 Artist: Grace Jones: mp3 download Genre(s): Rock: Pop-Rock Grace Jones's discography:  Slave to the Rhythm Year: 1985 Tracks: 8  Island Life Year: 1985 Tracks: 10  Portfolio Year: 1977 Tracks: 7 Grace Jones was unrivalled of the more unforgettable characters to emerge from New York City's hedonic Studio 54 disco scene during the late '70s. Born May 19, 1952, in Kingston, Jamaica, Jones studied dramaturgy at Syracuse University earlier launching a vocation as a pretence. Jones' baronial and flamboyant face proven to be a hit in the New York City night club panorama, which lED to a recording focus with Island Records in 1977. While such disco-based albums as 1977's Portfolio, 1978's Fame, and 1979's Muse failed to crack the singer commercially, Jones before long amassed a solid following amongst gay workforce with her sexually charged live point, leading to her title at the time of "Queen of the Gay Discos." Simply with the dawn of the '80s came a massive anti-disco movement across the U.S., preeminent to Jones focusing on more new moving ridge and experimental-based work resulting in two of her best-known and strongest releases -- 1980's Warm Leatherette and 1981's Nightclubbing -- both produced by the far-famed reggae team of Sly & Robbie (the latter release spawned one of Jones' biggest hits, "Displume Up to the Bumper," as well as covers of Iggy Pop's "Nightclubbing" and the Police's "Demolition Man"). It was too around this fourth dimension that Jones changed her look to courting the times by replacement her S&M see of the '70s with a detached, androgynous mental image. Jones' sixth solo spill boilers suit, Living My Life, followed in 1982, patch the singer took a go from recording to focus on film ferment and landed roles in such movies as Conan the Destroyer and the James Bond flick A View to a Kill (Jones' wild-eyed life besides provided sheet fodder at the time when she was linked with Rocky IV whiz Dolph Lundgren). Daniel Jones finally returned back to her recording calling, recruitment super-producer Trevor Horn (Frankie Goes to Hollywood) to manage 1985's Slave to the Rhythm, which turned out to be a middling autobiographic work (the like year, a ten-track digest was issued as easily, Island Life). Jones' taste for functional with big-name producers continued on 1986's Inside Story; with production chores handled by Chic's Nile Rodgers, the album spawned i of Jones' terminal successful singles, "I'm Not Perfect (Simply I'm Perfect for You)." After 1989's Bulletproof Heart, Jones seemed to turn her back on her recording life history (although 1993 saw the release of a new single, "Sexual urge Drive"), as she over again focused primarily on movies, including a role in Eddie Murphy's hit 1992 comedy Backfire. The double-disc set up Individual Life: The Compass Point Sessions (a compendium of 26 tracks that Jones recorded with Sly & Robbie during their early '80s trade union) was released in 1998, which was followed up four-spot years later with Island Life, Vol. 2. |
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Mp3 music: Grace Jones
Sunday, 31 August 2008
Horror promotion banned in NZ
A promotion�for�the release of an approaching horror photographic film involving a cocktail tied with human blood has been prohibited by New Zealand censors.
The promotion�for Spanish horror moving-picture show [REC] - a moving picture so chilling one Kiwi viewer dirty themselves at the New Zealand premiere - was deemed unsafe and offensive by the�Chief Investigator for the New Zealand Food Safety Authority.
It centred around an Extreme Bloody Mary, a make-believe cocktail containing drops of blood.
Under Section 9 of the Food Act 1981,�it is prohibitive to serve food that is unsound,�unfit or vile for human consumption.
[REC] is a documentary-style film in the style of The Blair Witch Project that follows local Barcelona firefighters working a night shift.
It is existence released in New Zealand theatres from August 28, and is screening as part of the Incredibly Strange Film Festival.
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Thursday, 21 August 2008
Salma Hayek - Salma Hayek Set For Reality Weddings Show
Hollywood actress Salma Hayek is reported to be interested in creating a reality video show around weddings.
Hollywood trade paper Variety claims that Hayek and her producing partner, Jose Tamez, are in dialogue with Merv Griffin Television president Roy Bank to develop an hour-long realness series.
The triad are reported to have had loose discussions with several networks about what would be a "unique take" on nuptials.
Hayek herself has never made it down the aisle, with her betrothal to Francois Henri Pinault called off in July.
Another show would add to Hayek's rapidly-growing portfolio of work. As well as starring in numerous films the 41-year-old actress typeset up her own production company, Ventanarosa, for telecasting and film projects.
Since then she has been partly responsible for Frida and Ugly Betty as well as the Emmy award-winning The Maldonado Miracle.
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Monday, 11 August 2008
Gemini Soul on @cid
Artist: Gemini Soul on @cid
Genre(s):
Trance: Psychedelic
Discography:
Single Demo
Year: 2002
Tracks: 1
Marc Ullrich
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
EMI sells to Typhoon in China, Taiwan
Companies were partners in two labels
LONDON -- Typhoon has bought out EMI Music's stake in deuce Hong Kong-based joint ventures and has bought EMI Music Taiwan, dramatically retrenchment EMI's physical Chinese presence.
EMI has agreed to sell its bet in articulation venture companies in China and Hong Kong to Typhoon, the company headed by industry veteran Norman Cheng, erstwhile EMI Music Asia president. Since 2003, the companies had been partners in the Hong Kong-based record label Typhoon Music and label/artist management company Gold Label.
EMI has also sold EMI Music Taiwan to Typhoon, which also is based in Hong Kong. Under the new arrangements, Typhoon will be EMI Music's exclusive licensee for physical distribution of international repertoire in China and Taiwan, spell EMI has the option to release Typhoon artists internationally. Typhoon also becomes a nonexclusive licensee for EMI digital repertoire in China and Taiwan.
Although the terms of the deal were non disclosed, Billboard understands that EMI has the option to purchase back its stake in the companies at future dates. In the region, EMI Group retains control of its EMI Music Hong Kong arm.
"We ar delighted to have renewed our agreement with Norman Cheng world Health Organization is the most successful pioneer in the Asian record business," said EMI Music chief Executive and COO Chris Roling in a statement. "Chinese music is a identical exciting emerging market with longer term growth potency -- in particular in digital -- simply still with economic and other challenges such as high rates of piracy. This new corporate structure will allow us to reduce our cost qaeda while providing EMI Music's international artists with a market-leading spouse for the release of their music in the PRC and Taiwan."
"I am pleased to be able-bodied to announce this newfangled development which sees Typhoon continuing to work tight with EMI and its international artists in the PRC," Cheng said. "It provides Typhoon with the unique opportunity of now looking at the entire Greater China region and realizing the potential that it offers artists -- both Chinese and international -- and consumers everywhere. Yes, these are intriguing times for the world music industry, but with consumers listening to and having more access to music than ever ahead, it presents many of us, particularly in the PRC, with great new business and artistic opportunities."
Typhoon and Gold Artists affected by the deal let in Taiwanese pop acts Jolin Tsai and A-mei, along with Hong Kong isaac Bashevis Singer Ronald Cheng, who is the son of Norman Cheng. EMI was unable to remark on whether the treat would solvent in job losses.
LONDON -- Typhoon has bought out EMI Music's stake in deuce Hong Kong-based joint ventures and has bought EMI Music Taiwan, dramatically retrenchment EMI's physical Chinese presence.
EMI has agreed to sell its bet in articulation venture companies in China and Hong Kong to Typhoon, the company headed by industry veteran Norman Cheng, erstwhile EMI Music Asia president. Since 2003, the companies had been partners in the Hong Kong-based record label Typhoon Music and label/artist management company Gold Label.
EMI has also sold EMI Music Taiwan to Typhoon, which also is based in Hong Kong. Under the new arrangements, Typhoon will be EMI Music's exclusive licensee for physical distribution of international repertoire in China and Taiwan, spell EMI has the option to release Typhoon artists internationally. Typhoon also becomes a nonexclusive licensee for EMI digital repertoire in China and Taiwan.
Although the terms of the deal were non disclosed, Billboard understands that EMI has the option to purchase back its stake in the companies at future dates. In the region, EMI Group retains control of its EMI Music Hong Kong arm.
"We ar delighted to have renewed our agreement with Norman Cheng world Health Organization is the most successful pioneer in the Asian record business," said EMI Music chief Executive and COO Chris Roling in a statement. "Chinese music is a identical exciting emerging market with longer term growth potency -- in particular in digital -- simply still with economic and other challenges such as high rates of piracy. This new corporate structure will allow us to reduce our cost qaeda while providing EMI Music's international artists with a market-leading spouse for the release of their music in the PRC and Taiwan."
"I am pleased to be able-bodied to announce this newfangled development which sees Typhoon continuing to work tight with EMI and its international artists in the PRC," Cheng said. "It provides Typhoon with the unique opportunity of now looking at the entire Greater China region and realizing the potential that it offers artists -- both Chinese and international -- and consumers everywhere. Yes, these are intriguing times for the world music industry, but with consumers listening to and having more access to music than ever ahead, it presents many of us, particularly in the PRC, with great new business and artistic opportunities."
Typhoon and Gold Artists affected by the deal let in Taiwanese pop acts Jolin Tsai and A-mei, along with Hong Kong isaac Bashevis Singer Ronald Cheng, who is the son of Norman Cheng. EMI was unable to remark on whether the treat would solvent in job losses.
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Madonna Denies Divorce Rumors Again
Madonna has once again been forced to deny rumors that she is planning to divorce her husband Guy Ritchie, following numerous online reports that she's hired high-powered attorneys to protect her posessions.
According to the stories, the superstar has employed the services of celebrity lawyer Nicholas Mostyn to help with the divorce, due to the lack of a pre-nup as Ritchie would be entitled to half of her fortune.
The Material Girl's rep, Liz Rosenberg has denied the rumors telling Ok! magazine, "There is no truth to [reports of a divorce]. Madonna has not met with any lawyers nor are there any plans for a divorce."
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Ensiferum
Artist: Ensiferum
Genre(s):
Rock
Metal
Discography:
Victory Songs
Year: 2007
Tracks: 9
Dragonheads (EP)
Year: 2006
Tracks: 6
Tale Of Revenge (Single)
Year: 2004
Tracks: 2
Iron
Year: 2004
Tracks: 10
Ensiferum
Year: 2001
Tracks: 11
Demo I (Demo)
Year: 1997
Tracks: 3
A melodious power/death/folk metallic element band delving in Viking legends for lyrical inspiration, Helsinki, Finland's Ensiferum had to continually coexist with various simultaneous metal projects undertaken by its members. Founded in 1995 by guitarist Markus Toivonen, Ensiferum worked up a issue of demo tapes before at long last attracting the attending of Finland's powerhouse metal label, Spinefarm, which released their eponymous debut in 2001. The sophomore Iron followed in 2004, and both albums featured vocalist Jari Mäenpää, bassist Jukka-Pekka Miettinen, keyboardist Meiju Enho, drummer Oliver Fokin, and of course Toivonen. Many of these were active in black/dark metal act Arthemesia at the same clip, and Mäenpää after proclaimed his going to set off a new banding called Wintersun.
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Rock, R&B pioneer Bo Diddley dies at 79
Rock-and-roll pioneer Bo Diddley [ tickets ], whose distinctive guitar style informed generations of performers who followed in his footsteps, died early Monday. He was 79.Diddley, who for months had suffered from poor health, died of heart failure in his Archer, FL, home, according to his spokesperson, Susan Clary. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer had suffered a heart attack last August, three months after suffering a stroke while on tour in Iowa that affected his ability to speak. Born Ellas Otha Bates in McComb, MS, Diddley adopted his stage name early on, and supplied differing accounts of its origin throughout his life, once telling an interviewer "the kids in grammar school gave me that name."After working a variety of jobs as a young adult, Diddley joined with harmonica player Billy Boy Arnold, drummer Clifton James and bassist Roosevelt Jackson in 1954 to record demos of the songs that would become the signature tunes of his career: "I'm a Man" and the self-referential, shuffling "Bo Diddley." The group re-recorded the songs at the legendary Chess Studios in Chicago. When the record was released in 1955, the A-side, "Bo Diddley," rose to the top of the R&B charts.Although Diddley enjoyed several other hits in the '50s and '60s--including "Pretty Thing" (1956), "Say Man" (1959) and "You Can't Judge a Book By the Cover" (1962)--his greatest success came as an innovator and influential figure on the future history of rock music.His records and tour appearances in the UK, for instance, inspired a generation of British followers that included The Rolling Stones, who scored their first US hit with their cover of Buddy Holly's Diddley-inspired "Not Fade Away," and The Yardbirds, who covered "I'm a Man" with great success.Diddley, who built many of his own unique, square-shaped guitars, pioneered the use of the instrument in a rhythmic role in rock music, creating the "Bo Diddley beat," a syncopated 5/4 pattern that reminds many listeners of the traditional "shave and a haicut, two bits" ditty. The beat was possibly derived from West African sources, including the so-called "hambone" rhythm, although Diddley himself credited various sources ranging from Gene Autry to the music he heard in church during his youth. Diddley continued to tour extensively long after he stopped making hit records, content to bask in the admiration and respect given him by the contemporary hit makers he had influenced, among them Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello. Diddley, who was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 1987, steadfastly refused to consider retirement even as he approached his final decade."Seventy ain't nothing but a damn number," he told The Associated Press in 1999. "I'm writing and creating new stuff and putting together new different things. Trying to stay out there and roll with the punches. I ain't quit yet."In 2005, Diddley celebrated his 50th anniversary in music with tours of both Australia and Europe, and performed "Bo Diddley" with Eric Clapton and Robbie Robertson at that year's 20th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.Diddley is survived by four children--Evelyn Kelly, Ellas A. McDaniel, Tammi D. McDaniel and Terri Lynn McDaniel--15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Sunday, 1 June 2008
The final showdown
From folk music to panda-pop (yeah, we're not sure what that is either ...) five of the country's rising musical talents will sing for their supper tomorrow night and then some. The MTV Kickstart final takes place in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour Marine Village, with a prize package worth more than $210,000 up for grabs.The winner of the competition will walk away with everything they need to start their professional music career, including a recording package, single distribution deal, video grant, guaranteed television and radio airplay, publicity and travel package. Judged by a panel of MTV executives, music industry representatives, media and musicians, including P-Money, Mikey Havoc and Blindspott's Damien Alexander, the five finalists were selected from more than 200 entries throughout the country. Tickets to tomorrow night's concert are free, and available by registering at www.mtv.co.nz.A special will screen on MTV on June 22, at 8pm.IN THE RUNNING ...
Bear Cat Who: Dan Trevarthen and Jocee Tuck Where: AucklandWhat: Panda-popTrivia: Trevarthen claims he is actually half man, half panda. The band formed when he wrote a song to his ancestors, to which Tuck then added harmonies, creating their first song. The band's name comes from the literal Chinese translation for panda, meaning of "bear and cat". Cause For AllianceWho: Anton Minenko (guitar), James Boyd (guitar), Julian Bowater (bass), Michael Metzler (vocals), Sergio Minenko (drums)Where: AucklandWhat: MetalTrivia: Since forming in early 2007, Cause For Alliance has embarked on several national tours and have already released an independent EP, Coalesce. They also have some very nifty promotional fridge magnets. Clap Clap Riot Who: Stephen Heard (vocals, guitar), Dave Rowlands (guitar), Sam Mountain (drums), Tristan Colenso (bass)Where: ChristchurchWhat: Indie pop rockTrivia: The band are currently residing in Auckland, recording their debut EP, produced by The D4/ Luge Boa's Jimmy Christmas.Lydia Cole Who: Lydia Cole (vocals, acoustic guitar, piano), Pascal Jarry (drums), Rachel Harrison (bass) and Andrew Madjar (keys) Where: AucklandWhat: Folk musicTrivia: They formed in the bowels of the Northcote Baptist Church, in 2006, a fact Cole describes as "gross". She claims to pay her bandmates in lollies.Trigger Theory Who: Joseph Thompson (vocals, guitar), Tim Shipton (bass), Joshua Hare (guitar), Ian Collins (drums)Where: TaurangaWhat: Pop punkTrivia: You can catch up with all the boys' news and what's happening in "Triggerland" by watching their webisodes on YouTube.
Bear Cat Who: Dan Trevarthen and Jocee Tuck Where: AucklandWhat: Panda-popTrivia: Trevarthen claims he is actually half man, half panda. The band formed when he wrote a song to his ancestors, to which Tuck then added harmonies, creating their first song. The band's name comes from the literal Chinese translation for panda, meaning of "bear and cat". Cause For AllianceWho: Anton Minenko (guitar), James Boyd (guitar), Julian Bowater (bass), Michael Metzler (vocals), Sergio Minenko (drums)Where: AucklandWhat: MetalTrivia: Since forming in early 2007, Cause For Alliance has embarked on several national tours and have already released an independent EP, Coalesce. They also have some very nifty promotional fridge magnets. Clap Clap Riot Who: Stephen Heard (vocals, guitar), Dave Rowlands (guitar), Sam Mountain (drums), Tristan Colenso (bass)Where: ChristchurchWhat: Indie pop rockTrivia: The band are currently residing in Auckland, recording their debut EP, produced by The D4/ Luge Boa's Jimmy Christmas.Lydia Cole Who: Lydia Cole (vocals, acoustic guitar, piano), Pascal Jarry (drums), Rachel Harrison (bass) and Andrew Madjar (keys) Where: AucklandWhat: Folk musicTrivia: They formed in the bowels of the Northcote Baptist Church, in 2006, a fact Cole describes as "gross". She claims to pay her bandmates in lollies.Trigger Theory Who: Joseph Thompson (vocals, guitar), Tim Shipton (bass), Joshua Hare (guitar), Ian Collins (drums)Where: TaurangaWhat: Pop punkTrivia: You can catch up with all the boys' news and what's happening in "Triggerland" by watching their webisodes on YouTube.
Raven-Symone calls off 'Pajama Party'
Raven-Symone [ tickets ] has called off her planned "Pajama Party" arena tour, which was scheduled to visit dozens of US arenas through July.A press release issued by organizers said that the tour has been canceled due to "unforeseen circumstances.""Raven-Symone apologizes to her fans for any inconvenience this may have caused and ticket refunds will be available from the original point of purchase," the statement said.Concertgoers were encouraged to wear their PJs and arrive early for a mock slumber party that was to precede the singer's performance on a stage designed to replicate her own house.Fellow Disney star Mitchel Musso, known for his role as Oliver on the show "Hannah Montana," had been scheduled to open the tour, performing original R&B/hip-hop songs from his own forthcoming album. Artists B5 and Clique Girlz were also to be on the bill.
N.E.R.D.
Artist: N.E.R.D.
Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
She Wants To Move (Remix)
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
Maybe
Year: 2004
Tracks: 6
Fall Out Boy - Pete Wentz We Might Have A Gremlin-themed Wedding
FALL OUT BOY star PETE WENTZ has joked that he would like his upcoming nuptials to be inspired by GREMLINS 2.
The musician, who is engaged to songstress ASHLEE SIMPSON, told Female First that the movie – which sees green monsters trying to take over a New York building – is one of his all-time favourites.
"I think we're going to have our theme based around Gremlins 2! We could have it take place in a mall and there could be little green naked monsters running about! We could even have Gizmo as a guest!" he told the publication.
Meanwhile, it was recently reported that Ashlee and Pete's wedding could take place sooner than expected, with Hollyscoop.com claming that invitations have been sent to close friends and family notifying them of an event on May 16th.
The invitation reportedly states that the celebration will be held within an hour drive of Los Angeles, but all other details remain secret.
Last week, Ashlee's famous older sister JESSICA SIMPSON told People magazine that she is going to be the maid of honour at Ashlee's big day.
12/05/2008 12:01:43
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EastEnders bosses to axe Mickey and Keith
'EastEnders' is to axe son and stepfather duo Mickey and Keith Miller because bosses at the soap feel the characters have "run out of steam".
The characters - who have been played by actors Joe Swash and David Spinx since 2003 and 2004 respectively - were told by executive producer Diederick Santer on Friday that their contracts would not be renewed.
A friend of 26-year-old Swash told The Sun: "He and David were told their characters had run out of steam by 'EastEnders' boss Diederick Santer. Joe was stunned at first. He's loved playing Mickey and felt the fans still enjoyed watching his antics."
The friend added: "But he soon realised if the stories weren't there, he didn't want to be just going through the motions. He's now thinking over his next move carefully. He doesn't want to become just another former soap star."
The characters - who have been played by actors Joe Swash and David Spinx since 2003 and 2004 respectively - were told by executive producer Diederick Santer on Friday that their contracts would not be renewed.
A friend of 26-year-old Swash told The Sun: "He and David were told their characters had run out of steam by 'EastEnders' boss Diederick Santer. Joe was stunned at first. He's loved playing Mickey and felt the fans still enjoyed watching his antics."
The friend added: "But he soon realised if the stories weren't there, he didn't want to be just going through the motions. He's now thinking over his next move carefully. He doesn't want to become just another former soap star."
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