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Lil Silva
Tyrone Jermaine "TJ" Carter, better known by the stage name Lil Silva, is an English record producer, singer, songwriter and DJ, based in Bedford. He has produced and sung on his own singles and EPs (mostly released through the Good Years label) that have been described as funky house, UK funky, instrumental grime and "dubstep-inflected pop". He also takes a more traditional producer role on other musicians' work—was principal producer on Banks's album ''Goddess'' and contributed production to Adele's album '' 25.'' He has collaborated with SBTRKT and on Damon Albarn's Africa Express project. Life and career Carter was born and raised in Bedford, England. He produced a CD worth of original material at age nine, began producing at age 10 or 11, and at age 13 was DJing at "Bedford's all-ages club Cabana" whilst also part of local grime crew Macabre Unit. The competition and camaraderie of the Macabre Unit pushed all of its producers to find and develop their own distinct sound. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bedford
Bedford is a market town in Bedfordshire, England. At the 2011 Census, the population of the Bedford built-up area (including Biddenham and Kempston) was 106,940, making it the second-largest settlement in Bedfordshire, behind Luton, whilst the Borough of Bedford had a population of 157,479. Bedford is also the historic county town of Bedfordshire. Bedford was founded at a ford on the River Great Ouse and is thought to have been the burial place of King Offa of Mercia, who is remembered for building Offa's Dyke on the Welsh border. Bedford Castle was built by Henry I of England, Henry I, although it was destroyed in 1224. Bedford was granted borough status in 1165 and has been represented in Parliament since 1265. It is known for its large Italians in the United Kingdom, population of Italian descent. History The name of the town is believed to derive from the name of a Saxon chief called Beda, and a Ford (crossing), ford crossing the River Great Ouse. Bedford was a marke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973) is an American record producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter. Alongside close colleague Chad Hugo, he formed the hip hop and R&B production duo the Neptunes in the early 1990s, with whom he has produced songs for various recording artists. In 1999, he became lead vocalist of the band N.E.R.D., which he formed with Hugo and drummer Shay Haley. Williams has been widely referred to as one of the most influential and successful music producers of the 21st century, having had a significant impact on the sound of modern popular music. Williams released his debut solo album, '' In My Mind'', in 2006. In 2013, he produced and was featured alongside T.I. on the song " Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke and his song " Happy" was the lead single for the soundtrack of the film ''Despicable Me 2''. In the same year, he was featured on Daft Punk's single " Get Lucky", which won Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghetts
Justin Clarke, better known by his stage name Ghetts (formerly Ghetto), is a British grime MC, rapper and songwriter. His music has been played on national radio stations such as BBC Radio 1, Kiss 100, BBC Asian Network, and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Currently, Ghetts is signed to independent record label Disrupt, and released his debut studio album, '' Rebel with a Cause'', on 9 March 2014. Known for his hard hitting lyrics and intricate rhyme schemes, he is associated and has toured internationally with such acts as Kano and was a member of NASTY Crew. Musical career Ghetts was a member of grime collective NASTY Crew, however he left, saying that things had gone "pear shaped" due to the number of people in the group. He later went on to create the grime collective The Movement, including Devlin, Wretch 32, Scorcher, Mercston, Lightning, and DJ Unique. Ghetts has made a number of well-known songs within the UK grime scene. In 2008, Ghetts was nominated for a BET Award for Best Internat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Dragon
Little Dragon are a Swedish electronic music band from Gothenburg, Sweden, formed in 1996. The band consists of Yukimi Nagano (vocals, percussion), Erik Bodin (drums), Fredrik Wallin (bass) and Håkan Wirenstrand (keyboards). Little Dragon's first release was the double A-side seven-inch vinyl single "Twice"/"Test", released on the Off the Wall label in 2006. The following year, the band signed with the larger British independent label Peacefrog Records and released their eponymous debut album in August 2007. Their second album, ''Machine Dreams'', was released in August 2009, and gathered favourable reviews. The third album, ''Ritual Union'', was released in July 2011 and was ranked at number 41 on ''Rolling Stone'' list of the 50 Best Albums of 2011. ''Clash'' placed it at number 31 on its list of The Top 40 Albums of 2011. The band's fourth studio album, ''Nabuma Rubberband'', was released in May 2014 by Because Music and was met with critical acclaim. It received a nomina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identified in an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Attempts to contain it there failed, allowing the virus to spread to other areas of Asia and later worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of , the pandemic had caused more than cases and confirmed deaths, making it one of the deadliest in history. COVID-19 symptoms range from undetectable to deadly, but most commonly include fever, dry cough, and fatigue. Severe illness is more likely in elderly patients and those with certain underlying medical conditions. COVID-19 transmits when people breathe in air contaminated by droplets and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London. One of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings, it is held in trust for the nation and managed by a registered charity which receives no government funding. It can seat 5,272. Since the hall's opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the world's leading artists from many performance genres have appeared on its stage. It is the venue for the BBC Proms concerts, which have been held there every summer since 1941. It is host to more than 390 shows in the main auditorium annually, including classical, rock and pop concerts, ballet, opera, film screenings with live orchestral accompaniment, sports, awards ceremonies, school and community events, and charity performances and banquets. A further 400 events are held each year in the non-auditorium spaces. Over its 151 year history the hall has hosted people from various fields, including meetings by Suffragettes, speeches from Winston Churchi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kano (British Musician)
Kaine Brett Robinson (born 21 May 1985), better known as Kano, is a British rapper, songwriter and actor from East Ham, London. A significant contributor to grime music, he is widely considered one of the pioneers of grime music and culture, alongside artists such as Wiley and Dizzee Rascal. His fifth album ''Made in the Manor'' was shortlisted for the 2016 Mercury Prize and won Best Album at the 2016 MOBO Awards. On screen, he is best known for playing the role of Sully in ''Top Boy''. Music career 1985–2003: Early years Raised by Jamaican parents, Kano attended Langdon Secondary School. In his younger years he was a promising footballer, representing Chelsea, West Ham United Norwich City and Celtic by the age of 13, eventually abandoning his sporting ambitions in favour of a musical career. He joined the East London-based, N.A.S.T.Y. Crew (Natural Artistic Sounds Touching You), whose original line-up consisted of Kano, Marcus Nasty, Jammer, D Double E, Ghetts, Demon, St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OtherLiine
OtherLiine, stylised as OTHERLiiNE, is the collaborative electronic music project of duo George FitzGerald and Lil Silva (TJ Carter). They released the eponymously titled debut album ''OtherLiine'' in 2020 on Ministry of Sound. History Prior to collaborating as OtherLiine, FitzGerald and Silva first made contact when Silva asked FitzGerald to remix his track "Lines" (2016). Later they first worked together on the track "Roll Back" for Fitzgerald's album '' All That Must Be'' (2018). Discography Albums *''OtherLiine'' (Ministry of Sound, 2020) Singles *"Chimes" (self-released, 2019) *"Hates Me" (Ministry of Sound, 2019) Remixes *"Mozambique (feat. Jaykae & Moonchild Sanelly) (OtherLiine Remix)" by Ghetts Justin Clarke, better known by his stage name Ghetts (formerly Ghetto), is a British grime MC, rapper and songwriter. His music has been played on national radio stations such as BBC Radio 1, Kiss 100, BBC Asian Network, and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Cur ... References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George FitzGerald (musician)
George FitzGerald is an English electronic musician. FitzGerald was an employee at the London record store Black Market Records in the mid-2000s, and began issuing records of his own after relocating to Berlin in 2010.Biography He issued singles and EPs on the labels Hotflush, Aus Music, and Hypercolour in the early 2010s and signed with Double Six Recordings in 2013. In 2015, he issued his first album for that label, which included appearances from vocalists [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Gaga
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenager, singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays. She studied at Collaborative Arts Project 21, through the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, before dropping out to pursue a career in music. After Def Jam Recordings canceled her contract, she worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing, where she signed a joint deal with Interscope Records and KonLive Distribution, in 2007. Gaga had her breakthrough the following year with her debut studio album, ''The Fame,'' and its chart-topping singles " Just Dance" and " Poker Face". The album was later reissued to include the extended play ''The Fame Monster'' (2009), which yielded the successful singles " Bad Romance", " Telephone", and "Alejandro". Gaga's five suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lay Me Down (Adele Song)
Lay Me Down may refer to: Songs * "Lay Me Down" (Avicii song), 2013 * "Lay Me Down" (The Dirty Heads song), 2010 * "Lay Me Down" (Pixie Lott song), 2014 * "Lay Me Down" (Sam Smith song), 2013 * "Lay Me Down", by David Crosby and Graham Nash from their album ''Crosby & Nash'', 2004 * "Lay Me Down", by Adele Adkins from her album '' 25'' * "Lay Me Down", by Badfinger from their album ''Head First'' * "Lay Me Down", by Michelle Branch from her album '' Hotel Paper'', featured in The Wreckers' album ''Stand Still, Look Pretty'' * "Lay Me Down", by Suzi Quatro from her album ''Rock Hard "Rock Hard" is a single by the Beastie Boys, released by Def Jam Records on 12" in 1984. The track contains samples from the AC/DC song "Back in Black", which was used without obtaining legal permission, causing the record to be withdraw ...'' * "Lay Me Down", by Crossfade from their album '' We All Bleed'' Other uses * "Lay Me Down" (''Haven''), a 2013 episode of the television series '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Ronson
Mark Daniel Ronson (born 4 September 1975) is a British-American DJ, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. He is best known for his collaborations with artists such as Duran Duran, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Lady Gaga, Lily Allen, Robbie Williams, Miley Cyrus, Queens of the Stone Age, and Bruno Mars. He has received seven Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year for Winehouse's album ''Back to Black'' and two for Record of the Year singles " Rehab" and "Uptown Funk". He received an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Grammy Award for co-writing the song " Shallow" (performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper) for the film '' A Star Is Born'' (2018). Ronson was born in London and raised in New York City. His stepfather is Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones, which contributed to a childhood surrounded by music. While attending New York University, Ronson became a popular DJ in the hip-hop scene. His debut album ''Here Comes the Fuzz'' failed to have an effect on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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