The release date for Leona Lewis’ Glassheart album, along with the cover art (artwork) have been revealed. The stunning British pop star’s third LP, which includes the single “Collide“, will hit stores on November 28. The highly-anticipated project will feature collaborations with Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, and more.
I went to see “The Help” today, and my heart was so full by the end. Such a deeply human story filled with humor and heartbreak. The rawness of the characters and the stories they shared was a like breathing new air. To be in that era and to go through those challenges, is such a hard concept for most of us; but it is so important to realize how far we’ve come since then, and how far we still need to go to end the battles between race and class even in today’s society. I recommend everyone see this movie, and if you don’t leave there, feeling the need to be better or do better… then a didn’t understand the message it was trying to share….. Enjoy!
I’ve always been a HUGE Fan of Florence Welch, and this is just another reason why.
Her voice strikes me to my core, and gives me chills, her lyrics are every feeling brought to the surface.
I love her!
TRACK LIST 1. Black Eyed Peas - Don't Stop the Party 2. David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj - Turn Me On 3. Eric Chase - That's Why I Put My Hands Up 4. Eric Prydz - Call On Me 5. Everything But The Girl - Missing 6. Mikael Weermets & Audible ft. Max C - Free 7. Natalia Kills - Mirrors 8. Plastik Funk & Fragma - What Love Can Do 9. Axwell - Feel The Vibe 10. Robyn - Indestructible 11. Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites - Zedd Remix 12. Paul Johns - It's Over DOWNLOAD Meet ESOR NOJ
So, this week as you’ve probably noticed we skipped on Turntable Tuesday…. Don’t worry, It will be back next week…. In the meantime, we haven’t don’t one of these in awhile, and this artist, is so amazing, I wanted to share with you. I had the same interview with MANDARK, that I have with every artist we feature here on Swizzy Land, and here’s what he had to say! Hope you enjoy his fun and creative visual creations!
How did you get started? That’s long story, but in a nutshell I’ve been doing art since I was 5 and didn’t take it seriously until my senior year of high school when I found out that people might actually pay for my imagination on canvas.
Why do you keep going? Art is my life and I LOVE to do it. My mom always told me to do what I love and not what I have to do. So I stuck tot hose words and push on.
Who/What inspires you? Music has always inspired me, I gain all of my inspiration while painting from music. Mainly I listen to MADLIB, J Dilla, The Mars Volta and all of my favorite local homies Chuuwee, Konkweest, (Lady Blue), Mad Flows and Illecism. My firl also keeps me inspired to keep moving. Especially when I’m feeling down about my career, she’s a real “pick me up”
What projects are currently working on? I just finished a big project for a local Veteran clothing shop out here called “Getta Clue”, it was a store display for their front window. If anyone wants to view the process of my creating it, visit the website or YOUTUBE page. Right now I’m just working on putting out bigger pieces of work, I’m tired of working small. I’m also hoping on putting out some new shirts soon.
FOR MORE ON MANDARK, Check out on of these social networks!
TWITTER – YOUTUBE – FACEBOOK – WEBSITE
This week we have a singer, song writer, designer, stylist, model…. Jill of all trades. Meet KALEMA
WEEKEND MIX #7 PLAYLIST
1. Mastiksoul – Taking Me Hi
2. Kaskade – Dynasty
3. George Acosta ft. Fisher – The Way She Loves
4. Emrah Is ft. Aimi – I Love Istanbul
5. Tierra – The Greatest Fear
6. Rares ft. Joshua – Radio Live 247
7. Pleasurekraft – Carny
8. Nadia Ali (Iio) – Rapture
9. Michael Mind – Show Me House
10. Micha Moor – Learn to Fly
11. Above & Beyond – Lonely Girl
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How you got started: When I heard Rakim’s “Microphone Fiend,” I knew then, that I wanted to be an emcee. But it wasn’t until a few years later, that I started out spitting poetry I had written at school, over my mothers cd singles with the instrumentals on them. From there, I just kept writing. Everyday, over even more complex beat patterns until I got my first real beat. The rest, as they say, is history.
Why you keep going: My family, but also because I know that I have my own niche within the Hip Hop Universe. I often ask myself if there is another “me” out there already, and I keep coming up with no one. So that becomes/maintains my fuel as a man first, and writer/emcee 2nd, to keep going.
Who/What inspires you: My family (immediate, and non-immediate), my community, St. Louis, U-City, people, struggle, achievement, failure, life, my peers (artist, and non-artist), my friends, the news, movies, and books. Pretty much anything in society that has not been touched on enough. My goal through my music is to bring about awareness, whether its for ones own self, or a group(s) of people.
What projects are you currently working on: The “Force Majeure'” (EP), which is a collaborative effort between myself and Black Spade aka Stoney Rock. Besides music, more videos, the “Doorway to The Force” tour coming in Oct., and I just launched my website www.natocaliph.com
For more on Nato Caliph, please visit one of these social networks.
TWITTER SOUNDCLOUD LAST.FM FACEBOOK YOUTUBE ReverBNATION
NATO CALIPH ft. BLACK SPADE – REVEL (VIDEO)
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I hope you all had a great week jamming out to last week’s Weekend Mix. (<- Incase you missed it, it’s not too late to download it!)
This week we have another HOT playlist by our favorite Swizzy Land DJ, ESOR NOJ. Ever since he’s been putting these playlists together, my iPod has been on overload! (I hope yours has too!) Ever song he picks out, makes me want to shake it like a salt shaker, and this week is no different! So make sure you go download this Weekend Mix, and BLOW YOUR SPEAKERS OUT!!!
WEEKEND MIX #6 1. Alex Gaudino - I'm In Love 2. Bingo Players - Cry (Just a Little Bit) 3. Bon Jovi - No Apologies (Yash & Sanders Remix) 4. Gregor Salto, Jashua Khane - Bum, Bum, Bum 5. Jorg Schmid ft. Danielle - Died In Your Arms 6. Martin Solveig ft. Kele - Ready 2 Go 7. Mattias & G80 ft. Master Freez & Monica Harem - We Gonna Play 8. Mike Candys - Together Again 9. Milk & Sugar vs. Vaya Con Dios - Hey Nah Neh Nah 10. Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji - Pressure 11. Rico Bernasconi ft. Ace of Base - Cruel Summer 12. Sarah McLeod - Dancing in the Dark 13. Tim Berg - Seek Bromance DOWNLOAD
Who else remembers the Slap Bracelet from the 90s? Well when I was kid, I had every color. Well recently I discovered that they have brought SLAP back, SLAP WATCH that is! I just got mine in and I am loving it. SLAP WATCH Is the latest brain child of the Bit Time Brands. First released last summer in Germany, and now has invaded the U.S. SLAP WATCH is a unique twist on the silicone watch craze.
Every time I wear mine people ask me about it and want to know where I got it. Usually when this happens I unslap my SLAP WATCH and show them the back side that says (http://slapwatch.com) and then slap it back on my wrist. I think they’re intrigued.
Well as all great things that come across Swizzy Land, I am raving about this product and very excited to share it with you. I am going to give one very lucky Swizzy Land reader a chance to win their very own SLAP WATCH in the color of their choice. In a Summertime Swizzy Land Giveaway.
Available Colors:Purple Berry (Purple) Platinum (Grey) Alabaster (White) Cardinal (Red) Sunset (Orange) Army Green (Green) Electricity (Blue) Pop Star (Pink) or Raven (Black)
Here’s how you can win: (One entry will be counted for each of the following)
Follow Swizzy Land on Twitter: @IamSWIZZY
Fan the Swizzy Land Facebook Page
Leave a comment on the Giveaway
You can earn additional entries by submitting comments on the blog, reblogging the giveaway, or tweeting the giveaway. Each reblog, and tweet will count as additional entries and will increase your chances of winning.
The giveaway will run from Monday 7/25 through Monday 8/8. Tweet it, Facebook it, Talk about it and Win….. AND REMEMBER…..
If it doesn’t say SLAP, it’s not a SLAP WATCH.
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