Saturday 1st June and Inner City Electronic returns to Leeds for a massive 24hr Festival. Headlined by Russian DJ Nina Kraviz, the city will see 11 leading venues, which includes Brudenell Social Club, Church Leeds, Distrikt, Freedom Mills and The Wardrobe, open their doors to showcase a range of master classes, industry talks, parties and... Continue Reading →
Loving the new thumping track 'Wheel' by French-Congolese singer Faty Sy Savanet aka Tshegue. With a hypnotic, electronic beat - the equally heart-racing accompanying video shows the Club Etoile Rollers - some as young as 13, careering around the streets of Kinshasa, fearlessly hanging on to the backs of vehicles as Tshegue flows "Just keep... Continue Reading →
Florence + The Machine's interpretation of'Jenny of Oldstones' which was featured during end credits of last weeks Game of Thrones, has smashed Adele's previous reign for the number of Shazams in 24 hours. Adele's 'Hello' back in 2015 racked up 200,000 Shazams in 24 hours while Florence + The Machine attracted 300,000 worldwide following the... Continue Reading →
2Pac Vs Biggie Smalls So here we are with the final round of the series - 10 Times Artists Went Sparring but who will deliver the TKO, 2Pac or Biggie Smalls? 1996 and Junior M.A.F.I.A released 'Get Money' featuring Biggie Smalls and Lil Kim. The remix, which sampled Dennis Edwards '84 track 'Don't Look Any... Continue Reading →
Travis Tritt Vs Sheryl Crow Almost there with round 9! Country stars Travis Tritt Vs Sheryl Crow. Back in 1992, Sheryl Crow's hit 'Strong Enough' reached the No.5 in the Billboard Hot 100. The song about a tormented woman with emotional baggage asking if her new beau was strong enough to deal with it all.... Continue Reading →
Mario Winans Vs The Pirates Vs Noelle Seconds Out Round 8! Noelle Vs The Pirates Vs Mario Winans. 'I Don't Wanna Know', Mario Winan's most popular hit in 2004 about a cheating female brought about the answer song, 'You Should Really Know' by The Pirates featuring Shola Ama and Naila Boss. The song, written as an answer to... Continue Reading →
Ding Ding Round 7 and the sparring between artists continues with Lydia Murdock versus Michael Jackson. 'Billie Jean', the second single from Michael Jackson's Grammy Award-winning album, Thriller, is iconic for not only its craftsmanship but the accompanying music video. Released in 1983 the song is said to be about groupies who used to hang... Continue Reading →
Taking on Ben E King wasn't the first time Damita Jo had gone head to head with a popular song. Her first bout was with The Drifters who sang 'Save the Last Dance For Me' in 1960 - another hugely popular song which has gone on to be covered by Ike & Tina Turner, Cliff... Continue Reading →
Following his departure from the Drifters in 1960, singer Ben E King wrote and released 'Stand By Me'. One of the greatest love songs of the 20th century, which inspired the 80's film of the same title featuring the late River Phoenix, 'Stand By Me' went on to be recorded by Muhammad Ali, John Lennon... Continue Reading →
