#RNB Thames

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London from Greenwich park by John Wolfe Via Flickr: On top of the hill, Summer 2023

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Pop culture assumptions or predictions for the future (2022-2025)

⚠️ Before reading this i just wanted to say that this is all just my personal assumption that i've got. So some or most of them might not come true or be accurate ⚠️

Rihanna and nicki minaj are gonna collab on a single and it is gonna be a huge bop

Pete davidson breaks up with kim k and dates selena gomez (lmao this thing is on my draft for a long time ago and he breaks up with kim k this month and tbh i am not surprised 😂)

Taylor swift will be pregnant and it is a baby boy

Drake is gonna get cancelled

Doja cat's new album is going to flop i am sorry, but she will be more recognized for her personality than her music in the future (she will still be relevant and famous tho)

Anna de armas is gonna be getting huge positive recognition for her acting talent and her beauty maybe between the year of 2023 - 2024 or 2025

People are gonna turn their back on Joseph Quinn for no reason

Chris evans will be married maybe in the year 2024

Someone very huge and globally famous in the rnb music genre will 🚘💥⚰️ (i hope this wont actually happend tbh because i am a very big fan of her 😭😭😭)

Ariana Grande pregnant and it is a baby girl

A famous YouTuber from the dream smp will become a model and will make his runway debut, but it is not going to receive positive recognition from people except in his own fandom.

Dream won't do a face reveal and will never will, i am sorry.

A very huge and globally famous super model who is very well known and has been in the modeling industry for a very very long time will pass away because of a medical conditions.

and also Mason thames will be the new IT boy

This is probably one of the most controversial posts I've ever made.... 😮‍💨😓

And also forgot to mention, Kanye west is gonna go completely out of control again.... Watch out yall...

[lunapaper]

A smooth cut of dusky, jazz-inflected RnB, Ruti’s ‘My Sunrise’ is the perfect soundtrack to a lovesick summer, evoking the same kind of romantic nostalgia as her previous single, ‘Closer To You.’

The video, meanwhile, was filmed in one shot by videographer James Kellegher and choreographer Fi Silverthorn. Reminding us of a more carefree time, it sees the British singer dancing joyously down the band of the River Thames and London’s South Bank at, of course, sunrise (✿◠‿◠)

Written more for herself than for anyone in particular, Ruti explains about the track via press release:

‘It’s a reminder that often there’s a lot more time to do things than I think I have and have to allow ourselves to stop or slow down sometimes. Obviously, I wrote in a Covid free time so I was imagining taking a break somewhere else for a while, but I still have to give myself space to breathe working from home, because it gets so overwhelming.’

‘My Sunrise’ is from Ruti’s upcoming debut EP, All At Once, out this month.

- Bianca B.

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My tonight’s setup :) - - - - - #boat #vip #dj #djset #house #housemusic #deephouse #thamesriver #london #londonnight #boatparty #nightlife #londonclub #londonlife #guestlist #party #birthday #music #thames #live #video #livevideo #djlife #bar #cocktail #cocktails #livemusic #hiphop #rnb https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Ln3Rgg9d1/?igshid=14lmko3tzfa8t

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Album Review: RATBOY -SCUM

A REVIEW SO SOON AFTER THE ALBUM DROPPED? WOW!

We’re looking at the long awaited debut album from Jordan Cardy, AKA Ratboy. If you’ve been following Ratboy up to this point, you’ll know how long this album took to come out, with some of the singles from SCUM dropping as far back as April 2015!

I’ve been aware of Ratboy for a few years now, I remembering listening to the brilliantly British single Sign On some time ago, and ignorantly complaining about how the songs lyrics were a little hypocritical, considering Jordan was wearing a $300 Supreme Box Logo hoodie in the music video.

Anyway, fast forward to Kendrick Lamar releasing DAMN. and noticing Ratboy in the sample credits to the track LUST. I started to read about their upcoming album, and looked into the yet to be fully released Ratboy clothing line (also called SCUM)

After a little more reading, and seeing the fantastic album cover for SCUM, I gave it a listen.

And I’m really glad I did.

I decided I’d put my thoughts on the interludes separate to the actual tracks, as so it feels a little more concise, and you can skip the stuff on the interludes if you only want my thoughts on the music!!

THE TRACKLIST

WELCOME TO MY WORLD is our introduction to SCUM, a short intro track. The open to this track is legitimately one of my favourite instrumentals of the entire album, it has such a great woozy feeling that really brings you into the album. It then goes into a radio show clip, present on nearly all the interludes, delivered by “Stevie” the presenter for the ever failing “SCUM RADIO” .The fake radio station clips, similar to the ones that appeared on Tyler, the creator’s last two albums Cherry Bomb and Flower Boy, add a lot of humour to the album, as well as tie it together pretty decently.

TURN AROUND M8 is a great energetic opener to the album. The instrumental has a clear Brit-pop influence, the chorus akin to a Blur track. The echo distorted voice samples adds a DIY quirk to the song, as well add to the already dense sample heavy instrumental. I especially like the piano line near the tail of the track. Ratboy’s vocals on this track are delivered with a load of confidence and control, and introduces us well to his quickly recognisable singing voice. A perfect intro to the album.

The shouty intro to REVOLUTION is perhaps at first grating, but it soon becomes brilliantly catchy. The first track of many with a political angle, the lyrics are some of best, and the noisy high energy instrumental fits it well. I especially like the use of the electric organ towards the middle of the track, as well as the weird fairground-esque alarm sample, someone tell me where this is from! Ratboy has a great knack for making a wall of sound effects really engaging, catchy and danceable!

LAIDBACK is our first track that is less angry and loud, and is instead more like a pop punk ballad. Another incredibly catchy song, that is a definite ear worm. with the lyrics, this is one of the more sincere and mature sounding songs on the album. the instrumental is much more simple, driven by live guitar and drums. This song is a lot of fun to listen to, and has the potential to be a much deserving summer hit!

ILL BE WAITING is another more chilled out song, with a clear Brit-pop influence, note the horn lead on the instrumental. Are we sure this isn’t a cover of a lost Blur song? If it is, it’s as good as Blur ever were. My main criticism of this track is how corny the lyrics are. “I changed my number, but i can change it back” is a pretty naff line, honestly. The hopeful feel to the instrumental keeps the track engaging, and makes it another solid track.

MOVE is a return to that brilliant aggression. Its fast pace and booming, disorienting, sample heavy instrumental makes it one the most engaging tracks here. the vocal delivery puts me in mind of The Beastie Boys, with that weird combo of punk and classic hip hop, and I’m sure thats intentional, Jordan is a big fan. The “oh oh oh” choir near the tail end of the track is super reminiscent of Blur’s Girls and Boys, and The end to this track is really satisfying, with a familiar combo of record scratches and string samples. Another standout track.

BOILING POINT Is the loudest track so far, with its heavy guitar and drum clattering. This is the standout political track, with the best lyrics of that type. They are blunt and direct, which flows well against the instrumental. The “OH YEAHHH” sample gives the song a revolutionary feel, you can imagine this in the middle of a protest. The chorus is great, “We all had dreams, When we were young, But now we’re loaded, Just like a gun” and in my opinion the best verse of the album so far, “The world is near boiling point, Seeing Theresa May who we didn’t appoint, Living for the sound of silent missiles, That within one second can reach fifteen miles, Something’s wrong, can’t you see? How can you let people on the street freeze? This is our so-called democracy”

FAKE ID is one of the tracks on the album that we’ve heard various versions of since 2015, and has a DIY feel to it that would make sense as a result. The instrumental has live punk rawness to it. The lyrics tell the story of getting mugged walking home after Ratboy has had his Fake ID declined. The song has a very english feel to it, with references to JD sports, PE (as any UK student will know one of the worst parts of secondary school) and broken fags 🚬. I’m a big fan of the chorus “He said “hand over the money, this ain’t funny. What’s this, are you taking the piss? Where’s your iPhone 6, I ain’t stealing this shit. Come here, bitch” Not the best track here, but still a great song.

GET OVER IT feels like one of the best produced songs, you can tell a lot time and effort went into it. The instrumental is almost solely made of simple drum sample alongside a woozy, summery vocal sample. Its one of the tracks that stands out as unique in the context of the whole album because of this. Ratboy sings through a variety of different filters, is especially like the delivery of “PUT YA FUCKIN HANDS IN THE AIR!” through radio distortion. One of my favourite tracks of the album.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK Is another older track reworked for the album, and has a dizzyingly loud feel to it, with the heavy breakbeat and loud electric guitar. This track is super high energy and raw. LUST ,the Kendrick Lamar track, includes a heavily pitched sample from this song, something which to me makes a lot of sense with the similar angry rawness of DAMN.

SPORTSWEAR is my least favourite song on SCUM. Sorry.The vocal delivery here is some of the weakest in my opinion, the cracked delivery at the start of the chorus is just annoying, and the echo on the majority of the vocals is unnecessary. The lyrics themselves are the best feature of the track, they’re more introspective in content and tone. The instrumental is the wall of sound concept done poorly too. This track is just so weak when its heard alongside so many great tracks.

LEFT 4 DEAD has grown on me a lot. I especially like the slot machine jackpot sample, and the Thames Tv jingle at the start. The instrumental is mainly live instrument driven, and has a great high energy. The delivery of the chorus is very awkward, which I can’t work out if it love or hate, the lyric itself however, “Well, hold on. I’ve got the right amount of money you said you need, Well, I’ve just got to nip up the Co-Op, it’s just down the road, I think they’ve got a working cash machine” is pretty hilarious. Considering this was my least favourite at first, I now really like it.

SIGN ON is I think the oldest Ratboy track on SCUM. Lyrically this is the most British Thing ever. Wetherspoons? Signing on? Scratchcards? very British. The instrumental makes this the most straightforward and rock driven track. Though it’s not of my personal favourites, I love how sincere it feels, like it was recorded in some kids garage late at night. Nice.

EVERYDAY is another Brit-pop heavy fun track, with bittersweet lyrics about working hard, only to stay poor. It has a fun reckless teenager vibe to it, with another fun instrumental. That Jeremy Kyle line is fantastic. Unfortunately this track falls into the background for me against others, though this is one of Ratboy’s best vocal performances.

SCUM ,Our title track, is another heavy high energy rock track, with a busy instrumental. This is the most Jamie T style track, though Ratboy does have a somewhat similar vocal inflection (I prefer Ratboy). A pretty conventional track, tough this doesn’t mean it isn’t great! It feels like the true closer to the album, though there is two tracks to go.

SAD SAD (feat. Mallory Merk) The only feature on the album, this track is a weird change of pace near the end, a smooth RnB tinged ballad, with vocals from Mallory Merk that give the song A Rex Orange County or Flower Boy vibe. This is another standout vocal performance from Ratboy. The clattering samples at the tracks end is especially weird, though it somehow works well.

KICKED OUTTA SCHOOL is our closing track, another track in a similar vein to SCUM ,is high energy and fun, and includes a great Beastie Boys -esque incorporation of a very familiar sample. The “thank you and goodnight” lines at the end are also very funny.

THE HIDDEN TRACK is a short song appears hidden at the end of the closing track. the distorted guitar is reminiscent again to Flower boy or Slow Hollows. This is weirdly pretty and subtle way to completely finish the album.

THE INTERLUDES

STEVIES FIRST WIFE - One of more cheesy interludes, this radio intro to LAIDBACK is kinda funny, but it’s still a little corny and annoying.

BIG FUCKA BURGERS - Definitely, the best and funniest interlude, BIG FUCKA BURGERS is a super crude and aggressive fast food advert. I especially love the ending. “OF COURSE I WANT THE FUCKING NINJA TOY I HOPE MY KID CHOKES ON IT!!!!”

BREAKING NEWZ - A Radio news bulletin from Stevie, this interlude only makes sense if you’ve seen the music video for the song GET OVER IT, which I recommend you check out!

TRUMPTOWERS - It’s obligatory Trump reference time! This instrumental does a good job of incorporating it. It’s to the point, VERY funny and brief.

SHADOWZ - A great woozy musical interlude, with an instrumental I’m a big fan of. 

SIRENZ - Another Radio ident, introducing the track SCUM. Nothing too interesting about this one, but I do like that random horn freakout.

POST SCUM - One of the funnier interludes, a dig at those inevitable disgusted christian mothers who think swear words and loud music will turn their children evil.

END OF THE ROAD - A hilarious closing interlude, where SCUM radio is shut down and Stevie is arrested. Stevie’s dialogue is its funniest here.

In Conclusion, SCUM exceeded my expectations in every way. It’s a fun, engaging, noisy, exciting and funny album full of charm and sincerity. Ratboy has proved himself to be not just a serious musician worth your time, but one the best new artists to hit the mainstream.

SCUM is one of my favourite albums of 2017. I give it an 8/10

FAVOURITE TRACKS - TURN AROUND M8, SAD SAD, MOVE, LAIDBACK, REVOLUTION, GET OVER IT

LEAST FAVOURITE TRACKS - SPORTSWEAR, 

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Today is the day!! Finally we get to rock The Thames like never before on the Old School Boat! DJs Steve Kite, Andy Unique and Simon van Os playing the best old school house, garage, RnB, new jack swing, hip hop, jungle and rave for five hours! www.oldschoolboat.co.uk #oldschool #boat #london #hiphop #house #garage #jungle #rave #newjackswing #DJs #SvO (at Brighton) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvn7QC9jTfa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15xqqfpkoip9j

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Can you name the song? 🎵🧐 ——- Little clip from our gig in #henleyonthames // Quality night of partying yet again! 🙌 ——- #music #musicians #musicianlife #band #liveband #party #partyband #wedding #weddingband #eventprofs #eventplanner #livemusic #function #kisstory #marriage #gettingmarried #engaged #shesaidyes #funk #soulmusic #popmusic #rnb #90s #penthouse #penthouse5 #penthouse5band #ph5 (at Henley on Thames) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByZl5sShkTD/?igshid=dijhjd07rg31

[bestofhitsurbanradio]

#Music How I Want Ya by Hudson Thames ft. Hailee Steinfeld #np #ListenLive https://t.co/PZQLwmdEW1 #HipHop #RnB #BestOfHitsUrbanRadio is in our playlist rotation on our station. Listen live on "Best Of Hits Urban Radio"

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#Music How I Want Ya by Hudson Thames ft. Hailee Steinfeld #np #ListenLive https://t.co/PZQLwmdEW1 #HipHop #RnB #BestOfHitsUrbanRadio

— BestOfHitsUrbanRadio (@MyBestOfHits) March 31, 2018

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Get your costumes ready! Our top spooky events for Halloween...

Which creepy character will you dress up as this year? 

Whether you go all out for Halloween with a crazy costume and plenty of fake blood, or you’re just looking for a fun way to spend the scary evening, Shoobs has you covered. Here are a few ideas of how to get into the Halloween spirit this month...

Southern Hospitality Throwback Halloween: Friday 27th October

Special guest DJ, Andy P (recently been on tour with MTV) will be taking to the decks for this ghoulish throwback evening at Trapeze Basement in Shoreditch. Expect all the classic tunes that you used to love and still can’t get enough of... and it just might be the ideal event if you’re wearing a throwback costume this year too! ;)

Tickets HERE. 

Hip-Hop vs RnB - Halloween Special: Friday 27th October

Vibe bar will turn into a blood chilling block party for this epic Halloween fright night. With an impressive DJ line-up including none other than 1Xtra’s DJ Semtex, as well as CJ Beatz and Russ Ryan (The Doctor’s Orders), this Hip-Hop vs RnB party is going to be one for the books. Dresscode is hip-hop horror, so get your freakish rapper outfits at the ready! 

Tickets HERE. 

Halloween Bus Party: The Fancy Dress Edition: Friday 27th October

If you’re looking for a truly unique way to spend this Halloween then how about a bus party? Starting in Central London, the double decker party will make it’s way around the capital’s iconic sites and back to Oxford Circus, all while playing the coolest tunes and giving out free drinks!

Tickets HERE. 

Twisted Circus Halloween Festival 2017: Friday 27th October

Take your spooky antics to the next level with this huge horror-filled Halloween festival (yes, FESTIVAL!) from the Twisted Circus team. Expect 3000 ghoulish guests, jaw-dropping tricks from weird and wonderful circus acts, two rooms of banging music, sword swallowing and so much more. 

It’s no fancy dress, no entry but the team have kindly sorted a discount on costumes from Angels Fancy Dress Store. Bonus!

Find out how to claim the discount and get your tickets HERE. 

The Halloween House Party: Friday 27th October

Milkshake makes an impression every year for Halloween and the team are bringing the scary vibes back again this month with a ‘house party’ at O2 Islington, complete with 6 top DJs, trick or treaters all night, zombie dancers and more!

Tickets HERE. 

Rock The Belles x HipHop‘N’Bowl x Halloween: Saturday 28th October 

It’s a big occasion when Rock The Belles and HipHop’N’Bowl come together for Halloween and this is going to be an event you won’t want to miss out on - especially if you have mad bowling skills! 1Xtra’s Emily Rawson and her fellow fierce female DJ line-up will be providing the hip-hop waves, while you attempt to rack up those strikes on the scoreboard!

Bring your team and get your tickets HERE.  

Grown & Sexy - Fancy Dress Party: Saturday 28th October

As one of the most popular nights out in London each week, you already know Grown & Sexy have a haunted Halloween party for you! This year, outrageous and eccentric costumes are encouraged - clowns, ghouls, dead firemen, vampires, whatever you fancy. Plus, your favourite resident DJs will be in the building too: Chuckie Online, DJ Slick, Madfingers, Mix Masters, Godfather and Gallistair. 

Tickets HERE. 

The Official Garage Halloween Rave: Saturday 28th October

The second event on our list taking place at the epic Building Six venue at The O2 this Halloween, this Official Garage Rave is going to be a massive night! All of your favourite artists from the legendary scene will be present for the evening, including Artful Dodger, Lisa Maffia, DJ Luck & MC Neat, DJ Iron and more!

This is definitely one for the hardcore garage fans. Get your tickets HERE. 

TURNT Halloween Boat Party: Tuesday 31st October

We’ve given you a bus party, but how about a boat party for Halloween too? TURNT are turning your weekday evening upside down at the end of the month with this hip-hop themed shoobs on the River Thames. Take in the views of your favourite city on a three-tiered boat while UKG and trap tunes blast in the background. Sounds like a pretty great way to spend a Tuesday to us!

TURNT events are known to sell out quick so get your tickets HERE now.

So which event will you choose....? If you still can’t decide visit the Shoobs website for more frightening and fun options. 

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"As one, we can move mountains. As a duo we can have the world quaking, but a three strand chord is never easily broken." Tonight find us, @iambruthaman and @iamjwilliamsofficial on the South Side of the Thames alongside the amazing @queenameenofficial in support of the songstress @teedramoses LIVE IN CONCERT 💯💯💯🎶🎶🎶🔝🔝🔝👑👑👑 #livemusic #liveband #liveaudience #liveonstage #liveconcert #soul #hiphop #rnb #creatives #artists #family #passion #love #life #dreams #black #women #men #grown #mature #leaders #inspiration #motivation #singers #rappers #newtalent #newyear #newage #newgreatness (at Electric Brixton)

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London Sunset from Fenchurch by John Wolfe

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London from Greenwich park by John Wolfe Via Flickr: On top of the hill, Summer 2023

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London sunset (HDR) from 20 Fenchurch by John Wolfe

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London Sunset - New mix by John Wolfe Via Flickr: Taken from 20 Fenchurch Street

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Tower Bridge and the Thames by John Wolfe

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Londons Southbank by John Wolfe Via Flickr: HDR shot of Londons river Thames, the Shard skyscraper, and the Southbank centre.