Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Jessie J does it like a dude


Jessie J has announced a UK tour for the autumn including a date at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena 29th October. This is an ambitious step up in venue size for the winnner of the sound of 2011 who released her debut album "Who You Are" earlier this year.

Duran Duran postponed


Duran Duran have postponed their scheduled gig at the Cardiff Motorpoint Area tomorrow (1st June) due to Simon Le Bon's throat problems. Tickets for the show should be retained and a new date should be announced shortly.

City (country) of the week: Morocco

Tangier
Marrakech
Essaouira

Casablanca
Rabat

Shout out to my first African city of the week. Smh at myself that it took this long! This one is a little complicated because it’s more a country of the week than city. I want to explore all the major cities in Morocco: Tangier, Casablanca, Rabat and Essaouira; although I might skip Marrakech just coz of that whole bomb thing… but maybe not. I’ve never been above the equator in Africa and I feel like it’s time to plan a trip that has me staying in and therefore contributing to Africa and the economy.


I love everything that I’ve seen about Morocco (hubbly/ hookah excluded). The architecture is just amazing… It looks like one long clip from Aladdin or Arabian Nights. I feel like Jaffar is going to show up and chase me through the streets until I bump into Aladdin who will… yoh I’m getting distracted!


I love that in 30 minutes you can go from hustlin’ city centre to camel-riding in the Sahara.


The landscape, the culture, the desert, the city life.


Obsessed with Morocco


xx

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Raise the Pink Flag - Wire are back


Legendary band Wire have announced a date at the Globe in Cardiff 1st December. The band came to prominence with the punk scene releasing the classic Pink Flag in 1977. Their influence has gone beyond that and they recently released a new album "Red Barked Tree" to great critical acclaim.

Tickets are on sale now at:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/119519

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Millennium Music Hall on the Move??


The Millennium Music Hall have moved their forthcoming gigs to other venues pending a move of premises according to their website.A message on the site reads:

We are currently re-scheduling some of our events in June. This is due to issues relating to a planned move of premises. All tickets purchased will remain valid for any re-scheduled events. Further information on specific events will be available here once it has been confirmed.

In 5 Months Time - Noah & the Whale


Noah & The Whale return to Cardiff for a gig at Cardiff University 29th October.

Tickets are on sale Friday 27th may:

http://www.ents24.com/web/event/Noah-%26-The-Whale-Cardiff-University-SU-The-Great-Hall-Solus-CF10-2492842.html

Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj



I couldn't possibly have a separate post for all 3 of them because I don't love them enough to write for a long time. LOL



Either way, with Lil Wayne's cool, Drake's rhymes and Nicki's persona, this makes for a very interesting and marketable pie. All 3 are bad-ass emcees that I love. But Drake is testing me with the constant whining sounds he calls singing on his records! And Wayne needs to put his trouser-snake away... So many kids! Oh and stop with the rock music!



Nicki's style is original and even though I don't quite get it, I enjoy it when it's coupled with her crazy multiple personalities and awesome music.



Drake can rap. For real.



Li Wayne in "Let the beat build" killed everyone and I love him for that. He's talented.



Young Money is winning.



Obsessed with Nicki, Drake and Lil Wayne



xx

Rihanna



Her voice is similar to what I heard when I walked past an abattoir one time. And this is not a good thing for those of you who have limited vocab. I do find myself enjoying the songs despite the voice though. The songs I love are:


‘Pon de Replay’


‘If it’s loving that you want’


‘Break it Off’


‘Fly’


‘Hard’


‘Live your Life’


‘Only girl in the world’


‘Roll it’


‘Rude Boy’


‘Run this Town’


‘S&M’


‘We Ride’


‘What’s my name’



And her new-found sluttiness irks me in a way I can't quite describe.



Either way, she's stylish beyond the norm and her tattoos (except the grammatically incorrect 'rebel fleur' which she's used to her benefit).



This girl is smart and knows exactly what she's doing media-wise (why else would she follow Breezy on twitter and make a video where she laughs at her 'labels'). Also her rise from Barbadian Barbie to commercially successful vixen has been astronomical.



Even though her blonde phase was a mistake, I really love the red hair... BUT ONLY ON HER! UJ girls, stop it!



Stylish and beautiful...



Obsessed with Rihanna




xx

Agyness Deyn



I only included only 1 image of her with dark hair coz, in general, I hate it.



This British model is the coolest super model out there. And a coupl'a lucky beeeshes in Durban got to meet or just see her as she is involved in styling the 031 Collection for Mr Price and judging the Mr Price 'new designer' competition.



She's a style icon whilst also being praised as a fashion rebel. This unassuming diva, rules the catwalk and is also a singer and actress.



I love her hardcore throwback to the 80s and 90s masculine silhouettes whilst still being ultra trendy and chic.



Obsessed with Agyness Deyn



xx

Jay-Z and Beyonce



I just love this couple.



Their love for each other, their support, their power, their music, their swag, their game, their talent, their business.



Honestly, which other person could handle B and all her fame and success and vice versa. These two are at the top of their leaugues.



"The '03 Bonnie and Clyde, Hov and B. HOLLA!"



Obsessed with Jay-Z and Beyonce



xx