Twenty One Grams and Six Pounds.

Posted 1 year, 1 month ago at 1:02 pm. 13 comments

I’ve got to acknowledge the passing of Michael Jackson. There’s been so much written already I don’t think it’s necessary to go in to it in too much detail besides to say his musical genius will be missed. My first thought was to hope he finds the peace he never really had here despite the fame and success. More recently I’ve really struggled to over look his personal life and all the drama that came with it. But I suppose in a sense we were partly responsible for always wanting more. I think the end he gave so much there was little left over. It seems to me he was never built for fame. I suppose the irony being he was over endowed with an amazing talent but wasn’t gifted the ability to deal with it. The legacy he left behind though is hopefully what he will be remembered for. I’d rather that than an old man struggling his way through 50 gigs. MJ thanks for the music R.I.P.



I’m really excited about the next Soul lounge gig on Wednesday the 29th of July with Emeli Sande from Scotland. She’s making quite a name for herself right straight in at number 6 in the UK chart as a feature on the Chipmunk track she co/wrote. Something which is even more of an accomplishment considering Michael Jackson is pretty much the rest of the top 20. I’ve no doubt this will be her year. Get ready Dubai for her debut performance.



We’ve managed to confirm another fantastic performer for the August Lounge (on the 12th this time.) This will be the final one before Ramadan. I’m so excited about seeing Hamdan of Abri perform a solo set. This will be the last time you’ll be able to hear Abri before they head off to the UK to promote the album. Check out the Blacksheep Magazine interview. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

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Here are a couple of pictures of the recent Connected Models Teen Fashion competition at Marina Mall. I had a great time hosting the event. Thanks to77st Productions for the pictures.



Also just found this online from a recent commercial for Dubai tourism which I think is showing in the UK right now. I’m loving the narraton. The Mrs hogging the lime light again.



Another gig which I’m really excited about is Smooth Grooves at the Apartment Jumeirah Beach Hotel. On July 31st I’ll be hooking up with MC Bibow again. He’s traveled the world with grammy award winner Jazzie B of Soul2Soul as his official party starter before hooking up with me. Trust me you’ll know when Bibow’s in the building.



Congratulations to my little sister on giving birth to a beautiful baby girl called Estelle. I’m so happy and proud to be her Uncle. It was funny standing next to my own uncle with him telling a story about changing my nappy. Then you find yourself looking back at all the things that have taken you to this moment and contemplating what the future may bring but all the while looking at something so small and perfect as it sleeps in your arms that nothing else really matters and everything seems right there and then to make sense.