Street Cred Magazine - 20th February

THE WEEKLY EYE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFESTYLE

FEBRUARY 2015

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Omari Banks The Son of Reggae Legend Bankie Banx heads to the UK to promote his new album

EDITOR Mark Dwayne editor@streetcredmagazine.com

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SUB EDITOR Gordy Munro PRODUCTION Daniel Riley daniel.riley@streetcredmagazine. com PR & MARKETING Amanda Bowen amanda@streetcredmagazine.com

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Omari Banks graces our front cover night bringing your weekend in on Frithis week, and not without good rea- days. son. The Anguillan is currently roaming around Europe to promote his new Check out the pictures from the last album, which I’d recommend having a night, and see if you can see yourself! listen to!

Enough chat from me, get stuck in With some impressive names featur- and get reading! ing on the album, heartfelt lyrics and great melodies, taking the step into MDG the music industry from the cricket world has proven to be a brilliant move, both for Omari, and us!

Don’t forget to make sure you get down to Swish at Arca Bar, every fort-

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The views expressed in Street Cred magazine are not necessarily the editors opinion so do not try to kill him if you read anything you feel offended by.

The magazine is a positive and fun read and is not with the intent to threaten anyone. All images are copyright of their respective rights holders.

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CONTENTS GRIMEY (5-6) - Shakira, Simon Webbe

COVER STORY (14-15) - Bob Marley

Fashion lick (8-11) - Primark, Ginger Tree

Big screen (16-17)

WHITE DEES COLUMN (12)

WHATS ON (18)

Chantelle’s Spot (21)

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Neyo loses midas touch

GRIMEY NEWS

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here was a demand for Neyo to come back with a strong rnb album but judging by new single she knows he may have killed himself.

Chris Brown Usher and August alsina are currently dropping the hard hitting tracks right now so it means neyo has to step up

EDDIE AND 50 CENT

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ddie Murphy hasnt been on our screens for a long

while.

There may be plans of him joining 50 cent for

a gangster movie.

The word on the streets is big for this.

GRIMEY NEWS

WOW richard has been saved!!

Nicki Minaj headlining Wireless 2015

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ichard Blackwood!! who would have thought that he would have a role in eastenders.

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It means alot to him as apparantley before the role landed his girlfriend stopped him from attempting suicide.

Richard says East enders has saved his life...deep.

t has been announced that rapper Nicki Minaj will be the headline act for this year’s Wireless Festival, which, sources believe, could well be her only UK festival date for the year.

It has also been revealed that she will be joined on the summer line-up by label mate Drake, who was a noshow at last year’s event due to a mystery illness.

Kendrick Lamar and Jessie J have also been confirmed to perform at the festival between Friday July 3 and Sunday July 5.

This year’s Festival, in London’s Finsbury Park, marks the 10th anniversary of Wireless, which highlights some of the best artists that span the worlds of hip-hop, dance, R&B and UK garage.

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FASHION LICK

Primark YOu either love it or your hate it!

Check out these stunning accessories that you will get for far far less than what you think you should be paying!

Primark can really give you more for your money Clockwise from top right Straw detail X body bag, £6 Metal tab twistlock handbag, £8 Lasercut bowling bag, £12 Triangle cut out cuff, £2.50 White chunky chain, £4 Geometric cut out cuff, £3 Navy ribbon stripe straw floppy hat, £4 Blue mini double gusset bag, £8 Quilted X body, £4 Below: Lilac metal aviators, £2

The Ginger Tree Boutique’s newest store opens its doors in Solihull

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rowing from strength to strength, quality designer haute couture The Ginger Tree announced its ongoing expansion with the newest store, in Solihull, in the West Midlands.

Adding to the store which sits prominently on The Parde, in the Gracechurch Shopping Centre, the latest ladies Italian designer fashion boutique, in Mell Square, has a new, wider range of fantastic valley, such as the amazing Single Capes which recently arrived in store.

So, for the latest Lagenlook, Diva Catwalk

and Forever Unique, at The Ginger Tree their collections will combine beautiful textiles with the season's key looks, translated into effortlessly, wearable and co-ordinated pieces everything the modern women identify with.

Providing excellent value, five-star customer service and a great shopping experience, with special one-off offers available, The Ginger Tree Boutique, in Sutton Coldfield and now Solihul, will be a shopping experience never to be missed.

For a unique you, The Ginger Tree will make sure you stand out above the crowd.

WHITE DEE’S COLUMN

‘White Dee’s’ Column

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ell guys what can I say, 2015 has arrived and as of yet there is no sign of the madness settling down, so I’m still going to embrace the opportunities that are coming my way and ride the tide and see where I fall off.

talent out there that just isn’t being brought out in the public eye and I know its there - I JUST KNOW IT.

Auditions went well, and then I was called back by the Americans haha to do the London Auditions too - well I had so much fun and can honestly say I think there will The new year started be a brummie girl in the off with the documen- final 5. tary ‘White Dee - Whats All The Fuss About’ and Watch this space. although it was really hard to watch for me On a more serious note personally, I do feel that - CELEBRITY BIG BROTHthe public maybe got to ER - oh my days - how see another side of the explosive is this bunch person that is me, and I of housemates haha and also hope it showed that I thought we were bad I am just a everyday gal, as an avid viewer for the who is completely 100% family focused and will do whatever has to be done to provide a better future for my kids and for the youngsters of Birmingham.

last ahemmmm few years - I am absolutely loving it.

I’ve been down to Borehamwood a few times to do BIT ON THE SIDE and wow - how weird does it feel sitting on a panel with faces that I’ve watched on TV for years, and they actually know me - will I ever really be able to get used to this.

Well its final night Friday 6th Feb and I’m kind of hoping Calum Best might win it.

So after probably boring you all enough haha I’m gonna call it a day for now - but don’t worry, I will be back next month and the month after and after that - for as long as you’re all still interested.

Take care for now, and love ya all x Dee

So for this everyday gal, can you imagine my shock when I was approached by the man who gave Simon Cowell his 1st ever job lol and another who helped discover Lady Gaga herself, to be part of finding a new girl band - called Office Girls.

Being the person that I am, I agreed to do the Birmingham auditions, as I believe we Brummies have so much

Questions, comments or suggestions for White Dee? Get in touch with her by emailing whitedee@streetcredmagazine.com

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ari Banks A

cclaimed international cricketer OMARI BANKS always harnessed two passions Sport & Music.

As a teenager his cricketing ability saw him excel and become an international Test Cricketer, representing the West Indies for 12 years and making history along the way as the first Anguillan to play Test Cricket for WI. Despite his success in sports, Omari never lost his passion for music. He was well known for travelling with his guitar and performing; even as he focused on cricket. After twelve years of traveling the world as a professional athlete, Omari made the decision to move on and pursue his passion for music. With a lifetime of experiences and life lessons, he immersed himself in songwriting and perfecting his musicianship. He dedicated himself to

his music and created his debut album, Move On. The 10-track album recorded in Kingston and Texas is a blend of Omari’s musical influences.

Omari plays, sings, and writes his own songs. He also writes, arranges and produces the music that is filled with rich horns, snare drums, heavy bass and electric guitar chords and melodies that bring his words to life, setting him apart from most contemporary Reggae artists.

With contributions from such reggae luminaries as Glen Browne, Robbie Lyn, Sly Dunbar and Stephen “Cat’ Coore of Third World, this album is steeped in reggae legend and endorsement.

The lead track sees Omari team up with Peetah Morgan (lead singer of Morgan Heritage) for “No Point To Prove”. With a clear international feel, the appeal of the track is clear - great rhythm and melody as well as strong reggae production.

Omari is focused on his journey in 2014. “I want to take my music to an international market because I have an opinion based on knowledge and information. I want to use the gifts I’ve been blessed with to have a positive influence on people. Being someone who has already travelled the world with sports, I’m able to have a broader perspective than a lot of other people. I can communicate to all levels of thinking from a child to an adult and my music is ageless and really touches lives because the stories are true and talk about what’s really going on”

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SELMA T he opening scene will leave your stomach churning and your appetite dry. FORTHWITH! That is what happened to me as I sat, popcorn in lap, cola in hand. Then...

BOOM!!!

An almighty explosion had drink and popcorn spilling in all directions as my heart was left pounding at an alarming rate.

‘Selma,’ the film of the struggle for voting rights for Black people in 1960s America, made me realise how much Dr. Martin Luther King gave of himself, his struggle to, and victory in, connecting races, faiths and communities, in the light of the tyranny he faced.

Released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the march on Selma, it showed

us how all faiths eventually connected back then, and how today, together we can move mountains.

A remarkable film, nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Picture category, where every actor, led by the remarkable Oxford-born Brit, David Oyelowo, producers, Oprah Winfrey and Brad Pitt, director Ava DuVernay, writer Paul Webb and the rest of the team deserve credit and I salute them all for a 1st class adaptation of the life and times of the King era.

One comment, from stingdem.com’s DJ Countryman, said: “An outstanding production that deserves every accolade coming its way.

It took seven years to get ‘Selma’ off the ground because no director thought

a film about Martin Luther King would make any money.

Today, the blockbusting movie is a ‘MUST SEE,’ for all communities, from every cultural background.”

As we left the theatre, we, instinctively, repeated: “I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING!”

l DJ Countryman

Word on the street CHANTELLE

No, nada, nope, uh uh...oh hang on yes!

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absolutely this LOVE this word and I enjoy saying it too, not malisciously of course, but I do love it!

When something is NO GOOD for you, NO! When something is not able to be accomodated right now, NO! When something is just not for you, NO! And when you just don’t like it, NO! It can be offensive to some but can be empowering to you!

Why are we classed as uncompromising individuals when we say NO? If you are being abrupt and viscious without thinking about it or weighing up the options and outcomes then you really need to ask yourself but, why, NO? Is it because you lack trust?

You want to hold on to what you have? Because you liter-

Chantelle’s rally can’t or is it because you simply don’t want to?

Whatever reason it may be please remember that every choice you make has an outcome...life and lifes course will determine the outcome of your

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choice.

Just think it through...now go! YES! Doors may open for you when you say yes and opportunities may flow through, but please don’t be afraid...to say NO!

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