle on DJ MK's KISS FM Show

2008-12-02T02:21:00.001-08:00

MK posted up part 1 of this killer freestyle sesh a while back, here is part 2!

Leona Lewis - Run [Video]

2008-12-02T02:08:00.000-08:00

Yeah yeah i know this isn't Hip Hop or really R&B but this track has just taken over my life! On repeat like maaaaad. Leona does it for the UK, her performances are flawless.

Heres the video, nice and simple but it's all about the vocals!

BONUS: Here is Leona performing 'Run' on the X Factor (Diana to win btw)

Jay-Z Ft. Santogold - Brooklyn Go Hard [Video]

2008-12-02T02:00:00.000-08:00

This track hit my inbox about a week and a half ago, for some reason i didn't open it untill last night (don't ask why, i don't know myself) but anyway this track is pure fire with Kanye on the beat and Santogold on the hook - she has a killer voice. This is taken from the forth coming 'Notorious' soundtrack.

You can hear the track in full on this weeks Podcast (#38)

EDIT: DAMN! I literally posted up this track this afternoon and already this is getting air play and a video has been made (not official.. i don't think)!

Ryan Leslie plays 'Heartless'

2008-11-27T10:13:00.000-08:00

Everytime i post up something to do with Ryan Leslie i always say that he never fails to amaze me with his talent - this is no acception! Remember when he played to Lil Wayne's 'Lollipop'? That was hot right!? (click here if you don't remember!!) Here is Ryan playing to Kanye's 'Heartless' and he kills it AGAIN!

Busta Rhymes - I Got Bass [Video]

2008-11-25T02:00:00.000-08:00

This track is insane!

This Is How We Do Volume 4 & Podcast #36

2008-11-22T01:38:00.000-08:00

Every year i bring out 2 mixtapes, at the beginning of the year i brought out Volume 3 and now its time for Volume 4. Over an hour of non stop club bangers cut up and mixed up by yours truley, enjoy and let me know what you think, drop me an e-mail.

Download:
Part 1
Part 2

and heres this weeks Podcast, #36:

Download here

Slim Ft. Ryan Leslie & Fabolous - Good Lovin [Video]

2008-11-21T11:05:00.000-08:00

I've been playing this track on my Podcasts for a long long time. Most tracks with R Les on is a winner for me.

Kanye West - 808's & Heartbreak [Kaws Album Cover]

2008-11-19T13:33:00.000-08:00

This is the Kaws special addition album cover for the new Kanye album. One word - DOPE!

If you pre order the album on itunes now then you will get this cover! I've already pre ordered mine!!

Bashy Freestlye's on DJ MK's Show, KISS FM

2008-11-17T14:56:00.001-08:00

MK calls Bashy 'One of the UKs best MC's' no doubt! Bashy is doing his thing right now! And he kills it on these freestyles...

Btw MK has a new show on KISS alongside Shortee Blitz, Sunday's 9-11pm, big Hip Hop show!!

Quantum of Solace

2008-11-16T14:24:00.000-08:00

I've seen this film twice this weekend. Despite many mixed reviews (mainly being negative ill be honest) i had to go and see this, I'm such a huge James Bond fan i just couldn't give it a miss.

If you haven't seen it then GO NOW, ignore the shit reviews - they are just that, shit.

DJ Cable - 80's Mix

2008-11-16T11:31:00.000-08:00

My dude Cable does a sick 20 min mix every week, you can get them here. This week he has thrown together some classic 80's jams in this lil throwback mix.

Tracklisting:

01. Afrika Bamaataa & The Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock
02. Debbie Deb - When I Hear Music
03. Run DMC - It's Like That
04. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Message II (Survival)
05. Egyptian Lover - Egypt Egypt
06. Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round
07. Salt-N-Pepa - Push It

Download it here

Podcast #34 & 35

2008-11-16T05:21:00.000-08:00

I forgot to post up last weeks Podcast on here so heres #34 and this weeks #35.

This week was all about the new Kanye joints!

Podcast #34:

or Download here

Podcast #35:

or Download here

Rihanna - Rehab [Video Preview]

2008-11-16T05:13:00.003-08:00

Been feeling this tune since last summer.

DJ Drama Presents: Lil Wayne Dedication 3 Mixtape

2008-11-16T05:02:00.001-08:00

DJ Drama is back with another mixtape, got this in my inbox last night but I haven't had the chance to check it out yet.

Get it here

Nardwar Interviews Common

2008-11-16T04:33:00.001-08:00

This guy cracks me up with every interview he does!

from DJ Cable's blog

N-Dubz - Papa If You Hear Me [Video]

2008-11-09T11:11:00.001-08:00

I know im seriously late with this one but its taken me all this time to feel this track! Last Saturday i was with N-Dubz and they performed this track and tore it down! Fingers crossed for a number 1 its getting so much airplay. N-Dubz work damn hard and their album drops very soon too!!!

KISS Academy Plus

2008-11-08T02:58:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday i was at The Roundhouse in Camden, London for the KISS FM Acadmemy. There was only around 30 people who were accepted so i felt kinda privaliged. The academy is basically a day of different workshops run by the workers at KISS FM. Workshops included:

Presenting with Neev & Jez Welham
Station Sound
Editing
Basic Mixing with Justin Wilkes
Advanced Mixing with DJ Swerve
Q & A with Manny Norte
Production with Lord Fader of The Loose Cannons
Specialist show producing

There was also a suprise performance by N-Dubz, they performed I Swear, Ouch and Papa and killed it!!

Although some of the workshops such as the mixing & scratching ones were slightly basic for me it was still an experience to have people like Swerve teaching you and kinda fun to see peoples reactions when they were struggling to do a basic beat match and i straight up did it 1st try lol!

Matt Lomax - Editing

Justin Wilkes - Basic Mixing (check the back of my head 20 secs in!)

Lord Fader - Production

Neev - Presenting

Simon - Station Sound

Me and Manny Norte (that flash did me no justice!)

Me and Lord Fader

Me and DJ Swerve

Q-Tip On The David Letterman Show

2008-11-08T02:51:00.000-08:00

Smacks it! 'Move' is my favourite track on the ablum, sounds sick live!

50 Cent - Get Up [Video]

2008-11-08T02:49:00.000-08:00

Looking all futuristic!

Kanye West - Love Lockdown [Live at EMAs]

2008-11-07T03:14:00.000-08:00

Yes 2 Kanye posts back to back!! Kanye kills it with this performance, no he can't sing but yes this track is dope as hell and this performance fitted this amazing stage perfectly.....

Kanye West - Heartless [Video]

2008-11-07T03:07:00.000-08:00

Damn i love this tune and now i love the video too, sick concept as always, yeezy never fails to impress!

EDIT: NEW HQ VERSION

Heartless from kwest on Vimeo.

Ludacris Ft. T-Pain - One More Drink [Video]

2008-11-05T09:52:00.000-08:00

This track is hot!

History Has Been Made

2008-11-05T01:35:00.000-08:00

I've been following this election like mad, the right decision was made.

He did it!

Jadakiss Ft. Ne*Yo - By My Side [Video]

2008-11-05T01:31:00.000-08:00

I'm really loving this track at the moment, video isn't bad either!

History Will Be Made

2008-11-04T10:40:00.001-08:00

Ludacris - Theatre of The Mind [Video/ Tracklisting]

2008-11-04T10:26:00.001-08:00

Why just have plain old boring text when you can do a video?

This album is going to be HOT HOT HOT!

Craig David - Insomnia [Video]

2008-11-04T10:23:00.001-08:00

I played this track in the mix on Podcast #33 this week (get it off my Myspace). Its kinda hot and i know it will be a smash!

DJ Swerve

2008-11-03T10:59:00.000-08:00

DJ Swerve is the reason why i got into deejaying, hes the reason im at where i am right now, he is my God. I've been lucky enough to meet him many times and sit in on his shows at KISS FM, he was also one of the judges at the competition i won, 'Are You The CK ONE' in November 07.

Last night on KISS he announced it would be his last ever Sunday Selecta show.. 'wtf' i thought?! He said their was good news to follow and he wasnt joking! He announced that he would be doing Monday-Thursday nights 9-11pm (used to just be Tuesday nights). This morning i got this sent....

'Just a quick message to let you know what the big announcement is.Starting
from tonight I will be on Kiss 9-11pm on Monday-Thursday, that's 4 shows a
week!I'm really excited about it and would love those of you who can to tune
into the first show tonight.The new format takes all the best bits from the
Tuesday show (mixes, special guests and exclusives) and adds a brand new
request section (the spirit of Sunday Selecta lives on!).The home page featuring my blog, tracklistings and cool videos can be found @www.totalkiss.com/swerve. You can also access the Kiss Kube to listen again to the latest show.Hope you can catch it!'
Thats got to be one of the biggest promotions you can hope for right?!
Looks like KISS is making major changes, Dynamite MC has been dropped from Monday nights, Big Ted & Shortee Blitz from Wednesdays and MK from Thursdays, though Blitz and MK will have a Sunday night show replacing Sunday Selecta. Now wheres that WM show!?!

Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak [Album Cover]

2008-11-02T08:13:00.000-08:00

It's simple but i really like it.

Lil Wayne - Mrs Officer/ Comfortable

2008-11-02T05:35:00.000-08:00

I love both of these tracks. Comfortable is my favourite on the album and Weezy has put them both into one video...

T-Pain Ft. DJ Khaled - Karaoke [Video]

2008-10-30T04:50:00.000-07:00

This video is jokes! Khaled needs to calm down just a tad though...

Dance Nation This Saturday

2008-10-29T11:16:00.000-07:00

If your over 16 and need a place to party this Saturday (November 1st) and you live near Woking then head down to Dance Nation, special guests on the night include N-Dubz, Hyperactive MC, Jodie Steele and... oh yeah... me!

The Return of Q-Tip

2008-10-29T10:49:00.000-07:00

I'm in the studio right now working on my latest mixtape, Volume 4 of the 'This Is How We Do' series but i had to take time out to listen to this baby which i've got my hands on - 'The Renaissance' the new album from Q-Tip. Old school meets New school, damn this album is insane, i can't stop bopping my head.

Its officially out on November 4th and its worth the wait!! It's exactly what i was expecting from him, he takes it back to his old roots.

He has just finished filming the video for the next single 'Move' my favourite track on the album.

Appearances include J Dilla, Norah Jones, D'Angelo, Raphael Saadiq and Amanda Diva.

November 4th - go cop it!

BONUS: The Frequency Presents 8 Minutes With Q-Tip

T.I Ft. Rihanna - Live Your Life [Video]

2008-10-29T10:28:00.000-07:00

This track has been getting a hell of alot of daytime spins and spins by the specialists on the radio, i think i played it twice on my Podcasts and that was about a month ago. Fair to say i haven't been feeling this track as much as other people, no doubt about it though its a great radio track and also a good one to drop in the clubs for the ladies!

Heres the video, Ri looking finnnneeeee!

Young DJ of The Year 2008 [Pictures]

2008-10-27T16:14:00.000-07:00

Just got sent a few very unattractive pictures (of me) through to my inbox from the award night last week... might as well post em!

MTV were in the building casting for the UK series of 'Super Sweet 16' funnily enough i bumped into the woman on the right again just last night as i was down at a Super Sweet 16 which they were filming, it was the most fake thing i have ever seen & extreamly scripted!

Award winning break dancers were in the place! They killed it!

Me getting introduced... my nerves all over the shot!

Eyes closed - always a good look!

Getting into it!

Big ups once again to 'The Eleven' for holding such a great night!

Common - Universal Mind Control [Album Cover/ Tracklisting]

2008-10-27T16:07:00.000-07:00

I cannot wait for this to drop!

December 4th is the release date.

Heres how the tracklisting is looking:

01. Universal Mind Control
02. Punch Drunk Love (Feat. Kanye West)
03. Make My Day (Feat. Cee-Lo Green)
04. Sex 4 Sugar
05. Announcement (Feat. Pharrell Williams)
06. Gladiator
07. Changes
08. Inhale
09. What a World
10. Everywhere

Apparently the hottest track is 'Gladiator' so fingers crossed that will be a single!

So many big albums are coming out for Winter - Kanye, 50, Common, Luda...

Props to Pinboard

Estelle Ft. Sean Paul - Come Over [Video]

2008-10-27T05:54:00.000-07:00

Estelle does it again, this is the next single from the smash album 'Shine'. The album version is dope but the single is even better, why? Because Sean Paul is on it = instant radio hit.

It's a great track no doubt and the video isn't too bad either!

Notorious [Film Trailer]

2008-10-27T05:34:00.000-07:00

I posted up a preview a while back but heres the full thing.

Still not sure about this...

Kardinal Offical Ft. Keri Hilson - Numba 1 [Video]

2008-10-27T03:22:00.000-07:00

Cool track! The album version features Rihanna though, i can't decide which one i like best. Keri or Rihanna?!

Props to Cable.

Podcast #32

2008-10-24T15:24:00.000-07:00

#32 is out right now! It's all about the Facebook group or my Myspace page.. get to know!

This week i play new heat from Q-Tip, Busta, Ryan Leslie and Kanye West

Download here.

G FrSH - Do It [Video]

2008-10-24T15:22:00.001-07:00

Have been playing this track on my Podcasts for a few weeks, just can't get enough of it!

G FrSH does it big!
Heres the video..

What A Weekend!

2008-10-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of post over the past 5 days... it's been abit crazy for me!
Heres the lowdown...

Friday night was all about 'Fresh' at Winkers, i was deejaying with Ultra MC, he had that smash Channel U and MTV Base track 'Perfect Girl' which he performed live along with hosting too.

Saturday i had other business aside from music to attend to!

Sunday i was up at 8.30am to head up to Donnington Park in Nottingham for the annual BPM event. BPM showcases all the latest in DJ technology and also has all of the biggest names down there such as Pioneer, Denon and DMC. I headed straight for the DMC stand where i watched Skully do his thing! Shouts to DJ Cable, Switch, Loop Skywalker, Rafik (who i haven't caught up with since winning the CK ONE event last November) and the legend Cutmaster Swift. It was big! Oh and you know that mixer that Semtex rocks on Dizzie's tour? The SVM 1000, i tried it out and its illllll!!

Monday night was the Young DJ of The Year competition, i was up against 2 other big under 18 DJ's. In the house was MTV, Models 1 and the cast of Hollyoaks. I was up 2nd and i killed it! I was soso nervous, i was up infront of thousands of screaming people... the last thing i wanted to do was clear the floor! So i won and got the prize of a Wii given to me by 'Kiran' from Hollyoaks... i don't actually watch it so i didn't have a clue who he was but still. The rest of the prize included contacts with London's biggest promoters... keep it locked on here for more info! So its official, i am the Young DJ of The Year 2008!

Now back to my college work...

Wiley - See Clear Now [Album Design]

2008-10-21T09:31:00.000-07:00

Cover:

Tracklisting:

Looks sick!!! And its going to be in 3D... even better!!

Podcast #31 - Download

2008-10-18T11:55:00.000-07:00

Up now for download off my Myspace page... new heat from Kanye, Joe, Akon and i also chucked in a classic in the mix for good measure!

Don't sleep! This weeks was pure FIREEEEE!

'Owwww'

2008-10-18T11:47:00.000-07:00

This video is doing the rounds on the net at the mo... check out why...

What a utter foooooooool!!!!

DJ Swerve Interviews Day 26

2008-10-16T13:02:00.000-07:00

Im such a massive fan of Day 26, i was hooked on Making The Band 4 on MTV and their album is massive!

My man Swerve hooked up with them on his Tuesday night show on KISS.

Joe Thomas - New Man

2008-10-16T10:20:00.000-07:00

So like i said last week i got a nice signed copy of the new Joe Thomas album 'New Man.'

So far im feeling it alot!

Tracks to listen out for include: E.R, New Man and Why Just Be Friends. There are 19 tracks.. these days thats alot for an album, most people just put 14 tracks on recently!

Still need to listen to the whole thing but belive me its worth copping, if you love your R&B then you need this in your life!

Britney Spears - "For The Record Documentary" [Preview]

2008-10-15T03:49:00.000-07:00

New preview for the Britney Spears Documentary which will air out on MTV November 30 at 10 p.m. ET.

I seriously hate what the media has done to Britney, she makes good pop records, shes good at what she does!

Look forward to seeing the whole documentary.

T-Pain Ft. Chris Brown - Freeze [Behind The Scenes]

2008-10-15T03:41:00.000-07:00

I played this track out on Podcast #30 this week (get it off my Myspace page if you haven't already)

Heres a lil behind the scenes footage of the video being made for 'Freeze'. T-Pains album is shaping up nicley!!!

T-Pain Ft. Ludacris - Chopped & Screwed [Video]

2008-10-14T13:42:00.001-07:00

Track is CRAZY, i love the doubles. Check the vid!

Beyonce Videos

2008-10-13T14:36:00.000-07:00

Beyonce is back! Yeaah!

Check out her new video for 'If I Were A Boy', this is the first of 2 singles she will be releasing off her new album 'I Am'.

My personal opinion... hmm.. it's not THAT bad, but i do like the video!

Her second single will be 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring On)' which is a typical Beyonce style of track, sounds abit like 'Get Me Bodied', more upbeat and good for the radio too! I'll be playing both tracks on upcoming Podcasts!

Heres the video for 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring On)':

'I Am' is due out on November 18th so go cop it!

What do you think?

Ultra MC @ Winkers This Friday

2008-10-13T14:30:00.000-07:00

Remember that smash Channel U and MTV Base track 'Perfect Girl' featuring Agent X?
Well that was Ultra... and im deejaying with him this Friday, 17th October @ Winkers, Chalfont St Peter.

Should be big!

Dizzie Rascal In Oz

2008-10-09T15:24:00.000-07:00

Dizzie, Chrome, Scope and DJ Semtex just got back from their 3rd tour in Australia this year and from what i've read and seen they smashed it!!

Check out Sem on this illll Pioneer mixer...

SEMTEX TV - DIZZEE RASCAL & SEMTEX: ON TOUR SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.

DJ Swerve Interviews Joe

2008-10-09T15:18:00.000-07:00

My man Swerve had a busy busy show this week (Tuesday nights 9-11 on KISS FM). He had Day 26 in from MTV's 'Making The Band 4' and then Mr Joe Thomas popped in for a quick chat on his new album which i won a signed copy of on the show! Props to Chis B the producer!!

Joe's album is sounding hot! Check out the track 'Man In Your Life' which uses the samples from Nas' 'Hero'.

Kanye - Love Lockdown [Video & Performance]

2008-10-09T15:15:00.000-07:00

The video has dropped! Looking doooope!!! It premiered on Ellen, a station in the US which i have never heard of ill be honest! Anyway its a strong video and i love the concept...

Yeezy also performed it live on Ellen and killed it!!

This track has definatly grown on me at last, i think i like it.. alot!

Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows [Video]

2008-10-09T15:13:00.000-07:00

I'll be honest, this track STILL hasn't grown on me, my man DJ Swerve has been playing it on his shows for a while. I listen to it and just think naaaahh and i really want to like it! Maybe it will just take more time, anywhere here's the video...

Nas Ft. The Game & Chris Brown - The World Go Round [Video]

2008-10-09T15:11:00.000-07:00

This track is nice!

Usher - Trading Places [Video]

2008-10-06T10:27:00.000-07:00

Ushers album was kinda hot.. im going to admit.. i expected more but still it was nice!

The next single is 'Trading Places' the track is cool but the video is hot! I just love the piano....

Obama on Vibe

2008-10-06T10:25:00.000-07:00

Big look!

T-Pain & Chris Brown - Freeze

2008-10-06T10:21:00.000-07:00

Vocoder kings T-Pain and now Chris Brown jump on this nice, simple, radio friendly track - it will be massive. Lets face it, pretty much anything with Chris Brown on is always going to be a smash!

I think im getting slightly sick of hearing the vocoder being used constantly though..

Hear this track on Podcast #30.

Sway - The Signature LP

2008-10-06T10:17:00.001-07:00

One word - BIG!

Been looking for this album for a long time and it didn't dissapoint. Its out today (Monday) but i got it sent over on Sunday morning and had it on repeat all day - i just couldn't get enough of it. My favourite tracks thus far are: Fit 4 A King, Silver & Gold (featuring Akon) and Walk Away.

So in just 2 weeks 2 massive UK artists have dropped sick albums.

Cop it please, support the UK movement.

Podcast #29 - Download Now

2008-10-04T00:48:00.001-07:00

So im not going to post up the Podcasts on here anymore but like i said last week its all about the Myspace and the Facebook group... theres no excuse!

Enjoy!

Where To Catch Me...

2008-10-01T15:19:00.000-07:00

I love this time of year, the closer you get to Chritmas the more clubs put on big nights, October and November are no acception for me!

Heres where you can catch me...

October
Friday 3rd October = 'Fresh Fridays' @ Winkers Nightclub, Chalfont St Peter
Friday 10th October = 'Fresh Fridays' @ Winkers Nightclub, Chalfont St Peter
Friday 17th October = 'Fresh Fridays' @ Winkers Nightclub, Chalfont St Peter - alongside KISS 100's Will Cozens
Saturday 18th October = BPM - Nottingham
Monday 20th October = Club Colosseum, London
Friday 24th October = 'Fresh Fridays' @ Winkers Nightclub, Chalfont St Peter - alongside Ultra MC
Tuesday 28th October = Skools Out Monster Ball, Beaconsfield
Friday 31st October = 'Fresh Fridays' @ Winkers Nightclub, Chalfont St Peter - alongside KISS 100's DJ EZ

November
Saturday 1st November = 'Dance Nation' @ Quake Nightclub, Surrey - alongside N-Dubz, Hyperactive MC, DJ Pioneer + many more

[MORE DATES FOR NOVEMBER TO BE ADDED]

E-mail me for gueslist for any of the nights

Chase & Status Ft. Plan B - Pieces [Video]

2008-10-01T14:20:00.000-07:00

This isn't my usual tip but im realllly feeling this, the video is messy!

Out NOW on Itunes.