Hey Peeps come and join me and the rest of the Team down at the Flea Pit in shorditch.
Akilah Live is a monthly performance night merging visual media, dance, theatre, music, spoken word, and everything in between.
Our aim is to provide talented unknowns across all these mediums, the opportunity to showcase their talents to an audience passionate for creativity in a relaxed environment.
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So, on Wednesday 30th Akilah Live will be bringing you….
DANCE
Nuria
After being training herself many different types of dance, Nuria finally found a dance movement that express what she wants to communicate. By the use of three dance styles: African dance, contemporary and flamenco she found a way of express feelings through movement
Chris McMillan
Spoken word, dance/ performance piece about domestic abuse
MUSIC
Gambit Ace
Gambit ace is a talented Mc, freestlyer and actor from the group rODIUM and theatre company Theatre De Cunt. At times he is also a producer and co-producer. He has performed at Brixton academy.
www.myspace.com/gambitro
Stacc
Soul singer loves o Write acapellas and force her dear friends to sing them with her. Sometimes they hate her for the harmonies that she writes & Sometimes they love her for them, it all Swings and roundabouts. Also recently stac has performed at the Onetaste festival on Dec 17th 09
www.myspace.com/stacca
Tory Oliver
Along with his smooth vocals and simple but infectious beats Tory proves himself an honest, inventive, singer/songwriter who isn't afraid to tell it as it is.
www.myspace.com/toryolivier
THEATRE/SPOKEN WORD
Taniya
I have done a few open mics this year and recently became the December 2009 Rum Punch Slam winner. My themes are based around anything that inspires me
Oneness
OneNess is an actress, performance poet, writer director and producer. She has been performing since the age of 8 years. With her unique captivating talents she has delved into stage, television and film.
http://onenessonline.weebly.com/home.html
UPDATED: 27 Dec 09
Hey peeps, my bad about the download for the album...such as life things just dont work out how you would like it.
i gotta sort out some legal issh..and then ill can get you all what you have been waiting for...im sorry for the major delay.
in the mean time why not have the First Single "Im Like" for free..
i hope you all had a great xmas..see u in the new year 2010.
[Free Download] "Im Like" http://www.4shared.com/file/142134192/eddb25f0/02_im_like_mixed.html
"Oh no shame, So Ok Magazine Messed up big time, they did a before and after, but they used kano pix as a before and noel clarke after...but how could they of mixed the two up they don't look like each other that muc??..lol SMH im thinkin its a case of "all black people Look the same"..well who know's but check out OK's apology below on twitter and do you think its an "OK" apology?? they only sumbitted it via twitter not even on thier main site!!..anyways...go and have a go at ok...ok??..lol @OK_Magazine
And this is their Apology on Twitter:
[In Text]
OK_Magazine
Hands up. Epic fail on the Noel Clarke pic. Huge cock-up by a pic agency we use..but beatings will commence here at HQ shortly. Sorry Noel.
4:25 AM Dec 12th from web. And
OK_Magazine
@noelclarke No excuses Noel. Our pic agency let us down but it should have been spotted. Name a charity, and we'll all make an Xmas donation
4:36 AM Dec 12th from web
Do you Remember "Back in the Days"? When, Who, What!!!
Now you know whenever you say "Back in the days" in any reference of conversation you subconsciously burst out into song "Back in the Days" which came out in 1994 is undenibly goes down as a Hip-Hop Classic.
Ahamad a Los Angeles rapper has never sounded like ya typical West coast Rapper (Gangster rap) amad has always shown a much more sophisticated musical sound of Hip-Hop, thats why iv always been so miffed at the loss of of such great music on our radios So Were Is Ahmad now??..
well guess what i just got hit up wit a excluisve..Ahmad has made a video for the three freestyles he features on DJ Far's Western Conference All-Stars Special Edition mixtape Ahmad, who hosts the mixtape with 99 songs and 102 rappers, rhymes over beats for Jay-Z's "D.O.A.,"Drake's "Best I Ever Had," and Kid Cudi's "Day N Nite." Ahmad is Still Drippin in classic hip-hop flava..Still sounding Sexy & sounding Original as ever.
so why not Check out The New Mixtape Below and show ya support to good Music*(It never dies).
Also Look out for ahmad's NEW Album, "The Death Of Me," which is due out in 2010 on his own We C.L.A.P. Records in partnership with Syntax. We C.L.A.P. is an acronym for We Change Lives And Perceptions.
CaLii: Everything ...living life & doing what I love so I couldn't ask for more.
EvOn: Can you give us a quick introduction of yourself for our visitors?
CaLii: The names CaLii & im a female rapper from the tri-state area.
EvOn: So what's happening with you & the music at the moment?
CaLii: I just recently dropped a new mixtape called SwaGGaLiCiOuS. COM hosted by Large Amount from D-Block, so I have been doing a lot of promotional work and networking. Busy with shows, interviews, just getting myself out there. More recently I have become a member of this site to network with more people in the gay community and become a part of more LGBT events. Been busy but I love every minute of it.
EvOn: Are there any plans for any Collabs anytime soon?
CaLii: Lately all I have been doing is collabs & features. Since I dropped the mixtape in November & im not currently working on a new project, I have been working with other people. I do anticipate working more with some other gay/lesbian rappers.
EvOn: When people check out ya music What has the response been like so far?
CaLii: Great! I always get a positive response when people check out my music. I make a variety of music so there is always a track that someone is going to like.
EvOn: what inspires you to make ya tracks?
CaLii: I get inspiration from everything. My life, situations im put in or have been through, or just the world around us. For example I have a track called recession and people always seem to connect with that song. Our country is just in a bad place right now so even if the person listening to the song doesn't connect with it, they know someone who can. I write about anything & everything....im not afraid to speak my mind or express the fact that I love women =)
EvOn: what's the Gay hip hop scene like in the US?
CaLii: The gay hip-hop scene in the US is pretty much non-existent commercially but getting more popular in the underground scene. We have those few commercial artist that claim to be bi. Maybe it's true or maybe for publicity but I refuse to hide who I am so hopefully I can be the one to change the music industry for gay artist
EvOn: How Hard is it to make it in this industry as a female Rapper, and is being Gay important to sale your music or should you keep ya sexuality to your selfs?
The music industry is extremely hard to make it in as a female rapper. Most men don't think women can do it like they can or just dont respect females as rapper. There are many other reasons but the point is that the industry is dominated by males so to make it as a female rapper you must really prove yourself. Now as far as being a gay female rapper....that's a whole another issue. Me being gay isn't important to sell my music but important to me in general. Being gay isn't a gimmick or something used to get a bigger fan base, its who I am and I accept who I am so why cant others. I refuse to hide who I am and not be able to live my life as an artist. If I change my appearance, rap about guys, and put on an act....that's not being real and one thing that im not is fake.
EvOn: Are there any other artists from the US/UK or from the gay scene that we should be looking out for right now?
CaLii: Of course...umm. ME!
EvOn: If you wasn't making music what do you think you would be doing right now?
CaLii: Actually most people don't know that im a full-time college student so if I wasn't making music i would probably just be your average college student. Music is my number one focus and what I see myself doing now & in the future but it's always good to have a backup plan so college it is. I'm an educated rapper & proud=)
EvOn: How important do you think it is for new artist’s to know their history and appreciate the different elements of Hiphop even if they don’t partake in them?
CaLii: Knowing the history of music is only going to give you a greater appreciation of music and help the person grow as an artist. I fell inlove with hiphop because of what is was, how it emerged, and I enjoy being a part of what it is becoming. If other artist don't appreciate the history of hiphop than are they even really hiphop?
EvOn: any final words / shoutouts before we finish?
CaLii: Hmm let me think....Momma I love you! Haha aside from her let me thank you for this interview and for your contribution to the LGBT community in the US and UK. I also want to send a big thanks to all my fans & everyone who supports my music and just know your all going to be seeing a lot more of CaLii!
"Sarah Jones From the UK Lives Out in spain and took up salsa 5 yrs ago and now she is the winner of the spanish Version of Strivtly Come Dancing WOW....i wanna be like her when im 75...damn she is ammazin....she got speed and shes twisting and flippin...WOW & WOW..lol."
"Powerful words..Watch it.."
[More Backlash: Christian Poet Spits A Poem On Stage Getting At Jay-Z & More For Dissing Religion In Their Track "Never Say Anything That Makes God Less Then What He Really Is"]
YO Majesty is here in London..Performing over at Old Street, shortdict and brixton not sure which one to go to yet.. (full info for tomorrows gig below)
Im thinkin to go down there and show my support seen as they are true Lesbian rappers making a success of themselfs regardless of thier sexuality..
so check out thier music (if you have'nt already) and hopefully i will try and get myself a sneaky interview ...
anyways show support to ya LGBT Music Yo..
[This is one of thier old tracks but London loves this track so checkit out its a classic]
4 reports "In 2004 Darcus Howe investigated the changing face of racial politics in Britain, predicting trouble ahead for Britain's ethnic population. In this authored film, he travelled the country expressing his views on a netherworld of unreported violence and prejudice, not between blacks and whites, but between Britain's increasingly divided ethnic minority groups."
"So ok check it, i came on my page today to notice my damn IMEEM Playlist is no longer Showing!!! i click on the link and it brings me HERE im like "WTF??" anyways...lets go & investigate this more..i shall update...(GRRRR)"
'That's so gay': practical guide for teachers on challenging homophobic language
First in a series of guides to restore teachers’ confidence
Stonewall has released a plain English guide for teachers on how to challenge homophobic language in schools. The guide is aimed at secondary and primary schools and education and youth professionals in Britain.
This is the first in a series of education guides for teachers on different specific aspects of tackling homophobic bullying. Each Stonewall education guide will contain practical advice as well as information on policy, legislation and real case study examples of how schools are already combating the problem. The best practice examples come from members of Stonewall’s Education Champions Programme, which enables Local Authorities to work with Stonewall and each other to tackle homophobic bullying in their local schools.
Research conducted by YouGov for Stonewall this year has shown that homophobic language and bullying is commonplace in schools, but teachers are massively under-resourced to tackle the problem. 95 per cent of secondary school staff and three quarters of primary school staff reported hearing the phrases ‘you’re so gay’ or ‘that’s so gay’ in their schools. Eight in ten secondary school teachers and two in five primary school teachers reported hearing other insulting homophobic remarks such as ‘poof’, ‘dyke’ and ‘queer’. READ MORE HERE AND GET THE FULL PDF
TD: You, mostly me...lol.....nah everything is kewl
EvOn: Can you give us a quick introduction of yourself for our visitors?
TD: Well I'm known in the community as Triston Dior but my stage name is R.E.A.L
which stands for Rhymes Equal Actual Life. I rap as well as do Graphic Design
EvOn: So what's happening with you & the music at the moment?
TD: Right now I am working on my new album called "Never To Late" due to be
released early 2010. I'm also preparing to start doing shows everywhere.
EvOn: Are there any plans for any Collabs anytime soon?
TD: Well I already have collabs with Blanco the Silent Celeb, I'm also working on a
track with Sik from the Urban L Magazine and finally I plan on doing a track with
Chix The MC
EvOn: When people check out ya music What has the response been like so far?
TD: Most people love my vibe, I've been told on many occasions I am the best female
rapper to spit thus far.
EvOn: what inspires you to make ya tracks?
TD: My tracks are inspired by real life events. When I hear a track and a story starts
to form in my head, I go with it. It's easier for me because I don't have to write
anything down, it's all straight off the head.
EvOn: what's the Gay hip hop scene like in the US?
TD: It's a hard place to develop your talent because corporate America is afraid of
getting behind something that can be viewed at as controversial. For the most part
I don't really have that problem because I was crafted in the straight community.
EvOn: How Hard is it to make it in this industry as a female Rapper, and is being Gay important to sale your music or should you keep ya sexuality to your selfs?
TD: It can be hard to survive in a male dominated industry but I haven't had much of a problem. The fellas respect my grind and dig my music.
I believe it is hard for anyone to make it right now because the state of the industry. As far as sexuality, I'm a very private person to begin with.
I think it is a good marketing strategy to keep them guessing, but as you can see I am aggressive so it's really now secret..lol
EvOn: Are there any other artists from the US/UK or from the gay scene that we should be looking out for right now?
TD: As far as the gay scene like I mentioned earlier Blanco The Silent Celebrity, Chix The MC and Sik. Other than that
My brothers F Dot, Mann Child and M. Dawson, these artist can be heard on my new album
EvOn:If you wasn't making music what do you think you would be doing right now?
TD: I would be doing Graphic Design like I'm doing now. It has always been a hobby of mine, but Roxi Moulin encouraged me to
continue on a more professional level. But to be honest I've been doing music so long I can't even imagine doing anything
else. I am interested in starting my own company though.
EvOn:How important do you think it is for new artist’s to know their history and appreciate the different elements of Hiphop even if they don’t partake in them?
TD: It's is extremely import to understand every aspect because that is how we evolve. To know where music has been let's you know
where to take it. Also, people have to understand Hip-hop is more than music it is a culture. How could not want to learn about your
entire culture.
EvOn:any final words / shoutouts before we finish?
TD: Stay tuned for my new album "Never To Late" it is sure to be a banger. Shout out to Teri London and her new weekly online novel
which can be found at lesbiantales.blogspot.com. Also shout out to Roxi Moulin, Blanco The Silent Celebrity and all The Silent Celebs,
The Urban L Magazine, The Music Bully and all of NYC'S BIGGEST PROMOTERS 411PINKY UNKDABOSSMRJAYAGAONLY1PRYNCE MAXCLUSIVECASSIDY RAGOHARDENT holla at me for future shows. 2010 is going to be great!
"Just got a Hot New Exclusive From East coast Rapper T.Parris, thats right peoples so you know this track is gonna be on point, so for all my Hip-Hop lovers "Toast To your Towns"....
Produced by The collective called "The Process" Taken from the Process EP Jonny Cuba From D.S.P (ninja tunes label) Olly Teeba (herbalizer) plus the legendary No Sleep Nigel with guest vocals From Opal
"Thats right peoples EvOn the Music Bully is back with another Hot Afterdark Network Article Go check it out and let me know ya views"""
Click here to read full Article
The NY State Senate voted down gay marriage today with a 38-24 margin. Here is the only good thing to come out of the vote: a speech by Senator Diane Savino from Staten Island
[FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY. War 4 is one of the most highly anticipated films we have seen. This fourth film in the War series is sure to continue down the same path as the other three. Filled with graffiti, bombing, girls, fights and guns. Featuring live bombing from (in alphabetical order) 47er, Admire, Axion, Baer, Bela, Bgn79, Bobs, Bobkat, Boke, Buket, Cake TKO HR, Cirus, Civ, Coi, Cope2 KD, Cue, Cupcake Cartel, Daks, Dsek, Eler, Ewok 5MH, Fate, Foz, Funk , Fusha, Guns, Hise/Hize, Ikso, Jee G.O.D., Jel, Jick, Juse, Kady, Kamoe, Ke42, Kefer, Korps, Koze, Meek, MQue, Muerte, Musket, Orke, Paso, Phever, Poke, Prae, Reos, Resa, Revok, Shoe, Sever, Skid DMS, Skuz, Slow, Spot YKK, Sworne, Tazrok, Tloks, Toomer, Tribe, Trigz, Wiks, Veena, Venom, Yad, Ynot, Zaps, Zerk and many more"]
"Sorry peeps i have been off wit the COLD..yes but i am strong and it can not defeat me..
and so im bk, but give me some time to catch up and get you updated..."
In 1598 Sir John Peyton, the Lieutenant of the Tower of London, declared that some of the Yeoman Warders tasked with guarding prisoners and looking after the crown jewels were “given to drunckeness [sic], disorders and quarrels”. If he were still alive, Sir John could be forgiven for thinking that little has changed in the last 400 years.
Today, two Yeoman Warders at the Tower were dismissed following an investigation into allegations of harassment of the first female Beefeater, 44-year-old Moira Cameron. Read more here
Mega reports "Following a storm of protest against the artist, the producers of the popular music festival decided yesterday that the notorious anti-gay Jamaican Reggae artist will now not appear. "These concert cancellations will hit Beenie Man hard in the pocket," reacts UK-based gay campaigner Peter Tatchell today. "He has lost tens of thousands of dollars. "The success of this campaign sends a warning message to all murder music artists: inciting homophobic violence will cost you money. You will lose out big time." According the gay equality group Outrage!, Big Day Out organiser Susan Forrester contacted Peter Tatchell seeking his advice on whether to go ahead with Beenie Man's booking."
"Uhmmm ok im still not sure about this chick right here....!!!
[More Shots Fired At Nicki Minaj By Dipset's 1st Lady? Jha Jha Episode 2 + Working On New 5 Star Remix! "Who Dat Who Dat Bitch. Trying To Sound Just Like Me. On That Barbie Shit"]
"lol..ok i so wanna see this math hoffa and t-rex battle i wanna see for myself & now he wanna holla at the Big Man Head Ice...dang that i gotta see fa real.."
"I So Love this Movie...i gave u the first Breakin a few weeks back so i hope u enjoy Part 2
oh and two Clips does not have sound due to copyrite..grrrr..sorry"
