NOTD: Pistachio Ice Cream

Hi guys,

I know I've not done a nail post for a while, but seeing as the weather was so nice this weekend (weird I know!) I thought I would do some summery nails!

I bought this beautiful MUA Pistachio Ice Cream and wanted to try it out, I love the cool and vibrant colour which is perfect for Spring/ Summer. On the feature nail I used Collection's 47 Milkshake to make the cone, MUA's Lush Lilac for the ice cream and MUA's Bright Coral for the cherry on top, to highlight the cone and ice cream I used Barry M's black nail art pen.

 

I hope you all had a great weekend and like this look! Let me know what you think in the comments below :)

Audio: Wiz Khalifa - Ziplocc

Wiz Khalifa drops a weed mix this week to get you ready for his forthcoming album 'Blacc Hollywood'.

Audio: JAY Z x JAY ELECTRONICA - "We Made It" Freestyle

Yes what you're seeing is right, you're not imagining it! The two Jay's decided to drop a gem on us this Sunday morning by doing a freestyle over Soulja Boy's and Drake's ''We Made It''! 

It does seem mind-boggling that Jay and Hov have come together for a freestyle, but hopefully this means we're in for a treat this year, maybe even an Act II? (wishful thinking maybe). 

Video: Slaughterhouse stops by Sway in the Morning at SXSW!

Slaughterhouse stopped by Sway in the Morning at SXSW to drop a freestyle with no beats. They're definitely showing why lyrically they are the best out!  

Video: Nardwuar Vs. ScHoolboy Q at SXSW

Nardwuar interviews ScHoolboy Q at SXSW. This ought to be good! Doot doo!

Mother's Day Gift Guide: Under £30

It's coming up to that time of year again, the one day of the year dedicated to making your mother feel special. Industries go wild at this time year with their beautiful gifts sets, feminine colours and products set to steal your mother’s heart.

I for one get extremely confused by all the gifts and deals out there, on finding the perfect gift for my mum. This is a short guide on some of the gifts I have come across that have caught my eye and won't do too much damage to the bank, but they will make your mum feel special!

Video: Snoop Dogg brings out Wiz Khalifa at SXSW

 

 

Last night Snoop Dogg performed at the Respect the West showcase at SXSW in Austin, Texas. During his set he brought out Wiz Khalifa to perform 'We Dem Boyz'.

 

If you click the jump you can also see footage of Wiz and Snoop performing 'Young, Wild & Free'.

Video: Juicy J Talkin' Bout ft. Chris Brown and Whiz Khalifa

 

 

Juicy J drops the visual for his single 'Talkin' Bout' featuring Chris Brown and Whiz Khalifa, directed by Benny Boom.

 

'Stay Trippy' is in stores now.

Video: Choo Biggz - Bong



Choo Biggz drops the visuals for his record 'Bong', produced by 2 Deep.

Video: Angel Haze 'Battle Cry' ft. Sia

When the audio version for 'Battle Cry' was first released it hit you hard with its powerful and meaningful lyrics. The visuals to the song amplify and bring the story to life.

You can watch the video after the jump

Video: The Breakfast Club interviews Juicy J

Juicy J recently stopped by the Breakfast club. Watch the interview above as he talks about Lil Boosie, his upcoming album and more.

Video: 50 Cent debuts new song 'Hold On' at SXSW

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50 Cent debuts a new song called 'Hold On' at SXSW, which will also be apart of his 'Animal Ambition' project set to release this year. 

Audio: Kid Cudi - Hero ft. Skylar Grey

Kid Cudi and Skylar Grey collaborate on a new song 'Hero'. The track also features in the upcoming movie 'Need For Speed' (out this Friday).

You can listen to the song after the jump

Leibster Blog Award Nomination

Hi guys,

I have been nominated by the lovely Jodie for a Leibster award! If you haven’t already then I would definitely recommend that you go and check out her blog :) The Leibster award is an amazing way for small bloggers (less than 200 followers) to find and support each other. After you are nominated you have to post 11 facts about yourself, answer the 11 questions set by the blogger who nominated you and finish off by setting your owns questions and nominating some more bloggers. So here we go!

11 facts about me...

1. I'm a Northern girl (Blackburn)

2. I love spicy food, like I have a serious obsession with tobasco sauce!

3. My sense of direction is terrible (I will seriously get lost anywhere)

4. I have one sibling (younger brother)

5. My favourite food is probably lasagne, I love it!

6. I am obsessed with nail polish

7. I have a little cat, called April :)

8. I love music (especially Hip Hop and indie rock)

9. I'm in my second year at university

10. I hate fish! Something about them just creep me out

11. I would love to go travelling for a year, especially to Australia

And now on the questions that have been asked...

1. Describe yourself in three words.

Strange, determined and imaginative

2. What is your favourite pastime?

Probably lying in bed listening to music

3. If you could be one age forever, what age would you be and why?

Either 25 or 26, by then I should have a clear idea of what I want and where I am going, so that would be a cool age to stick to.

4. Pick a movie character to describe yourself.

Hmm this is tough one, I’ll have to give this one some thought, sorry!

5. Who would you want to play you in the movie of your life?

Either Mila Kunis or Jennifer Lawrence because I love them both

6. Favourite person and why?

My mummy. My favourite celeb person is probably Leonardo Dicaprio, Jhene Aiko and Ab-Soul

7. What can you not leave the house without?

My phone and my headphones, I'm lost without them!

8. What's the one thing to give you a guaranteed pick-me-up?

Coffee or music or both together

9. If you could raid anyone's wardrobe whose would it be?

SZA's I love her quirky tomboyish style.

10. Finish this sentence: If I could be anywhere right now it would be…

In a resort somewhere chilling outside, listening to music and falling asleep.

11. Most importantly, why did you start writing/creating your blog?

I love reading blogs and watching vlogs, and so that inspired me to create my own little space for my ramblings and thoughts.

Thank you Jodie!

So now it's my turn! i'm going to nominate;

Emma - The Ordinary Girls Guide To Mastering Her Make Up
Christina - CLK fashions
Amy - The Perks Of Being Amy
Rose - Manicured and Marvelous
Mary - Another City Urbanite
Natalie - Flocking Owls
Tracey - Tracey's Beauty

Aftab - Fresh and Fearless

Lauren - From Head to Toe

Chic Chica

Riley - fiveleveninety

 My questions are...

1. Pick three items that best describe you and why
2. What's the best advice you ever received?
3. Tea or coffee?
4. What's your favourite song/ artist?
5. If you could be anywhere right now where would it be? and why.
6. What is your favourite season?
7. A pet peeve
8. If you could live in any decade, which one would it be?
9. What is your favourite past time?
10. Which blogs do you check daily?
11. What is your inspiration for blogging?

Thanks again Jodie for the nomination!
Happy blogging everyone :)

Audio: Miss Bella Gotti (Nolay) - Dirt

Check out Miss Bella Gotti's (Nolay) song 'Dirt', from the EP 'Cuts and Salt'. The visuals to this will be released soon.

You can listen to the song after the jump.

Video: SZA - Babylon

TDE artist SZA releases the visuals to her song 'Babylon' produced by DJ Dahi. The video is produced by both SZA and APLUSFILMZ.

Look at out for her new project, set to release on 8th April.

Video: ScHoolboy Q - What They Want ft. 2 Chainz

ScHoolboy Q celebrates Oxymoron's chart success (No.1!!) by releasing the visuals to 'What They Want' featuring 2 Chainz. 

You can watch the video after the jump.

Audio: D.King ft. 360 - Never Do

'Never Do' is the first single off D.King's new EP, which is due out this Spring. The single features Queens own 360 and is produced by Squiz.

You can check out the song after the jump.

Audio: BIG K.R.I.T - Wolf On Wall Street

Big KRIT continues with his 'Week of KRIT' music releases, by dropping a new track called 'Wolf on Wall Street'. Produced by himself and Childish Major.

Listen and download the track after the jump.

Audio: Big Sean - Sanctified

 

After just being on the hook on Ross's original version, Big Sean decides to lay his own bars on the track.

You can listen to Big Sean's version of 'Sanctified' after the jump.

Video: Smoke DZA - City of Dreams

 

 

 

Smoke DZA releases the video for his track 'City of Dreams', which was directed by Damon Dash. Look out for DZA's upcoming LP 'Dream.ZONE.Achieve set to release on April 1.

Album: Sin - The Day After Love 2

Confession time I've only recently found out about this album and artist. But I love the lyrics, flow and style used in this project, also Sin did the Sound Engineering on all of the tracks except for track #5. So it didn't really take too long for me to become a fan!

The Day After Love 2 is follow up from the 2010 release 'The Day After Love' by the South Florida Emcee. The project contains 9 songs and was released on February 15th 2014.

You can listen to one of my favourite songs on the album, called 'The Day after Love ft. Sky Montique and produced by Jove Beats after the jump.

Audio: Smoke DZA Feat. Ab-Soul “Hearses” (Prod. DJ Dahi)

Smoke DZA debuts his new song ''Hearses'' featuring the lethal bars of Ab-Soul. The smooth and crisp feel of the track is enhanced by DJ Dahi's production. 

DZA also has an album coming out on April 1 called 'Dream.ZONE.Achieve'.

You can listen to the track after the jump.

Audio: Lupe Fiasco & Ab-Soul ''Thorns & Horns''

Lupe Fiasco collaborates with TDE's Ab-Soul for his new song called 'Thorns & Horns'. The Floss and Flame produced track has no specified destination yet so we'll have to keep an eye out!

You can listen to the track after the jump.

Video: CRWN interview with ScHoolboy Q - Part 1 of 2

ScHoolboy Q sits down with Elliot Wilson in New York for the latest CRWN series. The first part of the interview is out now. 

In this Q talks about his new album Oxymoron which is available here, Gangsta rap, the rappers and producers that he worked with, the state of TDE and more.

You can watch the first part of the interview after the jump.

Audio: Keely Ferguson - Eastside feat. Icewear Vezzo

Detroit singer Keely Ferguson releases her first radio single called 'Eastside'. The track differs from her normal style of song writing but creates a nice street anthem feel.  The song also features Detroit rapper Icewear Vezzo.

You can listen to the track after the jump.

Audio: Docman - I Choose You ft. Meetchie

Docman's track 'I Choose You' tells two different stories. The first story is about his cousin and him and the difficulties they had to face growing up. The second part of the song is about the troubled relationship between him and his ex-girlfriend. The raw and moving lyrics of the track are accompanied by the beautiful voice of Meetchie.

You can listen to the track after the jump.

Audio: Mac Miller - Amen (feat. Dash, Ab-Soul, Vince Staples, & Retch)

Mac Miller drops a new track called 'Amen' with his producing alias Larry Fisherman. The track also features Ab-Soul, Vince Staples, Da$h and Retch.

We don't know where this song will end up, but Mac Miller does leave us with a mysterious message “Archived in the Sanctuary Of Narnia’s year 2013″ (we'll have to stay tuned to find out what that means)

Listen to the track below

Video: Beyonce and Jay Z perform 'Drunk in Love' in London

Beyonce's 'The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour' came to the o2 arena in London on Friday. Jay Z was also in the building and came out to perform 'Drunk in Love' with Queen Bey. The hit song currently sits at No.5 on Billboard's Hot 100.

You can watch the power couple perform after the jump

Video: Bow Wow - Nah [Produced By JahLil Beats]

Bow Wow gets back to the music with this new visual for 'Nah'. The video is produced by JahLil Beats and shot by Boy Eazy.

Mixtape: Master P - The Gift Vol 1: Return Of The Ice Cream Man

Master P drops a mixtape called 'The Gift Vol 1: Return Of The Ice Cream Man'. The 21 track tape includes features from E-40, Nipsey Hussle, The Game, Jeremih and more.

You can listen to the full mixtape by clicking on the link below

Master P - The Gift (Return Of The Ice Cream Man) - DJ Swamp Izzo, No Limit Forever

Audio: ASAP Rocky feat. Gesaffelstein - 'In Distress'

ASAP Rocky releases his new song ''In Distress'' featuring Gesaffelstein. The track will also be featured on the upcoming movie 'Divergent'. 

Listen to the track below