Issue 41

Kings of the throne

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Issue 41|may 2012

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Contributers Design Publisher DistributionJB Rose, Lauren Higgins sheleene sealy Life in Colour London Get me exposureand mai mihaimeed

FeAtureKeepers of the throne Jay-Z & Kanye west. p.8

MusiCFrank Mcomb

CoMeDYAndi Ohsho

theAtreGood Black Men, Good Black Women

sPoKen WorDOneness Sankara

CoMMunitYDigital Shoreditch

Regular Features: Diary of a Singer... p. 6 Unsigned and Happening.......... p. 7

Win Free tickets p.5

AvAilAble Monthly At A venue neAr you

Most beautiful Woman? p.4

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LIfe IN CoLouR’s Most Beautiful Woman?Beyoncé, married to rapper Jay-Z, credits the January birth of daughter Blue Ivy Carter as her beauty secret.“I feel more beautiful than I’ve ever felt because I’ve given birth,” the 30-year-old singer said.“I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this Earth”.Last Month Mrs Jay Z Carter was named People Magazine’s most beautiful woman 2012, which led Life in Colour to think about the British equivalent. Now you may think we do not have that much people to choose from but hold on a minute if we open our minds to all genres of entertainment what does that give us? Did you ever notice Anjula Mutanda that gorgeous psychologist who would pop up on Big Brother, analysing those wannabe desperado’s, embarrassing themselves for the promise of fame and fortune? Consultant psychologist and mental health expert, life and careers coach, and social scientist- with a wealth of experience Anjula is also seen offering her expertise on BBC Breakfast TV, The Wright Stuff, The One Show and much more. She’s definitely not just a pretty face.

23 year old X Factor winner Alexander Burke is also a close contender despite her personal problems with rumours that a model kissed and exposed her footballer boyfriend Jermaine Defoe’s secret hotel romp. She’s a great singer, tenacious, ambitious and definitely beautiful. New single, ‘Let it Go’ is out 27th of this month.So what do you think? From actresses, to singers, professionals in the public eye, to poets and leaders, who would you vote as London’s most beautiful Woman. Let us know… [email protected].

Beyoncé

anjula muanda

alexandra Burke

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“You think England is hard? Compared to Nigeria? My dear, you haven’t seen anything yet!”On holiday with her streetwise son in Lagos, a British-Nigerian mother is in turmoil. Should she leave her only

child in a strict Lagos boarding school, or return him to the battlefields of inner London? An exuberant and thought-provoking mix of comedy, tragedy

and family drama, Pandora’s Box reveals the heartbreak behind the difficult choices some parents must make – and the price their children pay.Arcola tent, 9-12th May. tickets: £10-£14020 7503 1646, www.arcolatheatre.com

Frank Mcomb’s skill full piano and organ work has made him an underground favourite on the soul and jazz scenes and a highly sought after session player. He’s recorded and per-formed with many of music’s giants including: Frankie Beverly & Maze, Teena Marie, Chaka Khan, Phyllis Hyman and Teddy Pendergrass, and even Prince.Jazz Café, May 13th, 0844 847 2514 www.venues.meanfiddler.com/jazz-cafe

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I am driving on the motorway listening to instructions from my sat nav as I

head towards Basingstoke to sing at a charity event with the band I’m in. 5.30pm is call time and luckily the Tom Tom says I’ll make it, although I had to take two comfort breaks along the way and one of them I did a bit of an unnecessary girlie shopping. Funny but as soon as I hit the motorway I get the desperate urge to go. Eventually the machine says I’m at my destination but why am I facing a field on one side and a barn on the other? It’s chucking down with rain and there is no one around to ask for direction. As I don’t usually trust these things I had borrowed another such similar device from my bro’ and after reprogramming both gadgets (crazy I know) at last I arrive late at a plush hotel. After sound checking with the band the promoters stingily lay on a spread of dry, cheese sandwiches while the guests have a delicious 3-course meal complete with a gorgeous chocolate cake. Anyway,

I’m not here for the freeness it’s all about the money. So we do our gig, which was disappointing because the corporate crowd just chatted through out the 2 hour set which never usually happens. I find solace in the fact that I’m recording my own original songs the next day, so who cares about these champagne guzzlers.

Next day in NW1 I’m happily recording a new song ‘Trust him,’ with Mr Fantastic. He reassures me I wont get a parking ticket outside his house as the rain continues to plague London. Maybe us mortals have upset God and he is really vex. Mr F. says that wardens don’t normally come along his road however a little voice inside tells me that this is Camden the clamping terrorist of the capitol. Silly me, I should have trusted my own instinct because I get a £130 ticket, boo hoo! My gig money is gone. Ahh well, I’ll trust in myself next time.

JB ROSE‘Diary of a Singer’

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JB ROSE‘Diary of a Singer’


Unsigned & HappeningLionessQueen of the UK grime jungle, Lioness is admired for her no-nonsense lyrical content and direct delivery. Roaring on to the scene at a young age, Lioness’ skilled word play, and comedic observations set her apart from the rest. Staying true to herself and spitting about what she knows make her relatable and the most popular female MC in the UK Grime scene. Lioness still firmly holds on to that title to date, check out her recently released mixtape, ’Featureness Episode 2’ featuring old and new tracks.@LionessOfficial, www.lionessofficial.com

DukeThink ’80s throwback pop without the cheesiness. This South London singer & songwriter has paved his way through the live circuit, recently playing Michael Jackson in the hit show Thriller Live. Citing the eclectic mix of Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye and Prince as influences, funkadelic disco tones are evident in the drum patterns and synth heavy production. Matched with a soulful voice that reaches effortless falsettos, Duke is a formidable talent.www.dukeofficial.com

imanWith strong vocals that ride the melody effortlessly, this singer-songwriter from the East side of London has the ability to transcend genres with her sound.Adamantly refusing to write about anything other than her own experiences, Iman’s lyrics are delicately sincere. Her EP ‘Only You’, released last December, contains three tracks and a remix and is only a glimpse of what Iman can do. The title track ‘Only you’, co-penned with rising star Ed Sheeran, is a beautiful love song about the optimism of new beginnings. Definitely worth a listen.@imanmusicuk, www.imanmusic.co.uk , www.facebook.com/imanmusic

Described as a visual masterpiece full of pyrotechnics and lasers, ‘The Throne’ arrives May 18th at The London O2 Arena for 5 back-to-back

performances.

The long time friends and music giants came together under the name ‘The Throne’, to collaborate on the most anticipated Hip-Hop album of 2011. ‘Watch The Throne‘, garnered phenomenal success, topping the album charts and winning the 2012 Grammy Award for ‘Best Rap Performance’ for the debut track ‘Otis’, brilliantly sampling Otis Redding’s ‘Try A Little Tenderness’.

Hip-Hop heads were sent into a ticket buying frenzy earlier this February with the announcement of Kanye West and Jay-Z’s sell-out tour making its way across the pond this month.

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Inspiring each other to new heights, the superstar duo recorded the album at various locations around the world. The album features production from The RZA, The Neptunes and Kanye’s longtime collaborator Mike Dean. Featured vocals include Beyoncé, Curtis Mayfield, Mr. Hudson and Frank Ocean.

2012 already has the beginnings of a great year for the music icons. With Jay-Z welcoming his baby daughter, the heir to the Throne herself, Blue Ivy Carter in January and Kanye’s recent praise for his single ’Way too Cold’. In true Kanye fashion, the single has attracted much controversy, particularly for the dissing of West’s rumored new girlfriends estranged husband.

With all this success, Jay-Z has hinted at a follow-up project in 2013, ‘We – I say ‘we’ because I’m in Throne mode – we’re in a great place creatively. You might see Jay, then Kanye and a Throne album next year. We’ve really found our zone.’

Whether a sequel is in the pipeline or not, right now we are happy to witness arguably raps greatest duo make history on stage.

By Mai Mihaimeed

18th – 22nd of may6.30pm, £44.75 - £67.25

The o2 arena.se10.

02084632000www.theo2.co.uk

Keepers of the throne


3rd – 6th The London International ska festivalGet those skanking shoes ready and limber up for the sound of rocksteady, reggae and ska.6pm £20-£122 o2 shepherds Bush empire.W120844 477 2000www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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Love music Hate RacismGood music, good people and unity for all.8pm £5/ £3 studentsRich mix. e1. 020 7613 7498www.richmix.org.uk

10th Triumvirate Denys Baptiste unveils his new trio with double bassist Larry Bartley and drummer moses Boyd.8pm £5 B4 9pm mau mau Bar.W11. 020 7229 8528www.denysbapiste.com

14th Robert Glasper experiment / BilalGrammy nominated band return to London with Black Radio, effortless infusion of Jazz and hip-hop.

7.30pm £10-£25Barbican Centre. eC2y. 020 7638 8891www.barbican.org.uk

23rd michael KiwanukaBritish/ugandan singer-songwriter combines rootsy folk with a deep soulful voice. 7pm, £14 0844 477 2000o2 shepherds Bush empire.W12www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

28th esperanza spaldingamerican Grammy award winning, multi-instrumentalist brings her Jazz act to London.8.30pm, £25 Koko.NW1.0870 432 5527 www.koko.uk.com

31st alan Weekes and The effra Banda blend of Rock steady, sKa, Blues and Jazz born out of Brixton.7.30pm £5Rich mix. e1. 020 7613 7498www.richmix.org.uk

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WReTCH 32Wretch The metaphor man takes to the stage.7.30pm, £15 o2 shepherds Bush empire.W12 0844 477 2000www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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The Comedy store Playersa rapid fire show entirely unscripted and 100% improvised. 7:30pm. £17.The Comedy Pub. sW1y. 0844 248 5050www.comedystoreplayers.com

7th

universal all-stars of ComedyBank holiday special starring Kane Brown, eddie Kadi, owen Lean, axel, slim and Lateef.7:30pm, £25.The Broadway Theatre. se6. 020 8690 0002www.broadwaytheatre.ticketsolve.com

7th 14th 28th Laughing Boy Comedy Cluba night of fun with comedians with individual humor.7.30pm, £4The Camp, eC1y. 020752532443www.thecamplondon.com

9th – 20th

angie Le mar – In my shoesa one-woman show including short stories highlighting the lives of 6 individuals.8pm 18+ £15millfield arts Centre, N18.020 8807 6680www.millfieldartscentre.co.uk

13th

a Touch of Class 2012affinity arts entertainment returns to give you the uK’s No1 Comedy and music showcase. 7:30pm £25.Broadway Theatre. se6. 020 8690 0002www.broadwaytheatre.ticketsolve.com

25th

DoNGWhere Hip-Hop & Comedy combines.7.30pm £10 adv / £15 doorRich mix, e1.020 7613 7498www.richmix.org.uk

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aNDI osHoa brutally honest dissection of the perils and pitfalls of dating.7pm £12.50 southbank Centre, se1.020 7307 8480www.underbelly.co.uk


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elixira powerful audio-visual experienceexploring cultural relationships with water.7.30pm £5 advRich mix. e1.020 7613 7498www.richmix.org.uk

12th In Him Do I Trusta play that explores current issues of gang culture.7.30pm £10The albany.se8.020 8692 4446www.thealbany.org.uk

12th – 3rd JuneThe ragged Trousered Philanthropist musical adaptation by stephen Lowe of one of the mostinfluential socialist novels of the 20th century.7.30pm £10-£34 Hackney empire.e8. 020 8985 2424www.hackneyempire.co.uk

13th – 2nd Juneaesops fablesa vibrant and moving new musical for all the familybased on a brilliant script by Peter Terson.

£8 - £34Hackney empire.e8.020 8985 2424www.hackneyempire.co.uk

19th

Good Black men Good Black Womena play for our times, depicting the real Black British experience.Bernie Grant arts Centre.N15.02083655450www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk

20th

mwalimu expressLondon’s only Pan african family

adventure chugs inwith a dazzling experience of africa and the Diaspora.2pm freeRich mix. e1.020 7613 7498 www.richmix.org.uk

23rd Kupenga Kwa Hamletan urgent, poetic and spiritual reimagining of the first Quarto of shakespeare’s classic.7.30pm £12 Canada Water Culture space.se16 7aR 020 8692 4446www.thealbany.org.uk

11th – 1st JuneLa Boheme - abanxaxhia re-imagining of Puccini’s classic is set in the townships of present-day south africa, with an orchestra of marimbas.£10-£34 7.30pmHackney empire, e8 1eJ 020 8985 2424www.hackneyempire.co.uk

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1st open mic nightopen-mic with a difference. Come along and see music played in new and exciting ways.7pm freePurple Turtle. NW1www.skiddle.com

5th

sun stops playacclaimed poet John agard explores poetry and cricket.6pm £9-£5Cockpit Theatre.NW8.020 7258 2925www.thecockpit.org.uk

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spark stories True stories told from the stage, hilarious, tragic and unexpected.7.30pmCanal Cafe Theatre.W2.020 7289 6054 www.canalcafetheatre.com

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scratch at the JackQuick fire acts showcasing fresh material.6pm. £7Brockely Jack studio Theatre. se4.0844 847 2454www.brockleyjack.co.uk/

18th oneness sankarafunky fridaysJoin oneness with special guests Indigo and Nyika Gorensandu plus DJ. 8-12pm free.The earl of Portobello .W10. 0208 960 6600 www.earloportobello.co.uk

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Chill PillLondon’s coolest poetry night.7.30pm £7The albany. se8. 020 8692 4446. www.thealbany.org.uk

3rd

aLTeReD sTaTes of somaLIaPoetry and prose from two emerging writers of somali origin, Warsan shire and Diriye osman.7:45pm £8 southbank Centre se1 8XX020 7960 4200www.southbankcentre.co.uk


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2nd – 3rd Junea Portrait of British sub-CultureCelebrating Britain’s rich and subversive tableau of sub-cultures 10am Rich mix. e1.020 7613 7498www.richmix.org.uk

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free to falla scratch night where new and experienced choreographers are invited to share their work.6pm. £11, £7studentRich mix. e1. 020 7613 7498www.richmix.org.uk

4th station sessions festivalmusical festival of weekday rush-hourperformances by established and up-and-coming artists. 2-5:30pm. free. st. Pancras International station, NW1www.stpancras.com/station-sessions

5th – 7th Breakin’ Conventionannual hip-hop festival returns toLondon for its ninth year running. 6pm £15-£20 seatedsadler Wells Theatre.eC1R.0844 412 4300

www.breakinconvention.com

6th Baishakhi mela food stalls, rickshaw rides and colourful floats to welcome the Bengali New year. 12pm-7pm. freeBrick Lane.e1.020 7364 2494http://www.baisakhifestival.com/baisakhi-festival.html

12th

Numbi – a Night of afropolitan DivasCelebrating the Diaspora and the funkiness of afropolitan Divas with spoken word, live music and dance.7.30pm £5-£12

Rich mix. e1.020 7613 7498www.richmix.org.uk

15th – 26th young meets oldan art exhibition by Ken and Kemi exploring the constructs of collaboration.11am-6pm freesprout arts.sW16.07799528544www.sproutarts.com

21st Digital shoreditch festivala festival celebrating creative, technical and entrepreneurialtalent of east London.08:30 til 17:30Hackney House eC2.020 7749 3742www.digitalshoreditch.com

1st – 19th Ballet Revoluscionan explosive fusion of ballet, contemporary dance and hip-hop.7.30pm £15-£48Peacock Theatre.WC2a.0844 412 4322www.sadlerswells.com

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