Pull-Out
23 | THE VOICE JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2012
WIFE MATE Y RIA
L
Did Gabrielle Union get that ring?
EYE CANDY
Idris Elba back on our TV screens
RUDIMENTAL Hackney Homeboys
24 ! THE VOICE JULY 4 - 10, 2013
SAY MY NAME
So Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly named their baby girl North West. They join a growing list of celebrities who have embraced the unconventional when naming their children
BLANKET JACKSON Son of late pop star Michael Jackson
BLUE IVY CARTER Daughter of rapper Jay-Z and singer BeyoncĂŠ
WILLOW SMITH Daughter of actors Will Smith and Jada PinkettSmith
SEVEN SIRIUS BENJAMIN Son of singer Erykah Badu and Outkast star Andre 3000
SKYLER JORDAN Son of US singer Montell Jordan and wife Kristin Thompson
LIBERTY GIGGS Daughter of Manchester United star Ryan Giggs and wife Stacey
CHANCE COMBS Daughter of music mogul P Diddy and Sarah Chapman
JERMAJESTY JACKSON Son of Jackson 5 star Jermaine Jackson and wife Alejandra
SATCHEL LEWIS LEE Daughter of US film director Spike Lee and wife Tonya Lewis
DIESEL BRAXTON-LEWIS Son of US singer Toni Braxton and ex husband Keri Lewis
HAPPY GRAY Daughter of singer Macy Gray and ex husband Tracy Hinds
EGYPT DEAN Son of singer Alicia Keys and producer Swizz Beatz
ZOLA MURPHY Daughter of Eddie Murphy and ex-wife Nicole Mitchell
-XOLHW 2NDGLJER
IKHYD BREWER Son of UK singer M.I.A and Benjamin Brewer
MOROCCO TYSON Son of former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson
TRUE WHITAKER Daughter of actor Forest Whitaker and wife Keisha
EACH YEAR final year students from Coventry University’’s School of Art and Design exhibit their work at the University Degree Show. Creatives from visual arts, design, music, fashion, dance, drama, media production and photography get the chance to showcase their talents to the public at different locations across campus and at selected venues in London. Fine art student Juliet Okadigbo was one of those people this year. The 21-year-old, who says it was her art teacher in school who recog-
nised her talent, hopes to gain experience in a sculpture company before going into business on her own. ““I would love to get experience in a sculpture company and use their tools to make my own pieces, which mainly focuses on my Nigerian heritage,”� she said. ““I would like to have my own business and make work related to my African culture as it’’s a central part of my identity, and I want to involve people and get them to create work in relation to their own backgrounds.”�
MORROCAN AND MONROE Children of singer Mariah Carey and comic Nick Cannon
youngvoicesmagazine
@youngvoicesmag
JULY 4 - 10, 2013 THE VOICE ! 25
www.voice-online.co.uk/entertainment
UK group Rudimental talk to YV’s Michelle Martin about collaborating with Lauryn Hill, topping the charts and passing the baton onto the next generation
W
HEN HACKNEY n a t i v e s Rudimental made headlines by hitting the number one spot on the album charts earlier this year with debut Home, the four-piece decided to take their celebrations on tour. With confirmed slots at Glastonbury, Latitude, T in the Park, V Festival and Lovebox, the group, made up of members Piers Aggett, Kezi Dryden, Amir Amor and DJ Locksmith are well and truly dominating the festival and live music scene. Though their music is best described as a hybrid of Drum and Bass, Electro and Liquid Funk, the boys are quick to point out that there are a number of artists across a range of
genres who have influenced their sound. Amongst their melting pot of influences, they say, are the likes of British soul group Soul II Soul and crooners Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye. But it’s former Fugees star Lauryn Hill who tops their list of dream collaborations. “We heard Lauryn Hill has got a new album coming out and even though she has tax problems she is one icon we would love to work with,” says Piers. Reflecting on the group’s success without any US endorsement, Piers added: “Going to number one on the album charts was amazing especially in such a short space of time. We have been celebrating constantly after gigs and having lots of fun on the tour
bus”. “We’ve also been celebrating on stage,” adds fellow band member Kezi. The childhood friends, who went to school, played football, learnt to DJ and how to make beats in their Hackney hometown, formed Rudimental in 2007. But it wasn’t until 2011, with the arrival of fourth member and fellow Londoner Amir – and the release of their single Spoons that Piers says “Rudimental started to sound like Rudimental.” The group rose to prominence in 2012 when their single Feel The Love, featuring singer John Newman, topped the UK singles chart. Their latest single Waiting All Night also took the top spot, further cementing their place on the UK music scene.
They are keen to pass on their successes and lessons to young people hoping to hit it big time in music. Consequently, they have signed up with youth charity National Citizen Service (NCS) to help create work experience opportunities in the music world for 16 – 17 year olds in the UK. It All Starts at Yes is a unique three-week residential programme packed with activities that help students build skills for work and life and will take place throughout the summer. “We have always been up for working with young people even before we made it,” explains Piers. “We used to do a lot of work in schools, I actually used to run a community studio in Tottenham, so we’ve got quite a lot of experience working with young people.” He adds: “This is something we desperately want to continue because it’s something we believe in. We like creativity and the challenge of showing young people what opportunities there are out there. That is why we got involved with the charity.” Spurred on by their passion and continued support of young people, Piers says he hopes to stress the importance of networking to the young people on the course. “I think one of the main things that is so important is the art of networking and meeting new people because that sort of
thing put us where we are today,” he says. “Networking with lots of people, making friends in the industry that’s very important.” Kezi adds: “Also, I think so is seeing the different types of jobs that are available in the industry. It’s not just about singing and it’s not just about performing, there are loads of jobs out there. “There are technical jobs, managerial and administration roles and even event organising. There are so many different ways you can get involved which you can find useful as a young person.” In keeping with the charity’s slogan It All Starts at Yes, what amazing opportunities has Rudimental said yes to? “I think for me and the other Rudimental boys it was not really knowing them at the time
and saying yes to working with them. And getting a good vibe off them,” says Piers. “Basically, saying yes for us was getting in tune with each other because that was the main thing that helped us. We are quite a tight team and working together and listening to each other helped that,” he adds. Kezi says: “I think that one thing that held me back when I was younger was saying yes to help. I was always afraid to say yes if somebody asked me if I wanted help. It’s a great way to learn and a quicker way to grow in the field in whatever you want to really.” To sign up for the NCS programme this summer, visit www.ncsyes.co.uk, Facebook.com/ncs or follow @NCS on Twitter
IDRIS ELBA:
GABRIELLE UNION:
7KH %ULWLVK DFWRU ZLOO UHSULVH WKH FULWLFDOO\ DFFODLPHG UROH RI -RKQ /XWKHU LQ WKH %%& VHULHV Luther.
7KH 86 DFWUHVV KDV UHSRUWHGO\ EHHQ SURSRVHG WR E\ KHU EDVNHWEDOO ER\IULHQG 'Z\DQH :DGH
25 BUSTED? F F U B Dear Kat,
I need your help. My girl recently told me that she’s pregnant. When I told my closest boys, they said they didn’t think the baby was mine. My girl is peng, so I know a lot of guys are on her, so part of me believes what my boys are saying is true. We’ve had loads of arguments about guys calling her phone at mad hours in the night and one guy even called my phone trying to start some foolishness by saying that he is the father of my girl’s child. I want to ask my girl if there’s a chance that this baby might not be mine, but I don’t want to upset her, especially in her condition or risk our relationship. But I need to know.
Anon
CHRIS BROWN:
Hi Anon,
If you have reason to believe that what your friends are saying is true, you’re going to have to sit down and have that difficult conversation with your girlfriend I’m afraid. There is no way you can go through the rest of her pregnancy with a big question mark hanging over the paternity of her unborn child. Yes, she will be upset, so be aware of your wording. I wouldn’t lead with ‘Well, my boys said…’ That will just make her angry. Say that you’ve had phone calls from various men who have claimed paternity of her unborn child. Reaffirm that you love her very much and don’t want to lose her, but ask if what they are saying is true. Explain that you need peace of mind and ask her to try and understand where you are coming from. Let me know how you get on.
7KH 5 % EDG ER\ FRXOG EH IDFLQJ WLPH LQ SULVRQ RYHU DOOHJDWLRQV RI D KLW DQG UXQ
BUFF
BUFF
WILEY:
7KH *RGIDWKHU RI *ULPH KDG DQ HSLF UDQW RQ 7ZLWWHU DIWHU KH ZDV IRUFHG WR SHUIRUP DW ´UDLQ\µ *ODVWRQEXU\
TWEET OF THE WEEK US musician and Voice judge Will.i.am dismisses criticisms of being a sore loser after his act Leah McFall failed to win the BBC singing contest:
ADRIENNE B Scarlet siren
AILON:
“I loved season2 of #theVOICEuk...I had a blast...and I met @leahmcfallmusic...and now I can't wait to work on #newORIGINALsongs...#letGO!!! ”
JAY-Z:
He’s got 99 pr oblems, but th is suit ain’t one
Will.i.am
RIHANNA
26 ! THE VOICE JULY 4 - 10, 2013
TTLE A B R E T S PO ERULO
d JASON D
MIGUEL an
To access Mobil app for The Voice
SCAN ME VOTE NOW!! Email us at young.voices@gvmedia.co.uk or tweet us @Youngvoicesmag #YVPosterBattle