A critic is some one who constructively judges something and the informs the masses of whether the piece under examination is worth any attention. What makes a great critic is not just experience but also what they know about the subject. This means they should be able to analysise the form, structure, language even. For instance if it is a film they are reviewing then the should know the technical terms, the history of film and also be able to relate to the viewer on thier level. Remember a critic must bare in mind that the audince watch, look or listen for pleasure.
People ask me what do I know about the subjects I critise and I say that having studied my subjects to a technical level and have an passion for these subject I feel qaulified to voice my opinion knowing that I know what I am talking about and can analysise the piece in any context knowing that I can support my critisism with constructive comments.
I review music, theatre, books and fims. I have studied music, theatre and english to A-Level standard. These subjects have taught me how to analysis these art forms breaking them apart to appreciate the beauty and hard work that goes into these forms. So much of this goes unappreciated by the audience but a critic can look and see beyond and truely judge its worth.
I feel I can critcise even better having written creatively and written music. This means I can put myself in the shoes of an audience and a critc when reviewing my own work in editing process.
Critics are judged to cruel dislikable people, but we know our subjects well enough to give a true honest opinion, where we are not having to gain favour of the artist(s) to gain respect. A critic is definately the person to fear as they make or break an artist.
However a rare gem of a critic is the one that is instinctive and intutive on what the next trend will be, as well as what is crurrently trending. As I critique a lot of new up and coming artists I have to know what will be big, what is big but won't last and what is never going to make it. A critic is never wrong and the only person who can contest a critic is another critic who has the same amount of knowledge on that subject.
26 September 2010
25 September 2010
EXCLUSIVE REVIEW - It's the south east - fortune favours the rich
Well, discovered a more alternative sound on the Island Records label. 2 very talented london boys, who are predicted to be the new 'The Streets'. These cheecky cockney lads produce and write thier own stuff. Its very dancey and alternative sounding. Its a beautiful mixture of spoken word over instrumentals. If you are picky about your music the closest people I can say they are similar to are The Streets, Lydia Lunch and Nick Cave. These lads will definately make you laugh with this conceptual album and if your even harder to please sing along with them. Its concept is a man who falls in love with a girl only to find out as the so eloqeantly put it is a slag. I dare you to play this loud when your parents are at home and I double dare you to play it to your grand parents.
Tracklist
Intro - Pure instrumental, will lead you to think this is a classical album which it isn't. Makes a perfect instrumental to do your own spoke word stuff over.
Round and Round ft Amelia - Very dancey song, can see it played in a club one of my favs to skank to.
On top of the world - Lovely song, slightly like the reverand and the makers. Makes you wanna sing along
Dirty slags ft ILS - Halarious even though it makes you wanna go on a feminist strop with the language but you have to remember thier cockney lads so chill and enjoy.
The start of an end - sets the theme in place here as you find out she is a slag
Best Mates Bird - OMG i was laughing so hard at this and singing along coz it was too funny to keep a straight face to. My fav song on the album.
Fortune favours the rich - latin beat and narritive story lyrics, i love the accents to the point i forget how much they swear. Makes you wanna dance drunk to it
We can't decide - A slower song, funny but its kinda cynical in approach and like a debate or conversation. I like it quite inspirational for how men think about women and sex.
Chinese Whispers - Slag been at it again and thier metaphores are getting funnier. Funny tune with some great string backings with the drum beat.
Waiting - Sad song, made me wanna cry. beautifully written, bit like Plan B with the masculine honest sentimentality.
Constantly stoned - Got that feel to it and its soooo funny, sing alongish and honest about weed . I love it!
So overall I love it, its funny and brilliantly cheecky. So download it at http://www.zshare.net/download/7375145208bb6f07/. Be a daredevil and try it, I'm sure you'll like it xx
Tracklist
Intro - Pure instrumental, will lead you to think this is a classical album which it isn't. Makes a perfect instrumental to do your own spoke word stuff over.
Round and Round ft Amelia - Very dancey song, can see it played in a club one of my favs to skank to.
On top of the world - Lovely song, slightly like the reverand and the makers. Makes you wanna sing along
Dirty slags ft ILS - Halarious even though it makes you wanna go on a feminist strop with the language but you have to remember thier cockney lads so chill and enjoy.
The start of an end - sets the theme in place here as you find out she is a slag
Best Mates Bird - OMG i was laughing so hard at this and singing along coz it was too funny to keep a straight face to. My fav song on the album.
Fortune favours the rich - latin beat and narritive story lyrics, i love the accents to the point i forget how much they swear. Makes you wanna dance drunk to it
We can't decide - A slower song, funny but its kinda cynical in approach and like a debate or conversation. I like it quite inspirational for how men think about women and sex.
Chinese Whispers - Slag been at it again and thier metaphores are getting funnier. Funny tune with some great string backings with the drum beat.
Waiting - Sad song, made me wanna cry. beautifully written, bit like Plan B with the masculine honest sentimentality.
Constantly stoned - Got that feel to it and its soooo funny, sing alongish and honest about weed . I love it!
So overall I love it, its funny and brilliantly cheecky. So download it at http://www.zshare.net/download/7375145208bb6f07/. Be a daredevil and try it, I'm sure you'll like it xx
24 September 2010
EXCLUSIVE ALBUM REVIEW!!!!!!! PRE-RELEASE
I think I have just heard the next big release from Island Records. A young man called Liam Heart, and oh my oh my he definantly one of the ones to watch if you love your R&B. I have been sent a copy of his album to review, however it is not released until November 17th 2010. So you guys are gonna have to wait until then to listen to what I'm talking about. However you can find him on youtube - the song to look for is 'worth more than gold', its a beautiful song.
He is like a mixture of Neyo, Usher and Chris Brown. Beautifully sweet tunes, will definately go down well with all the romantic souls and I can predict he will have a huge following of teenage girls with that voice. He writes all of his own songs too so thats another added bonus to why I think he is one of the next big things.
What is surprising is that on first listen you may think he is Amercian, but he is actually from Essex (England). Well who would of thought that in Essex they produce singers and songwriters of this callibre.
The album is called Love and is about precisely that. Remember available on 17th November and for the record I am not affliated with Island Records.
Track List
Love - beautiful chord progressions, with a very soulful beat. I can see this being sung on Glee because its got that sing along feel to it. Garrunttee the chorus will be stuck in your head by the end of the song.
Save Me - Marching rnb drum beat, smooth lyrics, very Chris Brown in 2007. Not as depressing as the tittle suggests but definately break up song material.
Need You - Slow dancing song, definately a hit with the romantic boys. Would make a good song for a movie soundtrack.
Go! - Remarkably for a song about finding out his girlfriend cheating its very laid back and almost saying I don't care just tell me the truth. I see this in the charts released as a single over the next few months.
Tell Me why - very soulful, can imagine it remixed for a club, its got that feel to it.
Afriad - Honest, and very touchig, one of my favourite tunes
Just stay together - Early Neyo style, Just can see a winter top ten here!!!! Makes you wanna sing into your hair brush, as an sdult it makes me feel like I'm 13 again and head over heels in puppy lust.
Gotta Do with me ft Michelle - A very grown up track, got girl doing some club moves, wishing there was a guy here to dance with. Its quite a naughty track written in a nice innocent way.
Through my eyes - very romantic, modern day Ray Charles, makes you wanna street dance.
Home - Soulful, talking about trying to get his girlfriend to see and open up. Makes any single girl fresh from a relationship wanna cry with its sentimentality.
Right here - true RnB right here, takes you to the days of Marvin Gaye and Barry White, got a slight hint of horns too, giving it that old school classy feel. Now I'm really starting to fall in love with this track, its so true about guys in relationships and how they should be.
Too far to end - Now this is a true love ballad, reminds me of R Kelly vocally here. It feels like he is singing to you and that just makes you fall in love even if your the most wisest of cynics about love.
Lies - A deep social observation, anyone who has had a hard life can emphasis with this and will draw some raw deep emotions from everyone who listens. Got a lemar feel to it.
I just can't - Touching love song, that makes you think of Usher, when hes being romantic
Much more than friends - Omg take away the backing this would still be an amazing song accapella, got a 90s feel about it in terms of rnb then.
Worth more than gold - Sweet sweet song, another of my favourites, loved the video too. He is defo worth more than gold on this scene.
So people get this album when its released, even if you didn't like my review coz you'll kick yourself later when he hits the charts big time.
Remember Liam Heart - Love released 17th November 2010 xx
He is like a mixture of Neyo, Usher and Chris Brown. Beautifully sweet tunes, will definately go down well with all the romantic souls and I can predict he will have a huge following of teenage girls with that voice. He writes all of his own songs too so thats another added bonus to why I think he is one of the next big things.
What is surprising is that on first listen you may think he is Amercian, but he is actually from Essex (England). Well who would of thought that in Essex they produce singers and songwriters of this callibre.
The album is called Love and is about precisely that. Remember available on 17th November and for the record I am not affliated with Island Records.
Track List
Love - beautiful chord progressions, with a very soulful beat. I can see this being sung on Glee because its got that sing along feel to it. Garrunttee the chorus will be stuck in your head by the end of the song.
Save Me - Marching rnb drum beat, smooth lyrics, very Chris Brown in 2007. Not as depressing as the tittle suggests but definately break up song material.
Need You - Slow dancing song, definately a hit with the romantic boys. Would make a good song for a movie soundtrack.
Go! - Remarkably for a song about finding out his girlfriend cheating its very laid back and almost saying I don't care just tell me the truth. I see this in the charts released as a single over the next few months.
Tell Me why - very soulful, can imagine it remixed for a club, its got that feel to it.
Afriad - Honest, and very touchig, one of my favourite tunes
Just stay together - Early Neyo style, Just can see a winter top ten here!!!! Makes you wanna sing into your hair brush, as an sdult it makes me feel like I'm 13 again and head over heels in puppy lust.
Gotta Do with me ft Michelle - A very grown up track, got girl doing some club moves, wishing there was a guy here to dance with. Its quite a naughty track written in a nice innocent way.
Through my eyes - very romantic, modern day Ray Charles, makes you wanna street dance.
Home - Soulful, talking about trying to get his girlfriend to see and open up. Makes any single girl fresh from a relationship wanna cry with its sentimentality.
Right here - true RnB right here, takes you to the days of Marvin Gaye and Barry White, got a slight hint of horns too, giving it that old school classy feel. Now I'm really starting to fall in love with this track, its so true about guys in relationships and how they should be.
Too far to end - Now this is a true love ballad, reminds me of R Kelly vocally here. It feels like he is singing to you and that just makes you fall in love even if your the most wisest of cynics about love.
Lies - A deep social observation, anyone who has had a hard life can emphasis with this and will draw some raw deep emotions from everyone who listens. Got a lemar feel to it.
I just can't - Touching love song, that makes you think of Usher, when hes being romantic
Much more than friends - Omg take away the backing this would still be an amazing song accapella, got a 90s feel about it in terms of rnb then.
Worth more than gold - Sweet sweet song, another of my favourites, loved the video too. He is defo worth more than gold on this scene.
So people get this album when its released, even if you didn't like my review coz you'll kick yourself later when he hits the charts big time.
Remember Liam Heart - Love released 17th November 2010 xx
CelibacyVsIntimacy - Kaiz La Kazie
This is an exclusive!!!!!
This mixtape is based on a story about a young woman who meets a guy and is attracted to him. Almost falling in love with him, until she finds out that he has a girlfriend already. The mixtape is based over 48 hours, the first half is her meeting and being attracted to him, aptly named Intimacy and the second half is her reaction to finding out he has a girlfriend. Hence its called celibacy. This conceptual mixtape is very clever as all the intimacy tracks begin with I and the celibacy tracks beginning with C. This is the 6th mixtape from Kaiz La Kazie, released 1 year to the day from her first ever mixtape Migrate adapt was ever released.
A little known fact is this is based on true events and proud to say that the night out and meeting of friends was about me (Jazzle) and Trae going clubbing with Kaiz La Kazie in Vauxhall. Awful night at club but jokes times when out of there. But what happens in Vauxhall stays there lol.
Track listing
[C]elibacy Vs [I]ntimacy..
FRIDAY
˚˚Anything˚˚ ft Ridez
[I] Think Why Not [Part 1] - Sexy sounding strings, and very sauve lyrics, she is thinking about being with him. Beautifully sweet lyrics.
[I] Could Be - Bit more upbeat, vocalising every girls thoughts when she is in love. Very expressive.
[I] C U Searching - Very funky soul beat, describes herself in totaly honesty though a little arrogantly but it is done with such class.
[I] M Not Easy To Handle - Very Jazzy almost got a ska feel to it, she is trying to distance herself but she is laying it down for him.
[I] M Talking 2 U - got a 80s rnb feel to it, reminds me of Terrance Trent d'Arby with a dash of Whitney Houston. Talking about herself and wanting to change her standoffish behaviour.
[I] Like You - Very futuristic in style, talking about how she never falls for love. Makes you feel intoxicated like she is. Reminds me of Basement Jaxx' laid back tunes.
[I] Can B Vulnerable - Bit reggae and soul combined, the drumbeat kinda is showing her gaurds falling and the vocals show the steady flow of vulnerability.
[I] Think Why Not [Part 2] - She talks about having to distancing herself as she is drunk and doesnt wanna be a one night stand. Very dreamy beat.
-----------------------------------
SATURDAY
**Wifey Skit** ft Jazzle Dunne
[C] Real Intentions Now - Bit harsher now, very poetic even though she is heartbroken, he even is suggesting she becomes his beat and she isnt having it
[C] I Dont Fuck - She is putting it straight, very feminist quite uplifting beat
[C] The Sweet Talk ft Ridez - Sharp slightly jarring until 15secs in where it become slightly chinese style, very honest about being fooled.
[C] Im Drunk - Very reminicent of The Streets with the spoken word element, any drunk broken hearted girl will relate to this. Honest and on the road to repair.
[C] The Dirty Scrap Of Saturday ft Ridez - very honest about the early morning of out clubbing, mix of styles here.
[C] How Ugly It Gets - Very soulful but funky, she looks at herself and wonders if its because of her as a person
[C] Invisibilty - Sad, acoutic song, talking about rejection, also going to be used in a play next year called Da Galdem written by Jazzle Dunne (Me).
[C] The Salt Water - Dark beat, about crying beautifully written, simple but complicated.
˚˚Moon Beautiful˚˚ - futuristic sound, very dreamy, beautiful makes you feel like you're looking at the moon with her intoxicated.
All concepts and Ideas written, arranged, and portrayed by Kaiz La Kazie.
Vocals By Kaiz La Kazie. Additional Vocals By Ridez and Jazzle Dunne.
Tracks 1,2,3,7,9,12,13,14,16,17 and 18 produced by Kaiz La Kazie.
Track 10 produced by Sinister Samurai
Kaiz La Kazie Copyright 2010 ©
"This tape is dedicated to anyone that didnt think the best would ever happen to them. And for those who never believed they would still be standing.
Thank You For Downloading My Mixtape.
It means a lot and I would like to shout out the following.. *Deep Breath*
Redstripe, Alex, Samurai, Whyrez, Jazzle, The Barbican Poets, Roundhouse,The Roundhouse Poets, Heads frm BANM, DV8 & Pointblank, Amede, Blitz,Vicky, Carlene, CD Spinz, Julie, ,Fidel, Jacob, Maggie
Ridez, Sae, Multi,HdN, Soulj,T-Funk,
my sisters, my "sisters", all da female MC's that have holla'd, any one thats booked me 4 a show, and interviews, im eternally grateful.. <3
any one I left out was probably for a good reason.. but on a real .. masiv luv to all the people that support my music and enjoy my tunes. u make me wanna carry on regardless. i spent a long time on this one, making sure everything is on point. please, if u feel this mixtape is good, dont be shy to hit up your peoples and recommend it. <3 massive love.. Kaiz La Kazie..."
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ppngzp
This mixtape is based on a story about a young woman who meets a guy and is attracted to him. Almost falling in love with him, until she finds out that he has a girlfriend already. The mixtape is based over 48 hours, the first half is her meeting and being attracted to him, aptly named Intimacy and the second half is her reaction to finding out he has a girlfriend. Hence its called celibacy. This conceptual mixtape is very clever as all the intimacy tracks begin with I and the celibacy tracks beginning with C. This is the 6th mixtape from Kaiz La Kazie, released 1 year to the day from her first ever mixtape Migrate adapt was ever released.
A little known fact is this is based on true events and proud to say that the night out and meeting of friends was about me (Jazzle) and Trae going clubbing with Kaiz La Kazie in Vauxhall. Awful night at club but jokes times when out of there. But what happens in Vauxhall stays there lol.
Track listing
[C]elibacy Vs [I]ntimacy..
FRIDAY
˚˚Anything˚˚ ft Ridez
[I] Think Why Not [Part 1] - Sexy sounding strings, and very sauve lyrics, she is thinking about being with him. Beautifully sweet lyrics.
[I] Could Be - Bit more upbeat, vocalising every girls thoughts when she is in love. Very expressive.
[I] C U Searching - Very funky soul beat, describes herself in totaly honesty though a little arrogantly but it is done with such class.
[I] M Not Easy To Handle - Very Jazzy almost got a ska feel to it, she is trying to distance herself but she is laying it down for him.
[I] M Talking 2 U - got a 80s rnb feel to it, reminds me of Terrance Trent d'Arby with a dash of Whitney Houston. Talking about herself and wanting to change her standoffish behaviour.
[I] Like You - Very futuristic in style, talking about how she never falls for love. Makes you feel intoxicated like she is. Reminds me of Basement Jaxx' laid back tunes.
[I] Can B Vulnerable - Bit reggae and soul combined, the drumbeat kinda is showing her gaurds falling and the vocals show the steady flow of vulnerability.
[I] Think Why Not [Part 2] - She talks about having to distancing herself as she is drunk and doesnt wanna be a one night stand. Very dreamy beat.
-----------------------------------
SATURDAY
**Wifey Skit** ft Jazzle Dunne
[C] Real Intentions Now - Bit harsher now, very poetic even though she is heartbroken, he even is suggesting she becomes his beat and she isnt having it
[C] I Dont Fuck - She is putting it straight, very feminist quite uplifting beat
[C] The Sweet Talk ft Ridez - Sharp slightly jarring until 15secs in where it become slightly chinese style, very honest about being fooled.
[C] Im Drunk - Very reminicent of The Streets with the spoken word element, any drunk broken hearted girl will relate to this. Honest and on the road to repair.
[C] The Dirty Scrap Of Saturday ft Ridez - very honest about the early morning of out clubbing, mix of styles here.
[C] How Ugly It Gets - Very soulful but funky, she looks at herself and wonders if its because of her as a person
[C] Invisibilty - Sad, acoutic song, talking about rejection, also going to be used in a play next year called Da Galdem written by Jazzle Dunne (Me).
[C] The Salt Water - Dark beat, about crying beautifully written, simple but complicated.
˚˚Moon Beautiful˚˚ - futuristic sound, very dreamy, beautiful makes you feel like you're looking at the moon with her intoxicated.
All concepts and Ideas written, arranged, and portrayed by Kaiz La Kazie.
Vocals By Kaiz La Kazie. Additional Vocals By Ridez and Jazzle Dunne.
Tracks 1,2,3,7,9,12,13,14,16,17 and 18 produced by Kaiz La Kazie.
Track 10 produced by Sinister Samurai
Kaiz La Kazie Copyright 2010 ©
"This tape is dedicated to anyone that didnt think the best would ever happen to them. And for those who never believed they would still be standing.
Thank You For Downloading My Mixtape.
It means a lot and I would like to shout out the following.. *Deep Breath*
Redstripe, Alex, Samurai, Whyrez, Jazzle, The Barbican Poets, Roundhouse,The Roundhouse Poets, Heads frm BANM, DV8 & Pointblank, Amede, Blitz,Vicky, Carlene, CD Spinz, Julie, ,Fidel, Jacob, Maggie
Ridez, Sae, Multi,HdN, Soulj,T-Funk,
my sisters, my "sisters", all da female MC's that have holla'd, any one thats booked me 4 a show, and interviews, im eternally grateful.. <3
any one I left out was probably for a good reason.. but on a real .. masiv luv to all the people that support my music and enjoy my tunes. u make me wanna carry on regardless. i spent a long time on this one, making sure everything is on point. please, if u feel this mixtape is good, dont be shy to hit up your peoples and recommend it. <3 massive love.. Kaiz La Kazie..."
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ppngzp
23 September 2010
EXCLUSIVE MIXTAPE
Just been given the first copy of Celibacy Vs Intimacy striaght from Kaiz La Kazie! Gonna listen to it and blog in half hour when i listened and will break it down track by track. The only blog you will see to do this as I'm awesome. will provide link when finished and see if you can spot any names on it you recognise lol xxxxx
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