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ISSUE 10 / JUNE 2014

MAYA ANGELOU WE SAY GOODBYE TO THE US ICON

LABAN ROOMES MEET THE MAN BEHIND GOLD GENIE

JON B

90’s SOUL ICON RETURNS TO UK

BEAUTY

FASHION SUMMER SPECIAL

STAY FAB THIS SUMMER

GARY BEADLE

FROM WALFORD TO HOLLYWOOD

FATHERS DAY THIS MONTH WE CELEBRATE THE BEST CELEBRITY DADS 1

MEET THE TEAM

EDITORSNOTE Hello,

It seems like summer is finally upon us and for me it’s the season of fun and happiness. Everyone smiles more and we all strive to be with our nearest and dearest enjoying festivals and bbq’s galore. This month we have done our utmost to bring the feel good factor to the magazine. Highlighting the hottest trends and some of the best summer gadgets on the market. We also spent time with the very down to earth founder of Goldgenie, Laban Roomes who tells us about how he believed in his dream and now owns one of the UK’s most successful businesses. We also got up close with 90’s r&b legend Jon B who admitted that he has a real passion for the UK and mad love for Nigerian food! And touched base with former Eastenders star Gary Beadle aka Paul Trueman who revealed that the next stop for him is Hollywood.

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DOMINIQUE LEIGERTWOOD-HOWARD Beauty & Features

FABIAN COLLYMORE Sports/Fitness Expert

GRANT RICHARDS The Sneaker Pimp

DAMIEN BROME Money & Finance

And that’s not all we celebrate Fathers Day by showcasing the best celebrity dads out with their kids in our Fathers Day picture Gallery. Finally we remember the iconic legend that was Dr Maya Angelou. A woman whose strength, words and presence left an indelible mark on not just women of colour but people from all over the world.

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And to honour her I sign off with one of her famous quotes but before I do I want to say thank you Dr Angelou, thank you for your words, thank you for your strength and thank you for you spirit “Lift up your eyes upon / This day breaking for you. / Give birth again / To the dream.” -Maya Angelou

Michelle x

DARREN LOBBAN The Games Master

JAZINHINO PHILLIPS Motoring

32 Laban Roomes GoldGenie CEO tells us how it all began

35 INTERVIEW: Jon B R&B veteran returns to the UK

49 Gary Beadle

From Walford to Hollywood

Fitness Winner: Arran Arogundade

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Casey while she’s at work, but there is nothing to support the claims the claims that they’re doing anything more than flirting, there is nothing else to back up these claims aside from what the source said, so this all just hearsay for now. and New Zealand back in July of 2008 and got half of his million-dollar payday up front. The promoter, claims that less than a month before the shows, they were told Tim had to reschedule for August but they were never given a reason for the delay, but a few weeks later, Showtime (the promoter), claims they learned Timbaland had scheduled a series of concerts in Finland, on the same August dates as the shows Down Under. And according to Showtime when Timbaland did finally contact them to say he was cancelling, he demanded his final $500,000 payment understandably Showtime refused to pay up. The company is Timbaland to get back the $500,000 initially paid out to him and also for d a m a g e s .

FORMER ANTM CONTESTANT TO PLAY WHITNEY HOUSTON ON TV . According TMZ former America’s Next Top Model star Yaya Dacosta has signed on to play the Whitney Houston for US TV channel Lifetime. The 31-year-old model will take the lead role in the new movie depicting the highs and lows of the late singers life and career. Oscar nominated actress Angela Bassett, makes her directorial debut in the film. While many fans are excited about the project, the Greatest Love of All performers family are none to pleased about the film and feel that the singer deserves more than just a made for TV project. They plan to do their own big screen movie in the style of Michael Jackson’s This Is It, which they feel is a more fitting tribute.

RIHANNA CALLS OUT CHILLI AND T-BOZ FOR COMMENTING ON THAT DRESS. Rihanna was left fuming when former members of TLC, Chilli and T-Boz called her out for wearing that now infamous see through dress. In an interview with the Channel 7 Sunrise show in Australia, the Chilli and T-Boz criticized her choice of attire and told the singer she doesn’t always have to be naked adding that they became the biggest girl selling group of all time with their clothes on. Rihanna didn’t take too kindly to those comments and unearthed a picture of the trio topless and hit back at them on her twitter tweeting “Phuck what an old thot got to say” adding “there’s no changing the fact that I’m me and they’re well… they’re them”

TAMAR BRAXTON SUED FOR STEALING SONG. Tamar Braxton has been accused of stealing music for her album Love and War! A Miami singer/songwriter named Emmi Kozulin claims that the reality star, recorded a track title One on One Fun without her permission. According to court documents, Emmi said that she penned the tune with another woman named Angela Hunte, who also is named as a defendant in the lawsuit. Emmi claims that although she wrote the song with Angela, she recorded the song on her own. Now she’s seeking damages and 50 per cent of the profits from One On One Fun. She also wants a court order naming her as one of the song’s writers along with Angela. Tamar has not commented about the lawsuit at this time.

SOLANGE KNOWLES SALES FIGURES ROCKET AFTER THE “INCIDENT” IN THE LIFT WITH JAY-Z It seems that Solange Knowles’s popularity has soared since she made headlines in regards to “ l i f t g a t e ” . People have been rediscovering her music even though the 27 year old hasn’t released any new material since 2012. On the weekend ending May 18, Bey’s little sister had shifted 2,000 downloads – up from 600 the week before, according to Neilson SoundCloud data. The singer has been promising to release a new album this year, so perhaps this may be the sales spike that she needs. IS JAY Z CHEATING ON BEYONCÉ? Rumours are abound the hip-hop supremo Jay Z has been caught cheating with a New York waitress. According to In Touch Weekly, Hov has supposed been stepping out on Bey with a hostess named Casey Cohen. These allegations surfaced just a month after the video of Solange attacking Jay after the Met Gala went public. One Insider claims that Jay has been getting very friendly with

TIMBERLAND SUED IN AUSTRALIA Timberland is in the middle of a $500,000 lawsuit with an Australian promoter who claims that the star ran off with money without honouring his commitments. According to reports obtained by TMZ, Timbaland agreed to a series of concerts in Australia

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NEWS IN BRIEFS

Channing Tatum

It has been revealed that the Hollywood hunk, is set to play the next big Marvel action hero, Gambit of the Xmen films. Although the script is still in its early stages, the star has spoke of how he would be keen to take on the role.

G-UNIT ARE BACK! G-unit front man 50 Cent has confirmed that there will be a new G-unit album that will be released this year. In a recent interview he revealed that the album will by ready by November. Having previously fallen out with members Young Buck and Tony Yayo, they have all reunited alongside Lloyd Banks.

VH1 TO PRODUCE AALIYAH BIOPIC?

LUPITA: PEOPLE MAGAZINE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL PERSON

Rumours are rife that VH1 may be delivering a biopic of singer Aaliyah much to the delight of fans. The network had a major hit with its movie about the rise of TLC, now it looks like it could be ready to tackle the story of the singer’s short life. Actress Tristin Mays broke the story after she spoke about auditioning for the film on Instagram. Lets just hope that confirmation of the film comes about soon.

Recent Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o has been named a People Magazine’s Most Beautiful person, beating Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lawrence for the title. The actress said of her new achievement “its so exciting and a major compliment. I was happy for all the girls who would see me on on the cover and feel a little more seen” The honour comes just weeks after news that she has become the first black ambassador for French beauty brand Lancome.

Tracey Morgan

The American comedian is in intensive car following a six car pile up. Morgan, 45 was travelling with six other people in a limousine bus on the New Jersey Turnpike when the vehicle was involved in a collision with a Wal Mart lorry. His condition is described as critical.

SUPERMAN VS BATMAN? Its officially, Warner Bros have finally announced that the forthcoming superhero film titled Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

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The film will feature two of the Justice League heroes which will be directed by Zack Snyder. the film is scheduled for release May 2016.

Calvin & Rita Split

Music Producer, Calvin Harris confirms on twitter himself and Rita had split weeks ago but they still remain friends. 8

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WHAT’S

HOT?

CHRIS BROWN

The 25-year-old R&B singer has been released from Los Angeles County jail. He has been in prison since 14 March after violating a court order relating to the assault of his ex-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.

LUPITA NYONG’O

The Oscar award winning actress is set to star in the next Star Wars: Episode VII installment it has been confirmed. It will be due in cinemas on 18 December 2015.

TOP BOY BAND SMOKES WEED

LEWIS SPLITS FROM COWELL

CIARA & FUTURE

RnB singer, Ciara and Rapper, Future have become the proud parent of thier first child together. The baby boy named, Future Zahir Wilburn.

KIMYE

The highly talked about couple, Rapper Kanye West and Reality tv star, Kim Kardashian finally tie the knot at a fortress in the Italian city of Florence, after months of speculation.

WORLD CUP BEGINS

The biggest football tournament begins in Brazil. Are predictions are for the home nation to win!

WHAT’S

NOT?

RAY J

According ti reports the yunger brother of RnB singer Brandy was arrested by Police in LA for woman’s backside at the Regent Wilshire Hotel. He was later apprehended for unruly brhaviour.

newly weds. The instagram feed later saw more images of her in her leopard print bathing suit at the beach. Serena is currently preparing for Wimbledon later this month having crashed out of the French Open earlier in the month.

CHARLIZE THERON

In a reent with British News Channel Sky news Theron made a very inappropriate comparison of Press Intrusion being like ‘rape’ when being asked about her public life.

X factor Winner Leona has parted ways with Simon Cowells label Syco Records, to join rival company Island Records. The singer who won the X factor in 2006, has been with Syco records for seven years, having released four albums with the label. Lewis’s hits include Moment Like This and Bleeding Love. Cowell also commented on the 29year parting from the company saying: ‘Congratulations Leona. We had seven great years together and now wish you all the best for the future. You put X Factor on the map’ it was speculated that the split was because Leonas previous albums have not been as successful, Her most recent album released in December 2013 spent four weeks in the album chart, peaking at number 13, selling 100,000 units. The singer isued this statement about her immient arrival at Island. “To me Island has always been a label where artists can really flourish and are encouraged to express themselves. Island stands for quality music and signing with such a legendary label is really like a dream come true for me. I can’t wait to start making music with my new team.”

It may seem one of the most successful boy bands of recent times, One Direction may not be as squeaky clean as a video has emerged of band members allegedly smoking weed surfaces. The Boyband who are singed by Simon Cowells label Syco Records showed band members Zayn Malik allegedly smoking marijuana with bandmate Louis Tomlinson, which was captured on a video clip. The clip now seen by millions of people, sparked outrage, with some fans threatening to burn their tickets. The boys mentor Simon Cowell in an interview with Digital Spy at the Health Lottery tea party refused to comment but added that ‘they’re the hardest-working boys I’ve ever worked with.’ Simon also stressed that he is in close contact by phone with the band members adding ‘They’re really respectful of their fans (and) they’re a great British export.

SERENA CRASHES WEDDING

JUSTIN BIEBER

The Canadian Pop singer has apologised to fans after your a deroggatory rasist word. In a video from 5-years ago he has told fans how sorry he said: “I made a reckless and immature mistake, and I’m grateful to those close to me who helped me learn those lessons as a young man”

KHALI BEST

Newly made winner of the best newcomer at this years National Television awards has been reprimanded by bosses for 3 months following unknown reasons- well it couldn’t be for anything good! 10

RIHANNA

The Umbrella singer recently turned up at a fashion industry awards, where she picked up the ‘Fashion Icon Award. She turned up to the show leaving little to the imagination rocking a silver backless sheer dress was covered in Swarovski crystals-and seethrough.

Former Wimbledon Champion Serena Williams, photobombed a couple on their wedding day. The Athlete was at the beach in Miami, with Tennis mate Caroline Wozni acki, She later went on Instagram and captioned the picture ‘Wedding Crasher!! Congrats!’ She posed for a pic with the

50 CENT THREATENED BY BEYONCE? Rapper, 50 Cent allegedly claimed that Beyonce came after him for dissing her Roc-a-fella husband, Jay Z. According to 50, the Drunk in Love singer jumped out at him over claims that her marriage to Jay Z was not serious. He went onto say how she screamed and cursed at him. while her husband Jay Z looked on laughing. He (Jay Z), is quoted as saying; ‘Yo, you know what it is’. 50 replied; ‘What the f@%k y’all got going on, man?’ Beyonce and Jay Z are yet to comment on the allegations.

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Ladies First: We showcase the achievemenets of 7 pioneering women TAKE A LOOK OF SOME OF THESE INVENTIONS WHICH FEW KNEW WERE CREATED BY WOMEN.

Mary Anderson: The Windshield Wiper 1903 in the early 1900s if it was raining or snowing, drivers had to stop every few blocks to wipe their windshields?! Mary Anderson solved that. Although cars were rare at the time, Anderson took a notice to the situation and by 1903 she invented the wipers. It was the ingenious squeegee on a spindle attached to a handle inside the car. All the driver had to do to clear the windshield was pull down on a handle.

Josephine Cochrane: The Dishwasher: 1886

Out of frustration, Josephine Cochrane invented the dishwasher. She’d been angry that hired domestic help continually broke and chipped her fine china. Cochrane’s dishwasher used high water pressure aimed at a wire rack of dishes, she received a patent for it in 1886. During this era, most houses didn’t have the technology of a hot water system to run such a machine, but Cochrane persisted and sold her idea to hotels and restaurants. Eventually dishwashers moved into households as more and more women entered the workplace.

Grace Hopper: BM-Harvard Mark 1

Stephanie Kwolek: Bullet Proof Vests 1963 Out of frustration, Josephine Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar, a tough durable material now used to make bulletproof vests. For years she’d worked on the process at DuPont and in 1963, she got the polymers or rod-like molecules in fibers to line up in one direction. This made the material stronger than others, where molecules were arranged in bundles. In fact, the new material was as strong as steel! Kwolek’s technology also went on to be used for making suspension bridge cables, helmets, brake pads, skis, and camping gear.

Alice H. Parker: The Gas Heating Furnance 1919 Parker was an African-American inventor who in 1919, filed the first U.S. patent for the precursor to a central heating system. The system was able to regulate the temperature of a building and carry heat from room to room. The drawings included for the patent show a heating furnace powered by gas. An entire house required several heating units, each controlled by individual hot air ducts. The ducts directed heat to different parts of a building structure. Many people now no longer needed to chop or buy wood and coal to stay warm. There’s not much more known about Parker’s life, but her invention of the heating furnace has revolutionized how we live today.

Admiral Dr. Grace Murray Hopper is known as the “mother of computers”! After WWII, Hopper was stationed at Harvard, where she worked on the development of the IBMHarvard Mark 1, the first large-scale computer in the U.S. Dr. Hopper also invented the compiler, which translates written language into computer code. She coined the term “bug” for a computer problem, and co-developed COBOL, the first user-friendly business computer software program.

Mary Phelps Jacob: The Modern Brassiere 1914

Jacobs was awarded a US patent in 1914 for a Brassiere that supported the breasts up from the shoulders and separated them into two individual shapes. People had experimented with making Brassieres before, but it was the idea of “separating the breasts,” that made her design unique. Jacobs was awarded a US patent in 1914 for a Brassiere that supported the breasts up from the shoulders and separated them into two individual shapes.

Patricia Bath, M.D.: Laser Cataract Surgery Device 1988 She’s the first African-American female doctor to patent in 1988, a new method of removing cataracts. The medical laser instrument made the procedure more accurate and is termed the cataract Laserphacoprobe. Dr. Bath was also the first Black Female Surgeon appointed to UCLA in 1975. As a laser scientist and inventor, she has 5 patents on the laser cataract surgery device covering the United States, Canada, Japan, and Europe.

24/7BEAUTY

By Scarlet Nathaniel

Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer 0.28g, (£3.99)

...The heat is on!

Bring some brightness and opneness to your eyes this summer with this Soft creamy texture in a retractable pencil with built-in smudger for subtle blending and sharpener for high precision line.

Summer is definitely upon, which means looking flawless without the sweat is paramount. This month we have compiled a few easy tips for you to counteract the summer heat messing up your beauty regime. Take a look at some of these easy steps to keep you looking gorgeous no matter how hot and humid it gets this summer. Clinique- Face Cream SPF40, (£17.00 50ml)

Bobbi Brown- Tinted Lip Balm, (£15.00)

Replace your rich cleanser and face cream with a foaming gel and an oil-free daily lotion that has a minimum SPF 15. Good for a midday touch up and doesnt mask up your face.

Moisturize lips with a nonsticky alternative to gloss. This barelythere balm offers deep moisturisation and sheer colour.

VALENTINO VALENTINA ASSOLUTO, (£ 56.25 - £75.60) A little of this seductive scent, with notes of peach, orange blossom, patchouli, and sandalwood, goes a long way. But that little makes you feel (and smell) sexier, instantly. Pair it with a vintage Halston halter dress and be prepared for some extra attention.

YVES SAINT LAURENT MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS - Luxurious Mascara, (£23.00) Waterproof Mascara helps prevent eye makeup from running or smearing in the heat. Want extra insurance? Use color on the top lids only and dust translucent powder along your lower lash line

CELEB TIPS... MARY J BLIGE “ WE’VE [MY MAKEUP ARTIST]ALWAYS WORKED WITH BRONZERS AND SELF-TANNERS INSTEAD. IT’S BEEN OVER 10 YEARS NOW THAT SCOTT HAS BEEN TELLING ME TO STAY OUT OF THE SUN AND IT HAS SAVED MY SKIN.” . ” —Jennifer Lopez TRY THIS:

Bobbi Brown- All Over Bronzing Gel SPF 15 (£22.00)

Too Faced Endless Summer Bronzer, £22.50

Stay sun-kissed look in seconds is here to stay. Our All-Over Bronzing Gel SPF 15 is a unique gel-based formula that delivers an instant, healthy, natural-

24/7FASHION

By Mazel John

“The long & short of it”

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For the girls we’ve gone with a similar idea of two looks, one casual and one smart. The black crop-top with leather detail on the sleeve is bang on trend. The striped shorts are perfect with these gorgeous heels. The more casual look is black with flashes of gold. The super short trousers are fabulous with these

As summer is upon us, we are exploring two very different looks with shorts. For the boys, it’s sporty and casual for the Jordan fans. For a less casual look we’ve smartened our guys up with shorts with a shirt and vans. Ideal for holiday outfits or when when the sun comes out.

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BRIAN LICHTENBERG ‘Ballin’ sweatshirt, £103 / farfetch.com

A&O- LEATHER SHOULDER CROP TOP, £130.00 / aliceandolivia.com Game On Shorts, £27.00 / boymeetsgirlusa.com Armani Jeans Fitted Stretch Poplin Shirt £108.00 / vanmild-

NIKE Jordan AJVI Spoiler Men’s Basketball Shorts, £33.00 /

POLO RALPH LAUREN Gellar cotton cargo shorts (196541), £100 / matchesfashion.com

Sophie Hulme Shorts, £295.00 / thecorner.com

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI DESIGN, £594.00

VANS AUTHENTIC LO PRO SHOE. £27.00 / swell.com

RUCO LINE High-tops, £145.00 / yoox.com Classic Rubber Flip Flops Bettys £4.77 / HOLLISTERCO. COM 16

24/7GADGETS: FOR SUMMER

HEREO GPS WATCH FOR KIDS, FROM £110.00 If you’re looking for a gadget to accessorize your smartphone, a smartwatch is a logical place to start. The Sony SmartWatch 2 is only one of many options, but its simplicity and good price point (it’s $100 cheaper than Samsung’s Galaxy Gear) make it a good pick. Like any worth-while watch, this model cleanly bridges the gap between functionality and style. The watch comes with a 1.6 inch, sun-readable display that’s perfect for checking notifications, browsing media.

CHECK SOME OF THESE HOT FUN GADGETS THAT WE HAVE HAVE PICKED OUT FOR THIS SUMMER. -FUN AS WELL AS INNOVATIVE, THESE ARE SURE TO GO DOWN WELL. SEE WHAT YOU THINK.

BROOKSTONE’S OUTDOOR RECHARGEABLE FAN WITH AM/FM RADIO, £48.00 While you’re getting a tan at poolside, cool yourself off with this waterproof, 15-inch oscillating fan. And what’s summer without a little music? The unit’s built-in AM/FM radio plays tunes up to four hours on its rechargeable battery.

WILD PLANET’S AQUA LIGHT MASK, £8.00 Brighten uo you underwater world with the Aqua Light Mask from Wild Planet features built-in dual lights to see underwater at night. Hmmm, what should one expect to see at the bottom of a pool that they’d need a light to guide their way? Waterproof down to 35 feet, the adjustable straps can fit any kid.

SOLAR BEACH TOTE, £146.00

GEORGE FOREMAN IGRILL, £90.00

How does a two-time world heavyweight boxing champion like George Foreman stay healthy? By cooking on his self-branded iGrill. This indoor/outdoor electric grill features a 200-square-inch cooking surface, adjustable temperature control, and a 10-watt amp and speaker to play music from an iPod or other MP3 player. Enjoying cooking and listening to music simulateously.

A solar-powered bag to charge your gadgets will definitely come in handy no matter where you are under the sun. But marketed as a beach tote doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, unless your gadgets are both water resistant and sand-friendly! Never worry about your phone dying on you again with this brilliant bag.

EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS’ MOTORIZED BUMPER BOAT, £78.00 You’ve heard of bumper cars, right? Well, this summer you can take bumper cars into the swimming pool with the Motorized Bumper Boat from Excalibur Electronics. Just inflate, hop in, press the accelerator, and steer the boat around the pool. This can be enjoyed by all the family.

HUAIXING TOYS’ AIR KITE, £ There’s nothing like flying a kite or a radio-controlled airplane on a windy, summer day. But to take these two toys and put them together? The Air Kite from Huaixing Toys has the frame of a kite and the wings of an airplane. Air Kite can fly from as far as 300 feet away and has a 14 LEDs to see it at night, Will go down well with the kids.

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Not many people can get to say that there job involves meeting with some of the worlds most high profile people but for one man its just another day at the office, 24/7 Live Listings.com caught up with one of the UK’s top Bodyguards Remie Idehen and got a little insight into the demanding job. By Gavin Peters

interestand the clients needs

HOW LONG HAVE BEEN DOING SECURITY/ BODY-GUARDING? I’ve been doing security since 2007 I remember first job was at the BBC doing 2 12 hour shifts on the weekend.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES YOU FACE IN YOUR JOB? When it comes to security you never know what threat is around the corner so it’s best to be on point at all times when working. Some of the challenges I could face when looking after someone is an over the top fan who will go at nothing to get a pic also if you are looking after some really famous like an a list star the threat could be very high like in the form of a stalker.

WHAT MADE YOU GET INTO DOING IT? Well I wanted to do Close Protection work and heard If you join the Army the have a better chance of getting into CP (close protection) jobs and better money. At the time i was interested i noticed that a lot of marines were shown in the paper to be getting killed so thought I would just go straight into security and work my way up from the bottom

WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT THE JOB? Trying to make everyone happy WHO ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE YOU HAVE LOOKED AFTER? Cat Deeley, Ashley Walters, Kano, Giggs, David beckham, David hasslehoff, cast of strictly come dancing Catherine Tate, Samuel L Jackson and Omar Epps

WHAT DID YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET INTO BODY-GUARDING? Well to get my CP badge I had to do a course which cost me £2,500 and lasted 14 days WHAT IS NORMALLY INVOLVED IN YOUR JOB- WHAT DO YOU DO AND HAVE TO DO? It all depends on the job I’m doing and where I’m working general run down is this check fire exits staff checks, CP, threat checks, route check for inside the building and outside, person of

WHAT KIND OF RELATIONSHIP DO YOU HAVE WITH YOUR CLIENTS? When it comes to my job I’m always 1000% professional with all client. Some clients like to talk and be friendly and some just want you to

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Former Heavyweight Boxer, Lennox Lewis

Global Football star, David Beckham do your job.

-Also meeting Prince Charles at work and escorting him around the building, I will never forget that day

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN STARSTRUCK BY ANY CLIENT YOU HAVE LOOKED AFTER? People always ask me this and I say no anD the reasons are because when I started working at the BBC I would see so many famous people every day so it was normal for me to have breakfast with them in the morning to saying good night when they have done thier work.

WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTURE? To have my own firm, well I already do and I have a few small contracts on the go. tTe way I see it if I work hard it will all fall into place WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ANYONE WANTING TO START OUT IN THE BUSINESS? Be prepared to work long hours standing up and be patient because people are always going to need you in this job. They ask a lot of you so be ready to be a point of contact

WHO HAS BEEN THE NICEST PERSON WHO YOU HAVE WORKED WITH? Cat Deeley she is such a lovely women and very friendly HAVE YOU WORKED WITH ANY CELEBRITY- AND YOUR OPINION CHANGED ON WHAT YOU THOUGH THEY WERE LIKE AND WHY? Just one but I won’t say any names

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THE JOB? I enjoy the fact that people put theirs trust in me to make sure they are safe.

Arsenal Forward, Alex Chamberlain

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR JOB WHAT WOULD IT BE? Less hours more money would be a start but jn all fairness I love everything about my job so wouldnt change a thing!

But yes my opinion did change because she had a terrible attitude ARE THERE ANY MAJOR RISKS THAT COME WITH THE JOB? Yes, there is always risk because these people are in the public eye and when it comes to security you just never know whats going to happen HAVE YOU HAD ANY EMBARRASSING MOMENTS WHILST IN THE JOB? Not had any embarrassing moments at work so far so I’m very lucky, but have a lot of happy memories because the job can be a lot of fun WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS? Chasing Cat Deeley around the BBC studio because she thought it would be fun to try and lose me lol

So Solid Crew memeber, Asher D

Hollywood Acting star, Samuel L Jackson

Actor & Comedian, Marlon Wayans

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THE COMPLAINERS

THE COMPLAINERS IS A FLY ON THE

WALL SERIES, WHEREBY WE FOLLOW MEMBERS OF THEPUBLIC ON THEIR QUEST TO MAKE CORPORATE ORGANISATIONS LIFE HELL BY COMPLAINING. In 2013, a staggering 38 million complaints were lodged against corporations in the UK. The new series meets more of Britain’s most persistent and stubborn complainers, and goes behind the scenes with complaints departments at local councils, as they try to cope with budget cutbacks and deal with the growing complaints. The recession has bitten council budgets hard, with many residents apparently paying more and getting less. Councils are having to up their game to deal with…

The Complainers premiered: 27th May 2014 Catch it- TUESDAYS, 9PM ON CHANNEL 4

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24/7FILMreview MALEFICENT (PG) By Jade Wilkinson

Upon realising that the princess holds the key to peace in both lands, Maleficent is forced to take action into her own evil hands that will change both worlds forever.

not lose the magical feel and touch which all Disney films seem to have The story throughout is endearing and does have you gripped- which i think is more down to the great acting, especially from the like of Jolie, who plays the evil chaacter so well.

The film itself is visually stunning and is definitely one all the family can enjoy. Despite there being some dark elements to the filmwhich may have some kids gasping- it does

MALEFICENT IS THE LATEST BLOCKBUSTER FILM FROM THE DISNEY FRANCHISE, BASED UPON THE CLASSIC FAIRY SLEEPING BEAUTY.

A great film all around. Rating: 4/5

The evil and vindictive fairy played by the beautiful Angelina Jolie, is driven to curse an infant princess only to realize the child may be the only one who can restore peace. Loosely based on the Disney classic, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Maleficentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; explores the untold story of one the most iconic villains outlining the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turned her heart to pure stone. Driven by revenge, she fiercely protects and guards the desolate land in which she resides. Her menacing ways leads Maleficent placing a cruel and irrevocalble curse over the Kings new born daugher, Aurora.

As she grows, Aurora is caught between a battle between the two world, being the Forset Kingdom which she has grown to love and the Human Kingdom in which hold the key to her destiny and legacy. 28

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24/7FILM 22 JUMP STREET (15) RELEASED: 6/6/2014

THE ROAD + LIVE Q&A (PG) RELEASED 11/6/2014

CHEAP THRILLS (15) RELEASED: 2/5/2014

Narrated by Liam Neeson, ROAD is the heartbreaking and adrenaline-fuelled tale of a family obsessed with road motorcycle racing - the most dangerous of all motor sports. For two generations, the Dunlop men have dominated the international road racing scene. This documentary takes the viewer on a blistering emotional ride with its heroes Joey, Robert, William and Michael, experiencing with them the victories, bumps and crashes both on and off the road. Two generations of one family who have been united by success. And united by tragedy.

Black comedy ‘Cheap Thrills’ follows down-on-his-luck dad Craig as he finds himself competing in a warped game in return for money. Craig has lost his job and is facing eviction. Downtrodden, he heads to a local bar to drown his sorrows with his old friend Vince. While drinking, they meet a bored wealthy couple who challenge them to some seemingly innocent dares in return for cash. But as the night wears on, the stakes are raised and the challenges become increasingly dangerous and profitable.

T.S. SPIVET (12) RELEASED: 13/6/2014 THE DIRTIES (15) RELEASE: 6/6/2014 Movie-obsessed best friends matt and owen are the key targets for a group of high school bullies they call ‘the dirties’. When the pair are assigned a class project, they set out to make their greatest epic film to date about their revenge. Matt’s fantasies quickly spiral out of control, transforming the dirties into a complex and gripping story of friendship, obsession and violence. However, as their revenge tactics start to become increasingly more severe, it becomes clear that one of them is far more serious about the idea of seeking payback than the other.

Warm-hearted family drama ‘The Young And Prodigious T.S. Spivet’ centres on a child prodigy who embarks on a crosscountry adventure to collect an award.

Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill reunite in cop comedy ‘22 Jump Street’, which sees the clueless buddy cops go out on another undercover assignment. After bringing down a drug ring in ‘21 Jump Street’, Jenko and Schmidt are moving on from high school and enrolling in college. As they relive their youth at frat parties and move into dorms, they also continue their quest for justice. Will they be able to crack the college case? Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (21 Jump Street, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs) return for ‘22 Jump Street’.

GRACE OF MONACO (PG) RELEASED: 6/6/2014 Director Olivier Dahan gives us a sneak peek into the private life of the glamorous Hollywood actress-turnedroyalty in lavish biographical drama ‘Grace of Monaco’.

T.S. is a gifted child who lives on a remote ranch in Montana with his oddball family. When he is awarded a prize for his brilliant scientific invention, T.S. secretly departs on an epic solo journey to Washington, D.C. where he will receive his award…

Set in the early 1960s, the film follows Grace Kelly (Nicole Kidman) as she leaves her acting career behind her and settles into her role as Princess Grace of Monaco. But it’s not all smooth sailing for the princess, with trouble brewing in the exclusive Mediterranean enclave and political tension building between France and Monaco.

‘The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet’ is directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who is known for his quirky indie hit ‘Amélie’.

Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction) also stars in ‘Grace of Monaco’ playing Grace’s husband Prince Rainier III.

BELLE (PG) RELEASED 13/6/2014 Inspired by a true story, period drama ‘Belle’ tells the tale of an aristocratic mixed-race woman and her efforts to end slavery in the British Empire. Belle, the illegitimate daughter of a Naval officer and an African slave, is sent to live on a grand English estate with her great uncle. She lives a paradoxical life, privileged thanks to her bloodline and wealth, yet undesirable because of her race. In later years she influences her great uncle, the Lord Chief Justice, as he rules on a pivotal slavery case. ‘Belle’ is the second feature from actress-turned-director Amma Asante (A Way of Life).

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (12A) RELEASED: 19/6/2014 Adapted from John Green’s best-selling novel, touching drama ‘The Fault In Our Stars’ tells the tragic love story of two cancer-stricken teens. Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Augustus (Ansel Elgort), two teens suffering from devastating diseases, meet at a cancer support group and hit it off. She sports a breathing tube and he has a prosthetic leg, but the love struck pair won’t let their illnesses hold them back when it comes to matters of the heart.

FRUITVALE STATION (15) RELEASED 6/6/2014 On 31 December, 2008, a tragic chain of events ended the life of 22 year old Oscar Grant and shocked America. The film explores the life of an everyday man who was simply trying his best to be a better father, son and partner. This hard hitting dramatization is a cinematic breath of fresh air, and makes no bones about tackling the civil rights issues which became synonymous with this case. Ryan Coogler’s directorial has been a critical triumph and was celebrated at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, where it took the best first film accolade.

CHEF (15) RELEASED 27/6/2014 Director John Favreau teams back up with fellow Iron Man co-stars Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johannson in this humorous, light-hearted tale of failure and success. When Los Angeles chef Carl Casper (John Favreau) loses his job, his world comes crashing down. But rather than wallowing in his own self-pity, the courageous cook picks himself back up, heads back to his hometown of Miami and launches his own roadside diner.

DEVILS KNOT (15) RELEASED: 13/6/2014 A small town in southern America is torn apart, when three of its young children are murdered in a suspected satanic ritual. When three teenage boys are arrested for the crime and the truth begins to unravel, fact turns out to be more horrific than fiction. The Devil’s Knot focuses in particular on Pamela Hobbs (Reese Witherspoon), and her struggle to cope with her son’s brutal murder. When a private detective (Colin Firth) suggests there is evidence suggesting the three boys may not be responsible after all, she must come to terms with the fact that the killer may still be out there.

MRS BROWN’S BOYS RELEASED 27/6/2015 When an unrelenting developer jeopardises the existence of Agnes Brown’s beloved market stall, she and her family rally together in a bid to save it, accompanied by an unlikely troop of assistants. What follows is a hilarious sequence of events on the streets of Dublin that will have you in stitches from start to finish.

‘The Fault In Our Stars’ is directed by Josh Boone (Stuck in Love).

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For many us, the idea of striking out on your own and being a captain of industry is merely a pipe dream. But one man was determined to turn his dream of being a successful entrepreneur into a reality at a very early age. 24/7Livelistings.com caught up with award winning Goldgenie CEO and founder Laban Roomes who tells us about his amazing life journey so far, how the loss of a friend had a defining impact on his life and his plans to invest in young people who want to follow in his footsteps. by Michelle Martin

“It all started for me when I was a child I was bought up in, Leytonstone and at that time it was quite an affluent area. My mum was a single parent working 3 jobs and she simply couldn’t afford to buy me the clothes and stuff that I wanted to have. I was the only black boy in my class and the white kids were very middle class, wearing designer labels, they had all the latest gadgets and they went on holidays at least three times a year. I remember thinking to myself this is exactly how I want to live. By the time I got to 11, I realised that mum needed help to pay the bills and that when my business acumen really kicked in. One day some travellers knocked on the door and asked if we wanted our hedge trimmed, I realised that I could do that and it could be a great way to make money, so me and a few friends set up our own hedge cutting business. We spent evenings and weekends cutting hedges and trimming lawns and in no time we were doing this for customers across the whole borough of Waltham Forest. Our business really took off and that success gave me a real desire to start out my own. In my late teens I decided set up an export company, which involved me shipping Lada cars from the UK to Jamaica to sell on the Island. I relocated and by the time I was 19 the business was doing extremely well, so much so, that I was able to pay off my mum’s mortgage and by the age of 20 buy a brand new BMW outright. But shortly afterwards my circumstances changed and the business collapsed. I was forced to return to the UK with just £80 in my pocket.

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At that point I was homeless, broke and sleeping on a friends floor. But I still had the desire to start a new business venture and during that time the idea for Goldgenie came about. In America gold plating is big business and I always had a dream to bring that concept to the UK and make it big over here.

I borrowed £1600 pounds from an ex girlfriend to formulate a prototype for a gold plating machine, it’s a prototype which l still use to this day. To get the business off the ground, I was doing door-to-door sales and the bulk of my clients were body piercing jewellers and tattoo parlours. But In the back of my mind I always wanted more. My dream was to work with Lexus. I wrote countless letters to the company explaining who I was and what I wanted to do with their car emblems and accessories, I made a lot of phone calls but no one got back to me. That’s when I decided to go down there in person. I got a taxi and headed straight down to the then main Lexus dealership in London’s Barbican. I walked up to the manager, introduced myself and explained my product to him, Intrigued, he [the manager], asked me to demonstrate how worked. So I gold plated a Lexus car badge and some accessories on the site. Luckily for me Lexus were were holding a training day for managers at

Celebrity client, Victoria Beckham that particular dealership and on the spot 4 other managers, signed me up straight away. Word got around and soon I was commissioned to work for all of 52 Lexus franchises dealerships across the UK. I was working alone, driving up and down the country, waking up at 4 am to get to places like Manchester, Derby and Birmingham as I thought that me being the face of the business was an integral part of the sale. But one day on the way to Bristol my van blew up, I had a brand new Vauxhall Astra van and in a year I clocked 100,000 miles. I thought to myself this is not right, I had got to the stage where I had put so much into the business, that I was neglecting myself.

world to gold plate a phone and the first person ever to gold plate the Nokia 8800. I then started to offer a bespoke gold plating service on mobile phones ipads and iPods From then on things really started to blow up and because of our strong online presence I was contacted by the organisers of the American Emmy Awards who commissioned me to gold plate 55 phones for the award winners. That year Denzel Washington and Helen Mirren had been nominated. They flew me out on the Monday and the awards were taking place on the Friday, I had two days to have them ready and post them back to the organisers.

I decided then to set up an online and postal service for the plating business. And that’s how goldgenie.com was born.

But there was no way I was taking that risk, so I decided to deliver them personally and hand them over to the nominees. That was an amazing experience.

I then moved onto mobile phones and became the first person in the

Dragon’s Den followed shortly afterwards. Twice before I had been

Goldgenie offer a bespoke gold platimg sevice on all mobile phones

invited to appear on the show but each time the car came to pick me up I always felt that I wasn’t ready, but by the third time, a series of life changing events forced my hand.

The exposure and backing really worked, I won more investment and I had companies like Harrods and Selfridges willing to work with me once they realised that I was a serious contender.

I had a falling out with a close friend of mine named Mark Mackenzie. We had had a silly argument that resulted in us not speaking for 6 months, in that time another friend of mine died and at that funeral I realised that life was too short and that it was time for us to reconcile.

After while word started to spread and I started to amass quite a few celebrity clients, Amy Winehouse, David and Victoria Beckham, Elton John and David Furnish, Kate Moss and Cheryl Cole, just to name a few. I have a great team of people working for me and the business has really flourished with a lot of custom generating from Europe, the Middle East and Russia and we have started to offer franchises.

So the next day I went to his house and there was wreath at his door, he had been killed the day before. I was devastated. I’d lost two very good friends within 6 months. Mark’s death taught me some valuable lessons, firstly never let the sun go down on an argument and never let fear hold you back from believing in you dream. Mark was a very talented guy, an amazing character, he could sing, write and act, and he was extremely good looking. But he was scared to follow his dream. He would’ve been a star but fear held him back. It made me realise that fear holds us back from pursuing our dreams. If we learnt to let go of our fears, so many people would accomplish so much more in life. So I went on the show with a completely different mind-set and celebrity entrepreneur James Caan believed in the product and Invested in the business.

Goldgenie’s signature gold plated

Also we are investing in the future, we want help young people with any kind of technological business ideas they have. We’ve opened our doors. they can come into our offices and have access to all our web services as well as mentoring and advice to get their business off the ground. What I would like to say to any young person who wants to strike out on their own is really find out what your skills are, dedicate your time to doing that it could take a week, a month even a year, get it clear in your head and then put it down on paper once you’ve done that explore the area where your skills will work best. If you can do that you will naturally arrive at a point where they feel comfortable with the career you choose to do. Listen to your instincts and put, your mind, soul and resources into it if you really truly believe in it, it will happen” For more information please visit www.goldgenie.com

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He is the soul icon that that helped put slow jams firmly on the map. A Grammy nominated singer who boasts a glittering career that spans over 20-years. An accomplished songwriter, The West Coast native first came to the publics attention in ‘95 with the now classic track, They Don’t Know, he then went on to give us some of the biggest and best music of the 90’s that helped define an era including Don’t Talk, Pretty Girl and Are you Still Down. by Michelle Martin 247Livelistings.com caught up with the multi talented and ever so gracious Jon B ahead of his eagerly anticipated live show in London and during our lively translantic call, the singer spoke about his love for the UK, working with Iconic rapper Tupac Shakur and plans to get more release more music later this year.

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one sort of style or category of music, I’m bouncing around trying a lot of different things. I’ve made some hits in a lot of different genres, I’m not just a ballads type of singer, I also have club joints. I and I continue to be innovative as the years go by. I mean I was one of the first r&b artists that sided with hip-

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOU ON THE NIGHT? I usually do a variety of songs from all of the albums that I have put out over the years. I’ve been putting records outs since 1995, so its quite a selection of music. I try to touch on a little bit of everything. I just like to put on a heart and soul performance. I am very passionate about music and that’s what imp trying to convey in the time that I have stage. I HAVE ACTUALLY SEEN YOU BEFORE AT LONDON’S JAZZ CAFÉ AND IT WAS A BRILLIANT SHOW. Thank you so much, those shows, [at the Jazz Café], are always very dear for me because it’s such a great crowd and it’s very intimate. WHEN IT COMES TO LIVE SHOWS DO YOUR FANS REACT DIFFERENTLY IN THE UK TO THOSE BACK HOME IN THE STATES? I think its same, if you want what I bring then you are going to get into it. I am very intuitive to when the people are having a good time it doesn’t always have to take someone hollering, snapping their fingers, clapping their hands and jumping up and down to appreciate my music. Sometimes people are more reserved and we are fine with that. But they all have a similar energy because its love you know that’s international you know that’s universal.

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE UK? I think that the UK has a diverse, eclectic, interest in music and I love that, because for me that’s who I am and that’s the type of music that I represent. That’s why people get me out here in the UK, they see that I’m not just an artist that you can box in

Jon B was the last artist to make music with Hip Hop legend, 2pac

THE ROMANS DO AND EAT ENGLISH FOOD? Well I tell you this I’ve had some if the best African food that I have ever had. It was a place in south London like a little hole in the wall restaurant, which served amazing food, I had the oxtail soup, and I had all types of different foods. It was Nigerian food. Amazing. The spices and all that. You know there is always really good curry everywhere I go and I love a place out there that y’all go to called Nando’s I THINK EVERY AMERICAN THAT COMES TO THE UK FALLS IN LOVE WITH NANDOS! Nando’s is serious man that place is no joke that is almost like if you went to Jamaica and they made you Jerk Chicken! So what does the future hold for Jon B. Well definitely more music, this album I’m working is going to come out soon, I don’t really want to put a time frame on it but I’m really trying to put this next album out differently than I’ve done before. Other than that, collaborations with other artists and a lot more on the production side. I put out two albums over the last two years under my own label. One is called Comfortable Swag and the other is called b Side Collection. I really wanted to do that for the first time independently. Because creatively nothing’s changed and I’m still doing my thing. hop right along side with what I was doing. In the 90’s the union was really popular and being linked to hip hop was a priority for me to show that other areas of music like dancehall music and reggae music the universal - ness of being a soulful guy and gravitating to all things that are soulful WHAT WAS IT LIKE WORKING WITH TUPAC? Tupac is an immortal legend. To think back to what that opportunity represents to me is surreal and I am very honoured to have had that happen to me and to be a part of that legacy and to also carry the torch in memory of Tupac with the song like Are You still Down. It was one of the last songs if not the last song that he recorded, so for me to be on there with him and to have that reaction that we had in the studio, its an amazing thing to be a part of. ARE THERE ANY UK ARTISTS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH AT THE MOMENT? Ah yeah there is a million UK artists that I would love to work with at the moment (laughing), par-

ticularly right now my favourite is Disclosure. They are amazing I love their album, I would love to produce some music for Sam Smith, I can relate to his vibe and his soul he is passion for music and he brings a lot of vintage elements that I can relate to. A lot of British artists are bringing that raw soul and I love that. But im a kid that grew up on Sade and Sting. British music influenced me greatly. So who inspires you, who or what is the one thing that makes you get up in the morning and write all those classic tracks that you’re writing that we all love. (laughing), I grew up on a lot of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis productions and Babyface productions. Growing up in high school I was listening to groups like New Edition, Alexander O’Neal, Karyn White and Johnny Gill, Babyface, and older classic artists like Luther Vandross, Donnie Hathway and Marvin Gaye, that’s the music listened to on the way to high school and that’s the music I learned from. WHEN YOU ARE IN THE UK DO YOU DO AS

Jon B headlines the 90’s R&B Comedy Takeover with SWV, 702’s Meelah and comedians Kojo, Mr Cee, Slim and Dizzle. Saturday June 28 at Indig02, London SE10, 8pm £35, www.ticketmaster.com

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singing to all summer long whilst hanging out with friends and chilling. This track is sure to do well once its released as it has the commerical appeal which everyone will like. Rating: 3.5/5

ED SHEERAN- SING (2 JUNE) The Lego House singer, Ed Sheeran is back with his latest offering Sing taken from his new album Multiply The track itself is an unbent pop/ RnB influenced track, demonstrating the vocal ability of Sheeran. Production wise the song is greatas it is an easy listen. Like most of Sheeran’s song, this one is catchy with its a appealing chorus and instrumentals throughout the track., in particular the guitar rifts. The song was inspired by Justin Timberlake- and you can definitely see the influences from him on the song-which in fact is a good thing, but still manage to have his on flare on it. The song will do well as it is fresh and very current, and has attitude. Rating: 4/5

KATY PERRY- BIRTHDAY (2 JUNE) Birthday is an upbeat happy feel good song- from the Roar singer, Perry. Katy is one of those very few pop artist whos seem to make infecticious and catchy songs which are far from cheesey. It’s a track you will find yourself

TINIE TEMPAH- 5 MINUTES (2 JUNE) The Pass Out singers latest offering is the track 5 Minutes. The urban-rock inspired track is very much the usual kind of song you would expect from the Yeah artist. The song has a rocky edge to it, 5 Minutes is not one of Tinies best songs, I suspect that this latest offering from Tempah may not be as big a hit as some of his previous songs, but does have potential to at least be a top 10 hit. Rating: 3.5/5

Rating: 3.5/5

LIL WAYNE FT DRAKE - BELEIVE (16 JUNE) Believe Me is the latest offering from the Lollipop rapper, lil Wayne guest featuring Drizzy Drake on the track. The track itself is a typical Hip Hop track- this song if particular definitely does not lack attitude and boldness. The rap flows from either artists are good, but neither of them really outreach their lyrical capabilities on the track. Believe Me is the kind of track you you will probably hear in the club on nodding you head to driving around in your car on a summers evenin chillin to.

USHER- GOOD KISSER (JUNE 23) The latest offering from the Burn singer, Usher Raymond is the seductive track Good kisser. The song itself has an old school vibe to it but manages to still remain modern and current. This track only demonstrates what a great RnB singer Usher is. The track itself is a sexy, smoothe and very much slick, and demonstrates what a good RnB track should sound like having soul and funk at its core. Ratiing 4/5

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EXAMPLE- ONE MORE DAY (STAY WITH ME) One More Day, is the new release from the, Changed the Way You Kiss Me Singer. The track is definitely a club banger, its catchy has a good beat and vocals or complimented on this track. The production on the song on the track is very light making it easy listening. The general appeal is the pulsating beat and catchy chorus lines. I’m pretty sure the song will do well once its releases it has an all round chiiled out party feel to it. Rating: 4/5

TREY SONGZ- CHANGE YOUR MIND (23 JUNE) It would seem that last year has been quite a good year for Trigga Trey as hes also known. Change Your Mind is Songz latest song from his forthcoming album; Trigga. The track is reminiscent of what we would normally here from Songz. The vocals on the track do not demonstrate the vocal ability of the the US singer, but to be fair it is not the type of track which is vocally challenging. The track on a whole is catchy, the intrumentals especially with the drum beat and snares make the track feel very upbeat and happy.

BEYONCE- PRETTY HURTS (23 JUNE) If you have not heard this track being played over the last few months, especially for promos in particular where have you been? Queen B’s latest track is Pretty Hurts. Finally set for release as a single, the song is a beautiful and honest song about self image and self worth. The tracks has stunning vocals from Beyonce, who nevers seems to disappoint- she is undoubtedly a veteran at her craft and always manages to captivate an audience with her voice. The song is definitely uplifting and is the kind of song to pick you up and change your overall mood. The track is detined for chart success- what this space. Rating: 4/5

EMINEM- HEADLIGHTS (30 JUNE) Headlights is taken from Eminems eighth studio album The Marshall Mathers LP 2 released last year. The track is an apologetic confession to the mother of the controversial rapper- in which he apologises to his mum for all his wrong doings including cursing her out and airing out their dirty laundry so to speak. The rapping on the track is usual Eminem, but you can feel the sadness and sincerity in when he raps. The simple beat works well along with the guest vocals from Nate Ruess, who gives it some mucn needed depth. Rating: 3.5/5

JASON DERULO FT SNOOP DOGG- WIGGLE (30 JUNE) The Trumpets singer Derulos latest track is the provocative track Wiggle featuring Snoop Dogg. I must admit I did not think I would like this song upon first hearing it Wiggle is a party track and has all the elements to make you just want to move your body. Having Snoop only makes the track better than what it already is. Im sure its set to do well in the clubs as well as the charts. Rating:3.5/5

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ROUGH COPY- STREET LOVE (30 JUNE)

Having been ejected from the XFactor tour this year, the three piece RnB trio from Croydon are set to release their debut single Sweet Love. Covering the classic by Soul singer Anita Baker, Rough Copy have come up with their own interpretation of the hit. As a debut single the track comes accross very flat even down to the vocals whereby they result to using autotune- really guys? I would have expected something stronger especially as a debut single. The production on the track is very weak. I almost felt akward listening to vocals as it does not fit well with the overall sound of the track. Creativity is definitely lacking on the track- which is a shame as I know these guys are talented. I just hope their forthcoming single is much stronger vocally and in sound. Rating: 2.5/5

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IF YOU WAS TO HEAR THE WORD MANGOSEED, INITIALLY WHAT DO YOU THINK OF. NO, ITS NOT SOME TROPICAL FRUIT, NOR IS IT A FOOD. MANGOSEED ARE AN UP AND COMING GROUP WHO DESCRIBE THEMSELVES AS A WORLD FUSION BAND TO PUT IT SIMPLY. THE MULTICULTURAL BAND HAVE COMBINED DIFFERENT CULTURES OF MUSIC AND HAVE INTERTWINED THEM TO CREATE A FUSION OF GREAT MUSIC. 24/7 LIVE CAUGHT UP WITH THE FOURSOME ON THEIR BUSY SCHEDULE AND HERE IS WHAT THEY HAD TO SAY. TELL US ABOUT YOUR BAND AND HOW YOU FORMED? Mangoseed are; Nichlolai La Barrie , Lead vocals, Karlos Coleman, Guitras, Richard Hardy, Bass, Sam Campbell , Drums. NLB: Karlos and myself worked togeather and we started sharing music, then we started jamming with some musicians and then decided to play some gigs , we were looking for a bass player and friend of mine introduced me to Richard at a party , the same thing happened with Sam, we were looking for a drummer and a friend introduced us all. The fisrt time Sam played with us it was over, he was the drummer. RH: ... a mutual friend Kiwan knew of me from some time i had spent in Trinidad and told Nico about me

when He was looking for a bassist.... Sam came on a spaceship from a far away planet called Ireland KC: Nico and myself used to work in the same place and realised we both wrote songs and made music. We begun collaborating. It wasn’t long before we decided to take it out of the house and pulled in musicians to get a live set together. Richard came on board when a mutual friend told him we were looking for new bassist the same went for our drummer Sam. YOU HAVE SPOKEN HOW YOU TAKE A LOT OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES FROM JEANMICHEL BASQUIAT, WHAT IS IT ABOUT HIM YOU ALL ADMIRE ? NLB: i think we make songs like he made paintings , he used whatever he wanted to , to say how he felt in that moment and he didn’t care what people would

think of the work, and it was also this marriage of what was happing on the streets and what was happening in the banks and in the govenment and wider society. We use all of those things to make songs we use the old stuff that we really loved and new stuff as well in terms of trying out ideas and trying make a new sound.

zette” from Trinidad , who are mixing up the Port-Of-Spain sound with some blusey rock, “Kin Sibling Rivalry” with their punk infused reggae and the DJ duo “Jus Now” bringing drum and bass to the Caribbean vibes. All of these groups ourselves included are trying to find the next natural evolution of that Caribbean flavor and all of us come up with something slightly different.

So looking at how he made his work and what the end product looked like we tried to apply that to a whole bit of work so when you listen to the whole record , you get this sense that is coming form loads of differnt places , but we have also sampled ourselves on later tracks so you get that there is cohernace in it think. As you listen it adds up hopefully. Just like he would repeat ideas in a little corner of canvas we tried to do the same thing.

THE FUSION BETWEEN ROCK AND FUNK AND REGGAE ARE OBVIOUSLY PRESENT IN YOUR MUSICAL SOUND- WHICH I THINK WORKS VERY WELL. HOW DO YOU AS A BAND MAKE ALL THESE FUSIONS OF SOUNDS WORK? NLB: I think its a really organic process , in terms of the song writing we are always playing around with ideas and bring things into the rehaersal room but there is a point when a song feels like it wants to go in a certain direction and we dont block that we just let it go where it feels right, not matter really where that maybe. its alot about trust and also about not being precious with it, and letting the ideas run where they want too. So we end up going throught loads of differnt ideas and then what seems like the song emergs , then we leave it for a while and when we play it again , we all collectivley hate it and start all over.

KC: Mangoseed just make music, sounds by piecing together elements from everywhere. This could be tablas from India, dub bass from Jamaica a cracking snare from hip hop America. This merging of difference creates it’s own non specific vision. We thought what black modern icon has achieved that and is recognised for who they are without being compared to those before them and that is Basquiat. RH: It made us want to come out fighting with a strong sense of independence from the get go. To absorb the artistic world that we had seen put it in a blender and spit it out with all the force and energy of a man possessed. It also made us all collectivly decide that we wanted to make something brash and revolutionary.

RH: Back when we wrote standing on high we had a talk and all of us agreed that the songs themselves once we had started them have a kind of life of their own and we should let them find the sounds and styles that seem right. A very regular phrase that you would here in the Mangoseed band room is “Is that right?” and this question is asked not to find out if everything is musically “right” but if we all feel the song is speaking with a voice that we have come to know as our own.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OVERALL SOUND, AND WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT IT IN YOUR OPINION? NLB: I think cause we have no defined sound and it can go anywhere. There are things that we all really love playing so its stuff that we will always come back

YOUR MUSIC IS VERY MELODIC AND INSTRUMENTAL- DO YOU ALL PLAY INSTRUMENTS AND HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO YOU TO USE INSTRUMENTS AS OPPOSE MUSICALLY PRODUCED SOUNDS? KC: All instruments are played by the band. In some cases people have thought there has been a synth or a keyboard

comes from expermenting of finding a sample that we like and then taking it apart and trying to make that happen live. All the album is played live and then we added enhancements when we were mixing but what you hear is 4 of us in a room playing our hearts out. WHAT DO YOU THINK SETS YOU APART FROM A LOT OF OTHER BANDS NOW- AND HOW ARE YOU DIFFERENT? KC: We are more interested in putting on a good show, this means our set and the pace are carefully constructed to take our audience with us on a journey. We use the same mind set when making songs and are not afraid to smudge boundaries between genres. RH: Every band that I know of that has taken the route of trying to progress beyond the limitations of one genre has always managed to come up with a different sound. Take Skindred and Sublime, two what it wants to feell like and where we might record it and how. We have some songs and some ideas that need to be fleshed out and i think as we tour and play they will start getting more and more solid.

But the plan is play live as much as we can for the rest of the year and the take a break maybe and start working on some new stuff in 2015. ANY LAST WORDS: RH: Stay positive and help create a world our childrensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; children can be proud to live in.

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24/7FATHERSday

DON’T FORGET: SUNDAY 15 JUNE 2014!!!

CELEBRITY DADS WE SALUTE!

Hugh Michael Jackman, 45yrs old. Kids; Ava, Oscar.

David Robert Joseph Beckham, 39yr old. kids; Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper

Leonard Albert “Lenny” Kravitz, 50yrs, Daughter; Zoe.

Willard Carroll “Will” Smith, Jr, 45yrs old. kids; Tray, Jaden and Willow President Barack Obama, 52yrs old, kids; Sasha and Malia.

William Bradley “Brad” Pitt, 50yrs old. Kids; Shiloh, Maddox, Knox, Zahara, Vivienne and Pax.

Shawn Corey Carter, known by his stage name JayZ, 44. Kids; Blu Ivy.

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IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE CHARACTER OF PAUL TRUEMAN WAS ONLY IN EASTENDERS FOR 3 YEARS. WHEN HE FIRST ARRIVED IN ALBERT SQUARE WAY BACK IN 2001, THE LOVEABLE ROGUE WAS AN IMMEDIATE HIT WITH FANS AND IT WAS ASSUMED THAT HIS CHARACTER WAS GOING TO BE A PERMANENT FIXTURE ON THE SHOW. But by 2004 fans were left reeling at his decision to quit with many at the time angry with the writers for killing his character off, but for actor Gary Beadle his time on the soap was a great experience that just added to his very impressive acting resume. A career that spans over 30 years with stints on some of the countries best love sit coms and drama’s including Absolutely Fabulous, Holby City and The Bill. Speaking exclusively to 24/7Livelistings.com the very friendly actor tells us how it all started, working his inspirational brother, his latest projects and winning a role in Hollywood Director Ron Howard’s latest blockbuster movie. SO GARY, TELL 24/7LIVELISTINGS.COM HOW IT ALL STARTED? It’s a crazy story, my brother is a playwright and director, (his brother is award winning play write Ricky Beadle Blair), and he is the genius of our family and one of my biggest inspirations. When we were young he really loved the movie Bugsy Malone. So he decided to put on a play of the film. We lived on a council estate in Bermondsey, South London) and he decided to use all the kids off the estate in the play.

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Ricky was and always has been a he great organiser, hard worker and writeaholic, he put together a stage version of the film and bought the soundtrack on Vinyl used that as a musical backdrop for the play and we were just acting miming to the songs on the record that was connect to it. He charged all the local residents to come and see it was a big for something and us like out of the film the Full Monty. My brother didn’t stop there he also invited the top film director Alan Parker. In those days everybody’s name was in the phone book so he went through every single Alan Parker that was in the phone book in London and eventually found him and invited him down to come and see the play but Alan Parker couldn’t make it, so he sent his assistant down instead. She came and she absolutely loved and she fell in love with me, my brother and my sister and my brother was about 12 at the time, I was about 8 and my sister was about 4. She got us fast

tracked into the Anna Scher drama school and which at that time had a waiting list of about 4 years. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST BIG ACTING BREAK? My first big break was a play called Playing Away with myself, former Eastenders star Ross Kemp and Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey, it was basically a play about a Brixton cricket team that played a white west country cricket team in aid of third world famine so you know it was quite patronizing really! TELL US ABOUT YOUR RECENT THEATRE RUN? I’ve just finished a one man play called The Room in the Elephant, it was written by a guy called Tom Wainright it’s a play based on a true story about a homeless guy who used to live in an abandoned water tank, he furnished it with carpets and a stove and even installed CCTV. The famous street artist Banksy was in LA and had heard about it so he came down stencilled the words this looks a bit like an Elephant on the side of it. After that the world’s press descended on him and wanted to know all about Banksy, what Banksy looked like. And then the authority confiscated the tank because they valued it as an expensive piece of art. I play that guy, it’s a very good play about an hour long and it sold out everywhere. We did the Arcola theatre in London, Bristol and Cardiff and I did it before at the Edinburgh festival as well. SO HAVE YOU GOT ANY OTHER ACTING ROLES LINED UP? Yes I do, I’m in a new comedy series called The Interceptor on the BBC that will be aired just before Christmas. I can’t say too much about other than I play a dodgy character it’s a cross between Luther and Hustle. I have just finished a film with Ron Howard, its called In the Heart of the Sea. Basically it’s the original story that inspired the Moby Dick and these guys get lost at sea and are trapped on a

over 10 years, its something I am so I grateful for. SO DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS TO DO ANY WRITING OR DIRECTING ANY FILMS YOURSELF? You know what that is the place I want to get to. I’ve written stuff before some shorts and stuff, but I’ve always had ambitions to direct because I do have like a visual eye on how I would like to shoot something and certainly with a style of my own, its all about the right project, the right people and the right time. But yeah I will one day be directing. WHAT’S THE BEST AND WORST THING ABOUT BEING AN ACTOR? Its really funny because I think the best part of acting is doing something that you want to do and getting paid for it but its not really about the money its all about the creativity and the inspiration. But I’d say the worst part not being in work. But

boat and they are starving there is a bit of cannibalism and all that. I had to lose a load of weight for the part, I lost about nearly three stone in weight and that’s due out in 2015. WHAT WAS IT LIKE WORKING WITH RON HOWARD? Amazing. It made me up my game in the sense of like preparation for a character. He asked me to do a lot of research on my character I play a cook on the ship that was also like a spiritual guide, a Baptist. I had to learn a lot of scriptures from the 1850’s and prayers for all occasions so I would have to know one straight away. But he was great to work with he was amazing, he is a powerful force in Hollywood and it was a privilege and an honour. IF YOU WASN’T ACTING WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING NOW? I would most probably have been a lawyer representing people and get paid for lying! THERE IS NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAWYERS AND ACTORS REALLY? So they tell me I mean I’ve never really been in trouble but I watched a few of those court room things on TV and I would’ve loved to have done

something like that. DO YOU STILL WATCH EASTENDERS? I am a huge fan, I haven’t had so much time recently but I’ve always been a huge fan of the show and I am a huge fan of Coronation Street. Yeah when I’m around and they are on absolutely. HERE AT 24/7LIVELISTINGS.COM WE LOVED THE CHARACTER OF PAUL TRUEMAN AND ESPECIALLY HOW YOU PLAYED HIM IN EASTENDERS IT WAS THE FIRST TIME IN A LONG WHILE THERE WAS A BLACK CHARACTER WHO, PEOPLE REALLY LOVED GOT ATTACHED TO. I am so grateful to have been able to play such a great character like Paul Trueman. There some good writers and directors on that show and they make a great team. They really went out of their way to try making a successful black family that had all elements you know it had good and bad. I loved it, I really did. But like with everything, good things always have come to an end and I wanted to do other things. But I like to look back on it and think I did the character justice. It so funny when you meet people just ordinary every day people and they remember you and it been

the best piece of advice I can give is if you can make rejection, depression, long term unemployment your friend, if you can get on with all of those man you got the seeds to being a great artist in whatever for because it is all about because 9 times out of ten you cant get what you want and you are always working to the kind of big build up. Surround yourself with people that you have something in common with, never give up, don’t let any one ever put you off and believe in your dream. FINALLY TELL ME SOMETHING NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT GARY BEADLE? I have a burning desire to live in France learn French and break into French films and that is the truth!

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By Darren Lobban

The Monthly Round UP

Ok so I have been playing a lot of PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) and PlayStation 4 (PS4) this month and hoping between games. The main PS4 game for me this month has been Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes (MGSV:GZ) followed by my second play through of Infamous Second Son, MGSV:GZ has had some controversy because of the price which is around £25 and the main campaign being fairly short. Its fair to say that this is all quite true but (yes there is always a large round curvaceous butt...) there is so much content to play through and mess around with, you can easily get fifteen hours worth of enjoyment so to me the price was easily worth it and yes I

am a fan of the franchise so my point of view might be more positive than other peoples. I had to play Infamous again to choose all the bad or evil choices and to get the evil ending, to be honest I felt the evil powers

wasn’t quite as destructive as I would’ve liked but I still had a tremendous time wreaking havoc in Seattle. Right on to the PS Vita, I must of put some serious game time in on my commutes to and from work because I managed to play and complete three games in about six weeks. First up was Toukiden which is similar in game play to Capcoms monster hunter series and mixes it with Dynasty Warriors, Toukiden looks fantastic with some

Right on to the PS Vita, I must of put some serious game time in on my commutes to and from work because I managed to play and complete three games in about six weeks. First up was Toukiden which is similar in game play to Capcoms monster hunter series and mixes it with Dynasty Warriors, Toukiden looks fantastic with some crazy and outlandish looking demons to hunt down and slay. The only negative for Toukiden for me was the lack of enemy diversity as they brought back boss types but

The second PS Vita game I finished was an “Indie” (independent game developed by a small group of individuals) called SteamWorld Dig which is a procedurally generated mining game where you control a upgradeable robot digging down for jewels, rare stones and secret levels. The enemies can be dealt with in all manor of different ways depending on your equipment. SteamWorld Dig has that one more go factor which is why you can complete it in around six hours, SteamWorld Dig is also cross buy for

PS4 as well, so for a few pounds it’s well worth the price. The final game I got to grips with on my PS Vita was an action RPG (role playing game) called Y’s: Memories of Celceta, this was probably my favourite game I played this month. Y’s (pronounced “eves” not “wise”) is a deep game which you would expect from a RPG but what you

might not have expected is that the action or fighting is quite technical and tactical too, the amount of items and upgradeable weapons on offer here are enough to please the most snooty of RPG gamers. The Campaign is bloody long which is a positive and the boss encounters are a treat. There is also a new game plus and boss rush time attack modes once you complete the campaign mode.

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By Grant Richards

Born ADDICTION

Nick Newman’s HTM Flyknits Recently I had a nice relaxing trip to Borneo and whilst away I had pretty much zero temptation in relation to my sneaker addiction. There were no trainer shops, I was ignoring the mail outs from the multitude of stores I subscribe to and I had no eBay auctions, that I was bidding on. I even tried my best to not look at my Instagram feed (which is full of sneaker accounts) too much. Without the temptations, my mind wandered to other trainer thoughts. I started thinking about what made me get in to the game and I started thinking about some of my peers and what turned them into crep heads too? In a break from the norm, I thought I’d approach some fellow sneaker pimps and see what they are all about. Some are long-time friends of mine, some are sneaker collectors I admire from afar but all have their own unique tale to tell as to why they rock what they rock and stack what they stack. Hopefully regular readers of my articles will recognise certain traits within these words and may be a collector in their own right or may well be on the path to sneaker greatness? First up I caught up with Nick Newman, a collector and sneaker blogger (read Nick’s blog at http://nickair75wordpresscom.wordpress. com) that has been working in sports retail since 1993 when he first worked for Lillywhites.

Dan Keating’s Nike 180 uNIONS Fast forward a few years and Nick ends up working at legendary sneaker spot Sports And Things in Streatham. This place was rumoured to have a stockroom full to the brim of holy grails. It’s now a Sports Direct, but time spent at Sports And Things started Nick on a snowball effect that amassed him a 400 pair strong collection at its peak. Nick’s first trainer memory goes all the back to 1989 when he got his feet in a pair of Nike Air Pegasus. A few 60

years later and he was a proud owner of his first pair of AJs courtesy of his brother, after a trip to NYC. The collection has shrunk a little since, but today Nick’s HTM Flyknits, which are one of only a hundred pairs, sit pride of place amongst a collection that most of us would salivate over…..not literally mind you. Next up was Dan Keating, a longtime friend from the clubbing scene and a man responsible for bringing niche brands Creative Recreation and now high end brand Filling Pieces (http://gsrnnfillingpieces.com) to the UK. In his spare time Dan is a dancer and we’ve discussed many sneakers on many dancefloors over the years. When I asked Dan about his first pair, he got all glassy eyed about a pair of Huaraches back in 1992, when this shoe was a game changer. “I didn’t know or understand that there was a sneaker culture and being from a small town I had no clue where or what to buy, just what I liked” but eventually Dan learnt and has amassed a 130 pair collection. Sitting pretty amongst that selection are some Nike 180 Union’s which he knows I slept on and wish I had in my collection. Lee from Strictly Sneakers was up next for a grilling. Strictly Sneakers are a three man sneaker selling collective, and one that does the job properly. These guys aren’t just Hypebeasts trying to make a quick buck. Lee never thought he’d be a collector. He started off in the same innocuous way many of us do: Buying kicks and competing with your pals to have the best. When he was listing off some of his old spots, he reminded me of the now defunct store Gloria’s in Truman Brewery off Brick Lane. A store, that was possibly ahead of its time? If it was still open now I’m sure it would rival the likes of Foot Patrol. Lee also had this to say which in my humble opinion shows his collecting nous “To us our collections are not de-

fined by the heat or price tags of your collection, it’s about what means something to you or what you like. The moral is buy what YOU want. Every crep has a story. A person who grew up collecting can tell you every shop, every journey, every time they nearly got jacked”. Much like the DJ world, the sneaker game is predominantly made up of men, but when the female of the species get involved, they come correct and totally hold their own. One such example is Carrlean Chang, writer and member of the Street Weird collective. Carrlean is someone that pays no heed to the hype and follows her own path. She would often window shop when she was

Lee: Strictly sneakers

Carrlean Chang: Nike AJ 12’s younger dreaming of what kicks she’d cop when she had a job and recalls that wonderful feeling she had when she finally was able to buy that first pair of Nike. With a collection sitting around 150 pairs it can put many headz to shame. Carrlean shared a sad tale that will resonate with many of us, about throwing away some AJ 12s many moons ago, that she really wishes she kept. How many of us think about that pair that we let go? We become attached to our creps like people are with their pets. Finally, I caught up with a long term pal (and I mean thirty years plus) who has been mentioned on these pages before, Rich The Babyface Assassin. That last bit relates to how cold blooded he is when picking up a sneaker deal. He has a sixth sense when it comes to finding sick kicks at cheaper prices. Me and Rich used to roam the playgrounds back in the day not knowing how our sneaker addictions would mirror each other and even back then he was rocking Nike Windjammers. It’s funny how you can forget all manner of really important info, but we can clearly recall our first dope kicks. Variety is the spice of life in Rich’s 250 strong collection and he’s sitting on more than just the mega brands with stuff by Clae alongside his favourites including Nike Air Max Light Newark Eagles.

your own path and don’t be a sheep. More importantly, wear the damn things, they are sneakers, made to be worn.

Peep our collections on Instagram: @nickair75 @supa__c @danielkeatinguk

Having spoken to these collectors, one theme ran throughout: None of us really chose to become sneaker pimps, it just kinda happened. One minute you’re staring at a pair of trainers in a shop window in Wimbledon or copping creps with your Olympus Sports staff discount, like me back in 1991, the next minute you’re stacking a three digit sneaker collection! If you are starting off on your path to sneaker enlightenment, don’t overthink that ish, buy what you fancy, follow

Rich: Nike Air Max Newark Eagles

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FOR SOME PEOPLE TRAINING AND STAYING FIT CAN BE A BIT OF A CHORE. BUT FOR ARRAN AROGUNDADE, 22 FROM OXFORDSHIRE IT IS JUST A PART OF LIFE. HAVING COMPETED IN THE UK BIGGEST FITNESS EVENT IN THE UK AND WINNING ONE OF THE MAIN EVENTS WAS MORE THAN A BIG DEAL FOR THE MEDIA STUDIES DEGREE GRADUATE. BETWEEN HIS BUSY LIFE OF PERSONAL TRAINIING AND MANAGING TWO FITNESS4LESS GYMS IN EAST LONDON, 24/7 LIVE CAUGHT UP WITH THE GYM FIT GUY AND HEARD WHAT HE HAD TO SAY ON HIS QUEST TO BECOME A GLOBAL FITNESS BRAND AND ROLE MODEL. by Gavin Peters HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN INTO FITNESS AND WHY? Yes before fitness I was captain of my local football club and also played rugby.

or they can lift more. HAVING TRAINED WITH YOU BEFORE I KNOW YOU PUSH PEOPLE TO THEIR LIMITS, ARE YOU ALWAYS SO REGIMENTAL AND FOCUSED WHEN YOU TRAIN? From time to time my mind does wonder off between sets but when I am in my zone I push myself to the limits.

I KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINING FROM A YOUNG AGE, BUT WHAT MADE YOU GET INTO TRAINING? When I started I wanted to look like LL Cool J, I loved going to the gym getting that pump and noticing the changes.

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DO YOU EVER HAVE OFF DAYS WHEN YOU CAN’T BE BOTHERED TO TRAIN, AND WHAT DO YOU DO TO SPUR YOURSELF ON? Yes, but I just drag myself down there choose my favourite track on my iPod and just start working out I soon get into it.

WOULD YOU SAY TRAINING AND FITNESS CAN BECOME A BIT OBSESSIVE AND HOW MUCH HAS IT BECOME PART OF YOUR LIFE, EXPLAIN? Training has become my life I am not sure if its obsessive as a Rapper who lives in the studio isn’t obsessive but focused.

HOW MUCH PREPARATION DO YOU HAVE TO DO FOR AN EVENT IN TERMS OF BODYPOWER EXPO? (TRAINING REGIME, EATING ETC) My training towards the event was different to usual as I started to lift lighter and do more reps. Diet wise I said goodbye to a lot of my favourite

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING A PERSONAL TRAINER, AND WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF IT FOR YOU? The most enjoyable part is connecting with your clients and when they see results either physical 65

Hardest thing would be digging deep for that extra rep espically when training legs! Most enjoyable is seeing results and feeling awesome after a great workout.

foods including fruit because of the sugar content and got really strict. I was watching everything I eat, I would often prepare my meals the night before for the next day. Eating 6 times a day takes some preparation.

HOW SURPRISED WERE YOU TO WINNING IN THE EVENT AND WHAT DID IT MEAN TO YOU? My competition was immense everybody had a great physique and the final was just so close, it meant the world to me when they called my number as the winner!

HOW HARD IS IT TO KEEP TO A STRICT DIET AND WHAT DO YOU DO MENTALLY TO KEEP ON TRACK? Keeping track of when to eat next is easy as I am always hungry so I count down the time till the next meal but it all boils down to preparation. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s everything!

WHAT SUPPORT HAVE YOU BEEN GETTING FROM FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FANS? Friends and family have been supporting me, my mother and sister have been amazing. My fans have been great when they message me telling me

WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT TRAINING, AND WHAT DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST?

how much I inspire them that means so mch to me and motivates me. WHO AND WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO DO WHAT YOU DO? Other atheletes such as Steve Cook but my fans and friends that compliment me inspire me just as much. WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH OR ACHIEVE ULTIMATELY COMING OUT OF THIS EVENT? I plan to build myself as a brand i will launch my website arranarogundade.com very soon where you will be able to purchase workouts and meal plans.

physique. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS? Be focused, be determined and prepare!

DO YOU FEEL THAT THERE IS A GROWING PRESSURE NOW-A-DAYS FOR MEN TO LOOK GOOD? Yes and No I feel it depends on the person if they are confident and happy they can be content.

HOW DO YOU HOPE TO INSPIRE PEOPLE THROUGH YOUR WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS? I plan to inspire people by being determined and will also be launching a youtube channel where my followers can see how I create my

WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL AND WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS? To become a well known respected face in the fitness industry and promote healthy living across the world.

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By Fabian Collymore

Dynamic warm up VS Static stretching warm What we have noticed like most catch phrases in fitness, the “Dynamic Warm up” has become a standardize set of exercises used by everyone. What we would caution is that you must remember the key focus and purpose from an internal and mental or physiological and psychological aspects; some of these include: ACTIVATION OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Increase Body Awareness Reduce fear of injury Create Mental Focus Prepare the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints for motion Increase mental and physical reaction time

Whether you are a trainer/coach, athlete, or fitness enthusiasts you have probably heard the terms ”Dynamic Warm Up” and the terms ” Static Stretching”. If you haven’t heard the terms you probably know with what each involves as it relates to the physical activities you enjoy, compete, or coach. My goal today is to shed a bit of light on the importance and difference between the two and allow you to train to your maximum through a safe and effective method. Classic exercise protocols developed in the late 1970′s instructed youth and adults from scholastic physical education to competitive sports on the importance of static, or non movement stretching of the muscles to prevent injuries and prepare the body for exercise. As we look at this, like most things we were previously taught, we find that in a truly mobile, dynamic and unpredictable environment such as sport and life using a non movement based activity to prepare is not the best we to go. As for the science, we all understand that our Central Nervous System is the information highway for the body; thus there is theory that static stretching (positioning the body in a fixed position while a target muscle or body part is held away from a neutral or relaxed position, also known as anatomical zero) reduces the neural (referring to nerves) activation in a target muscle, the reducing the number of motor units available for the subsequent contraction ( the motor unit, simply is the unit that causes the muscle to con-

tract and the greater number of these units that “fire” the stronger the contraction. The contraction produces force that translates to movement). Basically in preparation for movement we want our CNS to be active and aware. Thus we introduce the Dynamic Warm up, a systematic approach to preparing the body to move. The research we viewed showed a significant increase in performance in athletes who participated in a dynamic warm up versus static stretching. 68

Coaches and Athletes should focus the DWU in a progressive manor from small movements in one plane (or direction of movement) to larger multi joint multi directional movements. We will discuss in detail and provide some examples in the following weeks. You can view some of our warm ups during our weekly Combine360 training videos. A key to remember is the movements should relate to the following activity and or training focus. So regardless of how you train, warm up the intended and associated muscles for that action.

LUNGES VS SQUATS

RECOVERY FROM INJURY RICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER AN INJURY, SUCH AS A KNEE OR ANKLE SPRAIN, YOU CAN RELIEVE PAIN AND SWELLING AND PROMOTE HEALING AND FLEXIBILITY WITH RICE—REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, AND ELEVATION. As soon as possible after an injury, such as a knee or ankle sprain, you can relieve pain and swelling and promote healing and flexibility with RICE—Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

Lunges and squats are some of the best exercises for the lower body, especially the buttocks and the thighs. Even though they target the same muscle groups, not many people are aware of the differences between them. Many people mistakenly believe that doing one of the two exercises is sufficient; however, the truth is that both these forms of exercises need to be performed in tandem with each other in order to tone the lower body. Following are some differences between the two forms of exercises: POSTURE The primary difference between the two is in the nature of the posture and the movement. While squats are performed with both the feet placed on a stationary spot, lunges require one leg to be stretched forward which is then followed by lowering of the upper body. TIMING You must never perform lunges and squats in the same workout session as this will place too much stress on your body. Instead, you should perform them on alternate days to increase the strength in your lower body. Lunges are more useful for people who play sports like basketball since it increases the explosive power in the legs. Thus, an individual who knows how to do lunges will have the ability to jump higher and faster. On the other hand, squats can be performed with heavier weights since your feet are placed firmly on the ground. This is beneficial for increasing the firmness of the thighs, and for toning the thighs and the buttocks. CENTER OF GRAVITY When you perform lunges, the muscle group that is targeted is known as the Gluteal muscles, simply known as the glutes. This is a group of three muscles that form the composition of the buttocks, and these are the Gluteus maximus, the Gluteus minimus, and the Gluteus medius. The quads and the adductor muscles are also strengthened by performing this exercise in the right manner. Squats also primarily target the same muscles worked by lunges; however, the center of gravity is more central in this case since you are not shifting the position of the feet, thus making it easier to balance. Hence, the stress on the spinal cord is increased. For these reasons it would be unfair to say that one of the two exercises is better than the other, since they are both beneficial in their own manner. DIFFICULTY Another key difference is that the lunges are far more difficult to perform. Many seasoned exercise lovers know that one can easily perform around 50-100 squats a day, but for most people anything more than 15-20 lunges per leg can cause excruciating pain the next day. While it is good to push yourself while exercising, there is a certain limit beyond which you must not force yourself. This will only lead to serious muscle damage and pain the day after. This is why it is advisable not to perform lunges and squats on the same day. The knees are at a greater risk of damage if you perform excessive lunges.

REST. Rest and protect the injured or sore area. Stop, change, or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness. ICE. Cold will reduce pain and swelling. Apply an ice or cold pack right away to prevent or minimize swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day. After 48 to 72 hours, if swelling is gone, apply heat to the area that hurts. Do not apply ice or heat directly to the skin. Place a towel over the cold or heat pack before applying it to the skin. COMPRESSION. Compression, or wrapping the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage, will help decrease swelling. Don’t wrap it too tightly, because this can cause more swelling below the affected area. Loosen the bandage if it gets too tight. Signs that the bandage is too tight include numbness, tingling, increased pain, coolness, or swelling in the area below the bandage. Talk to your doctor if you think you need to use a wrap for longer than 48 to 72 hours; a more serious problem may be present. ELEVATION. Elevate the injured or sore area on pillows while applying ice and anytime you are sitting or lying down. Try to keep the area at or above the level of your heart to help minimize swelling.

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AS AN ARTIST, AND WHAT IMPACT HAS IT MADE ON YOUR MUSIC AND SOUND? You are a product of your environment.. Where you’re born and the life you lead determines your reference points. So obviously my music is a product of the environment I live in but everyone’s got a different story to tell that’s what makes it unique. YOU HAVE RECENTLY COMPLETED A PERFORMING ARTS DEGREE, HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN A CREATIVE INDIVIDUAL, AND HAS MUSIC ALWAYS SOMETHING YOU HAVE ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR? I always had a passion for Art, Drama, Music and physical activities as a kid but, was unsure how to channel the energy’s I felt when I was listening to a piece of music I liked, until I found my voice and started rapping.

by Gavin Peters

Introducing... ‘COOPS’

HOW AND WHERE DID THE NAME COOPS COME FROM? My last names Cooper, Friends called me Coops and it just stuck. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR NEW MIXTAPE “LOST SOUL” AND WHAT INSPIRED IT? Lost Soul was inspired by my life up until this point. It’s full of deep moods and concepts, reflective thoughts and good vibes. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOUR MIXTAPE- ANY SURPRISES? No surprises, unless hearing someone talk some sense surprises people. YOUR ONLY 23, BUT YOUR CONTENT SEEMS VERY MATURE, DO YOU BASE A LOT OF YOUR LYRICS ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCES? The way I see it is, as long I stay true to my experiences and myself then I can never run out of content. So yes I do.

THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF BUZZ AROUND YOU ESPECIALLY FROM A LOT OF MEDIA OUTLETS SUCH AS SBTV WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR INITIAL REACTION FROM THIS? Yeah -I’m appreciating the support, it’s just making me want to keep pushing. YOU WERE MENTIONED IN VIBE MAGAZINE WHICH IS A BIG THING, HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU FOUND OUT? Vibe was a very good look, I’m just hoping that they keep their eye on me then maybe in the future I can get on the front cover lol

HOW EASY IS IT FOR YOU TO WRITE YOUR LYRICS, DO YOU GO THROUGH A PROCESS? I just need a beat that inspires me, it could be something that matches the mood I’m feeling at the time or have a bounce to it that jus makes me wanna flow over it but either way I prefer to have the music first then work the lyrics around it.

WHICH ARTISTS DO YOU LOOK UP TO GROWING UP AND WHY? Bob Marley as my mums always been a big fan of his; she used to play him in the car a lot when I was a kid so I was always singing along. I guess when I grew up and got to understand what he stood for and the messages his songs were sending, it had a lasting effect and influence on me as a person.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU AS AN ARTIST TO MAKE MUSIC? Music that feels like it has a greater purpose than to just to be listened to. Music that breaks down boundaries in the way people think and music that uplifts and inspires. I want to entertain people with intelligence not ignorance.

HOW DID YOU FEEL ABOUT WINNING CHOICE FM BREAKTHOUGH COMPETITION? Felt great but not for long as the nerves soon kicked in when I realised it was actually going to happen and I was going to be up on that stage in front of everyone.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO? When people enjoy listening to my music as much as I enjoy creating it.

YOU RECENTLY PERFORMED WITH HIP HOP GIANT NAS, WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO WORK WITH HIM, DID HE GIVE YOU ANY ADVICE? I never got to meet him. I’m guessing he was either too busy or not

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bothered. I arrived while he was doing his sound check which they let us stay in on, that was cool as I was about to go up and do mine next so I got to watch and learn from the don. HAVING LISTENED TO YOUR MUSIC, IT’S NOT LIKE A LOT OF UK HIP HOP IT HAS A LOT OF AMERICAN INFLUENCE. YOU REMINDED ME A LOT OF NAS EARLY WORK, IS THIS SOMETHING YOU EMBRACE IN TERMS OF SOUND AND FLOW? I take that as a massive compliment. Nas has made some epic albums in his career which have inspired me as a musician. So if people are making that link through my music than I must be doing something right. IF YOU COULD CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? I’m still tryna figure out how It all works myself, so no changes as yet so far so good. LYRICALLY YOUR GREAT EVEN DOWN TO YOUR FLOWS, HOW MUCH CREATIVE IMPACT DO YOU HAVE UPON YOUR MUSIC AND HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS FOR YOU? I’ve always been into jumping on 90s beats but found it hard to get hold of any original production of the same quality level until I met my bro Talos whilst studying at Uni. I can’t say we started at the level it’s grown to now but that’s why we work well together bacuase we grew the sound together. As for my writing I write all my own lyrics and I’m always trying to better my craft, putting thought into my structuring and rhyming patterns. WHEN CAN WE EXPECT AN ALBUM FROM YOU? Too early to tell, but I look forward to making one WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? I like to enjoy the moment; don’t really have plans, I’m pretty spontaneous and do things last minute but I plan to stick around.

LOST SOUL EP IS OUT NOW!!!

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24/7REMEMBERS MAYA ANGELOU

By Dominique G Leigertwood

(APRIL 4, 1928 – MAY 28, 2014)

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Maya Angelou, born Marguerite Ann Johnson April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American poet, memoirist, actress and an important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning more than fifty years. She received dozens of awards and over thirty honorary doctoral degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ (1969), tells of her life up to the age of seventeen, and brought her international recognition and acclaim. She became a poet and writer after a series of occupations as a young adult, including fry cook, night-club dancer and performer, cast-member of the opera Porgy and Bess, coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and journalist in Egypt and Ghana during the days of decolonization. She was an actor, writer, director, and producer of plays, movies, and public television programs. Since 1982, she taught at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she holds the first lifetime Reynolds Professorship of American Studies. She was active in the Civil Rights movement, and worked with Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Since the 1990s she made around eighty appearances a year on the lecture circuit, something she continued into her eighties. In 1993, Angelou recited her poem On the Pulse of Morning at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration, the first poet to make an inaugural recitation since Robert Frost at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration in 1961.

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fense of black culture. Although attempts have been made to ban her books from some US libraries, her works are widely used in schools and universities worldwide. Angelou’s major works have been labeled as autobiographical fiction, but many critics have characterized them as autobiographies. She made a deliberate attempt to challenge the common structure of the autobiography by critiquing, changing, and expanding the genre. Her books center on themes such as racism, identity, family, and travel. Angelou is best known for her autobiographies, but she is also an established poet, although her poems have received mixed reviews. Although Angelou is best known for her seven autobiographies, she has also been a prolific and successful poet. She has been called “the black woman’s poet laureate”, and her poems have been called the anthems of African Americans. Angelou studied and began writing poetry at a young age, and used poetry and other great literature to cope with her rape as a young girl, as described in Caged Bird. In 2001 she was named one of the 30 most powerful women in America by Ladies Home Journal. Maya Angelou is known for her series of six autobiographies, starting with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, in 1969 which was nominated for a National Book Award and called her magnum opus. Her volume of poetry, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water ‘Fore I Die (1971) was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. She was also the first African-American woman to be honored with a Pulitzer Prize.

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change With the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” Sings, Angelou publicly discussed aspects of her personal ― Maya Angelou – life. She was respected as a spokesperson of black people and women, and her works have been considered a deRest In Perfect Peace Maya Angelou 77

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