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R.I.P Nate Dogg ( 19/8/69 –15/3/11)

2011-03-16T11:16:00.000-07:00

TONIGHT!!!....Fat Talent LIVE - Showcasing the best in new & emerging talent

2011-02-13T16:56:00.000-08:00

Join us for our Valentine’s special....it’s all love baby!!

Fat Talent is one of London's premium live showcase events for new & emerging talent. We are now into our 5th year of production and to-date we have provided a platform for over 400+ musicians, singers, designers, models, dancers & comedians to put their skills on show to packed audiences across London.

Our signature LIVE music selection includes a fusion of genres, from acoustic to RNB...rock, pop, soul & hip hop!!

This month’s line up includes:

Click for event details

The Boys With The Boom!!!

2011-01-25T09:00:00.000-08:00

Mercedes Feat Chocolate Blonde: Tribute to 80's group L'trimm

Up The Tempo

2011-01-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

THE FIRST EVER Up The Tempo

Date: Sat 5th February 2011: 2-6pm

Venue: 16 Katharine St. Croydon

SUCCESS IN MUSIC NEEDS INSIGHT, YOU WANT IT? WE’VE GOT IT!

UP THE TEMPO Is an informative music industry networking event for young
people aged 13-21 who live in or around Croydon. With music being the most
powerful art of expression among young people today, this event will
enlighten, motivate and provide an opportunity to engage with the hottest
industry insiders at the moment.

Up The Tempo will include an Open-Mic session for attendees, free
workshops including equipment demonstrations and taster sessions for music
production, vocal guidance and DJ tutoring. Also, local music-based services
will be present on the day to network with attendees and share their
opportunities. An artist and industry panel will share their music career
journeys, give industry advice and take questions from the audience.
Confirmed panel members include Goldielocks, G Frsh, Nu Brand Flexx,
Chantelle Fiddy, Jak Frsh & Yasmin.

Many young people have dreams of becoming successful in the music
industry, we will help attendees explore the options available to them and
switch the focus from negativity, barriers, lack and limits to the power that
music has to engage young people, through positive activities and personal
and social development.

Aspiring to meet the needs of both musical novices looking for somewhere to
learn and emerging performers wanting to take their work to the next level, at
Up The Tempo we may just find home-grown talent that could put Croydon
back on the map.

Up The Tempo is a partnership project between The 4WD Foundation,
IGNiTE and BELS and has been kindly funded by Sound Connections.
For more Up The Tempo info contact:

Naomi: 07814878005 or Sarah: 07957998656

Email: upthetempoevents@gmail.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/UpTheTempoEvent

Review: Fat Talent @ Proud Camden

2011-01-12T09:00:00.000-08:00

Last September marked the end of Fat Talent LIVE at Proud Camden; Stuart Bell reviews our penultimate showcase...

With a chill in the air and with seven unsigned acts on the bill, it was set to be a very interesting evening of music and fashion. The acts broke down as two guys and a girl all straddling acoustic guitars, three breakthrough urban and garage acts and one girl spinning pop with an edge. The whole night was hosted by Chocolate Blonde, who to her credit, kept things simmering away nicely between acts and utterly owning the floor during her set, sporting both the infectious hooks of numbers like ‘Ick on my Forehead’, as well as the slower acoustic jams of ‘U Get Me’. Up in the grill of almost everyone in the front row, it was obvious the Chocolate wasn’t at all intimidated by an unfairly lax crowd, and exhibited herself as a perfect host for the nights showcase.

First act to officially grace the Proud stage was, born with a tooth, Janiece Myers, arguably the most prolific RnB act of the night. Performing for the first time outside of her native Liverpool, she opened with tried and true number ‘Four Steps’, and Janiece’s set steadily slowed into what was three songs well chosen; fast, slower, slow, it worked well and proved a rounded showcase for her varied vocal talents, which are a cut above a lot of the RnB being put out in recent years. Janiece recently signed a management deal with Onehundred Global Management ; heres to her hopefully picking up some radio play.

A quick change of pace and the stage was filled by Josie Akers, wielding her guitar and her own brand of acoustic slow tunes. Chatting away to the crowd and myself, respectively, Josie made clear that she is no push over, and definitely put herself across very well. Describing her set to me as ‘two of her fast tunes and one slow to break it up’, I found I had a hard time figuring out what was exactly what, and while its true her music and certainly her voice, shows its soul a lot more when being played live, its hard to really see the kind of target audience Josie is shooting for with her uninspiring acoustic love songs.

The night held two other ‘one man and his guitar’ style acts; one, Ed Mayhew, sitting down soulful, the other, Dan Zappi, standing and conversationalist. With so many acoustic artists gracing the spotlight in the last few years, I took Ed aside before his set and asked him how he expected to breakthrough with such an act. A well travelled young man, Ed’s reply was simple, in that he could always rely on his ability to surprise, and surprise he did. Speaking to him, you’d never second guess his voice, which aside from being incredibly soulful, he knows exactly he to use. Also, strangely enough, despite having original material for the platform, Ed’s set was made up completely from acoustic covers; ‘Seven Nation Army’, a sensational ‘Crazy’ by Gnarls Barkley, and ‘Hit the Road Jack’. Whatever the reason for it, Ed was easily one of the evenings most entertaining acts, and if his ability to write songs is anything compared to his ability to re-imagine them, then we should all look forward to seeing him in the future.

As Dan Zappi prepared to bring the evening to its conclusion, Penny was flying the flag for straight down the line popular music. While not balls to the wall excitement, there was something oddly intriguing about cox little Penny and her soft rock, pop tunes, reminiscent of artists such as the B-52’s at the best moments.

The last man to grace the stage, was Dan Zappi; Charismatic with a good falsetto and yet another acoustic guitar. His overly conversational tunes hit a flow now and again, but never the hustle that Mayhew did, although its admittedly unfair to compare the two; songs like ‘Common Love’ and ‘Human Condition’, sell him short as something of an optimistic Morrissey. In any case the night was a good showcase of young talent, and I definitely have an interest in seeing how some of these guys do next year

The next Fat Talent takes place on Sun.13th Feb 2011 @ Inn On The Green, West London.

Click here for details

Reviewer: Stuart Bell

AUDITION FOR THE BOXETTES

2011-01-11T12:00:00.000-08:00

Sadly, one of our dear Boxettes has decided to concentrate on other things, which leaves us in need of one more Boxette! Is it you? It could be you. Or your sister, or your friend. No, really- it could!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Female between 20-28 years old (negotiable!)
Someone who can commit twenty hours a week, including evening and weekends to rehearsing, recording and gigging with the likelihood of this becoming increasingly demanding through 2011 and 2012.

A musically talented individual who enjoys working with others and experimenting and developing their sound.

Aside from this we need to find a girl who can add that special something that we never knew we could do without. We’re a tight-knit bunch, all good friends as well as complementing vocalists - so the fifth Boxette needs to not only be a quality musician, but she has to be our friend too (note: we are lovely!). There are no egos or pop-complexions in this band, just talented friends.

HOW TO APPLY

Simply send the following to: auditions@theboxettes.co.uk

CV/Profile telling us about your musical background, experiences and ambitions (keep it relevant - we don't need to know your GCSE results!)
A digital demo of your voice (audio or video) - this doesn't have to be high quality, even a clip recorded on your iphone will do!
A photo or two Closing date for applications is January 28th. (Auditions are by invitation only. All applicants will be informed of their audition date within one week of applying)

THE AUDITIONS

The first round of auditions will be held in London between 17th - 24th February. You will be asked to sing up to three songs (unaccompanied) that you think will best represent your voice before a panel of current Boxettes and a few select associates. We will try to make everyone feel as comfortable as possible as we want to bring out the best in people!

Successful first round applicants will be invited to the second round, which will involve learning and workshopping some Boxette material.

The final round will involve further rehearsals, a more social aspect, and opportunities to demonstrate your performance skills in front of a live audience.

The applicant that we feel demonstrates the most potential to become a great Boxette will be asked to join the Boxettes for our summer and winter tour, recording projects and video shoots. If all goes well, we hope to invite this person to become a permanent Boxette.

Throughout the whole process we will be looking for the gold in people. We will be giving applicants feedback and encouragement to see how they respond and demonstrate the ability to grow as a potential Boxette. Remember that we want to find the perfect person to join our band, so we'll let each applicant know exactly what they need to work on for next time.

If you think you have what it takes, or know someone who does, then please either apply today or pass this opportunity on.

Click here to view the latest video by The Boxettes

Time

2011-01-11T05:00:00.000-08:00

Time is the inexplicable raw material of everything. With it all is possible, without it, nothing. The supply of time is truly a daily miracle, an affair genuinely astonishing when one examines it.
You wake in the morning and lo! Your purse is magically filled with24 hours of the unmanufactured tissue of the Universe of your life. It is yours. It is the most precious of possessions . . . no one take it from you. It is unstealable. And no one receives either more or less than you receive.

In the realm of time there is no aristocracy of wealth and no aristocracy of intellect. Genius is never rewarded by even an extra hour a day. And there is no punishment, Waste your infinitely precious commodity as much as you will and the supply will never be withheld from you.

Moreover you cannot draw on the future. Impossible to get into debt! You can only waste the passing moment.
You cannot waste tomorrow; it is kept for you.

I have said the affair is a miracle, is it not? You have this 24 hours of daily time to live. Out of it you want to spin health, pleasure, money, contentment, respect and the evolution of your immortal soul.

Its right use, its most effective use is a matter of the highest urgency and the most thrilling actuality. All depends on that. Your happiness - the elusive prize that you are all clutching for my friend - depends on that.

If one cannot arrange that an income of 24 hours shall exactly cover all proper items of expenditure, one does muddle one’s whole life indefinitely.

We shall never have any more time.
We have and have always had, all the time there is.

A date for your diary: 18/1/11 @ Notting Hill Arts Club

2011-01-10T09:00:00.000-08:00

WholeTrain Press Release Jan 18

Fat Talent LIVE: 2011 Gig Dates

2011-01-09T08:22:00.000-08:00

Fat Talent LIVE is currently confirming new & emerging music artists & fashion designers for our 2011 showcase dates.

If this sounds of interest contact - info@fattalent.com

Video Of The week - The Boxettes

2011-01-09T04:52:00.000-08:00

The Boxettes - "Free" from Bright Black Film on Vimeo.

http://www.theboxettes.co.uk

Click here for more

LFW / Feb 2009- Samantha Cole

2010-01-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

A big congratulations goes to Samantha Cole who is 1 of 4 designers officially sponsored for this seasons On/Off catwalk . Check out all the lucky winners on the following link http://www.onoff.tv/seasons/feb10/presents.html

The dates 19th - 23rd Feb 2010 / for ticket requests please contact Rose Langley - Rose@essence-communications.com

£1,000 Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards

2010-01-23T10:52:00.000-08:00

Need funding to get your new business idea or project off the ground?

If so, the Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards offer up to to 4 x £1,000 prizes each month to the most innovative or unusual ideas submitted by new businesses in their first 12 months of trading.

Further info checkout www.shell-livewire.org/awards

2010-01-10T10:16:00.000-08:00

I’ve been missing in action for a while. Even before I started missing my blogs, I think I’ve been absent without leave. Balancing life, work and love for music is no easy feat. On top of that, I have not seemed to be motivated musically. Lost my mojo so to speak.

I’ve been up and down for the last few months. It’s funny. Even though my musical journey is moving forward, it feels as though I am standing still. Stuck in limbo! I have asked myself so many times, ‘Are you wasting your time?’ Trouble is, even if I wanted to, I can’t put the music down; I can’t not push to get my sound out! Every evening I spend where I don’t do something musical feels like I’ve failed!

I’m addicted... in every sense of the word. My time on stage is my high. The lulls in-between... my downer! For every hit I get on my website, my sugar levels rise; adrenaline pumps. Keeping still is the last thing on my mind. But it’s short-lived! As soon as I’ve jumped off stage; packed up and gone home, I’m greeted with a huge pile of school books and a line of bills! Oh the glamorous life of a musical junkie!

This blog became my rehab at one point; a moment to reflect, think and detox. A time when I was forced to evaluate what I have done; achieved. To recognise and be thankful! I may not be where I want to be but at least I am getting the right kind of opportunities and it’s down to knowing the right people.

I am fortunate in that I know a few DJs and promoters. I am also quite good at promoting myself to people who I don’t know.

It has simply become a waiting game! Trouble is, anyone who knows me will tell you... I’m not very patient!

So... this brings me nicely round to 2010!

Having allowed myself time to rest and reflect, I have started the year with a positive outlook. This time last year I was buzzing with ideas and had high hopes that were perhaps a little too adventurous. This year is about making SMART decisions. I need to be smarter about time management. Smarter about promotion and smarter about the types of gigs I accept.

All no doubt, easier said than done... time will tell.

I lost a friend at the end of the year (2009). It has made me think a little harder about the time we have. I am so consumed with making my life better... pushing my music, that I am neglecting to enjoy the life I have! I have a lot... a hell of a lot of things to be thankful for. I need to remember to be thankful and to enjoy my life; time with my family and friends.

I have a few new plans up my sleeve, so watch this space. I also have a few things that have been simmering away for a while now and need to come to a head.

I short... I found my mojo on New Year's eve and now it's time to make some moves.

Here's to 2010. I'll be in touch soon.

Tootles...

Flutter

Chocolate Blonde Hosts Muzaholic '1st B'day' Showcase

2009-11-26T09:07:00.000-08:00

It's been 1 WHOLE YEAR since the "Muzaholic Showcase" for UK Unsigned Talent has been running & we would like to invite YOU to come out & CELEBRATE it's..... "1st Birthday!!!"

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Wiley - She Likes To (The England 10) Released 23/11/09

2009-11-26T07:37:00.000-08:00

I've built it but are they coming? Episode 13 - Special Collectors edition featuring music, , videos and more.........

2009-11-18T12:53:00.000-08:00

And so it was, after much turmoil & many tests & smoking, that upon reaching the thirteenth episode of the great quest Michael did spaketh thusly:

Thirteen! When I started this I thought it would be about 4 or 5 episodes long. Hah! Much has happened & we've come a long way over the last few months (read more)

Catch up on the full series:

Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6,
Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10, Episode 11, Episode 12,

Chocolate Blonde @ Proud Camden

2009-11-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Join me this Sunday for an unrivalled evening of live music & entertainment from the best in new & emerging talent.....

@ Proud Camden

Hosted by Chocolate Blonde

DATE: TODAY - Sun 1st Nov.
TIME: 7:30PM-12AM
ENTRY: £5
LOCATION: Proud Camden

ADDRESS:
The Horse Hospital, Stables Market,
Chalk Farm Road,
Camden Town
NW1 8AH
(Nr. tube Chalk Farm)

ADDITIONAL INFO:
live@fattalent.com

http://www.chocolatebworld.blogspot.com

Fat Talent @ Proud - Sun 1st Nov

2009-10-31T00:00:00.000-07:00

Fat Talent @ Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Stables
Market,Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, London NW1 8AH
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The LIVE music, fashion & entertainment event dedicated to new & emerging talent!

Hosted by the super talented & delectable ‘Chocolate Blonde’ , guaranteed to entertain you with her wit and insatiable energy!!

Fat Talent will have our usual high calibre of fresh talent on rotation and performances include the best of the best in music, comedy, dance & fashion. The Fat Talent team really know how to put on a show and our signature LIVE music selection includes a fusion of genres, from acoustic to RNB, rock, pop, soul & hip hop!!

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LIVE>>MUSIC>>LIVE>>MUSIC>>LIVE>>MUSIC>>LIVE>>

The music line up includes:

Josie Akers
Chocolate Blonde
Taboo Babes
Penny
Dan Zappi
Janiece Myers
Ed Mayhew

PLUS SPECIAL Funky house PA from Black Biscuit "who's skanking the hardest"?

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>>FASHION>> FASHION >>FASHION>>FASHION>>>>

Fashion show bought to you courtesy of Betsie Dsane from The Lookbookfactory & Fashion Capital who will be showcasing a range of AMAZING new & emerging designers from their Fashion Enter boutique.

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AFTER PARTY >>AFTER PARTY >>AFTER PARTY >>>>

DJ COL-J will be keeping you entertained before and after the show! Catch him spinning the best in old skool classics, UKG, RNB, hip hop & funky house

Tickets: ONLY £5 on the door
Advanced tickets (http://www.fattalent.com)
General Enquiries: info@fattalent.com

10% of all profits go directly to the Nordoff Robbins trust to aid their Music Therapy Programme (http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk

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Sun 1st Nov >> Sun 1st Nov >> Sun 1st Nov >> Sun 1st Nov >>

ADDRESS:
Proud Camden
The Horse Hospital,
Stables Market,
Chalk Farm Road,
Camden Town
London
NW1 8AH

Enquiries & additional info: Tel: 07903 777281 / e: live@fattalent.com

Enter the Boutique for the Unique…

2009-10-30T09:27:00.000-07:00

Not only do we have Croydon to thank for producing the UK’s most celebrated style icon of the Century; Miss Kate Moss, another string to the unlikely borough’s bow can be found nestled away within the newly developed Centrale Shopping Centre and the traditional Allders department store. FASHION Enter and FashionCapital.co.uk boutique’S play host to a scrumptious assortment of the UK’s finest up and coming raw designer talent, attracting both consumers and buyers alike to view the stunning selection of over 40 designer's fabulous collections.

Fashion enter and fashioncapital.co.uk are a haven of hidden treasures for those who dare to be different. Every woman is born with the right to express their individuality, FASHION Enter and FashioNCAPITAL.CO.UK BOUTIQUE’S encourages women to cherish their uniqueness. Showcasing a sumptuous selection of lovingly hand made one off pieces you can always guarantee traffic stopping results for all the right reasons. The reign of cheap High Street fashion is drawing to a rather abrupt close and the rise of the refined independents is set to rule the retail kingdom with grace, quality and care; just as you’d expect from the creators of your clothes.

Luring the likes of starlet Sarah Harding from the glamorous girl group of the noughties “Girls Aloud” and our very own Miss London. FASHION Enter and FashionCapital.co.uk’s winning combination of distinctive products, second to none style advice and the truly magical atmosphere bring shame to the term “retail therapy” and present a whole new lifestyle concept for women willing to break the mundane mould of the cheap sheep shopping culture we have unfortunately had to endure for far too long.

Fed up with following the crowd? Why not ENTER a new era of fashion and support the evolution by creating your own style at the Boutique for the unique…

Aug ’09 saw Fashion Capital & Fashion Enter team up with Fat Talent for their monthly LIVE showcase events. The partnership offers an additional platform for their growing network of new designers to gain much needed exposure.

Fat Talent founder, Ady Opoko says “ We are absolutely delighted to be working alongside a well respected & industry recognized brand such as Fashion Capital & Fashion Enter. Their company ethos is a perfect match for Fat Talent’s brand objectives as we both endeavor to raise the profile of new & emerging talent.

Aswell as Fashion Capital & Fashion Enter, the fashion team also consists of renowned model & presenter Betsie Dsane. Betsie has worked her way to the top of her profession and has had an enviable career working with the best of the best including John Galliano & Vivienne Westwood. This industry experience & knowledge coupled with Betsie’s desire to support ‘Grass Roots’ fashion further enhances the production of the fashion showcase.

In association with Fashion Capital and Supermodel Betsie Dsane (www.thelookbookfactory.com) Fat Talent LIVE aims to fuse underground music and dance with contemporary fashion in the form of monthly style segments. Featuring different ‘Fashion Enter’ boutique designers at each event; the monthly fashion showcase gives new and aspiring artists the chance to catwalk their latest original designs to the crowds, creating a real buzz of new talent across fashion, music and lifestyle.

Fat Talent Live takes place THIS Sun- 1st Nov and on the first Sun of every month @ Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AH . Tickets are £5 on the door or pre-purchase your tickets from www.fattalent.com or view www.myspace.com/fattalent for further details.

ENTER BOUTIQUE

Unit 2 Centrale Shopping Centre

21 North End

Croydon Surrey

CR0 1TY

www.enter-boutique.com

FASHION CAPITAL

2 North End
Croydon, CR9 1SB
020 86037400

www.fashioncapital.co.uk

For further information please contact:

Emily Tullett

Boutique Manager

Tel: 020 8681 5014

Email: emily@fashioncapital.co.uk

Website: www.fashion-enter.com

I've built it..........but im not done yet. Episode 12

2009-10-27T13:21:00.000-07:00

Welcome back grapple fans! I warn you now, this is going to be a long one. There's a lot in here..I want it finished!

At long last this week sees me reach the 2nd to last blog of the current series. What are we on now? 12. That means that in my reality you wont read this for another 4 weeks! I finished the armour about 3 1/2 weeks ago so that means by the time this goes out it'll have been 7 1/2 weeks. (read more)

Casting Call - Female Models / Mon 26th Oct.

2009-10-24T14:29:00.000-07:00

Betsie Dsane & Fashion Capital are casting for the
up-coming 'Fat Talent LIVE' Showcase, dedicated to new
& emerging designers. We are specifically looking for female
models dress sizes 8-12 & a min height 5'6 and above, so
please come along if you think you fit the bill.

Date: Mon 26th Oct

Time: 5pm -7pm SHARP

Westbourne Rehearsal Studios
The Nr Basement
92-98 Westbourne Terrace
Little Venice
London
W2 5TH
(Nr. Tube Royal Oak)
Enquiries: 07903 777281 / live@fattalent.com

*Upon arrival ask for the 'Fat Talent' casting,
which is situated in the ‘Big Room’

http://www.fattalent.blogspot.com

Fat Chat: Bashiyra 'The Voice'

2009-10-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

What has been the crucial key to your artistic development

at this point?

The most crucial key to my artistic development at this

point has been the overwhelming support from friends and

fans alike to keep going forward with my career. Their

acknowledgement of my gift has been second to none. When a

stranger stops me after a show and tells me "Your voice

gives me goose bumps", I am totally inspired to continue

the creative journey and raise the bar in my artistic

development through awareness, practice of my art and

inner self knowing....

You have provided backing vocals for renown artists such

as Diana Ross & Queen; and have been to the US, Africa and

Europe recording and promoting single releases. What has

been the high point so far?

The high point so far has definitely been recording and

promoting of my own single releases on an international

scale. My album "Thought You Knew will be launched on

Oct 22nd 2009 and I am elated to be able to showcase my

material and my works with some first class musicianship

and creativity.

Of course working with renown artists is a blessing and

I remain humbled by my experiences...I'm so appreciative

of the joy my work gives me....

Has there ever been a point in time where you have had 2nd

Thoughts about your chosen career?

I've always known from a young child that my career in life

Would encompass my gift to sing, write and perform. At times

you can become disillusioned with some individuals within the

music industry, for example individuals who say a lot and

follow through with nothing. This is common place in any

profession,right? However my conviction, self-belief and

application throughout the processes of my career in spite

of such individuals is the reason why I'm able to live my

dream....

You are committed to supporting local community projects

designed to enrich the minds of young people. Why is this

particular cause so important to you?

The cause of supporting the minds of young people through

local community projects designed to enrich their minds is

of vast importance to me.

Our children and young people are our future, if we as adults

negate our responsibility to invest in them, then what hope do

they have and what legacy can we say is possible?

Through the creative arts projects that I have been involved

with I have seen those afore said participants engage, develop,

enhance and thrive in their collective and individual

contributions.

It is essential that this energy continues to ensure
sustainability and transference of life skills, for all

generations to come...

I love the track entitled 'Don't get in my face'

...is this based on personal experiences?

Heee heee LOL... "Don't get in my Face" is definitely part

experience! I won't say which part, but those in the know,

know.... Still LOL! What I will say is relationships should

compliment the parties involved.

One should not have to compromise on aspects of their

character that were present and loved in the first instance

when the individuals first came together to appease the

other's ego, insecurities or hang-ups...

When that happens the essence and vibe is lost....

Being at the top of your game in this industry can

seriously restrict your social life. Have you achieved

an equal balance or do you struggle?

A social life is very important as is being you're best

Within whatever "Your Flow is."...

Personally Music, Singing, Writing and Performing are so

innate within me, that any struggle within "the game"

will ultimately be defeated..

My friends love what I do and support my purpose. Their

commitment to me is to see me be my best, so we'll

always find time, whether it's a phone call, a nght out

or correspondence via the internet to always be there for

each other in heart, spirit and soul...

Where do you see yourself this time next year? What are

your short term goals?

This time next year sees me instrumental in the creation

and production of some hot new material. I see international

travel and tours linked with my performances as a Singer and

Songwriter...

Also my work as a Vocal Coach will breathe forward new

meaning and dimension. As well as some refreshing and

exciting creative collaborations that will ensure "The

legacy of Bashiyra is here to stay...."

And last but not least? tell us something embarrassing

which has recently happened to you?

Well this was a while ago, and yes IT is still embarrassing!

I came out of a changing room, wearing a skirt and didn't

pull the back down properly. I was walking away when a lady

called me and said "Look behind you", I looked and was like

"Oh my geee weee weee ghosh, Noooooooo"... The lady was

cool and we both were in hysterics......

When I told my folks about it they were like Oh noo no no

you didn't..... Heeee heeeee

A good look? Well I'll leave you to decide... LOL :)

A big thankyou to Bashiyra for taking time out of her busy

schedule to chat to us and don't forget to get down to the

all important album launch on Oct 22nd @ Proud Camden - Full

details as follows:

SUPPORT UK HOMEGROWN TALENT

'Thought You Knew '- BASHIYRA

The Album Launch Oct 22nd

VENUE:

The South Gallery, Proud

Camden, The Stables, Chalk Farm Road NW1 8AH

TIME:

Doors Open 6.00pm

Bashiyra's Showcase 7pm Prompt Ends 8pm

Guest Performers Till Late

£5 Entry Fee

www.bashiyra.com

T: 020 7482 3867

E: info@purplereignpr.co.uk

www.proudcamden.com

Link for advance £5 tickets

Interview by Rhian Chodak

http://www.fattalent.blogspot.com

KOF 'Famous' Out now!!

2009-10-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

A catchy mix of Old skool, new skool KOF's latest single is available to buy NOW from itunes and all leading online retailers. Show your support for UK music....

FAMOUS - KOF (OFFICIAL VIDEO) (Single Out 28.09.09 EVERYWHERE!!) from KOF on Vimeo.