Till The Casket Drops

First of all, Happy New Year Everyone! I Can't believe I haven't said that sooner, but better late than never ay?

Whilst like most of you (or the festive half), my stomach, liver and wallet are still recovering from the festive season, so more recently I've been indoors listening to good music, making even better music, and taking off a couple head tops on Call of Duty:MW2. But enough about me, more about the topic at hand: The new Clipse album - Till The Casket Drops.

The Best Duo Ever?

No it hasn't just been released, it's been out for more than month now, but why would I post about it when I haven't had the chance to listen to it properly? So for the past month it's been played whilst whipping the whip, tube journeys, bench pressing, chillin' with the homies....and all that.

It's quite raw,
but at the same time very fresh

which is a combination I'm sure a lot of artists would struggle to pull off. Some of the tracks come very hard, and some them is just that real feel good music. If you've kept/been keeping up with my blog than you would know I was muchos excited about this album...and I still am! Too many bangers! Lol. Plus I am completely loving the Neptunes produced tracks on there....nice to see the formula is still working! If you haven't yet copped than there is no better time than the present!

Tracks to look out for:
Champion
Footsteps
Kinda Like a Big Deal (feat. Kanye West) [Which you should have already heard!]

Currently listening - Rick Ross feat. Pusha T, T-Pain - Maybach Music 2.5

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

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

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You've tubed (You) me.

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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

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!

"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)"

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!

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!

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!

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)

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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]

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.

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!