Time magazine are getting creative. They recently referenced Lil’ Kim on the cover of their latest issue which has a feature on Kim-Kong-il’s successor and son. As you might know, many people that Lil’ Kim had passed away when the news broke that the North Korean ruler had passed away. Funny and punny.
Since we heard the tragic news that one of the greatest pop artists has passed away we have been scouring the internet for any clues as to what the cause of death was. She seemed like she was on a healthier track and 48 is way too young for someone to die. First there was those pictures of her sweaty night out where Whitney Houston looked liked she had blood on her leg, we dismissed it as red wine in the beginning and then took a closer at the night. It’s not like she was on a downward spiral like everyone talks about it. In fact, Whitney was doing much better than she was this entire decade, at least to our distanced knowledge.
At any rate, Amy Winehouse’s death sparked a general consensus that it was due to illegal drug abuse only for it to come out as a result of excessive alcohol consumption. Now, she looked like she had a couple of drinks before and maybe she couldn’t live with the shame of her pictures being splattered all over the world the next day with her being completely discombobulated after she championed the role of a recovered addict to Oprah while promoting her last album I Look To You. What am I insinuating? Well, could it be possible that the death was a suicide. You know, she was in a bathtub. This is standard procedure for people who slit their wrists because the warm water keeps the vessels dilated for the blood to come out faster.
I am on speculating from afar. But, until its ruled out its not too far-fetched. Granted, it might be a drug relapse or an overdose on prescription drugs. Actually, it may very well be. But, something tells me that these photos of her hard partying did not sit well with the diva who finally polished her image after years and years of trying.
Correct me if I am wrong. This is just some blabber from a loving fan.
By surfing one of our favorite blogs, we have come to find out that disco diva Andrea True Connection, who is most famous for her song “More, More, More” has passed away. The cause of death was not released. She is one of the few adult film stars that made it into the Billboard top 10. Sad news. Her song “More, More, More” was covered by Rachel Stevens and Bananarama. Also it was used as a sample for the Len hit song “Steal My Sunshine.”
Maybe is @OfficialAdele stopped smoking so much she wouldn't have this health problem.—
Nasser AlQatami (@nasque) October 30, 2011
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She might not have picked up the Mercury Prize Award for her sophomore album 21, but she won not one but two Q magazine awards for her efforts. Adele’s latest album has been certified platinum 10 times in the UK. It comes as no surprise that it would get that kind of reception. It seems the throat problems that she is having with her health recently stopped her from attending the event. We hope she is OK.
News just in is that Amy Winehouse’s autopsy results showed no signs of drug overdose. “Toxicology tests showed there were no illegal substances in Amy Winehouse’s body when she died last month at age 27, her spokesman said Tuesday. In a statement, he added that alcohol was present, but that it could not be determined what part if any it played in her death.” Click here for more.
Florrie is not about to give up with this new EP that insinuates everything about drug consumption, but doesn’t quite touch that line. Experimenting is probably her last attempt at some hipster-love. This is another refreshing summer track from the disc.
“I don’t sleep very well when i travel. and as a result, i tend to be awake in cities when everyone else is asleep. and that’s where this album comes from. it was primarily written late at night in cities when i felt like i was the only person awake (or alive). being the only person awake (or alive) in an empty city is strange and disconcerting, but it’s also comforting. the streets are empty and quiet. the streetlights are all on but are only illuminating emptiness. i don’t know if any of this will make sense to anyone listening to the album, but for me ‘destroyed’ is an album that makes the most sense late at night in an empty city when everyone else has gone to sleep. and, as always, i presumptuously ask that you listen to the album in its entirety at least once, as it was put together as a, hopefully, cohesive body of work, and i believe that it makes the most sense when listened to from start to finish. a soundtrack for empty cities at 2 a.m, at least that’s how i hear it. and, as always, thank you for listening. and hopefully see you soon.”
- Moby
Australian Pop,
Lenka’s heart skipping a beat.
Yes, Two is the one.
Do we care?
Without even being a single, Adele‘s “Someone Like You” has reigned supreme on the charts preventing even Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” from getting there. This is proof that balladry is not dead and beauty is the song is still as relevant as beauty in the packaging, at least in the UK.
It was raining out, there were rumors of power shortages, the show was delayed hours and the opening act majorly sucked. But, when M.I.A. took the stage it was like nothing we had ever seen. Pure charisma couple with great beats, that night was unforgettable. We know have a great understanding of why M.I.A. is such a cultural icon, even though we loved her all along.
Stumbled upon this disco gem of a start a while ago and we can’t get enough of him. Also, we have refrained from listening to any new music until we get over this disco hump. Paul Jabara wrote “Last Chance,” “Enough Is Enough” and “It’s Raining Men” before he passed away in 1992 and he also conceptualized the HIV/AIDS red ribbon logo. He is greatly missed.
“Grief has limits, whereas apprehension has none. For we grieve only for what we know has happened, but we fear all that possibly may happen.”
- Pliny the Elder
Morcheeba haven’t disappeared. In fact, they released an album in 2008 called Dive Deep that had a bunch of gems on it. This time around they are continuing the legacy but with Skye on this new album set for a summer 2010 release titled Blood Like Lemonade. Can’t wait!
After a couple of happy-go-lucky pop compilations comes this dreary and drab mellow one. Although it concentrates on the melancholy it does incorporate many genres from folk to organic pop to black electronica to mood food. It’s more a feeling than a sound. It carries some gems we couldn’t live without during our hectic volunteer work trip in Madagascar. It’s called Woebego as it is a play on the word “woebegone” and it sound tribal. Now, we’re off to a random impromptu Hong Kong trip. Enjoy it and give us some feedback, these compilations don’t come often, if there is demand of the dreary, we will represent. By the way, this is the first time we hand the sleeve’s creative control to someone else. Thank you, JS.
Congratulations to the US for the passing of the healthcare bill that would protect everyone in the US and not just those who can afford it. It’s a great day for everyone and a commemorative one to the people who had suffered the shackles of a capitalist-driven health system. This reform was necessary and also and indication that socialism is not a bad thing after all.
