There’s a funky Punk and Soul band hailing from London-town that’s been taking over people’s eyes and ears with an eclectic sound and a fly front woman who knows how to rock a crowd. That band’s name is Noisettes and their leading lady is the lovely Shingai Shoniwa.

Noisettes have been the talk of the town for a few years now, but it looks like 2009 is their time to shine, as they’ve been touring like mad in Europe & the US, and featured on The Late Show with David Letterman, Wendy Williams, and Ellen. Word on the street is that singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa is a true treat to watch Live. With a voice infused with Rock and Blues, a stage presence that is infectious and unapologetically raw and delightful, Shoniwa is just one of those truly talented artists that doesn’t just give people what they want, but also what they need; a truly entertaining show with top notch music.

The British beauty of Zimbabwean heritage is a lover of all performing arts, which might explain why this former burlesque dancer knows how to deliver a thorough performance. Alongside her just-as-great band mates, guitarist Dan Smith and drummer Jamie Morrison, Noisettes are currently hitting venues to promote their latest album, Wild Young Hearts.

While their second single, “Don’t Upset the Rhythm” has been gaining popularity in the U.S., it’s the first singe off Wild Young Hearts, entitled “Never Forget You” that has propelled them to center stage this year. They have been given the nod from many publications such as Spin and Entertainment Weekly, all echoing the sentiments that Noisettes are on to something great and infectious in the music arena. Rhythm Junkie approved;-)

Treat yourself to the Noisettes experience with these videos and live performance for “Never Forget You,” “Don’t Upset The Rhythm,” and a lovely cover of “When You Were Young.”

This article is also featured in The Coil Review.

A true Expert of Turntablism, and forever a faithful student to the greats who came before him, DJ Qeys pours his soul into the music when his fingertips touch the vinyl.  Also sick with the keyboard (he taught himself how to play) and with an ear for pure, organic sound that will move the people , DJ Qeys is a force to be reckoned with.

Born in Queens, Qeys has lived throughout the East Coast, and his experiences and ear for eclectic music of the world is evident in his style.  You will see a lot more of him in the time to come, but here is a ’sample’ of how he chops up the turntables, and why many call him “The Surgeon”…

To keep updated on Qeys and or contact him, check him out at http://www.myspace.com/djqeys.

He will be sending us some treats in the near future.  You’ve been warned! Keep an eye out for a Legend in the making!

DJ Qeys is based in Tampa, FL, NYC, and Richmond, VA

Honestly, when DJ Qeys called me to tell me that Mos Def, Black Thought, and Eminem were in a cypher TOGETHER, I almost lost it.  If you missed BET Hip Hop Award Show or just want to relive the moment, Check out this cypher! DOPENESS!

What do you think? I am fans of all 3, but Mos Def and Eminem brought it home for me.  Of course, this featured the creme de la creme of lyricists, so they all showed Hip Hop Heads how to do it RIGHT.

Here is my favorite cypher from last year’s Hip Hop Awards featuring Ace Hood, Juelz Santana, Fabolous, and Jadakiss.  They all brought fiyah to the cypher, and I was sleeping on Ace Hood before i heard this.

Download it here, Let us know what you think. Trust me, YOU NEED THIS!

GET YOUR FRIDAY NIGHT STARTED RIGHT! LET’S GO!

Check out our Shouttie to Res, 1/3 of Idle Warship here.

VV Brown hails from London, donning a Cyber-tronic retro-50’s look... and her sound is just that, doo-wop soul meets futuristic Pop-Electronica fusion.

She’s truly 1 of a kind both in fashion and music, but to paint a picture of the feel her music gives, we’ll say her sound is reminiscent of  a Tina Turner-esque edginess with splashes of  Santigold, Gwen Stefani  & Amy Winehouse,  and a shimmering of Kelis. Check out the video for her singles “Crying Blood” and “Leave” below…me likey! How about YOU?

Her debut album “Traveling like the Light” is set to be released in the US in 2010.

To all my NY & Cali folks, VV can be seen be seen at a venue near you later this month, as she’ll be bringing her act to the USA between October 24-29, starting off in NYC at Santos !

October 24 New York, NY @ Santo’s Party House

October 26 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy

October 27 Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland

October 29 San Francisco, CA @ Poleng Lounge

Rhythm Junkie will definitely be in the house at Santos, you should join us in indulging in the ‘Foreign Fix‘ of VV Brown

I love her debut album “How I Do,” & I’m anxiously awaiting the release of “Party Robot,“ the 1st album from her new group Idle Warship, comprised of Res,  Talib Kweli and Graph Nobel (another dope artist, details on her coming soon.)  Treat yourself to a ‘Quick Fix’ of the lovely Res…

I have been blasting “Black Snake Moan” while working out in the gym… Official Club BANGer! Check out the video:

“Ice King,” feat. Nas is still in rotation on my playlist, my favorite song from her debut album, “How I  do“ (2001). Let me know what you think…

Ice King – Res

This is the Intro, or rather a ‘first tasting’ of the foundation that is RHYTHM JUNKIE.

Induldge. Get Addicted.  Get High off the melodic fixes that we are pushing into your  System.  We LOVE you, and you will be ADDICTED to our Love sooner than Later.