Blues and No Saul
You may of noticed that although I was quick with the local news today ('Sydenham Psycho Cat'/'Feline Friends' story) I held off mentioning the incident at last night's Nas gig at Brixton Academy (which I nearly went to but didn't). This was partly due to waiting to hear a trustworthy account- I used to work for local newspapers so I know how stories about shootings can get twisted in favour of 'London Gun Crime' hype. Thanks to some fine tuned Fiddy sense, I can report that Blues and Soul Magazine writer Hattie Collins has written a personal account of the night.
http://hattiecollins.blogspot.com/2005/03/nas-get-down.html
Speaking of Blues and Soul Magazine- I wandered into Brikky's WHSmith's* this lunch time to check the magazine selection. Picked up this month's issue which said 'Saul Williams' on the front, only to find that there was no Saul to be found. Anyone who knows me, know's that I'm a HUGE fan of Mr Williams *understatement* so I was kinda disappointed...alright, heartbroken by his lack of presence. If anyone else has got the issue, please confirm that the article's not in there. It really could just be that I wasn't looking properly. Either that or they confused Saul for Ludacris (doubtful). Despite B&S's mischief, it rectified the situation by featuring a hefty interview with one of the nicest blokes in Grime, Plasticman in which he talks about everything from wanting to give 'the whole scene something to be proud of' in the form of his.... (you'll have to read the article to find out) as well as his own definition of the difference between Grime and Dubstep, part of the continuing name debate that keeps on cropping up.
There are also some good bits and pieces of news and reviews in the mag including a review of Blak Twang's latest album 'The Rotten Club' plus a small piece announcing the publication of RZA's Wu-Tang Manual which is bound to be an interesting read. Before I forget, Saul Williams is touring the UK this year including a stint at The Scala on May 3. If you haven't heard any of his stuff- check Coded Language (Amethyst Rock Star LP/Krust-Coded Language LP) which has got to be one of the most powerful Drum n Bass tracks ever produced and the somewhat Ragga bass infused 'African Student Movement' (last years self-titled album).
* WHSmith's in Brixton has a shabby magazine selection but it never lacks Blues and Soul
http://hattiecollins.blogspot.com/2005/03/nas-get-down.html
Speaking of Blues and Soul Magazine- I wandered into Brikky's WHSmith's* this lunch time to check the magazine selection. Picked up this month's issue which said 'Saul Williams' on the front, only to find that there was no Saul to be found. Anyone who knows me, know's that I'm a HUGE fan of Mr Williams *understatement* so I was kinda disappointed...alright, heartbroken by his lack of presence. If anyone else has got the issue, please confirm that the article's not in there. It really could just be that I wasn't looking properly. Either that or they confused Saul for Ludacris (doubtful). Despite B&S's mischief, it rectified the situation by featuring a hefty interview with one of the nicest blokes in Grime, Plasticman in which he talks about everything from wanting to give 'the whole scene something to be proud of' in the form of his.... (you'll have to read the article to find out) as well as his own definition of the difference between Grime and Dubstep, part of the continuing name debate that keeps on cropping up.
There are also some good bits and pieces of news and reviews in the mag including a review of Blak Twang's latest album 'The Rotten Club' plus a small piece announcing the publication of RZA's Wu-Tang Manual which is bound to be an interesting read. Before I forget, Saul Williams is touring the UK this year including a stint at The Scala on May 3. If you haven't heard any of his stuff- check Coded Language (Amethyst Rock Star LP/Krust-Coded Language LP) which has got to be one of the most powerful Drum n Bass tracks ever produced and the somewhat Ragga bass infused 'African Student Movement' (last years self-titled album).
* WHSmith's in Brixton has a shabby magazine selection but it never lacks Blues and Soul
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