Posts made in March 2020

Pongo x “Uwa” Video

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Angolan-Portuguese singer/rapper’s new EP ‘Uwa’ (out now on Caroline Intl) – arrives just ahead of her headline shows booked for next month.

Watch the ‘Uwa’ video HERE
Stream the ‘Uwa’ EP HERE

UK HEADLINE TOUR INCL. LONDON EartH – APRIL 18, 2020

Angolan-Portuguese artist Pongo today releases the new video for her latest, 6Music play-listed single ‘Uwa’, the title track from her widely-praised new EP, out now via Caroline International. The new video – directed by French photographer Lou Escobar – arrives on the eve of Pongo’s appearance at this year’s 6Music Festival, where she will perform at London’s Dingwalls alongside Holy F and Ghum on March 5, 2020. The festival appearance will precede a second run of UK headline shows from Pongo, including her largest London gig to date, at EartH Hackney on April 18, 2020.

Escobar’s directorial debut, the vibrant, choreography-led video for ‘Uwa’ was filmed on location in Dakar. Poignantly for Pongo, the shoot marked the first time she’d returned to Africa since fleeing Anogla with her family as a child, to escape the country’s civil war. ‘Uwa’ itself takes its name from a word in Angola’s traditional language of Kimbundo meaning ‘step’. Used in the games of dodgeball played by children in the streets of Pongo’s Angolan hometown of Luanda, on ‘Uwa’ Pongo interpolates this nostalgia with the pulsating rhythms of the Kuduro genre to infectious effect.

The ‘Uwa’ EP – also featuring 6Music & 1Xtra-supported single ‘Quem Manda No Mic’ – follows Pongo’s debut EP ‘Baia’, which has been streamed over 6 million times and counting, also spawning remixes from 20syl and Anoraak (the latter issued via Kitsuné). It’s the latest chapter in an again-the-odds trajectory that has seen Lisbon-based Pongo struggle with various personal upheavals. Settling with her family – aged just 8 – in Portugal in a city just north of Lisbon with a very small African-immigrant population, she experienced prolonged racist abuse whilst completing her schooling in the area. Already seeking solace from a disturbing present tense by retreating into the music, dance & slang words of her former life in Luanda, Pongo’s route to becoming one of Kuduro’s fastest-rising young stars was completed when she encountered the Denon Squad, a group of boys practicing kuduro dance on the streets of one of Lisbon’s largest African communities. Soon rapping over their routines – in defiance of her father, himself a kuduro dancer back in Angola – a tape of Pongo’s recordings made its way into the hands of Lisbon-based club night turned kuduro collective Buraka Som Sistema. Aged just 15, Pongo (taking her artist name in tribute to feminist Congolese singer, M’Pongo Love) then went on to make her debut on their ‘Black Diamond’ album, alongside the likes of M.I.A. and Kano.

LIVE
5 March LONDON – Dingwalls 6Music Festival
15 April NORWICH – Norwich Arts Centre
16 April BRISTOL – Jam Jar
17 April BRIGHTON – Patterns
18 April LONDON – EartH Hackney

In the Press
“An aural Vitamin D shot” – Guardian
“In a pretty hopeless era, her imminent breakout looks perfectly timed” – Observer One To Watch
“Pongo’s songs are a punchy, self-assured take on the musical style known as Kuduro, blending frenetic African rhythms with blaring techno beats and rapping” – New York Times
“Bold super-positive pop” – Metro Sounds of 2020
“Her invitation to the dancefloor is easy to accept” – Pitchfork
“Blending her penchant for dancehall and Kuduro she’s proving herself as one of the most inventive and exciting performers around right now” – NME
“100 Essential New Artists,” “Multi-disciplined artist Pongo has a rich cocktail of musical cultures behind her” – Complex
“An eclectic mix of sounds and genres that defies classification” – The Line of Best Fit
“Wastes no time in kicking into high gear” – The Fader
“Charismatic & eclectic to the bare bone, Pongo is the name circulating on everyone’s lips.” – Clash
“African rhythms melding upbeat electronic sounds and Pongo’s lush vocals” Indie Shuffle
“A thrilling, hands-in-the-air invocation” – the Quietus
“The concept is Pongo’s most raw and honest” – Mixmag
“Pongo’s music is a carnival celebration of belonging” – Dork

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Secret revealed: buying the best women’s t-shirts

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Summer is just around the corner now and most of us are seeking for simple, comfortable attire for the season. So, be sure to check out Marcelo Burlon.

Also, if you’re looking for an online destination to purchase hoodies or sweatshirts, then Marcelo Burlon is the perfect brand for that. In addition, You can buy shoes, bags, clothing and other accessories from this website as well.

However, there are some essentials you must keep in mind before buying women’s shirts.

Choose the t-shirt for your body type

Whenever you are buying a t-shirt, then go for the one that complements your body type. You have two options. You can go for the light colors or dark colors. However, what you need to keep in mind is that light colors tend to highlight flaws, while dark colors help to hide them.

If you want to play it safe, then there is a little trick that you can try. You can choose a subtle toned t-shirt and go for a bright colored accessory to go with your t-shirt. The mistake most people make is that they just go with the trends without realizing whether the chosen t-shirt complements their body type or not.

For example, slim-cut shirts may seem like an enticing option. However, hold the shirt in front of the mirror and see how it goes with your body type. If you follow this simple trick, you will not end up wasting money.

Going for the classic look

There are some rules of the thumb that you must follow when buying your t-shirt. The shoulder seams should never hang below the shoulder. It is vital that the sleeves of the t-shirt must end between the upper third of the arm.

Choosing the best fabric for your T-shirt

Pay close attention to the fabric of the t-shirt. Jersey fabric is thin and is not as durable. Ideally, choose 100% cotton fabric when you want to buy summer wardrobe pieces.

Cotton is prone to some shrinkage. If you go for cheap fabric for your t-shirt, then it possibly unravel after one wash. The knitting must be relaxed. It should not be overstretched and must be round in shape.

The neck band should not be twisted. It needs to be smooth. It’s vital to carefully read the label and follow the instructions.

Be sure to follow the aforementioned tips to prolong the life of your t-shirt.

Blacc Zacc – Carolina Narco

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Known as the “The Richest Rapper in South Carolina,” hip hop artist Blacc Zacc (South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records) is prepared to show the world exactly why that statement rings true. The Columbia, SC native has just announced the release of his debut album, Carolina Narco. The 11-track effort offers a seamless stream of hits, including the recently released title track, “Carolina Narco,” and its follow-up track, “Make A Sale.” With appearances from Moneybagg Yo, Yo Gotti, Stunna 4 Vegas and DaBaby, each song remains true to theme as the artists rap about hustling, money and the street life. Blacc Zacc showcases his lyrical agility and impressive technique as he works to provide each track with its own unique appeal; from the upbeat club sounds of “Coccy” ft. Stunna 4 Vegas to the more melodic “All Day.” The album features production by Young Kio, OG Parker, Romano and more. Listen to Carolina Narco HERE.

In addition to his album release, Blacc Zacc is blessing fans with the release of his video, “Make A Sale” with Moneybagg Yo. Directed by Gabe Hostetler, the video details the artist’s narcotics operation as detectives remain on his chase. The video serves as the perfect follow-up to Blacc Zacc’s “Carolina Narco” visual, which ended in him smoothly evading arrest. You can watch the video for “Make A Sale” HERE.

Blacc Zacc is one of Interscope Records newest signees, via South Coast Music Group; also home to Charlotte artist, DaBaby. Blacc Zacc has gained attention through several mixtapes, including, Trappin Like Zacc, which was released via Interscope Records in July 2019. He has positioned himself as an artist to watch through his music, stage performances and a slew of personable interviews. Blacc Zacc will be joining Moneybagg Yo on tour, which kicks off on March 13^th at Limelight Nightclub in Indianapolis, IN.

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Ro James – Touchy Feely

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Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ro James releases a new track “Touchy Feely” from his forthcoming sophomore album which is due out via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. Click HERE to listen.

Produced by MP808 (Meek Mill, Lil Uzi Vert), “Touchy Feely” follows the release of the forthcoming album’s lead single “Last Time,” which is currently climbing the Urban Adult radio chart and has nearly 10 million streams and video views combined worldwide. “Last Time” is written by James and Verse Simmonds (Meek Mill, Chris Brown) and produced Soundz. Simmonds and Soundz are the same team behind James’ Grammy-nominated, RIAA certified platinum single “Permission,” which is from his critically-acclaimed debut album ELDORADO.

James is also set to embark on select dates on the Gallant “Sweet Insomina Tour” this spring. They will stop in cities across the US including New York, Philadelphia and Boston before wrapping in Silver Spring MD on March 20^th. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click HERE.

Listen to “Touchy Feely,” catch him on tour and keep an eye out for more from Ro James coming soon.

Listen “Touchy Feely”

Watch/Buy/Stream “Last Time”

TREVOR DANIEL – Nicotine

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Alamo Records/Interscope Records artist Trevor Daniel has announced the release of his major debut album, Nicotine, out later this month. To celebrate the announcement the songwriter/performer released a brand new offering to tide fans over till the project’s release. “Past Life” is a powerful single that teeters on the anthemic scale while keeping in with Trevor’s signature trap-rock vibe. The song was co-written by Grammy winning songwriter and Billie Eillish collaborator, Finneas O’Connell. A sure fire hit single, the track breaks at the minute mark to bring in the upbeat synth elements, elevating it’s melancholic subject matter to new heights.

Listen to Past Life

Houston, TX native Trevor Daniel has been on a dedicated path towards music industry infamy with the massive success of breakout RIAA Platinum certified single “Falling.” The platform Tik Tok gave the single a second chance since its initial release in 2018 but has now racked up over 36 Million views for it’s official video released last month. In addition to hitting No. 7 and No. 11 peaks on Rap Streaming Songs and Hot Rap Songs, respectively, he snagged his first top 40 appearance on the Hot 100, setting a new peak at No. 25. Trevor’s upcoming major label debut, Nicotine, will seek to mirror this success with all new tracks but more importantly, a sound and voice that is sure to capture an entire generation.

After successful sold out headlining dates in New York and Los Angeles, Trevor seeks to expand his reach by touring across the country and overseas playing both venues and festivals — for ticketing information and news show updates go HERE.

G-SHOCK × MISCHIEF

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Casio G-SHOCK announces an all-new, limited-edition women’s timepiece in collaboration with MISCHIEF, the Seoul street fashion brand that is popular throughout Asia. This collaborative model is inspired by the street fashion culture of the 90s that has become the signature style of the MISCHIEF brand along with the dial look that created the G-SHOCK boom back in the 90s. The new GMAS model showcases this nostalgic look with a transparent case and band in “sun-washed” coloring.

The GMAS140MC-1A includes nods to the two brands that are known for their sleek, streetwear looks for women, with the MISCHIEF logo appearing on the watch face, and engraved on the back cover and band. The band clasp also comes with the unique detail of “DEADLY COMBINATION” printed on the band, celebrating the coming together of G-SHOCK and MISCHIEF. To finish the look of the 90s-inspired timepiece, the updated GMAS arrives in custom packaging that features the MISCHIEF logo printed across the box.

Additionally, the GMAS140MC-1A arrives in the classic GMAS circular model shape and boasts large side buttons, making it easy to use for women that are always on the go.

The new model also comes equipped with standard G-SHOCK technology such as:

Shock Resistance
200M Water Resistance
Stopwatch
Auto LED Light
Lap/Split Time
Magnetic Resistance
Countdown Timer
5 Daily Alarms
12/24 Hr.Time Formats
Full Auto Calendar

The GMAS140MC-1A will retail for $120 and will be available for purchase starting this March at gshock.com, G-SHOCK Soho Store, and select G-SHOCK retailers including Macy’s.

GRACE VANDERWAAL

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Award-winning singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal has released her brand new original song “Today and Tomorrow” – listen to it HERE. The twinkling track penned by Grace while filming, is featured in the upcoming Disney+ original movie Stargirl, a film adaptation of Jerry Spinelli’s beloved young adult novel of the same name. Premiering on the Disney+ streaming service next Friday, March 13th, Grace will be making her acting debut, playing the titular role of the same name. “Today and Tomorrow” is the end-credit title track and will also be included on the forthcoming Stargirl digital soundtrack from Walt Disney Records, available on March 13th.

“‘Today and Tomorrow’ was inspired while I was filming the movie. I wanted to capture the essence of being Stargirl and how it felt to play her,” Grace says of the song. “My producer, Ido, and I wanted to keep it as raw and natural as possible to let people hear the magic in the studio when the song was written.”

Grace will take the stage to perform “Today and Tomorrow” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on March 11th.

Grace VanderWaal is a creative force to be reckoned with. Following her meteoric rise and the release of her best-selling EP, Perfectly Imperfect, and full-length album, Just The Beginning, the America’s Got Talent winner returned with a new EP titled LETTERS: VOL. 1 late last year. To date Grace has over 700 million streams worldwide. All throughout, VanderWaal keeps her millions of fans updated on her daily musings and everyday evolution on social media, all while enjoying the experience of simply being a teenager. Letters: Vol. 2 is set for release later this year via Columbia Records.

ABOUT “STARGIRL”

“Stargirl” from Disney+ is a tender and offbeat coming-of-age story based on the critically-acclaimed, New York Times’ best-selling young adult novel about an unassuming high schooler who finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl, whose unconventional ways change how they see themselves…and their world. Leo Borlock (Graham Verchere) is an average student at Mica High School. He gets decent grades, is a member of the school’s marching band and has always been content flying under the radar. But all that changes when he meets Stargirl Caraway (Grace VanderWaal), a confident and colorful new student with a penchant for the ukulele, who stands out in a crowd. She is kind, finds magic in the mundane and touches the lives of others with the simplest of gestures. Her eccentricities and infectious personality charm Leo and the student body, and she quickly goes from being ignored and ridiculed to accepted and praised, then back again, sending Leo on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. A celebration of individuality, kindness and the power of the human spirit, “Stargirl” is directed by Julia Hart from a screenplay by Kristin Hahn and Julia Hart & Jordan Horowitz based on a novel by Jerry Spinelli. The film stars singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal in her film debut, Graham Verchere, Karan Brar, Maximiliano Hernandez, Darby Stanchfield and Giancarlo Esposito. “Stargirl” is produced by Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, p.g.a., Lee Stollman, p.g.a., and Kristin Hahn, p.g.a., with Jordan Horowitz, Jim Powers, Jerry Spinelli, Eddie Gamarra, Catherine Hardwicke and Jonathan Levin as executive producers.

Angel – Blessings

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London sensation Angel joins forces with French Montana and Davido to blend their signature sounds on the remix for “Blessings” which is out today via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. Listen HERE.

Angel says, “I feel like French and Davido bring the track to a even wider audience. We all come from different cultures, me from London, French from NY and Davido from Nigeria with the Afro beat movement. It was just so organic to blend all of these sounds together. You see the track In a new light, and now the whole world hears the track With a new perspective. The original was about appreciating the blessings and now it’s about celebrating our blessings.”

Last summer, Angel announced his signing to Mark Pitts’ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records and released the original “Blessings” track and video which was Angel’s first U.S. based release. The video premiered exclusively on Complex and has garnered over 8M video views and streams combined.

Listen/Buy/Watch “Blessings (Remix)” feat. French Montana & Davido:

X Ambassadors – Belong

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Multi-Platinum selling rock band X Ambassadors release their new EP, Belong, today on KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records. Belong EP features the previously released song “Everything Sounds Like A Love Song” as well as “Belong” and “Happy Home.” Belong EP is available now at all digital retailers.

“This EP is a meditation on love, loss, and finding your place in the world,” says X Ambassadors lead singer Sam Harris. “Searching for a purpose, for a place where you Belong. Sonically, we took a deep dive into our Dad’s prized record collection and drew a lot from our favorite 60s & 70s soul/ R&B / and rock records. The emotion and simplicity of music from this era has always inspired us on a very deep level.”

X Ambassadors are currently in the midst of a European headline tour. See a complete list of tour dates for THE ORION TOUR 2020 TOUR. To purchase tickets and VIP packages for all dates go HERE.

*Photo by Anna Lee

Celebs Who Love to Gamble and Play Games

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Gambling can be very exciting, whether it involves a night at the casino, a day out at a horse race meeting, or even a civilized game of bingo. It is easy to see why so many a bit of gambling and here are some of the most well known.

Bruce Willis

The actor who is perhaps better known for his roles in the Die Hard movies is reportedly a keen gambler and is rumored to have once won $500,000 playing baccarat in Atlantic City. He has also played a role in the film Lay the Favorite, in which he plays a sports gambler.

Steven Spielberg

Spielberg needs no introduction for his work as a movie director but not many people know that he enjoys horse racing so much that he owns his own racehorses, one of which ran in the 2003 Kentucky Derby. He also directed a film that is revolved around the friendship between a man and a horse, called War Horse.

Robbie Williams

The former Take That band member is known to love playing a bit of bingo, having been spotted in the bingo halls around his hometown of Stoke-on-Trent. Gary Barlow allegedly hosted a bingo party which the band attended whilst they were still all on good terms. These days we imagine Robbie gets his bingo fix by playing from the list of bingo games available online, to avoid being hounded by fans at land-based bingo halls.

Tiger Woods

The golfer, who has made one of the biggest sporting comebacks ever after years out in the wilderness with injury, is also a keen blackjack player. He is known to head to the casinos and play for large sums of money at top spots like MGM Grand Resort and the Bellagio. Sports stars often unwind with games like blackjack and poker, with A-Rod also said to be a big fan of the casino.

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore enjoys the casinos so much that she decided to head straight to Las Vegas after finalizing her divorce with Will Kopelman. The Charlies Angels and E.T. actress hooked up with J Lo whilst she was there and looks like she took in some other fun activities as well as hitting the casinos. Barrymore also starred in the film Lucky You which centers around a poker player and has several scenes filmed at the Bellagio. Check the latest Drew Barrymore net worth.

Pamela Anderson

Baywatch legend Pamela Anderson is rumored to have married poker player Rick Salomon after losing a game of poker to him. They had been long-term friends but their marriage was short-lived. They did get married a second time, but went on to divorce again.

These are just a few of the top celebrities that love to hit the casinos or have a competitive game of poker with friends. Gambling is a firm favorite with so many celebrities that you will usually find a celeb or two in the top casinos around the world.