my blog : because who has peas for a shrink?

15 Dec 2009

Oi. You! Click! Nowwwww........

So.... you keep up with the blog.

You befriended me/I befriended you on MySpace.

You've tubed (You) me.

You follow me on Twitter.

Now....Become a fan on Facebook!
Click here to go to my Facebook fan page. There might be a few bits and bobs that you haven't seen...check me out son!

Photography by Mikilo Media

P.s. If you want to add me as a friend on facebook, find me - Issue-One Artist. Chyea!


Currently listening to - The voices in my head

7 Dec 2009

Swiss (SOS) Goes In on 'em!

Now if you were a So Solid fan back in the day, you would know that Swiss came hard. Real real hard. You would also know that his flow kept up with the times...so it's nice to see him on WestwoodTV spitting that truth, and showing us how it's done. I'm a big fan of the Grammy Family instrumental, probably one my favourites of all time...(makes me think I might have to publish the freestyle I done over that still!)

This was posted a few months ago, but some how escaped me. Lol @ a lot of comments on the youtube page. I say no more. Anyway, this guy needs no introduction...I just gotta give a big shout to Rev-O DK for putting me on this. Peep Swiss (with Sef and Shabz) in the studio with Westwood. Looool @ Shabz face at about 5:08, that was my expression for the whole video!




"I fell back...... got my mind right/
but my name rang like I was still in the limelight/
You spitters are fine...night/
I scribble my lines..I'm/
One in a million I sit in the riddim my rhymes tight."


Jeez!

2 Dec 2009

"Until We Bleed" Featuring Issue One

Ok so get this, last post I was listening to Kleerup feat. Lykke Li - Until We Bleed. And NOWWWW, I've jumped on top of those amazing strings and spat spitted those bars. I'm Nice!!

My people, feast your ears on this.



Kleerup and Lykke Li, Holla at me!


P.s. I felt kind of nice, so you can download it here . I might choose to take it down at a later date though. lol.


Currently listening - Kleerup feat. Lykke Li & Issue One - "Until We Bleed (Remix)"

28 Nov 2009

"That's Seeerious!" Vol. 4 - The Misfits


The UK winter has brought a lot of unwell days to me of recent, so a lot of shows, old and new have been getting airtime (not airrrrrrrtime, just regular airtime) from me. Now I didn't watch The Misfits as it was aired per week, but decided to catch up using 40D.

Ha, what can I say! If you don't watch this already...I don't want to give too much away, and if you DO watch it already then I'm with you on this one. I wasn't completely sold on the first episode, but 3 episodes deep and they have me! Can't wait for the next one!!

It's about a group of young offenders doing their community service..when a lot of strange happenings occur. Haven't told you enough? Go and watch it! lol. Real talk though, it's not too late!

The thing I love about these E4 shows (i.e. Skins) is their choice of music. Ok, some of it is commercial crap, but a lot of the times you find songs that you probably would have either:
A) never found, or B) would have found in a million years which by then you'd be so old you probably couldn't even hear it properly! Tune in...it's seeerious!!


Currently listening - Kleerup ft. Lykke Li - Until We Bleed

18 Nov 2009

Work Hard x Play Hard

Never before have I felt so inspired to create; design and make music. I have so many ideas and plans practically leaking out of my ears that I feel need to be carried out...and that is what I have been out doing. Inspired by and aspire to those who create not just to pay the bills but for the <3 of it.

You might think I have taken a quote out of some sort of design bible but I haven't, it's just exactly how I am feeling. I am currently partaking in the creation of certain projects; The All in One EP project has been put on hold/transformed into some sort of electronic demo project, and pushing my design skills in the production of the HiDefShow.Com website. (More about this at a later date)

I've been pushing and pushing to create amazing work, so that other can too be inspired...A big thanks is due to the small circle of creatives that are kept close by......you truly inspire me!


In other news...COD is the shizzle!

25 Oct 2009

Bicycle Wall Art by Chairman Ting

While I've always dreamed of doing something like this on my wall - well, not exactly like it...but, doing some hand drawn art on one of the four walls of my bedroom/office-studio/creative box, this guy seems to have it on LOCK DOWN! Check out Chairman Tings other animation posted on his vimeo account, his illustrations are sick!

And efore you ask, the song you hear in this video is “Metrorail Thru Space” by Cut Chemist. Which is a very big musical piece, so to speak.

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Currently listening: Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)

14 Oct 2009

How Inspiring....

Back from yet another amazing holiday. MIA was beautiful, and NY was inspiring! Came back with a lot more baggage, in the suitcase AND the body! Lol, those New York portions are NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO joke!!

Whilst I'm back with a feeling similar to having no purpose, multiplied by holiday depression...I look for things to cheer me up (whilst munching Hersheys Kisses with almonds, about 4 per minute). So, in no relation to my holiday what so ever, here is a video of Pharrell letting hunger take over him...trying to get a McDonald's in Paris to open early. Hilarious! Pure Genius.

Altogether now!!!...."Big Mac for later bitch Fillet O Fish....(8)"

edit - Turns out he is actually singing a children's rhyme from the 80s? I need to look that one up! Maybe it was a US thing? Then again..I am an 80s Baby, 90s Kid!

29 Sept 2009

Something To Make You Smile; Whilst I'm Away.

Whilst I embark on a miniature tour of the States, I thought I'd leave you with something to smile about. Or better yet, something to laugh about/at! (Because I'm a nice guy like that.)

"Two posts about football, in one month?! Non!" I hear you say?
"It's just a coincidence." I say.

Check out this Kerrr-Raayyyy-Zeeeehh football fan who appears out of NOWHERE to take a superb penalty. Where does he come from?! (rhetorical question) It looks like they put him in using a green screen! Looks advert-esque. But really, check that finish!

I think the England lads might be studying the footage as I type this, to gain a few tips.





Woo! That's right. Rack up the views!

...and I'll be seeing you in two weeks! Ciao!

22 Sept 2009

I sweated heavily........

as I asked a pregnant woman on the tube,
"Would you like my seat?"

Or was it a food baby?

19 Sept 2009

"That's Seeerious!" Vol. 3 - Probably the Best Advert Ever.

It seems I'm a bit late on this [Advert for the Blueprint 3], but this advert blows my mind! No homo. I notched up it's views by about 20....on my first watch. It's so on point. It probably is the best advert ever!

18 Sept 2009

Jay-Z x Roundhouse x Issue One x Paper Boi

Equipped with demo CDs, and a 'L' Paper Boi tee packed especially for Jigga man himself...

Mikilo and I impatiently waited.....and fortunately Jay's performance at the Roundhouse last night was crazy (Even though it was always going to be.) So, 18 hours later and my ears are still ringing (Check facebook status).

One of the funniest moments I've experienced at a Gig - unable to get right to the front and in an attempt to get a tee to Jay, Mikilo dashed it on stage...only to be picked up and shown to Jay by a keyboard player (keyboardist? lol) . "Mind on my money, Money on my mind....Hmm." Jay says. Maybe not too funny for you, but very funny (x exciting) for us.

Caught DJ Semtex outside, and managed to drop him a CD too. If you're reading this, holla! All, in all...a good night. A very good night. Anyway, as per previous post - I managed to capture and touch up a few 'classic' pics myself....and here are a small selection. Enjoy. (blame blogger for compression)






14 Sept 2009

Thank You - Emmanuel Adebayor

For a historical sporting moment which had me in fits (laughing ones).



The slide was Epic. Props to him running 100MPH to the other end of the pitch. Wahey!
But Boo for the dirt on Van Persie.

8 Sept 2009

Jay-Z : The Blueprint 3 x The Roundhouse Gig

Okay, it's not exactly a post about BP3....but more like the celebration of it! AND actually managing to get tickets to his gig at the roundhouse! *shakes like a fiend*

Finally, another Jigga album.*shakes like a fiend again*. Although it's not like he really takes long to put them out....My top three tracks of The Blueprint 3 (minus DOA, because that just ain't fair!) (subject to change):
- What we talking about
- Empire State of Mind feat. A Keys
- Off that feat. Drake

...and I also thought I'd plough through press photos, magazine covers etc. to find some quality shots of the man himself. These have my votes for classical imagery. No captions, pure photos. In 3, 2, 1.......










7 Sept 2009

10,000 views on my MySpace

I signed in to MySpace the other day, and I literally looked like this:


Except I was wearing the 96/98 kit (what you know about home clothes?!)

I finally reached 10,000 views! It might not seem like a lot to some (50cent with 54,687,051 views/ La Roux 2,821,648 etc. etc.) but it means that all means of directing people to it, are working. i.e. Going to libraries and logging onto My Myspace page on every computer ;)

I'm not constantly on MySpace adding people and posting comments etc. so it comes as quite a nice surprise. I'd like to thank my Mum, my Dad...the Wife...

No but really.....;

Keep Visiting.....


Theres TOOO MUCH more to come.

1 Sept 2009

Walt Disney buys Marvel Ent for £2.5b

Mickey Mouse & co. takes over the X-Mansion


Pinch punch it's the first of the month!

Boy oh boy have I been away! But I'm back like I've never left.

(Comes in strong like Trevor McDonald) In breaking news, Walt Disney has bought Marvel! Now if you know me, and I think you know me....you'd know that I'm a bit of a Marvel fan.
So hearing this news is a bit like..."Whoa!"

Original article here.

"Walt Disney is to buy comic book giant Marvel Entertainment in a £2.5billion deal. It means Disney will own 5,000 characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men and the Incredible Hulk."

I don't know if that's good or bad! (I think its crap actually.)
Imagine finding out...errrrm. That 'The Power Rangers' were managed by My Little Pony!!

Have no fear...it will all work out when I can play 'Spiderman 9: The revival of Mufasa' on my 360.

14 Jul 2009

Issue One feat. Tek Nang, Rev-O DK - The Sick Ones Are Mediocre (Keep Me Handy)



Did ya miss me? Probably not as much as I hoped [ :( ]

I've been cooking up dishes in the kitchen [literally and metaphorically], and I've got a drafted mixdown of a new tune for you! I have been a bit self centred on the blog recently, but it issss what it issss B! You can find featured artists; Tek Nang and Rev-O MySpace pages by clicking on their names.

Issue One on the buttons, and first in the booth! Ya dig!

27 Jun 2009

R.I.P. Michael Jackson (1958-2009)


Legend. The man may be deceased, but the music will live forever. [not too corny I hope]

Rest in Peace MJ.

8 Jun 2009

Graft music video - Now on YouTube!

As some of you know [not all], I have been Graftin' in the lab, and video editing suite..to bring you 'Graft', the animated music video. I wanted to get a bit of an initial response before officially blogging it, and I did that.

I received a lot of support from family and friends, and have had a lot of positive feedback. On the other hand, I've also had a handful of people straight up hating on it/me. I'm not talking abut constructive criticism, I'm talkin' about people sending those any YouTube messages..."This is whack, your chin smells [WTF]" etc. [Seriously, I got that]

Anyway..I'm like, "B, I've dedicated one bar in this song to you! How can you say you don't like it?"

.........[altogether now] ''HI HATERS!!!" *waves*

In all honesty, I know that it's not gonna be fitting to everyone's taste, but I'm sure a few of those people will appreciate the effort it took. I have put too much hard work blood, sweat and tears [Yeah, I shed a few![not really]] into this project, and I will stand by my product 'til the end!!

For those who haven't watched it....here it is:

Feel free to comment....all feedback is appreciated, apart from those who want to tell me my chin smells. [It doesn't!]

Oh and one last thing thing...Graft!

2 Jun 2009

Attacca Pesante ft Shea Soul - Make It Funky For Me



Ever since the trailer, I've been waiting for the final version! The AP guys feat. Shea Soul have been smashing up the funky scene with this tune, and now they've put up the official video!! The quality is on point, and I have nuthin' but love for the slow-mo which runs through the whole thing. It's a big look! A very big look.

I know Attacca Pesante are doing big things right now, so look out for them in a lot of places!

Shoutout to Zack, who finally decided on the best looking shot of him. Lol. You crazy for this one!

1 Jun 2009

Audi D7 Concept Car





As per title; and my oh my is this thing a beaut. I got a lotta o' love for the four rings right now. And this is big. Check out the 'headlight' that runs along the side of the car too! This right here is 'AAARD. I know its a concept car, but I might just get them to make me a one off - Issue One Stylee!

24 May 2009

Graft: The Song/Video

Graft is a concept that has been on paper waiting to be brought to life, and will feature on 'The All In One EP.' 'Graft' has been recorded, and a video is currently being edited for it [by yours truly]. This one [song] reverts to a previous dark, grimey sound...but it's all Issue One baby" I'm tempted to upload a few stills from the video, or even a snippet of the song...but I don't want to give much away. Just know I have been 'Graftin' so hard to make this happen and hopefully it'll show when I put it out there.

Oh and just to update, I did download the live Coldplay album, and its AMAZING!

This one doesn't give too much away :)


Issue One signing out.

15 May 2009

Free Download of Coldplay's New Live Album LeftRightLeftRightLeft


Quick Post. Not a lot of time. Graft. Graft. Graft. I am Graftin'.

Ye ol' inbox tells me I can download a free copy of Coldplay's new live album - 'LeftRightLeftRightLeft'. And so can you! Click here for more info. However, I haven't managed to download my copy yet, probably because this was released this morning and everyone left right left right left and centre, [see what I did there?] is downloading it. So good luck trying to get yours, I will be trying all day.

But a free album download? That is why I love Coldplay. [no homo]

12 May 2009

Eminem 'Relapse' Leak/ Beef With Nick Cannon...Yes, Nick Cannon!

Not the best album cover in the world, but hey! On a brighter note, Em's back!


If you haven't heard, Eminem's new album Relapse has been leaked all over the intraweb [internet] and I managed to download and have a listen. [Sorry Em]

Now back in the day, I was a huge huge Em fan. [No but really, we could have an Eminem lyric reciting sesh right now and I will BAD YOU UP!] Anyhow, he started releasing crap and I decided to forget about the lyrical monster that helped me through my angry adolescence. So having heard this album where he decides to rap about killing people, being abused as a child, and his drugged up mum, I can appreciate his skills but I'm not too sure if it's really for me any more. Or maybe I just really really miss the old Em [The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP].

But still, we can all rejoice in the fact he dissed Mariah Carey yet again, and is now receiving career ruining threats from THEE Nick Cannon! [You know, the clown that brought you Wild'N'Out!?]


"You better watch out Marshall, I'm all oiled up and ready to come taint your legacy!"


In an article on MTV News Cannon is quoted saying "She has had enough difficulty in her life dealing with racial and ethnicity issues. Believe it or not, Mariah is the same racial mixture as our beloved president, Barack Obama. (Black Father + White Mother= BLACK).”

And 2+3=6? Hmm.

The killer quote is this:

"Just remember, you did this to yourself! Your legacy has now been tainted from this day forth! You will now be known as the rapper who lost to corny-ass Nick Cannon!"

Ha! Yeah Right! ..and Chris Brown beats women! Oh no wait..............

3 May 2009

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao Eats Another Pac-Dot

Before

[The Winning Punch]


After


Pictures say a thousand words, and there's three for you [Three of my fave's I found online]. The pride of the Philippines strikes again; this time Ricky Hatton being made a meal of. It was a ridiculous fight so I am not going to say much. Ricky got LAID.OUT. I would have been much happier had this happened in the third round as predicted on my betting slip.

But still, this beast can't be stopped!!

Congrats again Manny.

2 May 2009

Nike Air Yeezy Quickstrike Wave 2 - Black/Pink

Black/Pink Yeezy's. Owwwww!


So I showed you the first wave, and now here's the second. They are sooooo sick! The new wave of Nike Air Yeezy Quickstrikes [black/pink] dropped this morning, and Big Mike [also known Mikilo] and myself toured the City last night/early morning, scoping the queues and what not.


Size? in Carnaby St. had 13 pairs available and when we got there, there were already 13 people + sleeping bags there! These serious guys had been there since Friday. That's Seerrrioouss! We then rolled to 1984 in Shoreditch via Nike Town to laugh at campers that were queueing for trainers that weren't there. There were a couple goons outside 1984, but apparently they all had tickets - blah blah I can't remember - the whole process seemed looooong.


Happy Campers


Silly/Un-knowledgable Campers

Mikilo snapped some sick images and so if I can I'll post them another. Anyways, decided I wasn't getting Yeezy's this time around and drowned my sorrows with a 1/4 Pounder [with cheese] and went home. Boo!

29 Apr 2009

Pharrell Removes his Tattoo's

Pharrell gets prepped for his cameo in the latest sequel of the Mummy


A bad time for planning my ink.

Pharrell Williams, a man who is inked with the illest artwork has decided he no longer wants them and has decided to get them lasered orrrffff. Published on his blog, is a picture of his arms wrapped up in bandages. According to another source, he once said "I got fire on my arms! I'm a grown man". Lol. That's too funny, yet too true.

At least he didn't get rid of the angel on his neck. That's the one. [no homo]

Think, before you ink!
[That was made up on the spot! Damn, I'm sick!]

25 Apr 2009

Clipse feat. Kanye West - Kinda Like A Big Deal




When I saw Clipse and 'Ye on the same line, I was like "JHEEZ!". The beat is fire, and it's nice to see a collaboration that wasn't really expected.

Clipse don't rock it as hard as I thought they would...although it still is pretty hard. I guess this is a bit more of a party/mainstream tune. Clipse are fire. Like, scorching hot. If you don't know, get to know..and if you thought you knew, take another look. I bump Hell Hath No Fury dreaming of Til The Casket Drops. Yeah I copped the mixtapes, don't watch that...but H.H.N.F is just a f*ckin' masterpiece.

"Third times a charm baby/
after two classics,
a third stripe up on my arm baby!/"
- Pusha T

Anyway, enjoy bumping this nice tune while looking at random pictures of these artists.

Shoutout to Vinni, who I didn't text back when he asked what I thought of this tune. Here it is B! Lol.

22 Apr 2009

Liar Liar, Pants On Fire!

1 of the only 4 photos available on google of Calvin Harris

Yowza. Remember last year when Calvin Harris lost baggage at Heathrow, along with the only copy of his new album.... and how the world wept? [Well not the whole world, I did......ok not really, but I did feel sorry for him.] Anyway....it was a lie!

"Calvin Harris has admitted that he lied about losing the master tapes of his new album at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5last year. The singer revealed that he made up the fib last April in order to buy himself some more time to finish recording the LP."
See original article here.

I have a few mixed emotions about this, fair enough it worked...why admit it? Or, just say you need more time B! Regardless, his new track is hot [titled 'I'm Not Alone']. It's less disco/electro [which Mr. Harris does very well], more dancey trancey, but none the less...still getting plays on my iTunes!

Not a diss post, I still ♥ Calvin Harris' music....and here's the the link to the new vid. KAPOW!.

p.s. I've lost the only copy of the All In One EP!

14 Apr 2009

Corsets are Gangster! (Apparently)

Erm, swagger must have taken a rain check that day.


I got a lot of love for Pac, and there is an enormous amount of amazing photographs + artwork capturing the late rapper. However, this definitely ain't one of them... I mean, my man is rockin' a leather corset thingy bob over his white tee! I don't care what year this was in, it ain't right bee! *2Pac voice* Wessssssyyyyyddeeeeeeee!!!


"You Gotta Learn to hold your own/
They get jealous when they see you with your mobile phone (tucked in your corset?)"

8 Apr 2009

New Eminem Video




Em's back, in true Slim Shady form with his new single "We Made You". Good to see him doing his thing again, let's hope the album is on point. Shoutouts to Dre and Em rockin' Star Trek garments, that Dr. Dre beat knock I ain't heard in a good while, and Miss Amy Winehouse getting dissed. You made it b! Lol.

6 Apr 2009

"That's Seeerious!" Vol. 2




These pics are straight up jacked from size? in case you
were wondering why you can't zooooom in.




Nike Air Yeezy Quickstrikes. D-D-Damn! Kanye has it on lock.

These are the sickest rapper meets [insert sports brand here] trainer to date. S. Carter's, G. Unit's, The Games [what were they even called?] All written off.....even though that was done about 5 years ago anyway.

"The hood love to listen
to Jeezy and Weezy,
and oh yeah Yeezy!"


I read somewhere that they are being released in limited amounts, in different waves of colours. This colour scheme is dammmmn fly, can't wait to see what else they come out with...especially to beat those fakes.

Only 1000 of these were released in the US so that means we probably have about 6 over here in the UK and are priced £149.99 (according to size?). Having said that these were released like 4-5 days ago and are obviously out of stock everywhere already. Have you got yours? Me neither...."I'm waiting for the next wave!"

Hold on though, maybe you can cop some for about a trillion pounds on ebay! And they'll probably turn out to be fakes too! Don't worry...just say they are the pre released frog green ones!


That's Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeerious!

4 Apr 2009

Cam'ron Crime Pays Album Cover

Killa makes a comeback.


Killlllllla! Cam'ron's new album is due for release pretty soon. Can't wait!

Anyway, this post is less about the music, more about the artwork. Pretty fresh, and clean....always expected from Killa Cam. I'll be checking out a wide range of artwork to inspire my Promo CD artwork. They say 'don't judge a book by its cover', but who doesn't? [really?]

27 Mar 2009

Let Your Brew Cool Down!

Good Morning Tea Lovers,

Man like Martin has put me on to this very interesting BBC News Article. Well, interesting isn't' really the word. [Erm, can't think, will stick to interesting for now.] Anyway, it states that drinking your 'steaming hot tea' is very very bad for you and studies have shown that it is linked to oesophageal (food tube) cancer.

Read the original article here.

Things like this worry me a bit: I usually like to prove how manly I am by sipping dat brew while still boiling hot...but will no longer be doing that - will be waiting 4-5 minutes as stated. Or more specifically, til it's temperature is at 56-60C! No joke!

All Tea Lovers, follow suit!


Drink safe! Pick up one of these bad boy tea thermometers for just £15

edit - If you want one of these click here.

25 Mar 2009

The Football Factory


What a killer picture.


I occasionally have a dig around ye ol' DVD collection and pull out a classic. The other night it was Nick Love's 'The Football Factory' [second half was picked up the next morning as I felt super tired]. Classic. One of Danny Dyer's best performances, and full of memorable scenes + script that you'll wanna quote forever. [See: Billy bright and the lads having a drink in the Stoke pub]

Yeah OK, some of the fonts and stuff used are a bit.....shitly designed but that's all part of the fun, ain't it! Also, as mentioned some of the scenes are mad crazzzzzy, and sooo hilarious. It's rawness and grittiness is one of the things I like about it. Not to mention for weeks after watching it I resort to the words 'mug' and 'c*nt' [what a filthy word!] when trying to express anger.

One of me favourite quotes:


"Are you tryna mug me off in front of my pals?" - Billy Bright to Zebedee

Anyway, not a film review...just a reminder of what a great film this is. However one my favourite films ever directed by Nick Love is 'The Business'. Absolute classic! Actually, I think I'll put that one out later. [should have saved this post for that film!]

13 Mar 2009

I ♥ Sleep

[My declaration of Love for Sleep.]

Even a Beast gotta sleep at some point.


"Dear Sleep,

I love you SOOOOOO much. Even though I don't get to have you lots of the time, it makes it that much more special when I do. Sometimes on the weekend I'm criticised for having you too much! But it's just that I missed you during the week so I think of it as making up for lost time.

Just a warning, I'm working on a Promo CD and have a major Uni project to do so you might not see me as much [for a while], but you'll always be on my mind.


Lots of Love,
Issue One."



If you're having trouble tryna maximise your sleep. Go here. There's tons of advice...I on the other hand, have no trouble. Oh, and plentiful kudos to those who snack 'lightly' before bed! [i.e. Me] Chomping on Bread/Cereal etc. before bed had me a bit worried for my health [even though its DAMN good!], but research is research!

You gotta love it!


P.s. We all knew counting sheep never works. Dummies.

12 Mar 2009

S. Darko Official Trailer


Now I was hoping that this was a spoof [sort of], but the prediction is becoming a reality [see my previous post ]....this flick is 'en route' to becoming a pile of unnecessary crap. I don't really want to go on moan about it too much, just thought I'd post it so you could have a looksie yourself.

This should just go straight to DVD, yeah. Or better yet. Cancelled . Lol.

10 Mar 2009

Music Videos Pulled from Youtube

This morning I was 'having a Kiss breakfast' with Ricky and Melvin when their 'news set' [what is that actually called?] announced that by the end of the week UK YouTube users would not be able to watch any Music Videos. My face looked like this:



"YouTube in the UK is to be stripped of its most popular music videos after the site failed to agree a new licensing deal with the Performing Rights Society for Music, the trade body that collects music royalties.

YouTube said today that after the expiry of its former deal, PRS had proposed new payment terms that would be financially prohibitive for the site and would require YouTube to pay out more than it makes from the ads next to each video."


What a blow. [No, not Wha' Blo.] What a blow. YouTube is a muchos powerful form of promotion for any music artist. A lot of a music artists' revenue comes from Live Performances; and music videos posted on websites like YouTube can act as a catalyst to get consumers to buy tickets to gigs... and if they don't, it's publicity at the end of the day. I'm not too sure how this will affect indie artists - hopefully not in such a bad way.

I think a lot of blogs will suffer from this as well, although there are many other sites to videos from; how legal these are: I know not.

Anyways, I don't want to go to deep, this blog is for light reading! Read the article here and have your own say. I'll end by quoting a comment that someone left on the article, which is quite good me thinks.

"So the PRS is "shocked and disappointed" to find that the loaded gun they are holding is in fact pointing at their own foot instead of YouTube's head."

Easy!


4 Mar 2009

The All In One EP

Hello world,

I know it's been a while, and for that I apologise. I have just recently handed in my Major Project Dissertation... I grinded that out HARD and so for now, I am in a relaxful place...so expect more posts.

However, I have been planning and planning...some thinking, and a bit more planning. I am now ready to reveal that I am currently working on a solo project, titled 'The All in One EP'.

"Issue One on the buttons, and Issue One in the booth." i.e. One Man Band Man.

It's been long over due, and I feel your pain. Showing off a track here and there simply doesn't cut it...and I feel I am at a stage to dish out the Issue One product, so a Promo CD is absolutely necessary!! I don't want to reveal too many details, but one thing to know is that it will show off my eclectic sound. Hence, 'The All in One EP' [Among many other meanings].

Keep your eyes ears peeled.






This is me, in printer form. [Geddit?]


21 Feb 2009

Hi Haters!

L.M.A.O. This is hilarious.

Upon my random googles (not so random), I came across this. Click here.
You know you're getting love when you're getting hated on like this.

The key moment for me was:
Why Lily Allen?
I'm not very good at explaining, so have a read of Lily's . Wikipedia Entry

Let's make Lily Allen less popular :)

Keep it up Lily Allen! Haha.

20 Feb 2009

Lady GaGa lost her Stunners and is Offering a Reward

Lady GaGa is on top of her stunners game

Lady GaGa's stunners game is on point - but now she has literally been swagger jacked! He 'Biggie Smalls Versace' sunglases have been stolen during her touring with the Pussycat Dolls. She is highly vexed, and is offering a reward for the person who returns them. She's been quoted, "The only downer (of the tour) was that my Versace’s were stolen. I'm so devastated I can barely talk. If anyone knows where my Biggie Smalls Versace glasses are I'll make them the star of my next video."

Apparently this isn't the first time either. I'm sure if she set an example of the first person to do it this wouldn't have happened! Ha.

The original article can be found here.


My money is on Akon. Look how smug he looks.