JESSIE = WOW

“Mamma Knows Best”

Speaks volumes that she’s been signed in the US but the UK labels didn’t pick up on her when Gut when bust.

Someone associated with the project (or Jessie yourself if you’re checking this) – PLEASE HOLLA AT ME!!

Posted by Jam at 1:38 am on August 27th, 2009

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Categories: Music, New Music, Video.
Tags: Jessica Cornish, Jessie, Jessie J, New Music.

MOBO AWARDS 2009

Tonight on my show I had the pleasure of being controvertial! Along with the ever glamourous gossip queen Max, we revealed the MOBO Awards 2009 nominations.

Lots of “WTF??” moments including Jeremih being nominated for Best R&B before he’s even released a record in the UK; Dublin’s Laura Izibor being nominated in the Best UK newcomer category; Dizzee’s “Bonkers” not being nominated in the Best Song category and Drake being nominated in 2 categories (look, while Drake is definitely the future of HipHop, the nomination feels a little premature as it comes before any official release…)

Then there were a good few surprising but for the right reason moments including Donae’o getting a nomination for Best UK Act; my boy Bashy getting 2 nominations (Best UK Act & Best Album for “Catch Me If You Can”) and JLS getting a nomination for best song for “Beat Again” (we all know it was my remix that got them the nomination!) and of course me being nominated in the Best DJ category. Yes, you read it correctly:

I’ve been nominated for a MOBO in the Best DJ Category!!!

It’s my first MOBO nomination and as I’m sure you can imagine, I’m overly chuffed! I remember watching the first MOBOs on TV wishing I was there & dreaming of winning an award. Now, I’m nominated and it’s a possibility I could win.

I’m up against some very stiff competition including a couple of legendary DJs who have inspired me in the past and more than a couple of colleagues (full list below) but if you feel like you like what I do on the radio, in the club and on the blogs please register here or click on the picture and vote for the youngest DJ nominated in 2009!

And remember, a vote for me is a vote for the underground! Find out who wins what on 30th September 2009.

(more…)

Posted by Jam at 11:25 pm on August 26th, 2009

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Categories: Ramblings.
Tags: Alesha Dixon - The Boy Does Nothing, Bashy, Bashy – Catch Me If U Can, Best HipHop Act: Dizzee Rascal, Beverley Knight, Beyonce, Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It), Beyonce – I Am Sasha Fierce, chipmunk, Chipmunk ft Emeli Sande - Diamond Rings, Chipmunk – Diamond Rings, Ciara, Dizzee Rascal, Donae'o, Drake, Eminem, Eminem & Kanye West Best Album: Kanye West – 808s & Heartbreaks, Ironik, Jade Ewen, Jay-Z, Jeremih, JLS, Kanye West, Keri Hilson, KIG – Heads, Lady Gaga Best UK Act: Alesha Dixon, Laura Izibor, Lemar Best Song: JLS – Beat Again, Manny Norte, Master Shortie Best Reggae: Mavado, Masterstepz, MistaJam, Mr Hudson, Mr Hudson ft Kanye West - Supernova Best International Act: Akon, N Dubz & Tinchy Stryder Best UK Newcomer: Alexandra Burke, N Dubz – Strong Again Best Video: Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers, N Dubz – Uncle B Best R&B/Soul Act: Beverley Knight, Ras Kwame, Rickie & Melvin, Sarah Love, Sean Paul, Semtex, Serani, Shortee Blitz, Shoulders Knees & Toes, Steve Sutherland, Target & Me!, Tarrus Riley, Tinchy Stryder & N Dubz – Number 1, Tinchy Stryder – Catch 22, Trevor Nelson, Vybz Kartel Best DJ: Westwood.

USAIN BOLT – HITLER REACTS

Shouts to my boy Industry Andrew at Number 21

Posted by Jam at 9:08 pm on August 18th, 2009

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Categories: Hiwawious, Video.
Tags: Comedy, Hitler, Usain Bolt, Video.

JME – OVER ME (VIDEO)

What better first blog post after my Wedding/Honeymoon/1Xtra in Ayia Napa shenanigans than to show you Boy Better Know CEO JME’s very sick new video:

Simple yet highly effective. Stylish yet not overly flashy. And the track itself? Sickness personified!

Posted by Jam at 8:46 pm on August 18th, 2009

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Categories: Music, New Music, Video.
Tags: grime, JME, Over Me, Video.

VILLAS

I’ve not long left Villa 1Xtra and am about to board my flight home, this blog post is written directly from Larnaca Airport! Before the Ayia Napa 2009 experience is completely over for me, I wanted to share this video with you…

You’ve seen Cribs on MTV right? Where the super rich & famous show you around their houses and show off about their gadgets, cars & pimp cups? Well, 1Xtra brings you Villas:

Posted by Jam at 1:30 am on August 9th, 2009

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Categories: Hiwawious, Video.
Tags: Ayia Napa 2009, BBC Radio 1Xtra, Comedy, Cribs, Cyprus, MistaJam, mtv, Video, Villa Tour.