iMusic... Joel Compass - Astronaut (Video)

R&B is welcoming Joel Compass who has with no doubt made an explosive single that will take you higher than the sky into space, with his new single "Astronaut". The official video that has been released today has already hit more than two thousand views, with many viewers calling Mr Joel Compass the new Ne-yo and as we all know Ne-yo is a legendary R&B singer and song writer that has smashed the charts with top hits such as "So Sick"and "Miss independent". The song "Astronaut" is both R&B and Soulful and is going to be the signature song for the rising star Joel Compass. Congratulations Joel and welcome to the music industry. 

#Peace.Love.Astronaut

iCompetition... 'Brothers With No Game' Need A New Theme Song

"After a successful opening season which accumulated over 400,000 views, 6 LA Web Series Festival 2013 Awards and major coverage in The Guardian, The Voice, The Grio (NBC News) & G4 (NBC Universal) to name a few; ‘Brothers With No Game – The Web Series’ announces its official return for Season 2. This time they want YOU to be involved. They are looking for a new theme song for the show and are taking entries from YOU. Submit a new track or pre-recorded track specifically for Brothers With No Game to stand in with a chance of having the soundtrack to one of UK’s top Web Series." 

After all submissions, the creators will shortlist their favourites and choose one. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Theme song submissions can be in the form of a jingle, full track or instrumental.

Any genre is welcome as long as the track is specific towards our show’s themes.

Any artist in any country can submit.

HOW TO SUBMIT / DEADLINE

You can either upload your track on youtube or send us an mp3 at thebwng@gmail.com.
The deadline for submission is 26th July 2013.

#Peace.Love.BWNG

iFilm... Nokia Music Presents New American Noise (Watch Online)

Premiered recently at the Sundance London Film & Music Festival and presented by Nokia Music in collaboration with the Sundance Channel and SomeSuch & Co, New America Noise features six short films that explore the burgeoning music scene and landscape in six different US cities including the usual suspects such as New York and Los Angeles as well as the likes of Detroit, Portland, Atlanta and New Orleans. The films which were directed by some leading independent directors such as Abteen Bagheri, Emily Kai Bock, Bob Harlow and Tyrone Lebon also feature Angel Haze, Diplo, Mykki Blanco, T Pain and Tridinad James among several musicians and artists. Watch the films below:

iMusic... The Golden Boy - Do You

Garage-infused House music at its very finest from Birmingham-based producer Dominic Hammonds aka The Golden Boy. Out now for FREE via MadTech Records, listen to this absolute banger titled "Do You" below:

Download: The Golden Boy - Do You

#Peace.Love.DoYou

iVideo... Cobhams Asuquo - The Gift Of Blindness (TEDx Talks)

"Cobhams Asuquo is a singer/songwriter/music producer and music entrepreneur. After graduating from the Pacelli School for the Blind and King's College Lagos, he started his professional training as a lawyer, but later branched out into music full-time to fulfill a lifelong desire. While working with a Nigerian music label as an in-house producer, he gained a unique insight into the local music scene. He saw the opportunities and challenges within the industry with a vision to develop an entrepreneurial platform from which to drive the industry forward. Today he is the founder and chief executive officer of Cobhams Asuquo Music Productions (CAMP). He gained international attention for producing and co-writing 'Asa', the debut self-titled album for the acclaimed soul singer. He was recently featured on CNN's African Voices for his contribution and impact on the African music industry. Rising alternative soul artiste, Bez is the first of three artistes signed by Cobhams to the C.A.M.P record label, and Bez's debut album 'Super Sun' was highlighted on The Boston Globe's top ten list of best 'world music' albums of 2011. He has won several awards in the music and film scene in Africa and beyond." - TEDx Talks

#Peace.Love.TEDxTalks

iAfrica... Bemyoda - Shima Yam (Ndani Sessions)

"His soulful sound has influences ranging from jazz and the blues to neo-soul and afro-pop, creating the eclectic mix that is Bemyoda. Here, he performs his first official single live on Ndani."

Nigerian Soul singer and songwriter Bemyoda performs an acoustic rendition of his debut single "Shima Yam" exclusively for Ndani Sessions. Watch it UP top...

#Peace.Love.ShimaYam

iFashion... Beyonce Covers GQ Magazine (February 2013)

She is the star we love to love and love to hate but however you feel about her, I think everyone would agree that there is something we all find intriguing about Beyonce that keeps us always wanting to know what she is up to. Well, this time, it's a sexy sports-themed photoshoot with GQ Magazine for their 100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century issue, taken by Terry Richardson, where the star reveals herself in fewer clothes than she has since the birth of her daughter.

Check out more pictures below:

iBook... B*tch Don' Kill My Vibe: A User's Guide To Negotiating Digital Copyright (by Christine Doelling)

"As I began to research music law out of my own interest, it became apparent as fans - and even as musicians - we were not being given all the information. Law, and copyright law in particular, is kept in an ivory tower for elite academics and professionals. This book is built from my own frustration with the density of the material and is my first attempt to democratize copyright law. As consumers, we lead today's market, and there is no market without musicians. If we do not weigh in on the conversation, corporations and the US government will decide how the music industry is shaped online. Musicians and fans are sure to be left out of the equation severely threatening our "vibes". Without the information, we cannot join the conversation; we cannot protect the music we love." - Christine Doelling

Christine Doelling is the creator of Lunchbox Theory and she is currently in London studying for an MA in Media, Communications and Critical Practice. Read her entire guide HERE

#Peace.Love.DigitalCopyright

iVideo... Craig David's TS5 on Kiss FM (Promo)

As you already know, veteran UK R&B artist - and now burgeoning DJ - Craig David recently launched a new radio show Tower Suite Five (TS5) on UK station KISS FM. Broadcast from his Miami penthouse every Sunday, Craig will be playing the biggest in Hip-Hop, R&B and Dancehall. You can listen to Craig David's last show HERE and check out the recently released promo video for Tower Suite Five (TS5) featuring Ricky, Melvin and Charlie UP top...

#Peace.Love.TS5

iVideo... Donae'o x Pardon My Blog (Interview)

Veteran UK artist/producer Donae'o sits down with Pardon My Blog's Dear Rob for an interesting little chat about being an indigo child, his new single "Not A Saint", what to expect from his new mixtape coming out in February, the reception from his 2009 debut album Party Hard among other things. Check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.DonaeO

iCompetition... Make Your Own KIA Beat & Win a KIA Picanto

Fancy yourself winning an all-new KIA Picanto before the New Year, courtesy of KIA Motors Worldwide? Well it is your lucky day or week or month even. To coincide with their new brand identity 'A Different Beat', KIA Motors are running two social media networking games on Facebook which are rather well suited for beat makers. Read on to find out more...

iAfrica... DJ Jam Jam - AfroHeat (Mixtape)

British Afrobeats DJ, DJ Jam Jam a.k.a Oyinbo Swagga unveils his brand new mixtape titled AfroHeat which features the very best of Afrobeats, South African House and everything in between with music from the likes of Iyanya, 4X4, Eldee The Don, P-Square, Tiwa Savage, Mista Silva, Wizkid and much more. Listen to the mixtape stream below and download it in full underneath...

Download: DJ Jam Jam - AfroHeat (Mixtape)

#Peace.Love.AfroHeat

iCover... Azealia Banks x Dazed & Confused (September 2012)

Banned in seven countries already, here's the cover of the September issue of British Style magazine, Dazed & Confused featuring the one and only Azealia Banks holding up (and smoking) an inflated pink condom. She looks amazing!

#Peace.Love.AzealiaBanks

iMusic... Last Shop Standing (Film Trailer)

True fans of music are going to love this film and will certainly support it - especially fans of physical music. Last Shop Standing is a music documentary made in the UK about the rise, fall and future of the independent record store. Featuring the likes of Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, Jo Good and Norman Cook as well as contribution from legendary record shops such as Rough Trade East and Spillers Records, the Pip Piper-directed film will be released on DVD on September 10. Watch the trailer below and pre-order your copy HERE.

#Peace.Love.LastShopStanding

iAfrica... Demola Ogundele (Not Just OK) x Ndani TV (Interview)

Demola Ogundele aka Mola OG, CEO and Founder of Not Just OK sits down with Ndani TV on their new series titled DIGITS to share how it all started for the Nigerian music website, where they are now and what the future holds for Not Just OK. Check it out UP top, insightful stuff from the big homie.

#Peace.Love.NotJustOK

iAfrica... Gidiculture TV Season 1 Episode 1 (Featuring Ice Prince, One Nigerian Boy + More)

"After teasing us for a good few months now with exciting previews of candid chats with African Music stars Ice Prince, Olu Maintain and R2Bees, Gidiculture TV finally unveils the very first episode in their all new online TV series which showcases the very best in Music, Fashion, TV, Film, Entertainment and everything in between for the discerning and urban African audience!" - Gidiculture TV

#Peace.Love.GidicultureTV

iCandy... Rihanna x Elle Magazine (May 2012)

R&B star Rihanna covers Elle Magazine's May issue which hits stands on April 17. Hit the jump for some more steamy pictures of the Bajan princess...

iMagazine... Ashley Walters x Flavour Magazine (The Leaders Issue)

British actor and veteran rapper Ashley Walters aka Asher D - after starring in Channel 4's Top Boy and the just concluded and very excellent BBC One drama series Inside Men - takes out time to serve as the first Guest Editor for youth lifestyle magazine Flavour Magazine on their March/April issue tagged The Leaders Issue. The new issue sees Former N-dubz frontman Dappy gracing the dual cover along with X-Factor 2009 winner Alexandra Burke while the cast of BAFTA-winning Adam Deacon's new film Payback Season also get a feature in the issue...

Check out the video above of Walters chatting with regular editor Annika Allen and discussing what's on offer in this new issue and read through the new Leaders Issue HERE

#Peace.Love.TheLeadersIssue

iTelevision... UK Swagger x OH TV (Sky Channel 199) x Monday Nights (Premiering Tonight @ 10pm)

"OH TV, brings to you the lifestyle and entertainment show, UK Swagger. With exclusive interviews and behind the scenes access to events taking place across the UK the show will keep audiences captivated. This exciting new show features Wretch 32, Wiley, Egypt, Kiss 100 DJ Pioneer, Ny, Marsha Ambroisus, Bashy, ODF Clothing, Maxine Griffith and much much more." - Press Release

Premiering tonight (05/12/11) and airing every Monday night after that at 10pm on OH TV (Best Black TV Channel 2011) in the UK is a brand new television show called UK Swagger, which is aiming to become the "perfect place for audiences to access front row seats to all the best events taking place in the UK and meet the stars of tomorrow". Check out the trailer above and do not forget to tune in tonight at 10pm via Sky Channel 199 to catch the premiere episode of UK Swagger.

#PS UK Swagger were at our last One Mic (UK) showcase at Queen of Hoxton in Shoreditch to capture the event so you should definitely tune in just incase this first episode airs some of that :)

#Peace.Love.UKSwagger

iTelevision... The Remel London Show w/ G FrSH + Lloyd + Ratlin (Episode 1)

Episode one of the new Remel London Show sees TV/Radio presenter and host Remel London catch up with veteran British emcee G FrsH over a game of miniature golf - they talk about his forthcoming EP and what he's doing when he's not working. She also interviews and flirts with American R&B singer Lloyd on his recent stop over in London and an in-store performance of "Messiah (Remix)" from fast-rising UK emcee Ratlin brings the show to a close for it's first episode. Check it out UP top!

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