Friday 19th April marked 3rd Anniversary of the death of Guru from Gang Sta, one of Hip Hop’s wordsmith and his contribution can never be underestimated, creating some of the greatest classic we have ever heard. Who can forget: The Question Remains, Code of the Streets, Just To Get A Rep just to name a few, here is a mix compiled in his memory R.I.P
Rumble On The Radio Pt.6 Ujima 27th April 9:30-11pm
With almost a year approaching since the last duel (Best Of British) we now bring to you the first clash of 2013. Going in record for record, in a live radio challenge to raise awareness of the station and celebrate some of the best in Music of Black Origin.
Representing BBC Bristol John Ford Vs Ujima Radio stalwart DJ Style tune on Sat 27th April from 9:30pm -11pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/464684066933345/?fref=ts
Pick of the Week on BBC Radio Bristol & BBC Somerset
Listen to Ujima’s weekly highlight show Pick of the Week. This is a 1 hour show that goes out on BBC Radio Bristol & BBC Somerset 94.9fm on Saturday & Sunday Mornings at 3am – 4am hosted by DJ Style & Lady Nia. Listen back on the BBC IPlayer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00km49g
Code of the Streets 9th Anniversary 6th April @ Cosies
Born out of a mixtape series by DJ Style, Code of the Streets has gone onto to be a popular radio show & a club night. The night has grown from strength to strength, and has entertained 100’s of people over it’s 9 year residency @ Cosies Wine Bar. Built purely on the quality of there musically knowledge, and unique entertainment style, Code of the Streets is testament that you can remain true to the underground sound without having to sell out.
Join us for our celebration on Sat 6th April @ Cosies Wine Bar 34 Portland Square Bristol. Doors 10pm-2am Adm £3 include Ltd free cd giveaway on the night.
Beyonce new track Bow Down / I Been On
Beyonce has release a 3 mins and 34 second clip for two new songs titled “Bow Down” (produced by Hit-Boy) “I Been On” (produced by Timbaland). Accompany the track is picture of Be as a child along with collection of trophies.
Ahead of her anticipated shows, the 31-year old RnB star kicks starts her tour off in July, and debuted the controversial track, “Bow Down” on Sunday 17th March.
The lyrics to the song includes a line ‘I know when you were little girls you dreamt of being in my world. Don’t forget it. Respect that. Bow Down b******.’ Reaffirming her position as the Queen of the music charts, the song as received mixed response. Keyshia Cole gave her thoughts via Twitter. ‘Can’t stand when people all self righteous when it’s convenient it makes them look good. Lmao! But can still talk s*** when convenient 2 FOH,’
She continued: ‘First “Women need to Stick together” now b****** better Bow. Smh. But it’s all G! Chicks stay shooting the s***. But when I speak my mind its a prob. #Well #StayMad’
One Twitter user said “I like the Beyonce song but it is kinda weird to hear the woman who sang Girls Run The World to tell other women to bow down b*.”