http://theglobalherald.com News, Analysis & Reflection Mon, 21 May 2012 11:05:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://theglobalherald.com/modek-by-the-pool-remixes-ep/26895/ http://theglobalherald.com/modek-by-the-pool-remixes-ep/26895/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:04:41 +0000 Entertainment Desk http://theglobalherald.com/?p=26895 Bronson Records have release an EP of remixes of Modek’s latest work on 21st December 2011. SCNTST, Keith & Supabeatz and Mendoza are behind the electronic reworkings. It gets heaviest in the middle of SCNTST’s version of “By The Pool” – ultra-modern sounds for the second decade of the 21st century. Minimix Tracklisting 1 – [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/modek-by-the-pool-remixes-ep/26895/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/jay-z-believes-in-wireless-energy/26878/ http://theglobalherald.com/jay-z-believes-in-wireless-energy/26878/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:49:43 +0000 Entertainment Desk http://theglobalherald.com/?p=26878 Shawn Carter a.k.a. Jay-Z has agreed to be the face of Duracell Powermats. Stassi Anastassov, the President Duracell, at Procter & Gamble described the world’s most famous rapper as a “natural choice” to become the face and voice of the company’s new wireless charging technology owing to his “best-in-class” rating, which matches that of the [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/jay-z-believes-in-wireless-energy/26878/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/michael-kiwanuka-home-again-a-relaxed-start-to-the-new-year/26776/ http://theglobalherald.com/michael-kiwanuka-home-again-a-relaxed-start-to-the-new-year/26776/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:43:25 +0000 Entertainment Desk http://theglobalherald.com/?p=26776 Michael Kiwanuka’s new EP “Home Again” was released on 1st January 2012 making a soulful acoustic start to the new year. Quiet and gentle, the soothing melody is underlaid with a shuffling drum and unassuming guitar. Singing in the same folky vein as Mumford & Sons, Kiwanuka promises to be a rising star of 2012. [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/michael-kiwanuka-home-again-a-relaxed-start-to-the-new-year/26776/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/kelly-rowland-to-design-own-limited-edition-watches/26180/ http://theglobalherald.com/kelly-rowland-to-design-own-limited-edition-watches/26180/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:26:59 +0000 Entertainment Desk http://theglobalherald.com/?p=26180 Kelly Rowland is the new face of TW Steel timepieces. As part of the deal, the former Destiny’s Child star will get to design her own watches for the brand which has supported acts such as Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Jaime Foxx, Natasha Bedingfield, and Fergie in the past. Rowland said of the partnership: “I [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/kelly-rowland-to-design-own-limited-edition-watches/26180/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/going-out-get-ready-with-an-hour-of-party-popping-tracks-from-mustard-pimps/26137/ http://theglobalherald.com/going-out-get-ready-with-an-hour-of-party-popping-tracks-from-mustard-pimps/26137/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:30:24 +0000 Entertainment Desk http://theglobalherald.com/?p=26137 Mustard Pimps have just released their tenth volume of Catastrophe mixtapes. If you like old skool hip hop, Bentley Rhythm Ace or the Wiseguys, you’ll enjoy this electronic, vocals lite mix. From friendly synth to all out techno there’s a bit of everything for the major dance music fan, and you won’t have to change [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/going-out-get-ready-with-an-hour-of-party-popping-tracks-from-mustard-pimps/26137/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/40-minutes-of-synth-pop-and-dance-latest-mix-from-gildas-loaec/26127/ http://theglobalherald.com/40-minutes-of-synth-pop-and-dance-latest-mix-from-gildas-loaec/26127/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:47:40 +0000 Entertainment Desk http://theglobalherald.com/?p=26127 The latest mix from Gildas Loaec is out on 12th December in Europe and on 20th December in Canada and the USA. The mix features the latest hits from Loaec’s label, Kitsuné. The disco-inspired supermix is funky, uplifting and international – featuring lyrics in both French and English from artists across the globe. Tracklisting 1 [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/40-minutes-of-synth-pop-and-dance-latest-mix-from-gildas-loaec/26127/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/%e2%80%9cmy-top-ten-favourite-tracks%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-singer-daley/26052/ http://theglobalherald.com/%e2%80%9cmy-top-ten-favourite-tracks%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-singer-daley/26052/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:13:47 +0000 Daley http://theglobalherald.com/?p=26052 At only 23 years old, Daley has worked with Damon Albarn, Wretch 32, Andre Harris of Dre and Vidal (Jill Scott, Mary J Blige), former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler (Tricky) and Shea Taylor (Ne-Yo, Beyonce). The striking young man from Manchester has now released his own work, starting with a dark falsetto ballad to a [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/%e2%80%9cmy-top-ten-favourite-tracks%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-singer-daley/26052/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/2011-grammy-nominations-announced/26048/ http://theglobalherald.com/2011-grammy-nominations-announced/26048/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:13:31 +0000 Entertainment Desk http://theglobalherald.com/?p=26048 Lil Wayne has earned 5 Grammy nominations for the 2011 awards which are set to take place on 12th February 2012. He looks set to scoop the Best Rap Album Award for “Tha Carter IV”, which sold nearly 1 million copies in its first week. His record label buddy, DJ Khaled received his first nomination [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/2011-grammy-nominations-announced/26048/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/%e2%80%9cmy-top-ten-favourite-tracks%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-singer-ruby-goe/25958/ http://theglobalherald.com/%e2%80%9cmy-top-ten-favourite-tracks%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-singer-ruby-goe/25958/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:29:18 +0000 Ruby Goe http://theglobalherald.com/?p=25958 London-based singer, Ruby Goe’s new single “Get On It” is out now. Here, she reveals her top ten favourite tracks for readers of The Global Herald, revealing a diverse range of musical tastes linked by folky melodies, a futuristic tone and urban roots: Take Care – Drake What the Water Gave Me – Florence + [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/%e2%80%9cmy-top-ten-favourite-tracks%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-singer-ruby-goe/25958/feed/ 0 http://theglobalherald.com/ruby-goe-get-on-it-out-14th-november-2011/25756/ http://theglobalherald.com/ruby-goe-get-on-it-out-14th-november-2011/25756/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:22:24 +0000 Entertainment Desk http://theglobalherald.com/?p=25756 It’s got dance, dub, pop and dancehall – “Get On It” is a rare acoustic treat from Ruby Goe, a singer from the UK capital. This popstress knows how to pick some decent influences: Cheryl Lynn, Fonda Rae, Salt’n’Pepa and Africa Bambaataa. Synchopated drums space out a simple verse tempered with a rich and uplifting [...]]]> http://theglobalherald.com/ruby-goe-get-on-it-out-14th-november-2011/25756/feed/ 0