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My love of today’s Song of the Day begs the question ‘Am I indeed one-sixteenth black hip-hop star?’ I’d been going through life believing I was Irish, all freckles and translucent skin, never realising my inner R’n'B freak.
I couldn't control the magnets attached to my limbs.
I always knew there was more too me than jigs and reels though, in fairness.
Growing up, Destiny’s Child were the be all and end all of music. Beyonce was my hero and her silky smooth southern drawl kept me in studio albums all through my teens. Since then, my musical taste has somewhat evolved. But I must admit, nothing gets me going like a good aul hip-hop tune, complete with a good, danceable beat and a bit of quality rapping. Yes, that ‘ho deserved it. No I will not holster my weapon.
Song of the Day for today goes to one Tinie Tempah for the dancefloor stomp-fest Pass Out. And today’s award for Most Ridiculous Music Industry Name goes to…
Enjoy. Don’t be afraid to let your head swing and your hips get loose and really enjoy the way the song gets you moving. If it doesn’t encite any movement whatsoever, go back to the University. The Dean of the School of Boring is about to offer you tenure.
Tags: Beyoncé, destiny's child, hip hop, music, pass out, r'n'b, tinie tempah
I’ll admit I wasn’t mad for this chick on first listen. Ellie Goulding’s first song, Starry Eyed, was catchy and fairly fun. I wouldn’t turn it off the radio, but I wouldn’t be rushing to download it either.
But then… for the first time in my life, someone told me I looked like someone famous. A very excellent DJ called Shona Ryan (from Spin1038 where I interned for a while) told me I looked like Ellie, and started calling me Ellie, and from then on (I’m kinda ashamed to say) I’ve loved her stuff.
I asked my boyfriend for confirmation that I looked like her. He was like “Yeah, course you do.” I asked my sister, who is 16 and opinionated, and she said “Get over yourself, no you don’t.” Cheers, Orls.
Ellie Giggling Goulding
Anyway, I downloaded her entire album and was very pleasantly surprised with the sound. I liked it all, but two tracks stood out to me. Guns and Horses was one of the two, especially the really catchy, memorable chorus. But the one that screamed Song of the Day was Under the Sheets.
An amazing, pop tune with a haunting sound. The sweetness of Ellie’s voice really comes through in this song, and it is the highlight of the album. I’m fairly sure it’s her newest single release. Good choice music execs, it’s a great song. You’ll like it first time, but give it a few listens.
“Like all the boys before, like all the boys, boys, boys…” It’ll have you singing in no time at all. The bit at the start where the really deep drumming happens is a great part. As is the part where her voice goes supersonic and only dogs can hear her. It’s beautiful.
Tags: ellie goulding, guns and horses, Song of the Day, starry eyed, under the sheets
It was just announced that Gerry Ryan has died. I realise that isn’t strictly music related, but he’s a broadcaster and a household name in Irish society, so a post is necessary.
An Irish institution.
It was confirmed by Gardai that the father-of-five was found dead in his Leeson Street apartment today. A suspected heart attack. Foul play not suspected.
It just shows you how fragile life is. I’m sure RTE 2fm weren’t expecting to have to replace their number one presenter next week.
God bless his family. He has little children. I hope the media aren’t ridiculous with them and let them mourn their dad. I know what a state I’d be in in that situation and media intrusion would be the last thing I’d want.
He was kinda love/hate, but no one could deny his excellence in the field of broadcasting, in particular his skills of interview. He used the pregnant pause to perfection and got the most personal details from his interviewees. Fair play to him. He’ll be well remembered.
Just listening to RTE 2fm News there… Larry Gogan is playing Fragile, by Sting, in a poignant tribute to Ryan and started the song with the message “Sleep in peace, my dear friend”. The newscaster who broke the news first on air was on the verge of tears with a shaky voice for the whole announcement.
Tags: 2fm, broadcaster, Dead, Gerry Ryan, gerry ryan dead, interviewer
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