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EDITOR’S TaLK e are approaching the end of the year and it feels like im writing the same thing I wrote last year, which is “where has the time gone?” make sure you start working on next year from now, there is no time like the present. This issue we have the privilege of having Angel gracing our covers, make sure you check out the exclusive interview.
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SAYKRIDD DALY news
Levelle London Releases Free Mixtape - ‘Dawn’ ith the release of his first official single ‘Place Called Love’ which was played on channel AKA and Flava TV, Mr London has proven to be a hit with ladies, with his vocals and unique array of sounds.
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Levelle London has now released his debut mix tape ‘DAWN’ which he refers to as ‘an awakening’, with hard hitting bass beats and melodic vocals he
describes this Genre as Rhythm & Grime due to his early musical influences.
www.youtube.com/sfsentuk Twitter: @itzSayKriDD Facebook: Saykridd Daly Music
www.soundcloud.com/levellelondon/ sets/dawn
Check Out The Official Videos Now! www.youtube.com/levelletv Levelle London - Place Called Love www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Gdage1WFt0E Levelle London - Money www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ u1wopxMJT0 Coming from an Afro – Caribbean background, growing up in Central and South London, Levelle London is a humble yet confident performer who slips effortlessly between styles and genres with an unmistakable instinct for the pulse and tone of the moment. levelle london / saykridd daly | 8
SayKriDD Daly is a recording artist and performer that was born and bred in Cardiff, UK, Well known for his energetic performances, catchy songs, original and diverse style, it has allowed him to share stages with a range US acts such as Jurassic 5’s Akil MC and G-Units DJ Whoo Kid, as well as chart-topping UK stars such as Roll Deep, Skepta, Bashy and Tinie Tempah.With his album ‘’All Day’’ getting his recogition around the globe, SayKriDD Daly is an artist to keep the look out for.
Levelle London has been performing for years honing his live skills and collaborating with some of the most exciting artists from his scene. Having also had the privileges of opening up shows for International U.S artists such as Mario and Jagged Edge plus more, there’s no stopping this young man. Levelle London’s ultimate goal is to become one of the world’s most prominent artists alive. Connect with Levelle London facebook: levellelondonofficial twitter: levellelondon youtube: levelletv soundcloud: levellelondon
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cls multi Returning from a busy 2013, CLS Multi in 2014 has continued to show his talent with a rich vein of form. CLS Multi returns with much more than just style, he’s returned to cement his wave sound in the scene and is ready to lead himself and his Ring Leaders clique to greater heights.
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Multi mentioned he wanted to be more in peoples faces and with his return he has brought forward “Multi Mondays,” where every Monday he releases music on his Soundcloud page (www.soundcloud. com/CLSMULTI) or his YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/multiofficialtv). So far he has received fantastic feedback and critique from the industries best. 7th July 2014, CLS released a collab mixtape with his cousin & fellow Ring Leader “DisOnesStrange,” entitled “The
Tales Of Meditating” aka #TTOM through major free mixtape download sites such as Hoodtapes, DatPiff, Audiomack & Soundcloud. This CD #TTOM described by Multi as a journey of the past 9 months of his life feels that this cd represents the music he will be making in the near future mentioning it as “Wave Music.” This year CLS has been going video crazy releasing videos every other month and his latest release is the Link Up TV and Camden Town craze, “Purple Lean” featuring Camden’s very own Mikes Roddy and Tanq, with “DisOnesStrange” assisting on the hook. Another reason why the song has been receiving great feedback is due to the video directed by both CLS Multi and DisOnesStrange, the Ring Leaders duo made sure the official video didn’t disappoint fans and supporters. So what’s next for CLS Multi? He plans on releasing videos from The Tales Of Meditating and aims to begin his next Ring Leaders project with DisOnesStrange entitled “The Intoxicating Tales” aka TIT.
Keep up with CLS Multi Via his Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Soundcloud page because he has always got music ready. Twitter @CLSMulti Facebook CLS Multi Soundcloud.com/CLSMulti YouTube.com/multiofficialtv
tony CEASAR TONY CEASAR THE OVERTURE E.P & FREE AT LAST MIXTAPE Lyricism, Passion, Hard-hitting imagery, a love for words and story telling are the main ingredients, in these new projects, ready for release by Tony Ceasar in November 2014. Since his last mixtape ‘While We Wait’, with one of its songs, ‘Not More Than A Child’ (the music video) gaining the attention of SBTV & Professional Hip Hop artists Mic Righteous and Farma G. He’s been hard at work in the studio, and performing whilst crafting together a blueprint for these new projects and the ones to follow.
The Overture E.P is a re-introduction into his world of Tony Ceasar. A set-up, as the title implies something that introduces what follows. In this prelude he doesn’t disappoint, with beats to make your speakers bleed and verses to wake up the listeners from the offset. This project is a showcase of raw talent, uncompromising lyrics and him just having fun with his craft. The follow up project, ‘Free At Last’ is also an exciting body of work, but I will leave the listener to pick a part and form there own opinions. Nonetheless, these two projects should not be slept on. @ceasarwhoishe
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mayamada F
orget niche, mayamada is carving out their own anime inspired universe Witness fashion and comics meet with this creative new UK brand
LONDON, UK - What do you get when you mix bold streetwear with imaginative comics and original characters? We’ll give you a moment... Got it yet? It’s mayamada, a story-based clothing brand influenced by Japanese anime and manga. There’s something very unique about this brand. For one, it exists within a fantasy TV network. From the characters, to the inverted kanji logo resembling an old-school television set, the influence is everywhere. That universe is the foundation for the clothing, comic and characters that make up mayamada. And it’s the original characters that really make them stand out. They aren’t just represented by two dimensional designs, but as fully formed characters with stories like those from a Saturday morning cartoon. The best way to think about mayamada is Looney Tunes meets Japanese TV meets British streetwear.With its anime and manga influences, mayamada exists not only to put a fresh spin on streetwear, but to inspire creativity and imagination
in their fans. Pretty big ambitions coming from two engineering graduates with no formal business background. The brand was founded by Lao K and Nigel, two graduates from Brunel University and the furthest you’d think of when picturing the brains behind this uniquely creative fashion company. Both have a passion for creating stories and grew up with the rise of anime shows on TV in the UK with shows like Guyver, Samurai Pizza Cats and DragonBall Z.
biggest UK anime publication, NEO Magazine. They have also taken their messages of creativity and their comics to local schools and are rolling into 2015 full steam ahead! Stay tuned to find out what’s next for mayamada and their mix of fashion meets comics. There’s a lot more to come and you’re going to enjoy being part of the journey.
Having already visited Japan, they’re now on a mission to turn their passion into something that challenges people to be creative and think differently through fashion, comics and events. How different? Take the Samurai Chef, the first mayamada character to get the comic treatment telling the story of a cooking show where the Samurai Chef judges dishes by attacking each with his sword!
ABOUT MAYAMADA Mayamada is a story-based clothing brand inspired by anime and manga. Set in a fantasy television world with an all animal cast, the company was founded in London by Nigel Twumasi and Lao K whose passion for creating stories and original fashion led them to fuse both into a world filled with character and limitless imagination.
2014 has been a big year for the brand, gaining Prince’s Trust support and seeing the inclusion of their clothing in both British Vogue Magazine and British GQ Magazine.
Website: www.mayamada.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ mayamada Twitter: www.twitter.com/ mayamada Instagram: instagram.com/ mayamadatees
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9 POSITIVE WAYS OF THINKING THAT LEADS TO SUCCESS 1
You are the driver of your bus. You have the ability to choose the ride you want. “You choose your energy and it will determine the ride, your attitude, how people respond.”
2 Stop blaming others. In the long run, it’s not their fault. Being accountable for your own business is the reason you started a company, right?
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Fuel your ride with positive energy. We believe that “whether we feed ourselves each day with negative fuel or positive fuel, our attitude, our mindset, our belief, our optimism has a big impact on our day.” With positive energy fuel, you will be able to accomplish things that others thought impossible.
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Lead with optimism. Optimism is one of the defining factors of success. “Optimistic salespeople outperform pessimistic salespeople, Optimistic leaders are able to get their people in the right direction and … create success.
5 No energy vampires allowed. Quote by Gandhi: “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.” He points out that stress, business and fear are the main enemies of positive energy.
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Stop complaining without solutions. Compare complaining to vomiting. Afterwards you feel better, but people around you feel sick. Ultimately, complaining is counterproductive and hurts your company. The “No Complaining Rule” dictates that you are “not allowed to complain unless you come with one or two possible solutions to your complaint.” In this way, complaints will serve as a catalyst for innovation and change within any company.
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Be thankful. You can’t be stressed and thankful at the same time. He takes a “thank you walk” every day. Like in so many areas of our life, we become what we focus on.
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Find your “why.
Stop seeking happiness at work. instead, decide to work with passion and then purpose and happiness will find you. Find a purpose and allow it to energize you.
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Share it at work. Leadership is really a transfer of belief. He encourages leaders to share them with their employees. He says we should start asking, What do we value? What are our expectations? What are our beliefs? What do we want to accomplish?” It helps the employees become a team and work toward a common goal.
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Triibal LDN
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urvive by any means, a motto chosen to represent the birth of a small brand in a big competitive world.
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History Triibal LDN was founded in 2009 as t-shirt brand and has since developed into a fashion movement, which can be found in fashion markets and independent clothing stores across England. The Brand is currently based in Tottenham’s 639 Enterprise Centre, a building that was badly damaged in the 2011 riots and later transformed into a space for growing businesses. T-shirts and jumpers are today’s mainstay of Triibal LDN. Unique, original, handmade creative designs and strong aboriginal prints are the focus this season making Triibal stand out against competitors.
Philosophy Created on the ethos of original tribes such as the Mandinka people of Gambia, the Maori tribes of New Zealand and the Amazonians of South America; there is one thing that every tribe has in common, their determination to remain united and survive. Our aim is to be the tribe of London, uniting everyone through our garments. Triibal London is an art and fashion label that specialises in creative design. Triibal LDN has applied its signature brand on t-shirts and sweatshirts, recently expanding to accessories. The brand is a movement creating high fashion t-shirts, jumpers and accessories. Shaped on a passion for unity and a culture of individuality, Triibal LDN strives to produce garments of quality ensuring it remains true to its urban roots.
Highlights Triibal has surprised us with a unique collection of summer t-shirts and winter jumpers. Using aboriginal fabrics direct from Australia, Triibal LDN’s first collection released in 2014 features bold colours and prints, which are all handmade. The prints and rich textures make this collection a force to be reckoned with in the fashion indusry. triibal london | 12
Triibal LDN is now stocked in two independent stores as well as the ASOS Marketplace. You can check out the TriibalLDN catalogue online at www.triibal-ldn.co.uk and also there cool visual blog www.triibal-ldn.tumblr.com Social Media Instagram: TriibalLDN Facebook: /Triibal Twitter: @TriibalLDN
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Carriacou Jack
aka” Fire water” which is from a island called Carriacou just of Grenada. With his family from Grenada and Carriacou spida Lee felt it was right to represent where his family from. Spida Lee has been releasing music solo since 2007 started with his 1st album “The Foundation, “Original Soundtrack” Ep produced by Brutal Artistry in 2010, “Carriacou jack 99%” Ep in 2012 and has just dropped a new mixtape this called “Lifes A gamble (L.A.G) which feat production from DJ Q, Brutal Artistry, Knife a producer from Bulgaria and a few USA producers. The Cd is out now on Free download or you can by the Cd from www.carriacoujack.com .
arriacou Jack is a UK clothing brand, started by a hip hop artist from the UK who goes by the name of Spida Lee, from Huddersfield West Yorkshire.
Jack 99%” to help generate sale the EP feat UK hip hop legend Klashnekoff. And production from Beat Butcha and DJQ. From having radio play on BBC radio 1, 1xtra,kiss fm and video play on MTV base and channel U, in the past, Spida wanted to brand himself and the started the Carriacou Jack alter ego.
Spida Lee was invited to the 2014 Rumfest by the Westerhall Rum company who are the people who own Jack Iron, to represent his clothing at the festival,and did a raffle draw for carriacou Jack merchandise. Spida and the Carriacou jack brand are moving forward and looks like things are going well for Spida and the brand.
Spida Lee started the brand in 2012 to help promote his Ep called “Carriacou
Spida got the Carriacou Jack idea from rum in the Caribbean called jack Iron
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We have been really busy in the studio getting beats made, writing & recording tracks.
If your interested in what we have to offer or a fan of our music then follow us on twitter @6thfloorrecordz or like our Facebook page /6thfloorrecordz
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We are 6th Floor Recordz. A music record label from Bedford. We have a lot to offer in the form of producers & artists. We have done a lot in our town of Bedford & surrounding areas. We appeared on BBC 3 Counties radio on the BBC introducing section back in November 2012. We have been on local radio (in2beats FM + Inspiration FM). We won in2Beats’ ‘luv local’ section 6 weeks in a row & done numerous interviews. Also we have appeared in the local paper (Bedford Midweek) and done a feature in UKB Magazine in the past. We had our 1st 6th Floor Recordz night in December 2012 which had a really good turnout. In July 2014 6th Floor Recordz performed at the Bedford River Festival infront of 5,000 people. N-Hance’s 3rd E.P. ‘III’ has recieved over 25,000 downloads.
In the next couple of weeks/months we shall be releasing brand new music (singles & E.P’s) from N-Hance & Becki. Also filming alot more videos & more live performances.
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Which famous musicians do you admire? Why? I admire people that have made something out of little or nothing.. I admire their strength.
benny banks
What do you do in your spare time besides be musical? Fifa Baby If you wasn’t a musician what would you be doing? Something I dont love thats for sure. There are a lot of musicians out there, how did you get people to pay attention to you? I just stayed myself kept it me, ‘honesty’s the policy, f*ck i got to lie for?’
What must you have in your wardrobe? Lol Clothes What fashion disasters have you had? One too many
Were you influenced by old records & tapes? Which ones? Yeah, Styles P Mixtapes.. Gangster and a Gentleman, Ghost in the machine, Jay-z Eminem, 50 Cent, Skinnyman, council estate of mind
What are your likes and dislikes of the industry? Aint got too many, Everything’s a happy medium nothing that I over like or dislike, its just how the game goes. What can we expect for the future? A few singles coming out in the Early year then moving towards the release of my debut Album, Its exciting times. @mrBennyBanks
Mr Maze Mr Maze is a Music Artist, from a small town on the outskirts of London. He grew up listening to the elite of Music Artists, his musical influences range from Bob Marley, James Brown & Michael Jackson to the Likes of Run DMC, Common & Janelle Monae. It is clear that Mr Maze has taken many influences from these sounds, as he has been described as; soulful, inspirational, contemporary and his live shows are full of energy. In light of this Mr Maze has been fortunate to share the stage with artists such as Wretch 32, Tine Tempah, Chip & Ghetts and many more throughout his musical Journey so far. Around the year of 2007, Mr Maze discovered what made him unique to other rap artists
as he soon discovered his interest for late 80’s/early 90’s fashion beginning to merge with his musical abilities. Embarking on his solo journey as Mr. Maze, he continues to push boundaries of rap and fashion in collaboration. Mr Maze began to develop his flow and discovered his ability to write witty lines with incredibly creative metaphors. This is where he found his unique sound. The early years of his journey were spent watching ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ and listening to ‘TLC’ it became evident in his appearance and musical sound, with a high top fade, loud, flamboyant coloured outfits and simplistic beats with a strong 808. He will be releasing his forthcoming EP ‘Small Town To The Big City’ in which he will be embarking on a 2015 nationwide tour, kicking of this winter with the 1st show taking place December the 20th 2014. @MrMazeMusic
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VA GARMENTS FLAGSHIP STORE OPENING NIGHT VA Garments celebrating 5 years of Establishment and opening our first Flagship Store in the Heart Of Camden. On Friday October 10th we at VA Garments shall be opening our very first Flagship Store since we first started the brand back in 2009. This night will present an eclectic mix of our SS15 Drop as London Fashion Week has come to an end, alongside that we have some entertainment from some well-known DJ’s such as ACE (BBC 1XTRA DJ) and expect some of our very good celeb friends such as YANNICK BOLASIE (Crystal Palace FC), PRINCE RAPID, YASMIN (freckles) OGBU (Dancer) just to name a few to pop down and see what our years of work has finally produced. “We are very proud of this moment happening with all our friends, family and both new existing supporters since our very first t-shirts made that said ‘VA-G’ on the front says, Vidal Bull CEO VA Garments. “This store is going to be our customers home to all new collection drops, custom service, live events and its great that Stables Market (Camden) has allowed us to showcase our brand now to an even wider market.” After the tremendous start to this year
to the year before we became official suppliers with the likes of Barclays Bank PLC and was featured in some of the biggest fashion magazines, such as British VOGUE and GQ Magazine. Our launch night is to showcase our latest SS15 drop alongside that on the night we will be rewarding the first 10 people who purchase a VA Garments piece through our new doors with a FREE t-shirt.
embracing the potential that VA Garments will contribute to its cultural area and we are more than happy to express our vision behind the brand and our ethos on how we work. This is translated through our determination to be one of the best British brands in the UK attracting our consumers all over Europe and the world to Camden. @VA_GLTD
The event will be open to the public and its key image is the way we have designed the store, the atmosphere we are hoping to create along the stables strip with writers from across the UK and overseas, as some shall be attending the event and covering the night’s entertainment. We have a revamped website and web link which will be released on the day itself allowing those online to purchase the new pieces. We already have a strong following across all social networks (Facebook, Instagram, twitter, tumblr, newsletter) and this will only get bigger after that night we are expecting to sell out on some exclusive pieces and we have a one off piece, limited edition collab with non-other than the Starter Label Brand. Only 10 Snapbacks will be made and available for purchase for one day only. We are excited that Camden is UKSBIGGEST.COM | 15
Angel
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You obviously like your tattoos, which one do you prefer and what inspired it? I have a tattoo of some steps leading up to the family house I grew up in, with all siblings names on each step. Think that’s my fav and hold most sentimental values to me
What must you have in your wardrobe? Fresh White Tee lol As simple as that sounds its a necessity and works withevery outfit.
What fashion disasters have you had? Wow fashion disasters. Once I wore loafers with my tracksuit, cause I wasn’t leaving from home. Had to rush home to change into some kicks. Tbf that wasn’t an intentional disaster though lol.
Your official single “Run This” ft Sneakbo from your EP “Possession” is out now, what was your inspiration behind putting it together?
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Funny enough Run This was the last song I made for the EP and just happened organically. I recorded the song on the weekend and by the Monday we were out in Ibiza shooting the video. The concept behind it is just having confidence in yourself, a lot of ladies dress to impress, follow trends or try to live up to hype. I think it’s cool to just be you, have confidence in your own skin and understand your own beauty. And know you Run This. Had to reach out to my brother Sneakbo to do his thing on there too. We always have fun when we link up.
What do you do in your spare time besides be musical? I like to cook. I know my way around in the kitchen and I can comfortably live without a woman lol. I love chillin out with my mates and watching CSI, that’s stuffs proper interesting
If you wasn’t a musician what would you be doing? TBH I think I would always be doing something creative, weather it be art acting or something. Or maybe sport, love a bit of footie.
There are a lot of musicians out there, how did you get people to pay attention to you I never really focused on making people pay attention. I just try to make good honest music and let the rest be the rest. I leave the marketing and PR for people who are good at that lol. I just try to stay creative and deliver great genuine music.
What are your likes and dislikes of the industry? I love the fact that music is getting back to a place where it’s honest and the Internet has given artist the opportunity to connect directly with their supporters via Twitter and Insta and stuff I hate all the politics. It bores the hell out of me
What can we expect for the future? You can expect more great honest music. And just me tryna do more creative and innovative things. @thisisangel
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Aaron roach bridgeman “Do it for the love of the craft and not fame. �
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We noticed you do a lot of talks at schools etc how did this come about and what’s the purpose? Before I went to university, I was around a lot of the issues still effecting many of our inner city youth. When I graduated and moved back to London. I saw how this had worsened badly. Too many of the young boys I looked after and spent time speaking to in school were in jail or worse. I decided straight away I wanted to go into schools, colleges, youth establishments and share my story and inspire a change of thinking. Luckily working with Lives Not Knives and becoming a Presenter enabled that. I’ve worked with well over 10,000 young people sharing my story and inspiring more positive paths in life. What has been your most challenging interview to date? I would probably say my very first with SB.TV. I had to interview Kelly Rowland while being followed by the Production team for Channel 4 show ‘Inside SBTV’. Not only was this my first time interviewing for SB.TV, this was my first time on national TV. 2 different camera crews and then 15 people in 1 small hotel room surrounds me, before Kelly Rowland walks In, in a very flirtatious mood. All pressure is on me after winning the competition to get here to deliver something special. I HAD to turn up!!! How did you get in to presenting? People always laugh, but I call it a beautiful mistake. I left university wanting to be a journalist. I starting writing for an online magazine, after a while of trying to establish myself as a music writer on an underground level. I told the online magazine I was working with, that I think they should go to the Premiere of ‘Anuvahood’ and film it, as this kind of content was still new to online platforms at the time. They said to me they thought it was a good idea and told me to come down on the day too. I did. When I got there there were like “ yeah Aaron, jump in
front of camera then..” I flat out refused. I was not a Presenter. I was a Journalist. I couldn’t present. We went back and forth arguing. Lol. Finally I agreed. It was one of the most natural things that happened to me since I was 12 and realised I had the gift of the gab with the ladies. Lol I then started doing it all over hosting live shows too, before I was told to apply for the SB.TV position. That changed the game. What advice would you give a up and coming presenter? A few things.. Do it for the love of the craft and not fame. Research of your audience and area of interest/interviewee is PIVOTAL everytime. Know what kind of Presenter or personality you are and want to communicate with your audience. Get your experience up with the many up and coming online platforms, etc & watch others at the top of their game to learn from them and their technique. Develop other skills around the craft the ability to edit, film, produce, write and idea development. (the industry needs you to be more than just a Presenter) Network like crazy (people need to know about you) I don’t agree with this 1 but those with power in the industry unfortunately do - get your online presence and following up as high and plentiful as possible. Lastly and most importantly BE YOURSELF !! Tell us about any style disasters (something you worn but regretted it) There’s been loads, but I think there was a tshirt that didn’t fit me properly when I interviewed kendrick Lamar. There was also a jumper that I’m still not sure
about that I wore when i interviewed Alicia Keys and Lianne La Havas. (It’s a bit too fruity) There’s been a few last minute purchases or decisions that I wore on stage too.. All are viewable at my instagram. @aaronroachbridgeman What projects are you working on? I am still an active and proud member of SB.TV, presenting, producing and developing ideas. I am the resident host of Musicalize. The last show had T Pain headlining. The next headliner will be.... You’ll just have to wait and see. BUT it’s a big one. I am also now working with Sky 1 show ‘Whats Up’ as part of their Presenter Team. You see a different side of me. More intellectual and socio-politically aware. I have started working on a regular News Flash with a News and Politics focused online youth platform called ‘Shout Out UK’. I deliver current affairs in a way digestible for young people. It’s good for us to know what’s happening around us. I also have the ‘Days In The Life Of Aaron Roach Bridgeman’ series. We’ve just released episode 2. Episode 1 is out from before. All accessible via Youtube. Look out for future episodes. There are a few plans. 1 for a talk show with myself hosting. It will be online first. Also a 1 man show with me showcasing all I do in regards to interviewing, entertaining and performing spoken word. I’m still doing talks all over and if any one out there needs a motivational speaker or mentor for young people. Please contact me. Thanks, Respect and Love. @ARoachBridgeman
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hese are the pieces you cant get enough off this winter Stay warm stay cosy and keep trendy.
H&M £24.99
River Island £76
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Twill £24.99 H&M £24.99
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Topshop £65 Topshop £110
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FESTIVE FEET FOR THE STREET WITH ASICS SPECIAL EDITION XMAS PACK
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the stores, shelves are glistening; A total fresh sight, happy sneaker heads tonight; Let’s all dance with an ASICS XMAS Pack. Celebrate the holidays with three ASICS special editions: two GEL SAGA and one GEL-LYTE III. This tinsel-inspired trio is so hot people won’t want to wear them but place them on top of a Christmas tree. The first GEL SAGA design pays homage to Santa and his iconic outfit, with its red upper, white sole and black stripes reminiscent of St Nicholas’s black belt. The second SAGA adds extra warmth to the collection. Inspired by Christmas trees, wearers will think they can smell pine from the upper’s rich green colour. The white sole echoes the colour of snow-filled glass baubles, while the red stripes wrap it all up in a big silky bow. Snowman-inspired GEL-LYTE III comes in light grey, charcoal and carrot-nose colour laces. The Mr Frosty kick is finished with a white sole and snowflake-patterned sock liner.
Among carols and festive cheer, the XMAS Pack brings the gift of comfort in the cold-season thanks to GEL technology. Synthetic Nubuck and PU leather materials ensure strength and support for winter wanderers. XMAS Pack drops 22 November in selected stores and online, or 25 December down your chimney unless you’re on Santa’s naughty list. GEL-LYTE III RRP is from GBP110 and GEL SAGA from GBP100 All images can be found here: http:// bit.ly/115oHQ9 About ASICS Lifestyle ASICS Lifestyle brings back heritage ASICS footwear models from the 1980s and 1990s to the modern consumer. Part of the ASICS umbrella, ASICS Lifestyle re-introduces legends and maintains its roots in sport.
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THE INSIGHT MIXTAPE REVIEW Out of sight The Locksmiths, hip hop, Brick Titans, Out Of Sight, mixtape. Straight from west London’s Zush and Syxx. They have released 22 tracks of hits! a mixture of tracks for the roads and for the ladies Definitely not ones to sleep on. Keep your eyes on these two! 5/5 Reviewed by UKB Magazine
Fonzo - No Gas No Gimmicks Bout Dat Ent releases yet another project this year. This time its comes from head honcho Fonzo. 26 head banging tracks featuring collaborations from No Limit Records Master P & G-57 and not to mention production from award winning producer Frank Finesse Rating: 4/5
Lord Of The Mics VI UKs best grime mc battle returns with its 6th instalment with the cd including new tracks from the likes of D Double E, Wiley,Skepta,Maxsta and Lay Z and not to mention the monstrous hype session between Big H and P Money. Rating: 5/5
#estatelife Volume 14 The 14th instalment of UK Runnings Estate Life series. The series that’s showcases some of UKs up and coming hip hop artists. This volume features artists such as Trademark, Shakezpeare, D.O.T.S and Rame to name a few. 18 tracks of pure underground heat Rating: 4/5
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CELEBRITY GOSSIP An embarrassed Lewis Hamilton fails to recognise girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger’s song during radio interview The Formula One champ looks like he may have some work to do when it comes to returning the favour, after he failed to recognise one of her songs during a radio interview on Thursday. Fresh from his historic win in the United Arab Emirates, Lewis made an appearance on the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw, where he was tasked with guessing the artists behind tracks after hearing just a snippet of each.
Ed Sheeran Announces THIRD Wembley Stadium Show Ed Sheeran just loves making announcements, as he revealed he’ll be playing a third date at Wembley Stadium due to high demand from fans. The chart-topping singer has added Sunday 12 July to the world tour of his second album, X, having already added Saturday 11 July because of such high demand. Ed hasn’t announced any other UK dates for the tour so far, so fans have been keen to get their hands on tickets. Tickets for all three of the Wembley dates officially go on sale (Friday 28) at 9am
EastEnders star Linda Henry to stand trial accused of hurling racist abuse outside restaurant The actress who plays Shirley Carter in EastEnders is set to stand trial over allegations she hurled racist abuse outside a Jamie Oliver restaurant. Henry — who has been in the BBC soap since 2006 — is alleged to have hurled the abuse in a row on September 14 outside Jamie’s Italian in Greenwich, South East London. The manager of the restaurant has insisted none of his staff were involved. Henry — whose case is being heard under her married name Virilis — did not attend the hearing and pleaded not guilty via her lawyer The case is set for trial on February 11.
Professor Green calls Spencer Matthews the C-word The pair came to blows last year when Spencer called Millie a ‘show pony’ and Pro did not react well. Professor Green has hit out at Made In Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews once again. The rapper called the reality star ‘a c***’ during a foulmouthed rant at a private gig in Chelsea. Pro, who is an East Londoner, appeared to be less than impressed about playing in the posh part of London where the hit E4 show is filmed. Ahead of performing the star – real name Stephen Manderson - told the crowd in a video uploaded to YouTube: “Sorry for dragging you all the way out to Chelsea.” He continued: “Not that I’m prejudiced, it’s just that I used to live around the corner and there are so many f***ing c***s here, I find it really difficult. “In all fairness, there weren’t that many, there was just one really big c*** called Spencer.”
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REVIEWS
GAMES Valkyria Chronicles PC | November 26, 2014
Valkyria Chronicles combines strategy elements of conventional tactical role playing games with real-time action sequences. The game is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s, Europe divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, which is situated in the middle of the two great empires. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon that are fighting against the Empire, who is intent on unifying the continent under its power.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Xbox One | PS3 | Xbox 360 | PS4 | PC November 4, 2014 Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare envisions the powerful battlegrounds of the future, where both technology and tactic have evolved to usher in a new era of combat for the franchise. Kevin Spacey stars as Jonathan Irons -- one of the most powerful men in the world -- shaping this chilling vision of the future of war. The game takes place in a plausible future in which technological progress and today’s military practices have converged with powerful consequences.
motivation
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WWE 2K15
Grand Theft Auto V
WWE 2K15’s debut on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One looks and feels top-notch, but doesn’t have the feature depth the series has previously delivered, making it feel like a step backward in a lot of important ways. WWE 2K15’s most notable improvements are apparent from the first bell. The frenetic pace that’s characterized WWE on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 has been slowed considerably, and it’s mostly for the best.
Trouble taps on your window again with this next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto universe, set in the city of Los Santos and its surrounding hills, countryside and beaches. A bold new direction in open-world freedom, storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer, Grand Theft Auto V focuses on the pursuit of the almighty dollar in a re-imagined Southern California. Los Santos: a sprawling metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV.
PlayStation 4 | Xbox November 21, 2014
PS4 | PC | Xbox 360 | PS3 November 19, 2014
REVIEWS
MOVIES Interstellar
169 min - Adventure | Sci-Fi | Release Date: October 29, 2014 In the near future, Earth has been devastated by drought and famine, causing a scarcity in food and extreme changes in climate. When humanity is facing extinction, a mysterious rip in the space-time continuum is discovered, giving mankind the opportunity to widen its lifespan. A group of explorers must travel beyond our solar system in search of a planet that can sustain life. The crew of the Endurance are required to think bigger and go further than any human in history as they embark on an interstellar voyage into the unknown. Coop, the pilot of the Endurance, must decide between seeing his children again and the future of the human race.
The Maze Runner
Lucy
Predestination
Thomas wakes up in an elevator, remembering nothing but his own name. He emerges into a world of about 60 teen boys who have learned to survive in a completely enclosed environment, subsisting on their own agriculture and supplies. A new boy arrives every 30 days. The original group has been in “The Glade” for two years, trying to find a way to escape through the Maze. They have begun to give up hope. Then a comatose girl arrives with a strange note, and their world begins to change.
It was supposed to be a simple job. All Lucy had to do was deliver a mysterious briefcase to Mr. Jang. But immediately Lucy is caught up in a nightmarish deal where she is captured and turned into a drug mule for a new and powerful synthetic drug. When the bag she is carrying inside of her stomach leaks, Lucy’s body undergoes unimaginable changes that unlocks her mind’s full potential 100%. Lucy turns into a merciless warrior intent on getting back at her captors.
The film begins with a temporal agent attempting to apprehend an infamous terrorist known as the ‘Fizzle Bomber’, who planted a bomb in a building attempting to kill hundreds of people. The agent succeeds in containing the bomb but is severely injured when his face is partially exposed to the resulting explosion. The Fizzle Bomber manages to escape and the temporal agent returns to his timeline using a coordinate transformer field kit (a time machine).
113 min Action | Mystery | Sci-Fi Release Date: October 10, 2014
89 min - Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller Release Date: 22 August 2014
97 min - Sci-Fi | Thriller Release date: 5 December 2014
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