Back to blogging basics
Good evening to you all. It's amazing how dependent one becomes on the Internet, when you don't have access to it. Gosh. Anyway I am back, this time from the big city with bright lights Jozi. I will be commencing with my "Music Musts", otherwise known as my reviews on the bands next week with Hawthorne heights.
Let's begin with the top story in my J Vonblog Special Report: My condolences go out to the family of S.A singer Jerome Martin from Redd Angel, who was killed in a car accident last week. I really enjoyed his material, and he was doing well both locally and abroad... on the French dance charts with the song "Man in the Mirror". I know his little boy was in ICU, so my thoughts and prayers are with the family, and I hope he recovers well.
On a lighter note Paris Hilton's song "Stars are Blind" is getting a lot of airplay, wow wee. It's too much, even for me. But I can tell you this song is gonna go places, just because of who she is and her status in the industry. Check it out here if you don't have access to it...
Speaking of music "I'm like a bird", "Try" and "Explode" star Nelly Furtado has seemingly moved away from her poppie ways, and is now embracing HipHop. At first I was like AAh hell child what are you doing, but listen to the songs carefully and there's no doubt in my mind you'll dig it. Maneater has been at the top of the UK charts for 3 weeks, so well done Nelly. Her album "Loose" is in stores now.
South African radio seems to be in it's transition phase i.e. get the new blood flowing. Pabi left Metro for YFm and Fresh starts at 5 on Monday. I know of a few other changes due to happen, but will confirm shortly. Radio is an important medium, and as a national broadcaster 5 has many changes, so if you want to know what you can expect starting this weekend check out the new line-up.
And finally-Freshlyground continue to move audiences with their music. This time they're heading across to Germany as part of a group to bring the soccer flame to S.A shores ahead of the 2010 World Cup. They'll share the stage with Sibongile Khumalo and Johnny Clegg at the closing ceremony, so good luck to them. I am hoping this will be the time for an S.A act to get some big international exposure. Hell it is the biggest event in the world.
That's it for tonight. I will be blogging more regularly as of tomorrow, so stay tuned for more entertainment news from near and not-so-near. JVB out!
Let's begin with the top story in my J Vonblog Special Report: My condolences go out to the family of S.A singer Jerome Martin from Redd Angel, who was killed in a car accident last week. I really enjoyed his material, and he was doing well both locally and abroad... on the French dance charts with the song "Man in the Mirror". I know his little boy was in ICU, so my thoughts and prayers are with the family, and I hope he recovers well.
On a lighter note Paris Hilton's song "Stars are Blind" is getting a lot of airplay, wow wee. It's too much, even for me. But I can tell you this song is gonna go places, just because of who she is and her status in the industry. Check it out here if you don't have access to it...
Speaking of music "I'm like a bird", "Try" and "Explode" star Nelly Furtado has seemingly moved away from her poppie ways, and is now embracing HipHop. At first I was like AAh hell child what are you doing, but listen to the songs carefully and there's no doubt in my mind you'll dig it. Maneater has been at the top of the UK charts for 3 weeks, so well done Nelly. Her album "Loose" is in stores now.
South African radio seems to be in it's transition phase i.e. get the new blood flowing. Pabi left Metro for YFm and Fresh starts at 5 on Monday. I know of a few other changes due to happen, but will confirm shortly. Radio is an important medium, and as a national broadcaster 5 has many changes, so if you want to know what you can expect starting this weekend check out the new line-up.
And finally-Freshlyground continue to move audiences with their music. This time they're heading across to Germany as part of a group to bring the soccer flame to S.A shores ahead of the 2010 World Cup. They'll share the stage with Sibongile Khumalo and Johnny Clegg at the closing ceremony, so good luck to them. I am hoping this will be the time for an S.A act to get some big international exposure. Hell it is the biggest event in the world.
That's it for tonight. I will be blogging more regularly as of tomorrow, so stay tuned for more entertainment news from near and not-so-near. JVB out!
just can't keep away I see ;)
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