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Monday, 15 February 2010
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Monday, 18 January 2010
Interview: GrownSexyFunkyFresh with... JukeBox
Artist & Producer
North London based emerging recording artist, music producer, remixer, and a all round good mutha [shut your mouth]!
Too Sexy 4 Radio caught up with JukeBox to find out what’s GrownSexyFunkyFresh in his world…
Grown | In my life and career being grown – in the sense of maturing – has always been a key factor. I can be a super clown at times due to always being young at heart, but having gained the wisdom on the balance needed, knowing when to focus and see straight, being ‘Grown’ is a great tool to have. I would also say that my music production has also matured like a fine wine, a prime example that quality takes time look at Dr. Dre for an example. I wouldn't feel comfortable pushing out my music that I made a few years ago for the listener to hear and think hmmm (in saying that, some of my dopiest beats that I have now were started a few years ago... So I guess I took my time in making them. Phew, can you say "what a save?!") All joking aside, I have grown as a person, and I have grown musically, my knowledge has grown due to being more active within music industry and the technical aspect of production.
Sexy | Boy! What's sexy to me is the new MPC5000! Jeezz! Erm... Sexy? What is sexy? Who is sexy? Sex to me relates to people so what I find sexy in a female, apart from the obvious, would be having a sense of ambition, knowledge of ones self to achieve their life’s goals. Just don't be singing "Independent woman" and then say "Can you buy me a drink or pay for my movie ticket, and popcorn?!" Ha! Don't get me wrong I'm not cheap but, c'mon son! [Ed Lover] but enough about the women, lets get back to talk about music, and more importantly equipment! MPCCC, Mini Moog, SSL Desk!! *foaming at the mouth like homer*
Funky | "Show me, how you get down, I said swearrrr dooowwnnn!" That's one of the genres [Funky House] that sometimes gets me zoned out. Don't know if I would do a House track, but I may take some of its influences such as the drum patterns, or the BPM, but on the whole not really my bag baby. I say that to say this: Get in where you fit in (cheers snoop) I don't hate on dudes hustle if your more successful in one genre than another, more power to you. Donaeo is an example of that. What's also 'funky' are them James Brown, Isaac Hayes, Jimmy Hendrix joints! When sampling, these old school records can be a driving force in doing something different and creative for me. Chuuch!
Fresh | "Fresh, fresh like I'm wrapped in plastic!" Big Sean lyric, as an artist he's fresh. Bape clothing is fresh, LRG clothing is fresh, Kicks fresh out of the box are with out a doubt are always fresh! A Jay Dilla Beat on repeat is super fresh! What's refreshing is, being able to do what you love for a career and have a support system for your family through that. Fresh, chuuch. (Any of the brands mentioned in this interview want to hook a brother up with some free gear, you more than welcome!)
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Monday, 7 December 2009
Interview: GrownSexyFunkyFresh with... Lyric L
Lyricist & Songwriter
West London Rapper, Lyricist, Singer/Songwriter, Rap/Spokenword Facilitator & Mentor Lyric L is well renown for lighting up stages with her eclectic live performances.
Her live performances range from Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, Jazz through to the warm sounds of Afro & Broken Beat all with a very soulful edge.
Too Sexy 4 Radio caught up with Lyric L to find out what’s GrownSexyFunkyFresh in her world…
Grown | My view of Grown is my understanding of music and its concepts, teaching workshops, and mentoring. Relationships; appreciation of my own personal loved ones, people I respect and hold dear - my nearest and dearest, people whom I feel compelled to help or make their lives beautiful as well. Understanding the reason behind gaining and losing friends and family, looking at other countries foods and traditions, developing patience with people... as they're just only... well, people! The jingle of children's laugher. An adult’s happiness, whether it be through simple words, poetry, rap, spoken word or though composed music. I’ve become more independent and now have faith in myself, my ability, my experiences and my understanding of trust, love and life. Plus I ‘Over-stand’ that I am still learning and growing in what I feel to be the right direction and with all stated above factors, and others which I've forgotten! I have sooo enjoyed the journey thus far, let’s keep on keeping on making it happen through rapping.
Sexy | Other than intelligence, music knowledge, nope, wisdom, having a feel for various genres, closed eyes, smiles and knowing, seeing the patterns in music and Hip Hop history, these are all factors that to me are sexy. Someone that’s able to make me laugh. Being able to draw positive energy from the people I have around me. Bringing joy, peace and goodness to any place that I may be at. Writing creative magic, be it art or sound. Having a vision, keeping it in view. Playing basketball (Very well!). Bald Heads and dark skin; but I haven't ruled out other races - Freddy Ljungberg and Jason Statham will always come second to Morris Chestnut and Idris Elba. And then there are the hips, you know, that area between the chiselled torso and the waist… Damn! Men with braids and neat - stress being upon the word neat - locks, but only if they groom daily and smell like either ‘Amen’, ‘Cool Water’ or ‘Joop’. Only then will I want to lick your face and bite your neck in public! The downside to that one of those dreams though is most guys with braids tend to get their hair done by Ex-Girlfriend’s and Baby Mama’s, which is not necessarily a bad thing, just slightly off the mark for me like a person who makes comparisons of Basketball and Netball. Even with Draughts and Chess, loads of fun, just a different game altogether. Conversations that are spiritual, emotional, thoughtfully deep, imaginational enough to stir me to gasps of amazement, that’s sexy! Those windows to your soul as well as the light of your word i.e. beautiful eyes and teeth. Finally, men who love their Mothers and family and those that have a craft, skill or a passion. I really could go on and on!
Funky | Jazz Funk, Parliament/Funkadelic, George Clinton, guitars, afros. I love live music and the energy it creates and bestows onto the attentive listeners. My personalised electric green Puma boots, as no one else has them! On that note, originals are always funky. Festivals. Seeing B-Boys and B-Girls express themselves through street dance. Eating a cider apple ice-lolly while walking through Waterloo on a sunny day listening to World Music being played. Where is summer when you need it?! And now the negative side of funky; ignorance. Self conceited people. The same people that work hard at making money out of other peoples hard work in an insincere way. People who ‘talk-about-it' but never 'be-about-it'. Those people who try to act professional, but all that they want to do is exploit or just sleep with you. But enough said about the negative vibes.... back to the positive! I love hair - different styles different colours. People who don’t follow fashion but take lead. Yeah that’s funky! Peacock feathers, bright bigger than-your-smile earrings. Co-ordinated trainers and t-shirts for guys in summer. Five colour nail polish; a trend that I thought I started but what can you say. I know I started the blue hair and 1 side shaved look though! Dancing until the lights go on and not caring how you look as long as the move moves you, all funky!
Fresh | Recording, finishing, mixing my album in Atlanta, GA with Daz-I-kue of Bugz In The Attic and BB Boogie's hardworking soul and feeling good about the completed mission. Positive input & support from friends Allison, Severine, Doris, Caroline, Leyla, Dúbb’l yoo T, Leroy Brown, J, Abdul Shyllon, Andrea Clarke & Chocolate, Bunny B, Adam Rock, to mention a few; the nocturnally nourished ones who have kept me whole on a daily basis. Just having great people involved during that time step-by-step and on adjoining projects with Phil Asher, AC Layne, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Octavio Santos, Heidi Vogel, DJ Zulu, Nathan G, Adam Rock of Uprock, Drew Horley, Kevin Mark Trail, Aroop Roy who all remind me of how truly honored I am to know you all. Touring with my 12 piece band. Facilitating AQA workshop’s on Creative Writing & Rap. Taking the time out to do the workshop was a recommendation by fellow artists Bries & Ty, and I have never looked back. Having kept on my mission to have one or more releases in each year. Looking at my music discography type CV and feeling honored to have releases in Gothenburg Sweden, US, UK, Austria, Germany, NZ & Japan. Making some beautiful music contacts all through my written art works and creative efforts – give thanks - as it hasn't all been easy, but it's been good fun. The fresh new amazing feel from performing live with the echo of my dreams through my band, so thanks also go to Aron Ottingnon & Xatone Blacq, John Calvert, Drew Horley, Ed Riches, Louise Golbey, Heidi Vogel, Vanessa Freeman, Kevin Mark Trail, Shanks Pertwain, all promoters, extended band members, family and friends from my music network realms and beyond, its’ always a good look. Stay fresh and blessed with gifted finesse yes!!
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Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Interview: GrownSexyFunkyFresh with... Amy Serrata
Amy Serrata started singing lessons at the age warm age of 10 years old while she attended Nido De Aguilas, an international school in Santiago, Chile. As she got older she sung in several gospel choirs and through experience continued to develop her vocal improvisational skills. Through her college years she studied Illustration with an emphasis in Fine Arts, but the Singer / Songwriter found her true art in the music now creates, intended to heal the soul and bring people back together.
Too Sexy For Radio caught up with Amy Serrata to find out what’s GrownSexyFunkyFresh in her world…
Grown
I have been writing poetry and singing for a long time. But during the process of leaving behind my childhood, and becoming a woman I have found that poetry has added depth and richness to my song writing. Since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to sing, and as time goes on its the small things that hav reaffirmed that I was meant to walk this path. I am looking forward to growing, learning, expanding and becoming the best singer songwriter that I can possibly be. And frankly, with growth comes with the passing of time and exudes sexiness and confidence!
Sexy
From the way you dress, to the way you carry yourself; it all adds up to 'Sex Appeal'. As a performer it is essential to feel sexy, so that when you get up on that stage you can 'Do Ya Thang!'. I truly think that the audience can always feel that vigour, because as a performer you give off energy and that’s what the crowd feeds on... My Sexiness, in the form of energy of course! I tend to feel my sexiest when I am in an outfit that brings me confidence, that is a true symbol of me expressing my own individuality, which is a zone that I feel most comfortable in. Every time I get up on to the stage I re-create who I am and what I am going to express to my audience. The ability to be able to morph into many different characters and transform, and pulling it off each time I’ve been told is oh so sexy! I like to be seen as keeping the people I perform too on their toes!
Funky
My music is a mix of many different genres. And when I think about the word funky, eclectic immediately comes to mind. My style is a mix of Soul, Nu Jazz and Hip Hop. And it’s varied style separates me from others out there because I have been able to create my own sound. Some of the great artists that have influenced my sound are Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Fiona Apple, Bjork, Common, Q-Tip, The Roots, De La Soul and many many more. But as well as the greats I’ve made sure that I listen to a wide range of music which probably explains why my music it self is so funky.
Fresh
When writing music I keep an active ear to the ground as to what is currently going on in the industry, but also having a keen awareness as to what has been done, and worked, in the past. With that, I keep in mind of how the past has influenced the future and has made what we know as music today. Keeping things fresh and new is essential to being successful in the music business. If you do not change with the times and evolve as a musician you can become extremely stagnant. At the same time, I don't think it is right to be just another carbon copy of what someone else is doing in their music. I keep an eye on what others are creating because if I love what they are up to it can be an opportunity to collaborate and create something new and fresh. I have had the privilege of sharing the stage with a variety of different artists! And as the word has gotten out about me and my music I am finding some amazing and talented people that are wanting to work with me. I look forward to growing and evolving in my singing and song writing so that my music will remain 'fresh.'
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Friday, 30 October 2009
Interview: Sneaker Freaker: Paul Litchfield -The Architect
After joining the firm in 1985, Paul was the project manager for Pump and also oversaw the development of Hexalite and ERS. Challenged by Paul Fireman to ‘make Pump work’ within a few measly months, Paul accepted the gauntlet and helped push Reebok to become the world’s biggest footwear brand by the late ‘80s. Now Vice President of Advanced Concepts, Paul is still a hard charger, designing and refining the next generation of Reebok innovation. Take some time to absorb the inner workings of The Pump’s progenitor...Read the full story on the Sneaker Freaker website.
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Saturday, 24 October 2009
Event: Dúbb'l yoo T & Natalia Anderson presenting on 'BBC London 2012 Live'
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2009
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Location: BBC London 2012 Live - http://bbc.co.uk/London
In Summer 2012 the Olympic and Paralympic games will begin. October 31st will mark 1000 days to the opening ceremony in London.
Join Dúbb'l yoo T and Natalia Anderson for the first of two days of live shows on the BBC London 2012 Live station.
As the show will be broadcasted live, there are a number of ways you can get involved while we are on air:
SMS: +44 (0) 7786 200949
Twitter: bbc2012live
Facebook: bbc2012live
AudioBoo: Under BBC London 94.9FM
Email: 2012@bbc.co.uk
So join myself, Dúbb'l yoo T (Too Sexy 4 Radio / Partnas in Rhyme ) and Natalia Anderson (The Shindig Addicts) for an hour of informative entertainment.
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Friday, 23 October 2009
Friday, 2 October 2009
View: www.TooSexy4Radio.com - Coming Soon...
The final pieces of the official web site are coming together, and as you can see from the picture above "it's nice" (in his best Borat voice).
And we would also love to give you a date on when to expected the site launch, but thought it was better to just keep you hanging, that us showing you love right there. Stay tuned...
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Interview: Evisu's Comeback: Interview with CEO Scott Morrison
Media coverage touting Evisu's first collection designed by their new CEO and creative director Scott Morrison has been hard to miss. Looking back to the pre-WWII selvedge Levi's and Hidehiko Yamane's obsession with them that originally inspired him to found the brand in 1991, the widely-circulated story is the good ol' brand heritage angle—one that boils down to Morrison's return to a less embellished but still highly stylized look.
In efforts to regain the market that ditched Evisu when it, "got overly colorful, got cartoonish, [and] started showing up in Hype Williams music videos," as Men.style.com put it, Morrison refines the cuts of the original Evisus and introduces meticulous distressing for a perfectly worn-in look that involves days of hand finishing including using vaseline and baking them in ovens, among other techniques. When asked about the inherent irony in the of-the-moment pre-distressed look, Morrison replies, "It's a double edged sword because in an ideal world, I'd love to just offer Henry Ford models to everyone, so you can get raw [denim] or fuck off. But at the same time I know it's not going to work. You're trying to do both things."
Read the rest of Ami Kealoha interview with Scott Morrison at Cool Hunting.
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Monday, 31 August 2009
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
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As you can probably see from the change in logo, we have had a total revamp of the blog since the last time you were here. So we would like to present to you, the all new singing and dancing, Too Sexy 4 Radio blog site!Everything has been designed to make it much clearer, sexier and easier to navigate around the site.
Please let us know your thoughts, and/or what you would like to see more of on the site, your input will help us keep it Grown Sexy Funky Fresh for you.
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Sunday, 28 June 2009
Interview: TS4R interview with the dASh it in-house chef GiGi...
As a build up to Too Sexy 4 Radio flagship show the ‘dASh it. Music Sessions’, we will be doing series of interviews the crew, to get a bit closer to them, and see their involvement in the programme.
First up is the shows in-house Italian chef GiGi. The shows presenter Dúbb’l yoo T took a moment out of the chefs busy schedule to ask him what he thinks of the English, his food talking to him and how he is going to help those lastminite.com chefs out there ...
What your future fans out there would like to know first is after living in the UK for just over a year, how do you find our English cuisines?
I think that every cuisine hides a secret. And every culture brings in its tradition to ‘the art of cooking’. And this is the reason why I believe English dishes could be great. I say “could be” because I think that as an “art” the dish needs to have a good interpreter, which would be your chef. And unfortunately, there are not that many cooks that can interpret English dishes well. No offence.
No offence taken, as long as it was not my cooking your referring too. But being guilty of being labelled with this title in the past, how will you’re cooking ideas benefit our nation of lastminute.com chefs?
I believe that cooking appetising food do not mean use the most sophisticated products. The use of a few simple ingredients can be turned into a delicious dish. As Beethoven’s music is composed by only using 9 notes, but he’s able to produce miraculous compositions.
So if Beethoven composed music speaks bountiful emotions, what would your cooking compositions say if they could speak?
I'm surprised how simple products like tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil can become music for my palate. And just by adding a drop of extra virgin olive oil and shake of black pepper, I look at a dish and it purely says “Eat me!”
I personally don’t give a chance for my food to speak, but when you have the time to be cooking for your partner or friends, which song or album is a must to be playing in the background?
It would have to be “Legend” by Bob Marley. As he relaxes me, gives me rhythm, and that hint that gives me the edge I need to cook the best dishes.
I’ve seen you dance, and once the audience gets a chance I think they would agree with me that cooking is you! So finally, one being the key word, which word would you use to describe how dASh it. will change peoples views of the cooking experience?
Passion...!
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Thursday, 1 January 2009
Interview: GrownSexyFunkyFresh with... Comfort
Writer, Event Organiser & PR
After stamping her ‘Art Without Apology’ style on the poetry scene over the last few years, Comfort has really gone from strength to strength.
Since having her signature piece published ‘Unsatisfield’ is 2008, she is currently working on the humorous short film, ‘Wasteman – The Movie’, writing a novel as well as a new fortnightly short story series, ‘Tantalising Tuesdays’.
Too Sexy 4 Radio caught up with Comfort to find out what’s GrownSexyFunkyFresh in her world…
Grown
To me, Grown has so many layers and descriptions; from knowing how to act right, to developing as a person, as an artist and as a role model – the list is pretty long. I’ve grown so much in the past couple of years, that it’s actually quite difficult to remember who I was before I realised that I could express myself publicly through my writing and spoken word. It’s been so encouraging to realise that there are people, other women in particular, who share my anxieties, my opinions and my struggles as a 30-something woman in these warped, modern times. Grown to me, has been becoming more of a lady and not merely a woman… that transition from realising my status and power as a woman, in my relationships, in the corporate world/workplace, in the eyes of my family - especially those of the younger females, and amongst my peers in general. I’ve found it to be a very emotional journey – one that is continuous, enlightening, frightening at worst, but ultimately, educational and rewarding on so many different levels.
Sexy
Where do I start?! Sexy comes in so many shapes and guises, it’s a beautiful thing! Teeth, eyes, stubble, mannerisms, they’re all extremely sexy to me. The way that a man expresses himself can be sexy beyond belief! I find people who are passionate sexier than anything else; the way they express their point of view or talk about something that they truly believe in, be it music, film, their career, whatever, that does a lot for me! LOL I think my writing is sexy too. Erotic fiction is something that I’ve played around with for years, but it’s only recently that I’ve begun to share it with a wider circle than my own, personal friends. I decided that the world needs more sexiness in it, ha ha, so with the launch of ‘Tantalising Tuesdays’ (an exclusive Facebook Group, open to over 18’s with an open mind and a strong heart LOL) two weeks ago, I take my readers on a short, heated, bite-sized journey of eroticism and escapism. So far, judging by the feedback received, it’s proving to be both popular and effective, so I’m happy and feeling sexier than ever!
Funky
Hmmm, what do I find Funky? I guess Funky to me is people with their own sense of style, those who aren’t afraid to be non-conformist and who venture outside of the plain, everyday ‘norm’. I love funky hairstyles, especially Mohawks, locs, funky-locs, crazy cornrows with mad patterns and bright coloured dyes. I like funky make-up too, when women get adventurous and create looks that they might not ordinarily wear. I have my funky moments, but not as many as I’d like to! Also, how could I forget? Funky House music! I used to absolutely loathe it, but for the past year or so, I’ve gotten into the more commercial tunes and have even learnt a few of the ‘Skanks’ (much to the horror of some of my friends) ha ha!!
Fresh
Lots of things are fresh at the moment – there is so much going on. ‘Tantalising Tuesdays’, as I mentioned earlier, that’s fresh off the press! ‘Rum Punch’ is always fresh, with new, up and coming as well as established artists gracing the stage every month, not to mention the fresh fruit, mocktails and cocktails - the show is great fun, in a fresh and cool atmosphere! MC Grind, the main character in ‘WasteMan – The Movie!’ always wears fresh-to-death trainers when he’s out and about trying to get the ladies ha ha! That’s a fresh development that is underway at the moment and set to bring laughter to the big screen in late 2009 early 2010. Check out the blogsite or join the movement on Facebook to keep abreast of what’s happening next. I’m also working on setting the wheels in motion of my fresh, new PR, Events and Marketing Company which will specialise in promoting and marketing performing artists as well as events, products and services, so keep your eyes and ears open for that!
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