Football Manager On The Train

Football Manager On The Train
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

I must admit, my PSP was gathering dust. Until...

What lengths the kids will go to

What lengths the kids will go to
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

I caught the kid drawing for the pritt stick to put his new era logo back on.



Lmao

Image of the Week - Security Tag on Jeans!!!

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Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Is it me or does this guy pictured at Statik’s Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party, STILL HAVE THE SECURITY TAG ON HIS ASDA JEANS!!!

If you are wondering who it is, it was the wastebreh who jumped up on the mic and chatted poop for 13 seconds.

Am I getting old? Is this the new style or something? Someone please explain?

Email Me

Oh Shit - Creeper vol.2

Get on over to Logan's blog

Logansama: CREEPER VOLUME 1 AND 2 FREE DOWNLOAD NOWWWW!!!!

Straight Outta Bethnal - Full Review - 24/03/2006

Straight Outta Bethnal - Lightning, Ghetto & Dollar Da Du$tman
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Straight Outta Bethnal – 24/03/2006

A simple but scented car ride away, EC1, everlasting home to SOB and skinny-jean wearing Shoredites was easily reached. I must ask organisers (Miss Fiddy & Co.) why is Straight Outta Bethnal, E2 held in Shoreditch EC1??? In related news, who does those flyers… big big big. For those who don’t know, it pictures grime’s heroes set to a psychedelic 60’s backdrop – nice.
Anyway mustn’t grumble cos I again found 333 without difficulty (knowing exactly where it is might have something to do with that). The people in the winding tailback of a queue also found it effortlessly and I waited patiently – promising myself the lack of ‘Do You Know Who I Am?’ guestlist or semi-intelligent door staff wouldn’t hinder my review… Hmmm. Finally the doorway was breached, brushing past a meathead or two and via the Becks baring bar it was straight to the Run the Road basement. Passing the odd Roll Deep member loitering with intent, the basement was imminent as grime riddims echoed from beneath.
As normal the pit like place, welcoming in sound but wavering in appearance was easily adjusted to, and the night seemed already underway. Settling just on the outskirts of the ‘I Don’t Wanna Stand In The Middle Like A Chump’ circle, I received a tap on the back of the head from Skepta. After a brief hello I turned again to face the DJ, who was amidst a sweet set – sorry but I don’t know your name – he was giving the grime lovers exactly what they wanted [It’s starts with ‘gr’ and ends in ‘ime’. Not just that though offering up, dupstep, garage classics and general big riddims.
Slowly but surely the circle and stage started to fill but it wasn’t the MCs that were being noticed it was certain garments that were being eyed. Those darn ‘Boy Better Know’ t-shirts were everywhere (I’m only hating cos I don’t have one). Skepta, JME & others in the camp, Wiley (yes, he was there), Tinchy Stryder, DJ Maximum, Gods Gift, Logan and more all sported Adenugu apparel.
After the warm warm-up, Rossi B & Luca touched down. Their box of tricks was tight (no homo), scratching and dropping special after special which included a massive Bruza dub and a N.A.S.T.Y. Crew Run 4 Cover RB & L one-away, very big. Also on stage was Bossman, Fuda Guy, Ghetto, Demon, Scorcher, Lightning, Merkston, Dimples, Devlin, Stamina (with what seemed a smuggle bottle of 20/ 20 – remember that sh*t), All In One and up-and-coming move-maker Dollar Da Du$tman. An over eager Ghetto (just where does he get his energy from) was soon on the mic and let off a ‘Ha, I’ve got the mic now’ just before unpacking bars as if he had just got back from holiday. He and Lights went back to back and the mic was passed about, stopping briefly at Dollar, Murkston, Wiley, Demon and OT Recordings one to watch Devlin.
With RWD’s DJ Chewy upstairs in funky house mode, 333 was the place to be on Friday night. The night picked up downstairs as well and it was on call to be one of the biggest grime nights for tiiime… until a little bit of trouble involving a small amount of people killed the vibe. Skepta and others tried to resuscitate SOB but she flatlined worst than a crackhead who had just won the lottery.
Not before bouncing, we saw Cold Blooded’s Dollar Da Du$tman try to do what he’s does best and entertain the dwindling ‘crowd’ - to no avail. Not even his cries of, ‘Please come back,’ helped. A night with so much potential was so easily spoilt. I’ll be at the next one though. As Puffy once said, ‘No squabbles can hold me down, oh no, I’ve got to keep on blogging’… I think.

For more info visit…

www.chantellefiddy.blogspot.com
www.333mother.com
www.runtheroad.com

For more pics, read on...

Straight Outta Bethnal - Demon

Straight Outta Bethnal - Demon
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Buss-dat

Straight Outta Bethnal - Gun finger

Straight Outta Bethnal - Gun finger
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

One gun finger

Straight Outta Bethnal - Ghetto & Devs

Straight Outta Bethnal - Ghetto & Devs
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Straight Outta Bethnal - Ghetto

Straight Outta Bethnal - Ghetto
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G... H...E... Double...T... and....O

Straight Outta Bethnal - Devlin

Straight Outta Bethnal - Devlin
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Go on Devs

Straight Outta Bethnal - Gun fingers

Straight Outta Bethnal - Gun fingers
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Two this time

Straight Outta Bethnal - Scorcher

Straight Outta Bethnal - Scorcher
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

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Straight Outta Bethnal - Ghetts

Straight Outta Bethnal - Ghetto & Scorch
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Oh, boy.

Straight Outta Bethnal - Lightning

Straight Outta Bethnal - Lightning
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

It's Lights

Straight Outta Bethnal - Lightning, Ghetto & Dollar Da Du$tman

Straight Outta Bethnal - Lightning, Ghetto & Dollar Da Du$tman
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Big picture!!!

Straight Outta Bethnal - More gun fingers

Straight Outta Bethnal - More gun fingers
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Three this time.

Straight Outta Bethnal - Scorcher

Straight Outta Bethnal - Scorcher
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Big.

Straight Outta Bethnal - Chewy

Straight Outta Bethnal - Chewy
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

In the mix.

Issue 53 - April Cover

Issue 53 - April Cover
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Oh God!

Pon road now!

Statik & Larrikin Love on the cover repping grime, indie and of course grindie.

Braps

Quote of the Week - Crackhead/ Tramp Man

Pre entry to CrapDonald’s I was approached by a random down-and-out. Well saying that he and his ‘girlfriend’ (at least I think it was a woman), looked as if they were just soap dodging hostel dwellers. Anyway where was I. The male of the Job Centre dropouts – stinking as he was, spoke. “Yo mate, have you got any spare change,” he oozed. Immediately I drew for the standardly-quick, “erm, sorry dude,” mug off bars. The tenner in my pocket didn’t even have time to hide itself in my Nike wallet before the deadbeat unleashed…

“It’s Ok man, I’ve got 20 quid in change ANYWAY!!!” [as he produces a load of copper-based currency from his dirty-ridden pocket].

The cheeky tramp.

Statik - Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party Review (22/03/06)

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Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

As soon as Statik passed a freshly pressed copy of Grindie Vol.1 into the RWD office, you know it was (black 30GB) iPod (video) playlist business straaaaight away. With a crack merchant’s best friend Pete Doherty on the intro and Statik remixed grindie riddims woven throughout, any mention of not going to the launch party was instantly rubbished by my overactive mind.
Arriving late (coming straight from a Roll Deep studio session), I was annoyed to have missed the first shower hour (well, 20 odd mins). Colleagues later informed me of its bigness – the Cold Blooded Scorcher’s name coming up on a few occasions.
After saying hello to host surrounded by indie lolitas and Shoreditch-folk alike, I made my way up to the first and somewhat louder floor. The classic Queen Vic style carpeting was no match for my imported K-Swiss and there it was - The perfect blend of indie and grime lovers in one room. Ok, mainly ‘troubled’ indie kids were in attendance but they were skanking to the same beats the RWD team were. Dizzee Rascal’s I Luv U was blaring from the ‘I cannie do it Captain’ speakers as Statik made his way to the decks.
With my empty pockets lighter than MC Ultra’s bars, it was all about the FREE booze in the (Vice Magazine owned) public house, Old Blue Last. Tracks were chopped swiftly in-between affable indie and gritty grime, later finding out no headphones the reason for the rough sea-like mixing.
During Statik’s set he dropped some big street anthems which including Jon E Cash’s Hood’s Up, DaVinChe classics and some one-away Ruff Sqwad crowd quaking commerce – big. Joined by Knuckles, Ears and D Dark & S-Kid of Aftershock Recordings the set got going. The Jah Mek The World two interchanged with Knuckles unleashing, “I’ll buss your head with Alizé, leave your body dumped in an alleyway,” and Ears lending, “you might see me in my adidas hoodie, can’t chat sh*t to me I rep fully, three stripes down to my feet. If it ain’t exclus’ then it ain’t for me.”
A few odd dubplate interchanges later and Scorcher was on the mic, with “Man draw for the big metal like Guns & Roses, I’ll open your chest like it was the Red Sea and my butterfly knife was Moses”, standard reload-worthy lyrical content. The night then faded as the clock had ticked on but not before Statik rained-down some more shower inspired tracks - a very decent and a very free night.

Words by Danny Walker

See below for pictorial coverage

Statik - Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party - Ears

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Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

"Oh-oh-oh okay then, draw for the gat and then we'll spray them." - Ears

Statik - Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party - Knuckles

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Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

"I’ll buss your head with Alizé, leave your body dumped in an alleyway," - Kunckles

Statik - Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party - D Dark

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"[Decent lyrics followed by insane noise]" - D Dark

Statik - Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party - Knuckles

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"There's no murking Knuckles EITHER" - Knuckles

Statik - Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party - Ears

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"I'll get 10 outta 10. If you're gonna send for me, send for me then" - Ears

Statik - Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party - A Blur of Ears

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Statik - Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party - Scorcher the Bull's Eye Shooter

Scorcher the Bull's Eye Shooter
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Caught getting his dose of the good book at the end.

Statik - Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party - S-Kid & D Dark (Aftershock)

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Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

A few bars still, D Dark reppin his mad flow

Statik: Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party - Tall Boy & Statik

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Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

I asked for a grindie shower stance...

FWD>> April - Germany!!!

FWD>> April - Germany!!!
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Who's on it???

Club Liberty - Whistle Guy

Club Liberty - Whistle Guy
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

A colder than cold March evening in Islington’s Carling Academy started with VIP entry (you know how we do) and the sweet-hum of a more than welcome metal detector pass over our pre-chilled bodies. The 2nd Official Colisseum Reunion was underway and our frozen ears were met with some garage classics via DJ Kanga. With help from MC Nessie reeling-off old skool bars, it was then when we realised those metal detectors were actually some kind of Tardis-style time machine, transporting us back to the days when anti-screwface raving was enjoyable. Knowing that EZ and Heartless were on the way, we adopted the vulture position and hovered around the bar knowing the night was young. At that point only going to the front of the rave to collect a mountain of free whistles (see eBay for more details on those). A fare mix of scantily clad females and freshly garmed-up fellas joined on the filling dancefloor and the night heated up (so did our ears). Kanga explored his record box thoroughly reaching for big tunes, you know those tracks you thought you might not actually hear in a dance again - a good start.
Matt Jam Lamont re-kicked things off and pumped a rejuvenated house and garage-led sound into the now almost full audience. Through the rotating lights and dimmed stage we eyed PSG… exactly… ‘bad boy style’ - we’re sure the new pretenders to the MCing throne, ie. Flirta D (and others who implement noises into their popular flows), owe a lot to this man. The reunion was well underway. PSG let loose many well-liked lyrics, whilst we attempted to keep up but were soon out of breath.
Easily earning his booking fee Matt Jam proved why he’s still big pon the decks, dropping more than a few huge tracks just before handing over the cross fader to Heartless Crew. Minus Bushkin a slimmed down Heartless which obviously included remaining members Fonti and Mighty Mo, got straight to it. Fonti sporting a two foot tall black and green Guinness hat told the audience why Bushkin was absent, “Sorry ‘bout Bushkin, but he’s ‘ill’ in bed!” At that point we were more interested about the ridiculous hat. Via the mic, he informed, “Yeah, just came fresh from Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day went off.” Big! We excuse him for the headwear now. Also girls were screaming for it, so it had its desired effect. Not forgetting Mo (who was working his… uncombed hair off) at the front gave us the well waited for “Crisp Biscuit”, in typical Heartless fashion they entertained to the max. Fonti went from deck to mic and back again, whilst Mo whipped up a storm. We then forgave him for the lacklustre hair. If you got in before 12 this was worth the money alone. The Ends’ From the Ends and DJ Lewi’s Hold Me Tight smashed it although oldies but goodies, Joy and What’s Goin’ On from Mark Ruff Ryder and Wookie respectively won Tracks of the Night, well, until they unleashed a section of chart-friendly funky house and it was hard to choose which track earned the converted TOTN title – Maybe Mylo’s Dr Pressure.
With Track of the Night already laid down (kinda) it was time for EZ and Intro No.5 or 4 or 12 (we really don’t know – but it was big) to see if he could compete with the entertainers. Joined by Kofi ‘We’re All Going On A Summer Holiday’ B who surprisingly didn’t let loose those well-known lines, EZ excelled. His hat bobbed up and down long enough for him to distract us from B-Live’s arrival, a swift, “Clack, clack” was met with an instantaneous reload!!! B-Live went on to murk the dance followed by impromptu Doneao and Sharky P appearances. A very very good and trouble-free night.

Club Liberty - Fonti

Club Liberty - Fonti
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Fonti was rocking some mad hat boy, repping St. Paddy's day to the fullest.

Club Liberty - Fonti in Hat

Club Liberty - Fonti in Hat
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Lets take a closer look at that hat...

Club Liberty - B-Live

Club Liberty - B-Live
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Clack Clack

Club Liberty - Mighty Mo

Club Liberty - Mighty Mo
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Mo laying down the 'Crisp Biscuit'

Club Liberty - Kofi 'We're all going on a Summer Holiday' B

Club Liberty - Kofi 'We're all going on a Summer Holiday' B
Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Still 'murking'?!?!

Quick Review: Triple Threat - Got No Fridge: Vol.1

Triple Threat
Got No Fridge: Vol.1
Mind Macanics
ATTENTION!!! Despite the ridiculous name, this mixtape is far from stupid. Triple Threat’s name has been bandied about for a while now and it’s about time the spotlight shone a little brighter. The lyrically tight Triple is not afraid to sing the odd hook, but he’s far better when dispensing bars at just above the speed limit; check the similes wrapped inside metaphors soaked in comical asides for your ‘Better Be Worth The Money’ illness. Give it a go if only to listen to Not Famous ft. S-Kid with its ‘Saw you on the RWD site’ lyric.
Track to check: D Double & Triple Freestyle
3/5
Taken from RWD Magazine (March 2006)

Quick Review: Bruza - Doin Me Vol.1

Bruza
Doin’ Me: Vol.1
Aftershock
It’s big Bruz’ for 22 seconds shy of an hour, and while those who have followed the Aftershocker will know a large portion of these tunes, you can’t deny their big-ness. Terror Danjah and D.O.K. bless Bruza with huge beats, while the rest of the Aftershock camp pop up on a few tracks. Part of a series, the I’m Just Doin’ Me East MC promises there are two more CD’s to come in quick succession. Track to check: No One But U ft. Dido
4/5
Taken from RWD Magazine (March 2006)

Image of the Week - Lastmin.com hook up!

It's 61 minutes past the 10th hour and you need some lastmin.com garments. Draw for the King Apparel... Big. Long story but this pic represents the story. Safe Tim and King Apparel http://www.kingunderapparel.co.uk

Statik - Grindie Vol.1 Launch Party

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Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Big in the game!!!

Last Word With the Plastician (Plasticman)

Taken from March's RWD Magazine

We got the DJ formally known as Plasticman to give you his lasts…

Ok, before you sip that tea, the last drink you had?
Probably a cup of tea at my house [laughs]. When I’m out its vodka, lemonade and lime though. It used to be vodka and Red Bull but whenever I drink that, I have these mental dreams.
[Slightly bemused] And the last mental dream???
[Laughs] I have these dreams where I’m drinking water from waterfalls and stuff. I think it’s cos my mouth gets so dry.
Last time you were nearly taken to court over your name?
I got an email from a lawyer representing Richie Hawtin (Plastikman) saying they’re looking to go to court unless I changed my name. To be honest they were really good with it and everything was cool. (See RWDmag.com for full details).
The last time you had to school someone on the difference between grime and dubstep?
Probably sometime today, I have to do it all the time.
Last time you were literally blown away by a tune?
The Murkle Man I think. I just wanted it.
The last track you finished?
Japan, back in October, I haven’t made anything for so long. I tried last night but gave up cos I got board.
The last tune you reloaded? Uploaded? Downloaded?
Cha VIP at Rinsessions, Ministry. A Walk in the Car Park or Stringulate (a sort of a hip hop/ crunk beat). And probably cheese, Bobby Brown Don’t be Cruel... yeah that was the latest addition.
Last thing you blagged?
I got sent something from Nike the other day.
And the last thing you bought with hard earned cash?
Hopefully when I get home I would have won an adidas Superstar leather jacket on eBay.
Last time someone nearly threw up on you?
[Laughs] Ah… you’ve seen the pics from Brussels. We went to a funfair with a 60 metre high swing which was pretty crazy, something dropped there [points ridiculously close to his face]. We thought it was bird’s sh*t but then this girl walks past and she’s COVERED in sick and we realised what it was… discussing!!!


Last loves from The Plastician
The last time you got air or rejected from a chick?
Happens everytime I go out, I don’t care, I’ll say anything. If I get rejected it’s cos SHE’S not ready for what I had to say to her.
Last time you used a bad chat up line?
I don’t use chat up lines, I’ll just say something random like… ‘You’ve got really nice elbows’ or ‘What do you think of Bob Monkhouse?’ Just to see what kind of reaction I’ll get.
The last Valentines present you gave?
When I was with my girl, I took her to the theatre to see a musical (I hate musicals); I can’t think of anything I hate more.
And the last Valentines you received?
I dunno, I can’t remember, probably furry handcuffs.
Last time you were embarrassed in front of a female?
When I met my girlfriend’s parents for the FIRST TIME, I was hammered. It was at a 21st birthday boat party and the staff tried to throw me off, I was so embarrassed.

Catch The Plastician on rotation on Radio One’s The Residency every six weeks from Feb 5th and check out… http://www.thehardgraft.blogspot.com/

MC Narstie's Better Than U!!!

Taken from RWD Magazine

The self-proclaimed Mr Kipling of the UK underground - cos he’s ‘exceedingly good’ - N Double A’s MC Narstie tells RWD about his hot filling...
Words by Danny Walker

Not afraid to tell the world all about himself, new Dice Records’ signing and Brixton native Narstie rhymes about friends lost, women gained, jokes had and food eaten. He tells us how he got his name onto flyers and his lyrics into people memories. “I started off as a crew slag, goin’ from crew to crew spitting bars,” he jokes. “Then two years ago things started picking up for me. I was on people’s phone lines like their baby mothers!” On a mission to outshine everyone, Narstie helped South London’s N Double A gleam from within the council estates, rundown flats and general street-living. “There are 11 of us coming through, each with their own unique style; DJ Frampster, DJ Suicide, Ceo, Oozie, L. Man, Dreama, Young One, Infamous, Flamer, Solo and myself. I’m not saying we’re all livin’ grimy but when we come together we’re like Real Madrid, Galactico - pure stars. And Dice Recordings have got our back.” N Doubs’ Infamous and Solo confirm the love inside the camp, and explain, “We’re all close outside music; Narstie is the big brother and we got love for him; Oozie is murkin’, L Man is the Justin Timberlake and everyone’s doin’ their thing.”
With tunes ranging from slow melodic wifey teasers to hypement of the highest order, Narstie informs he’s not just on a grime tip, “Me, I’m an artist, I’m off-key, I’m on everything from grime to that techno sh*t. I grew up in the system and have learned how to express myself; I spit from the heart and from my mind.” His forthcoming mixtape I’m Betta Than U (with title-track video and single on the way) exemplifies further why people need to listen closer. “I’m always spitting my issues; it’s not about talking about what some next man is doin,’” he expresses before summing up a few flows: “We’ve all lost our house keys, we’ve all over-run the bath, we’ve all burnt a pizza in the oven... You know I always talk about food innit – and people can relate to it.” The underground pleaser, Brush Man where Narstie and Solo cuss each other, has gotten many wondering what exactly he’s gonna do next? “We’re just trying to bring back more comedy to the scene - hold tight Solo cos we argue everyday. I just heard it made best vocal of 2005. It came about when we were arguing in the studio and thought we might as well do it on a beat.”
The self-confessed sexiest fat kid in the world has loads of projects up his sleeve. “Look out for the single I’m Bak [yes, spelt B.A.K] and Hold It Down RMX feat. Shystie, J2K and Durrty Goodz. There’s more mixtapes coming - I’m planning eight this year; Fat & Proud; I’m Betta Than You And So Is My Crew.” As well as his album you can check Narstie on P Jam’s sicker than sick ‘Grindie’ remix of Coldplay’s Spun A Web.
With the video for the comical Brush Man around the corner, Narstie’s confident 2006 will be a big year. “Yeah, the video is coming soon, which will be jokes, I think we both got it on that tune. I’m the fat kid so I expect a few disses at me and also part two is coming soon. Don’t forget my role in the film London State of Mind (written and directed by the Dice team) - I cut through, doin’ my dodgy dealing. I’m Bak!!! The American’s need to be scared cos I’m doin’ this for the fat fans.”

DVD/ Mix CD I’m Betta Than U is OUT NOW on Dice Records

SOB!!! March 24th

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Originally uploaded by chantelle.

Love the artwork...

SOB March back-1

SOB March back-1
Originally uploaded by chantelle.

...love the line-up!!!

Today, I've been listening to...

Target's 'Aim High 3'
Fumin's 'Freckleface Vol.1'

Big

Image of the Week - Henry!!!

Thanks Gerrard - ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

Katie Pearl Speaks on New Album

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Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Taken from http://www.rwdmag.com

Whether it’s on a soulful rhythm or a ruthlessly dirty grime riddim, Paperchase Recordings’ Katie Pearl knows how to hit the right note.






It’s midday (well, post-breakfast and pre-lunch) and SUBWAY’s SUB of the Day is Meatball Marinara at a mere £1.99; I must admit my mind isn’t fully on a work thing. That was until I leisurely (yet-hungrily) stroll into Overtone’s Holborn based studio and hear the first DaVinChe (and Geeneus of Dump Valve) beat. The producer of the moment DaVinChe – the same guy who amazed me live at RWD in Stereo less than a week before – is at the maaaahooooussive mixing desk. Katie Pearl of Leave Me Alone and Kano’s Nobody Don’t Dance Know More (Remix) fame is in the vocal recording booth. Melodically singing over the grimey Wanna Be Your Girl intro, Katie is fearless in her note execution and hits every one – but the music stops. DaVinChe presses one of three million buttons and speaks to Ms Pearl via the studio’s intercom, “Yeah that’s great, just extend the word, ‘ear’ when you sing the intro.” Via acapella the words are repeated with emphasis on the chosen and newly extended ‘ear’; now seemingly ready she then asks for the beat to be replayed into her headphones.


She nails the intro and briefly breaks to talk to RWD. With loads of her fans waiting for her forthcoming album, she explains the longness, “I know, I know, I’m trying to vocal it and do it properly. I want it to come out as a quality product. Please just bare with me and I’ll get it there.” Accepting her apologies on behalf of those waiting I delve into what it will consist of; she updates “it will be soulful and grimey, a real fusion of the two. Obviously I was brought up on R&B and music like that and grime is the new thing (for me), but I love it. You know they call it rhythm and grime, that’s also the right label for what I’m doing.” Grime and soul on the one LP sounds great and she continues, “as you can hear from what DaVinChe and I are doin’ we’re keeping it proper grimey but catering for everyone from garage to other genres.” Not wanting to leave without an exclusive of some kind I press for some limited edition information, “It’s not official yet but it might be called Make It Official.” Job done, instantly a blood hungry journalism bug exhumes me and I press for more, “the reason for this is cos from young everyone’s been saying to me, ‘Katie, why don’t you sing? Why don’t you sing Katie?’ So now, the album is me making that official, but that’s not official yet [laughs].” So when can one expect this promising product? Just before my much-deserved trip to SUBWAY she leaves RWD with, “it will be out this year sometime. I want it to be out for summer in all the cars and on iPods but we’ll see, we might just put out the single. I’m working so hard so keep waiting please; it will be so worth the wait.” RWD definitely will, we’ll put it on the list along with PS3, Spiderman 3, Wiley’s 2nd Phase and a whole other bunch of ‘can’t wait for’ goodies.



Words by (the now full) Danny Walker

Katie_Pearl_RWD_in_Stereo

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Originally uploaded by Danny Walker 1.

Walking in to the sound of Heatwave (Punchline Records) amidst the finest selection of R&B, bashment, soco and Caribbean flavours since Notting Hill Carnival, we were pleased that RWD in Stereo was off to a good start. A slow yet promising 8pm start was soon eclipsed by the opening of a post Eastenders/ The Bill floodgate and the Cargo dwellers seemed all too pleased with the sprinkling of free drink. The sounds of Rinse FM DJ's Design and Kendall got the dance into a UKG/ hip hop/ R&B frenzy, with the biggest reactions coming from their +5 crew. The vibrant female DJs knew how to draw the avid bar lingerers to the filling dancefloor and when it was time for Lowkey to jump on the mic, the stage was well and truly set. Starting with a spoken word mind-blower ‘Key really showed why he’s currently talk of the town.


Sway’s partner in rhyme Pyrelli soon donned the stage with slick flows and a somewhat brief PA as the crowd in the main room clogged the dancefloor entrance. As clients sipped sweet freeness our Blazin Star run street team rolled through (sporting brand new logo-clad t’s) just in time to deliver the asking public the new ‘F**k Valentines’ issue.


Paperchase Recordings’ DaVinChe and Katie Pearl were up next and despite being half dressed (rocking jumper pon-shoulder) DaVinChe showed Cargo exactly how to play the piano with style. Katie told girls exactly how to handle troublesome guys telling song based stories which involved her letting-off some favourites which included the crowd mover Leave Me Alone. DaVinChe walked the keys and Katie walked the melody, long enough for us to get some snaps (pictured) and leave us with a warm ‘wow, the UK has pure talent’ feeling. As MTV filmed the night everyone was in a relaxed mood and waited to see who’ll grace the stage next.


Scratchy made his was to the stage after a micro R&B interlude and the Yetnal From Bethnal reeled off bars thanks to DJ Maximum’s big selections. Meanwhile in the lesser packed middle room underground magician (in every sense of the word) Dynamo was being filmed for Channel 4. Wowing onlookers with crazy-arse in your face tricks. He showed his growing fan base a live version of his self-titled Dynamo DVD (which incidentally is available to buy now). Ruff Sqwad’s Fuda Guy joined Scratchos and one ‘You Know Me Man’ sent frontliners wild in a ‘zoop zoop’ frenzy. A somewhat unbooked shower ten minutes then followed as SLK’s Flirta D grimed out the stage followed by Ghetto, Skepta, Jammer and the rest. Despite being unauthorised Flirta was on the mic talking all kinds of lyrical madness and the crowd lapped it up.


Manchester’s JSD, Goldfinger, and Nika D of Virus Syndicate finished off the night as Mark One supplied some slick beats. Tune into the next RWD Magazine to see/ read the full rundown.

NON -biased and opinionated words by the tired yet on-point RWD Team

Junk email of the Month - February 2006

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Image of the Week - Chelski!!!

I just watch a goofy yet brilliant footballer end Chelski's hopes for world domination... need I say more, as to why this is Image of the Week???

I'm slacking?!?!

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more posts danny, ur slacking
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Danny Walker replied with...
You know what? You’re right. I'm as slack as a pair of Gold Anniversary Y-fronts right now - You know that ‘special’ - I hope that’s chocolate - stained pair as seen half way down the wrinkly limbs of a geriatric World War I veteran. [Sway]Walker Up Your Speed!!![/Sway]
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