Wednesday, 18 November 2009

I've built it but are they coming? Episode 13 - Special Collectors edition featuring music, , videos and more.........


And so it was, after much turmoil & many tests & smoking, that upon reaching the thirteenth episode of the great quest Michael did spaketh thusly:


Thirteen! When I started this I thought it would be about 4 or 5 episodes long. Hah! Much has happened & we've come a long way over the last few months (read more)



Catch up on the full series:

Episode 1
, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6,
Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10, Episode 11, Episode 12,

Sunday, 1 November 2009

Chocolate Blonde @ Proud Camden

Join me this Sunday for an unrivalled evening of live music & entertainment from the best in new & emerging talent.....


musicpromo
@ Proud Camden

Hosted by Chocolate Blonde

DATE: TODAY - Sun 1st Nov.
TIME:
7:30PM-12AM
ENTRY:
£5

LOCATION:
Proud Camden

ADDRESS:
The Horse Hospital, Stables Market,
Chalk Farm Road,
Camden Town
NW1 8AH
(Nr. tube Chalk Farm)

ADDITIONAL INFO:
live@fattalent.com


http://www.chocolatebworld.blogspot.com

Saturday, 31 October 2009

Daddy is beyond cool........

Wow this track brings back memories but check out the vid..... this daddy
is either high on drink or drugs or maybe both???





http://www.fattalent.blogspot.com

Fat Talent @ Proud - Sun 1st Nov



Fat Talent @ Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Stables
Market,
Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, London NW1 8AH
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The LIVE music, fashion & entertainment event dedicated to new & emerging talent!

Hosted by the super talented & delectable ‘Chocolate Blonde’ , guaranteed to entertain you with her wit and insatiable energy!!

Fat Talent will have our usual high calibre of fresh talent on rotation and performances include the best of the best in music, comedy, dance & fashion. The Fat Talent team really know how to put on a show and our signature LIVE music selection includes a fusion of genres, from acoustic to RNB, rock, pop, soul & hip hop!!


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LIVE>>MUSIC>>LIVE>>MUSIC>>LIVE>>MUSIC>>LIVE>>

The music line up includes:

Josie Akers
Chocolate Blonde
Taboo Babes
Penny
Dan Zappi
Janiece Myers
Ed Mayhew

PLUS SPECIAL Funky house PA from Black Biscuit "who's skanking the hardest"?



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>>FASHION>> FASHION >>FASHION>>FASHION>>>>

Fashion show bought to you courtesy of Betsie Dsane from The Lookbookfactory & Fashion Capital who will be showcasing a range of AMAZING new & emerging designers from their Fashion Enter boutique.


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AFTER PARTY >>AFTER PARTY >>AFTER PARTY >>>>

DJ COL-J will be keeping you entertained before and after the show! Catch him spinning the best in old skool classics, UKG, RNB, hip hop & funky house

Tickets: ONLY £5 on the door
Advanced tickets (http://www.fattalent.com)
General Enquiries: info@fattalent.com

10% of all profits go directly to the Nordoff Robbins trust to aid their Music Therapy Programme (http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk


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Sun 1st Nov >> Sun 1st Nov >> Sun 1st Nov >> Sun 1st Nov >>

ADDRESS:
Proud Camden
The Horse Hospital,
Stables Market,
Chalk Farm Road,
Camden Town
London
NW1 8AH

Enquiries & additional info: Tel: 07903 777281 / e: live@fattalent.com

Friday, 30 October 2009

Enter the Boutique for the Unique…




Not only do we have Croydon to thank for producing the UK’s most celebrated style icon of the Century; Miss Kate Moss, another string to the unlikely borough’s bow can be found nestled away within the newly developed Centrale Shopping Centre and the traditional Allders department store. FASHION Enter and FashionCapital.co.uk boutique’S play host to a scrumptious assortment of the UK’s finest up and coming raw designer talent, attracting both consumers and buyers alike to view the stunning selection of over 40 designer's fabulous collections.


Fashion enter and fashioncapital.co.uk are a haven of hidden treasures for those who dare to be different. Every woman is born with the right to express their individuality, FASHION Enter and FashioNCAPITAL.CO.UK BOUTIQUE’S encourages women to cherish their uniqueness. Showcasing a sumptuous selection of lovingly hand made one off pieces you can always guarantee traffic stopping results for all the right reasons. The reign of cheap High Street fashion is drawing to a rather abrupt close and the rise of the refined independents is set to rule the retail kingdom with grace, quality and care; just as you’d expect from the creators of your clothes.


Luring the likes of starlet Sarah Harding from the glamorous girl group of the noughties “Girls Aloud” and our very own Miss London. FASHION Enter and FashionCapital.co.uk’s winning combination of distinctive products, second to none style advice and the truly magical atmosphere bring shame to the term “retail therapy” and present a whole new lifestyle concept for women willing to break the mundane mould of the cheap sheep shopping culture we have unfortunately had to endure for far too long.


Fed up with following the crowd? Why not ENTER a new era of fashion and support the evolution by creating your own style at the Boutique for the unique…





Aug ’09 saw Fashion Capital & Fashion Enter team up with Fat Talent for their monthly LIVE showcase events. The partnership offers an additional platform for their growing network of new designers to gain much needed exposure.




Fat Talent founder, Ady Opoko says “ We are absolutely delighted to be working alongside a well respected & industry recognized brand such as Fashion Capital & Fashion Enter. Their company ethos is a perfect match for Fat Talent’s brand objectives as we both endeavor to raise the profile of new & emerging talent.

Aswell as Fashion Capital & Fashion Enter, the fashion team also consists of renowned model & presenter Betsie Dsane. Betsie has worked her way to the top of her profession and has had an enviable career working with the best of the best including John Galliano & Vivienne Westwood. This industry experience & knowledge coupled with Betsie’s desire to support ‘Grass Roots’ fashion further enhances the production of the fashion showcase.



In association with Fashion Capital and Supermodel Betsie Dsane (www.thelookbookfactory.com) Fat Talent LIVE aims to fuse underground music and dance with contemporary fashion in the form of monthly style segments. Featuring different ‘Fashion Enter’ boutique designers at each event; the monthly fashion showcase gives new and aspiring artists the chance to catwalk their latest original designs to the crowds, creating a real buzz of new talent across fashion, music and lifestyle.

Fat Talent Live takes place THIS Sun- 1st Nov and on the first Sun of every month @ Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AH . Tickets are £5 on the door or pre-purchase your tickets from www.fattalent.com or view www.myspace.com/fattalent for further details.







ENTER BOUTIQUE

Unit 2 Centrale Shopping Centre

21 North End

Croydon Surrey

CR0 1TY

www.enter-boutique.com


FASHION CAPITAL

2 North End
Croydon, CR9 1SB
020 86037400

www.fashioncapital.co.uk


For further information please contact:

Emily Tullett

Boutique Manager

Tel: 020 8681 5014

Email: emily@fashioncapital.co.uk

Website: www.fashion-enter.com







Tuesday, 27 October 2009

I've built it..........but im not done yet. Episode 12


Welcome back grapple fans! I warn you now, this is going to be a long one. There's a lot in here..I want it finished!

At long last this week sees me reach the 2nd to last blog of the current series. What are we on now? 12. That means that in my reality you wont read this for another 4 weeks! I finished the armour about 3 1/2 weeks ago so that means by the time this goes out it'll have been 7 1/2 weeks. (read more)

Saturday, 24 October 2009

Casting Call - Female Models / Mon 26th Oct.



Betsie Dsane & Fashion Capital are casting for the
up-coming 'Fat Talent LIVE' Showcase, dedicated to new
& emerging designers. We are specifically looking for female
models dress sizes 8-12 & a min height 5'6 and above, so
please come along if you think you fit the bill.

Date:
Mon 26th Oct

Time: 5pm -7pm SHARP


Westbourne Rehearsal Studios
The Nr Basement
92-98 Westbourne Terrace
Little Venice
London
W2 5TH
(Nr. Tube Royal Oak)
Enquiries: 07903 777281 / live@fattalent.com

*Upon arrival ask for the 'Fat Talent' casting,
which is
situated in the ‘Big Room’






http://www.fattalent.blogspot.com

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Fat Chat: Bashiyra 'The Voice'


What has been the crucial key to your artistic development

at this point?


The most crucial key to my artistic development at this

point has been the overwhelming support from friends and

fans alike to keep going forward with my career. Their

acknowledgement of my gift has been second to none. When a

stranger stops me after a show and tells me "Your voice

gives me goose bumps", I am totally inspired to continue

the creative journey and raise the bar in my artistic

development through awareness, practice of my art and

inner self knowing....




You have provided backing vocals for renown artists such

as Diana Ross & Queen; and have been to the US, Africa and

Europe recording and promoting single releases. What has

been the high point so far?


The high point so far has definitely been recording and

promoting of my own single releases on an international

scale. My album "Thought You Knew will be launched on

Oct 22nd 2009 and I am elated to be able to showcase my

material and my works with some first class musicianship

and creativity.


Of course working with renown artists is a blessing and

I remain humbled by my experiences...I'm so appreciative

of the joy my work gives me....




Has there ever been a point in time where you have had 2nd

Thoughts about your chosen career?


I've always known from a young child that my career in life

Would encompass my gift to sing, write and perform. At times

you can become disillusioned with some individuals within the

music industry, for example individuals who say a lot and

follow through with nothing. This is common place in any

profession,right? However my conviction, self-belief and

application throughout the processes of my career in spite

of such individuals is the reason why I'm able to live my

dream....


You are committed to supporting local community projects

designed to enrich the minds of young people. Why is this

particular cause so important to you?


The cause of supporting the minds of young people through

local community projects designed to enrich their minds is

of vast importance to me.


Our children and young people are our future, if we as adults

negate our responsibility to invest in them, then what hope do

they have and what legacy can we say is possible?


Through the creative arts projects that I have been involved

with I have seen those afore said participants engage, develop,

enhance and thrive in their collective and individual

contributions.


It is essential that this energy continues to ensure
sustainability and transference of life skills, for all

generations to come...




I love the track entitled 'Don't get in my face'

...is this based on personal experiences?


Heee heee LOL... "Don't get in my Face" is definitely part

experience! I won't say which part, but those in the know,

know.... Still LOL! What I will say is relationships should

compliment the parties involved.


One should not have to compromise on aspects of their

character that were present and loved in the first instance

when the individuals first came together to appease the

other's ego, insecurities or hang-ups...


When that happens the essence and vibe is lost....




Being at the top of your game in this industry can

seriously restrict your social life. Have you achieved

an equal balance or do you struggle?


A social life is very important as is being you're best

Within whatever "Your Flow is."...


Personally Music, Singing, Writing and Performing are so

innate within me, that any struggle within "the game"

will ultimately be defeated..


My friends love what I do and support my purpose. Their

commitment to me is to see me be my best, so we'll

always find time, whether it's a phone call, a nght out

or correspondence via the internet to always be there for

each other in heart, spirit and soul...



Where do you see yourself this time next year? What are

your short term goals?


This time next year sees me instrumental in the creation

and production of some hot new material. I see international

travel and tours linked with my performances as a Singer and

Songwriter...


Also my work as a Vocal Coach will breathe forward new

meaning and dimension. As well as some refreshing and

exciting creative collaborations that will ensure "The

legacy of Bashiyra is here to stay...."



And last but not least? tell us something embarrassing

which has recently happened to you?


Well this was a while ago, and yes IT is still embarrassing!

I came out of a changing room, wearing a skirt and didn't

pull the back down properly. I was walking away when a lady

called me and said "Look behind you", I looked and was like

"Oh my geee weee weee ghosh, Noooooooo"... The lady was

cool and we both were in hysterics......


When I told my folks about it they were like Oh noo no no

you didn't..... Heeee heeeee


A good look? Well I'll leave you to decide... LOL :)




A big thankyou to Bashiyra for taking time out of her busy

schedule to chat to us and don't forget to get down to the

all important album launch on Oct 22nd @ Proud Camden - Full

details as follows:




SUPPORT UK HOMEGROWN TALENT

'Thought You Knew '- BASHIYRA


The Album Launch Oct 22nd

VENUE:

The South Gallery, Proud

Camden, The Stables, Chalk Farm Road NW1 8AH

TIME:

Doors Open 6.00pm

Bashiyra's Showcase 7pm Prompt Ends 8pm

Guest Performers Till Late

£5 Entry Fee



www.bashiyra.com


T: 020 7482 3867

E: info@purplereignpr.co.uk

www.proudcamden.com


Link for advance £5 tickets



Interview by Rhian Chodak

http://www.fattalent.blogspot.com


Monday, 12 October 2009

KOF 'Famous' Out now!!

A catchy mix of Old skool, new skool KOF's latest single is available to buy NOW from itunes and all leading online retailers. Show your support for UK music....



FAMOUS - KOF (OFFICIAL VIDEO) (Single Out 28.09.09 EVERYWHERE!!) from KOF on Vimeo.

Sunday, 4 October 2009

Chocolate Blonde @ Proud Camden

Join me this Sunday for an unrivalled evening of live music & entertainment from the best in new & emerging talent.....

musicpromo
@ Proud Camden

Hosted by Chocolate Blonde

DATE: Sun 4th Oct
TIME:
7:30PM-12AM
ENTRY:
£5

LOCATION:
Proud Camden

ADDRESS:
The Horse Hospital, Stable