As We Enter...

As we’re sure you’ll remember, in 2005 Nas featured on Damien Marley’s excellent track “Road to Zion”. Now, five years later, they have reunited to release the “Distant Relatives” album, and it’s definitely been worth the wait.

Sharing an eagerness to address the bigger issues, and a genuine passion for each other’s music, the pair initially came together with the intention of producing an EP. Fortunately for us the music flowed and their inspiration couldn’t be limited to just a few tracks.

The consciously positive and inspiring nature of the album is infectious; their obvious enthusiasm for the project spills out of the music and you get a sense this goes far deeper than one album. When Nas says they want to do big things, and Jr. Gong mentions building a school, you know they’ve got plans.

For those of you who haven’t heard it yet, here’s just a little taste to put you in the mood….

Win a part in new Cult Brit Film 'Everywhere and Nowhere'

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EVERYWHERE & NOWHERE is a raw, powerful and funny coming-of-age
film focusing on the identity struggles of Ash a young British Asian who is
torn between the traditions of his suburban family life and his passion for
music.

Check out the new official website www.everywhereandnowheremovie.com
and follow them on twitter@EandNthemovie for all the news, music, photos and
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Elysian Project = Warehouse Mayhem

In Mid May I headed to the next 'Wonderland' installment at a new Location in Angel, Islington.

The night was being hosted by three different Event Organisers, which promised an eclectic mix of musical madness and live acts, shared between three floors and one mystical shed.


Wonderland:

As in my Previous review - Wonderland was full of magical treats, face painting, live bands and smiley faces. If you needed a moment to recooperate, there was a separate food n chill section with gorgeous homemade cakes, hot tea and a Tube Carriage Bar/Seating Area.

Alan:

This was the room of Dubstep Mayhem, dirty beats and
heavy basslines that rattled your soul and formed bubbles of happiness in your tummy. Complete with Metal dance cages and neon
decoration. I spent a good portion of my night
here, sweating hard and exerting my body to its weekly
dance workout. Nice :-)


Acidic Records (Virus Project):

Now, I only went in here on one occasion but as I
entered they were dropping some PHAT drum&Bass which made my whole aura smile with delight. The tunes were varied in
there, sometimes House, sometimes Drum&Bass and sometimes electro. The room was rammed for most of the night and the energy was great to be a part of.

I had a ball, and so did my mates, who were all virgins to this style of
night. The cost was a measly £10 and if you join their Facebook groups you can get early tickets that are usually half price! Bargain! The people were lovely, no violent idiots or casual thiefs, just smiles, good chats and happy faces.

So if you fancy heading to any of these events check out the websites below:

Alan
Wonderland
Acidic Records
Elysian Project

Next Event is on Saturday 19th June (THIS WEEKEND) - Tickets are £8 and you can buy them here.

Check out Spoonface's new tune!

Hey guys,

Please take a moment to watch this LOVEerly new tune from our very own Spoonface......

It'll be sure to make ya smile :-)