An event sorted by the peeps at Flavour Magazine. A dense night of poetry, spoken word and just pure utter lyrical genius-ness!

I just slipped into one of those times when you're sitting on your internet, looking for a radical wave to surf on. I was astounded and incredibly amused by the content of this blog I just found:

 I'm gonna start by saying "Your Mum"

On that day, the 1st of September I had the priveledge of taking a front seat at  
J.GORDON's first ever London gig.
This was my first time going up into Brixton to see a performance lol (usually I try my best to avoid the area =P) but its actually NOT SO BAD now! The thing that's still about the same/getting worser and worserer is the cloud of people patrolling the train station entrance, tapping/shouting/wailing for a day travelcard from someone in need of it no more.


 Accompanied by his producer Nathan Lay, Gordon altered the aura of the venue, the stage was graced by many smooth poets before him and the songs (another form of poetry) were literally body warmers, raising the heat at the venue. Taking breaks to get some air were essential for brain function lol.

You only had to be there to experience the whole surrealness of the occasion.

You missed out and you know you want to watch any clips... so here's a few


Be sure to watch out for his album: JUSTINTHEMAKING

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>> All images in this post courtesy of Kharlie Yip Kei Tang <<

This guy has been quiet for a very very long while. But he's back with some cool ish.
Gotta hand the production to DJ Tech-Neek though *clap-clap* topnotch sir. It takes a different kind of mind to pick a classical movie soundtrack (a Hans Zimmer piece) and wrap a bass kick and snare to it. If you're wondering, "Time" - Hans Zimmer (Inception soundtrack) is the sampled track.

... So I picked up my ukulele and thought I'd do my first recorded cover and stick it on youtube.


There is a story behind the ukulele...

Errrmm... Near the end of Year 13 (last year at Sixth Form/College) a few friends and I were invited to perform at the main school concert (my Sixth was joint to a Secondary School aswell). So we were prancing around the net looking for a song we could all sing. During the search, one of the girls went on a tangent and found the cute little ukulele boy on youtube strumming with some skill what looked like a guitar his size, whilst wailing Jason Mraz's - I'm Yours in baby language lol. We were all just like "Awwww he's so cute" then... *moist* then I... *hides face lol*. Before I say more moist things, you can see for yourself....

My favourite dynamic duo from Chicago - The Cool Kids (comprised of Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks) have just dropped another video to probably my favourite track from their debut album When Fish Ride Bicylcles, entitled Summer Jam. This track is just the coolest, chillout vibe track I've heard in a while, since the re-ups from the DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie: Summertime mixes. But to be honest, everything Pharrell Williams sticks a foot in, goes swell, especially on the production. Enough chit chat. Come to my pool party a vibe with me.

I'm a fan of Mac Miller, but I'm not really anymore =\. I don't know why... *wonders*...
Well here's a fun video. Stuff gets real crazy and weird and all neon and shieet lol
Enjoy.

Ghostpoet's debut album released early in February of this year (2011), is nothing short of greatness. It's impossible to put this album into a genre. This guy is so creatively crafty with the way he's ventured through the different avenues of music. Dubbing himself "a lad with a lisp and some stories to tell", being born and bred on the gritty streets of Coventry, he paints a picture of how life is/was like over underwater, free-slowing, repetitive boom claps. This is the ISH to be listening to, when you knockin' back that ISH... ya feel me.



In this album of only 10 tracks he's spanned the worlds of hip-hop, trip-hop, dubstep, indie and all sorts. I've gotta admit... It's frikkkin GENIUS! Especially on his debut. He's even got Kano on the wave. Ghostpoet (Mike Skinner's favourite lyricist) and Kano (Jay-z's favourite UK MC) on the one track Cash and Carry Me Home (remix) at RedBull London Studios, courtesy of SoulCulture.Tv



 


The best track for me on here is Finished I Ain't. The production on this has sealed it for me, the sluggish simple beat, that creates visuals in your head of you getting a tour of his hometown around him. This is a big one for me.

If you wanna hear and download.

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This album is composed of 9 eye-warming tracks. Psychedelic sounds wrapped around an electronica beat, which is the kinda stuff I like listening to when I want to just close my eyes and zone out to some noises lol.  If you've heard of Toro y moi... They sound sorta similar. Listening to it again now, (as I write this review) I see these being used as soundtrack for something like a rave on the moon - all slow mo'. You know them videos where there's people partying and there's just strobe lights attacking your iris... Them kind.

The track on the album for me is "Odessa". I'm sure if you enjoy your football and have played FIFA 11, you'd recognise this track.

This is how I've been the past 5 days or so,
my headphones stuck on, plugged in to my iTunes,
speaking in lyrics,
walking to beats,
chewing to claps,
and bathing in time to track length.

No cut-eyes or screwface though... It's been lovely jubbly.

I've been listening to alot of stuff lately both old and new, and out of each album/EP /mixtape, I've been sussing out favourites and sorting them into playlists, getting them ready for The Big Sync.

 
I said on my Twitter (@bobonova) that I'd blog about what I've been listening to. So what I'm going to do with the next set of posts titled:

This just sucks that I didn't get an iPhone 4. Getting a Blackberry Torch is fun, but I want FUNN-NERRR. I can't blog from it, reading up on other material is a draaaaaaggggg, the games are just some crap rebore iphone/android ones that're unresponsive and yadda yadda yadda. Since I broke my iPhone, I've had to settle with the BB Torch.

I must admitBlackberry is not the device for me. Even with all the revamps and sizzling up thats been done to the software and interface... its still only really good for the messenger and I think thats going to be as far as it goes for Blackberry. All unless they better the apps, and make more room for creativity, without stealing any Apple intel of course and avoid the suing lol.
Enough ranting about Blackberry this post is about the wonderful iPhone and the new addition to the App Store....

One thing that just amazes me about this app is the 3D image recognition software that allows you to take a snapture of your right-paired Adidas and find similar pairs with similar colourways.
Pshhhhhh even the frikkin store locator

If you wanna know the tech stuff from the Adidas technicals, this bit below is for you...
(For the others, there's a demo video abit further down)

adidas Originals launches first-of-its-kind iPhone® application

3D image recognition provides users with recommendations for new sneakers

Herzogenaurach, Germany, August 5th, 2011 – adidas Originals has created a unique application for providing first-of-its-kind access to the brand via the iPhone®. With the help of a special 3D image recognition software, users get their recommendation for a new pair of sneakers by taking a snapshot of a pair of shoes, and the closest matching product from the iconic sportswear label that is currently available will be generated. The snapshot is just the entry point into the mobile adidas Originals world, where users can also check out the nearest adidas store, flip through the product catalogue, or become one of the 10.5 million fans on the adidas Originals Facebook page.

Even though image recognition applications have made their way into the marketplace, the adidas Originals App uses 3D image recognition for real-life objects/products, which is the first of its kind in its industry. Users take a photo of a sneaker, and the application responds with the closest, most relevant matches based on the colour of the input image. This gives consumers the chance to find the best replacement for their favourite old sneakers, to find adidas sneakers most similar to shoes that might have caught their eye somewhere, or to simply play around and explore the different styles of adidas Originals sneakers in a fun way.

While the image recognition tool offers an exciting entry point to the app, the user will also be able to scroll through the adidas Originals catalogue, spin the products around in a 360 degree view and stay up-to-date about brand news and content from adidas. Users will also be able to find adidas Originals stores within 50 km of their location. Through Facebook Connect users will be able to share their favourite products with their friends.

A quick link to the adidas Originals Facebook page provides qualitative content, such as new product drops, events and contests, on a daily basis. The Facebook presence has developed into a global information hub from adidas Originals, well received by more than 10.5 million fans to date.

The adidas Originals App is available for free from August 5th, 2011 and will be first presented in public during the Lollapalooza 2011 Festival in Chicago, USA, from August 5th-7th, where festival visitors can download and try out the app.

Here's some new stuff, from some new stuff. I'm pretty sure most of us have never heard of Elle Varner, but after such a track with a cool feature from J. Cole, she's bound to become a common name.
For a first record with Sony, she's come out with an oldschool, goodvibes, 90's R&B/HipHop track that could get my mum boppin her head while her neck is rolling on the steering wheel.
This even compliments the beautiful weather we have right now in London.

"Frank Ocean" *changes voice* "Frank Ocean" *changes voice* "Frank Ocean"
This guy's name is becoming somewhat common. I think down here in London the buzz for this guy has somewhat drowned the hype for the anticipation of Jigga and Yeezy's "Watch The Throne" LP  


From his Tumblr page a few hours ago, the OFWG member EVERYONE loves (lol) - Frank Ocean has let loose a new track. It's always nice to hear some new stuff from artists that are working on albums, it shows that they care about their fans. I'm gonna warn you now this one's a panty dropper. Hold on tight.

Today... I didn't plan anything (unsurprisingly)...So I told myself I'd stay in bed till at least noon, even if my eyes opened...

• 10:45am - My lil bro is all jumpy and stuff, all set to go out and search for a decent pair of sneakers for himself. In my sleepy state he asks me for £2. Without any fussle, I gathered 2 thick gold coins, (1 of which was incredibly shiny) and handed it to him. Then returned to sleep.
• 11.20am - I hear the door knock. (only me and my sis in the house now, everyone else is out) My eyes open, my body - immobilised. My lil sister was up, so she went and opened the door, assuming it was a parcel for me. It was Jehova's Witnesses. As soon as I heard em asking if there was anyone in the house with her, blood began flowing, muscles respiring, bones clicking, and I rolled out of bed and wrapped a towel round. This time the sun was doing some wicked blinding shine. No hands could ease the stinging pain. I was pissed. So I closed my eyes and stood at the door in my towel while this woman and her posse told me about some golden statue and an event in Twickenham. That's all I remember. I returned to sleep
• 11.40am - "Let's Carpe Diem, I'm gonna get out of bed by noon"
• 12.20pm - "ARRRGGHHH, I'm gonna get out of bed by 1pm
• 12:56pm - Begins day

That's how my day started... and obviously a few pings and a good session of Kendrick Lamar  


After trudging around the house like a troll, eating everything and anything I could see to fill that breakfast slot in my stomach, I slumped down in my thinking sofa and just decided that I'm gonna take my sis out to Stratford.

Usually, she's a nuisance to have around, but she surprisingly behaved herself. We walked all the way there, walked around and walked back. She didn't complain she was tired or her feet were hurting either.


I even got us some SUNNY D.
SUNNY D back yo!
SUNNY D's BACK! Betcha never thought the orange drink would make a comeback
But awwwhh yEAH it's back. In 1Litre of orange-ness!



All we did was a lil bit of grocery shopping, then with the remainder of £4 in my account we went trudging through the rest of the shops =P

I've gotta go get her more games for her DS. It's just been neglected lately =\

The next day (today)....

We went to the park

A FULL 71:01 sound of FRIKKKKKKIN FILTH that can demolish a building, Its got me jumping against the walls of my house.

Courtesy of

You've probably seen the HYPERFUSE torch-pannelled black dunks with polar white soles that've got that sparkly stuff around the embossed swoosh. Here is the HYPERFUSE installment on the Air Force 1s.
For everyone the Air Force 1s have always been a super duper chunky pair to take strides in. You may complain and wonder how and why Nike have come out with some disgusting colorways - but each to their own.

I'm not gonna blab much on these, but heres a quick blurb for you.

I was surfing around as I usually do, and I came across Bon Iver's video to their Calgary track (I've been tryna stay up with them, especially since Kanye sampled them =P) , I was like:

Mac Miller passed half a million followers the other day on his Twitter, so he decided to drop us all a lil present. A nice new track. YIPEE =D
Wickedly, he's got Like (from Pac Div) on the buttons, pressing keys and filling with all sorts of synths and sounds, to produce a real cool mellow beat that breathes - even bliss-er unaided by lyrics. But I must admit that this story-telling flow is real SMOOTH

For those wondering what NOVACANE is.
Novacane/ Novacaine is a very heavy anaesthetic that is administered by Dentists. It basically numbs the tissue in your mouth so when you're getting a root canal or about to undergo some sort of strenuous dental op. It can kill ya =]

Its always been the case where everyone in my house says at the beginning of every summer:

"This summer is going to be eventful"

This year didn't start any different. But I've got a slight feeling that this summer is gonna be pretty amped.
The one thing I've got to conquer is that plan-flopping mechanism.
You know when you plan to do something the next day and you go to sleep thinking "Ahhhh... tomorrow's gonna be fun!" with the most stupidest smile on your face... You wake up and its like you woke up into a nightmare - everyone and everything involved in your plans for the day have FLOPPED. Then you're left motive-less.
That has to stop this summer. To succulently succeed I'm gonna have to drop the dirty habits I adopted at universtiy

• I'm going to go sleep at reasonable times and wake up before noon. 
• Get a head start on the content for 2nd year
•  
• Don't go out EVERY day - go out when there is a more than 49% chance you're gonna do something productive
• Keep room tidy
• Get some journalism experience or a job
• See Snookums
• Update the iPod
• Procrastinate less

Dear blog,

Apologies its been over a week. Mr Bobo has been really busy lately. If you haven't seen or heard... He's won the position as Events Manager for the African Caribbean Society at DMU (DeMontfort Univeristy). He was and still is elated with the results, and understands that time waits for no man, or woman, or inbetweener so he's putting in ample work in to set stuff up for September before all the Freshers arrive.
On another note... *flicks post-it*
He has felt the relationship between the two of you has grown considerably and misses you dearly. He said I should drop some stuff for you.

.Ghostwriter

Abel Tesfaye, otherwise known as The Weeknd is a new 20 year old artist from Toronto. This guy is sorta unknown to everybody but Drake. Being that they're from the same town and everything, it could just be one of those ones where Drake is just giving his fellow Toronto-ian a push in the mega-money-making direction. He's been mentioned on his October's Very Own blog and his Twitter.
It doesn't really matter how much Drake has been promoting him, If people like his sound... they like his sound. I most certainly do.

He produces his own, and its something new, I don't know what kind of genre to class him, some kind of supersonic, thematic, lo-fi, special, black and red box at the top of your wardrobe kinda music...
I hear the Kanye and Drake influence in his music though... He's on more of a mood-setting tip with such  production on each track got you feeling a certain way about that scrrrrrrrrrrrumptious person of the opposite sex in front of you. =]

The album HOUSE OF BALLOONS was released near the end of March '11. I must say its got a considerable number of plays on the iTunes already.
The thing thats got everyone peering at this guy's twitter and youtube is that this album is the first of a trilogy, the next two don't have any release dates but they're bound to sound abit like: someday of somemonth 2011.
The guy is planning on letting loose THURSDAY and ECHOES OF SILENCE all before the year 2011 is over.

2009 reference track that was meant for Drake, made when Weeknd was part of The Noise




Four unreleased tracks, backtracking to when he was part of production crew - The Noise













"Rolling Stone" - should be for the Thursday tape.