Tactical Nuclear Penguin - The 'World's Strongest Beer'

Beer...Some people love it, some hate it. Personally i'm not a big fan but don't mind the odd one every now and then. Generally beer and lager are drinks with quite a low alcohol content if you compare it to wines and spirits. That is until now.

BrewDog who are based in Scotland and are not new to controversial beers, with their previous releases being the 18.2% beer 'Tokyo' and the low alcohol 'Nanny State'. Tactical Nuclear Penguin though puts those in the shade by being the first 32% beer.

Hold up...32% beer?! Surely a pint of that would have even got Bill Werbeniuk wasted! (If you haven't heard of him, google it!). This beer is not supposed to be drank in the traditional way though, a warning label on the bottle instructs "This is an extremely strong beer; it should be enjoyed in small servings and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance. In exactly the same manner that you would enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly yet anxious ghost."

BrewDog managing director says "This beer is about pushing the boundaries, it is about taking innovation in beer to a whole new level." If you say so James. Not being a beer connoisseur myself I couldn't give a Castlemaine XXXX. Tactical Nuclear Penguin will apparently be on sale in limited supply for £30 a bottle.

I'll have a JD and coke please...

Timbaland feat. SoShy – Morning After Dark

Timbaland is set to drop his new album Shock Value 2. Check out the leading single for the album (check out the vamp look)...Timbaland is set to have some major names on this album look out for this as its coming soon...I can't stop playing this tune....love the end when Timbo switches it up....I'm doing the Hammer dance as we speak....Album set to drop 8th Dec 2009....Shock Value 2.....

I'll rather watch this then that New Moon crap lol

Disney's First Black Princess

Disney's latest film sounds like the usual Disney production with it's fairytale story of magic and princesses but look a bit further into it and it is a historic release. There have been 8 previous Disney princesses but this film brings us their first ever black princess.



Princess Tiana is voiced by singer and actress Anika Nonie Rose who says "It's a really wonderful thing for children to be able to look at this princess and say, 'it looks just like my friend - she's a princess too,'". "It's a long time coming but I'm glad it's here."

I'd have to agree with her, but more than that, for all those little girls (and some bigger ones who I know still love the Disney films!) to have a character that they can watch and feel a connection with, knowing that not all princesses are blonde and blue eyed.

Bonnie Greer alluded to the fact that although it's a bold move by Disney, they are never going to miss a trick when it comes to making more money. "Since Disney is always looking at the bottom line, they figured it's about time,".

With that being said, credit where it is due, although a lot of people will probably think 'what's the fuss?', the film has been in production since before Obama came into power and it's good to know moves like this are happening so that in future nobody will bat an eye.

Apparently the process of finishing the film was a tough process as the company gathered prominent black organisations and individuals to view the film and give their views on whether any of it could come across as offensive. Whichever bright spark did that may want to come and advise the UK government too rather than have them dictate to us what is PC or not on racial issues, seemingly without asking the people it would effect in the first place.

Anyway, in summary, well done Disney and I shall ask my niece whether the film was any good!

Jay-Z & Nas - Empire State of Mind Remix?!

Back when the tracklist for Blueprint 3 was announced, you may remember I got a lil bit excited because as I mentioned in my review, I expected Nas to be on it...I mean come on, it just makes sense!

Anyway I got over that, in time, and was nicely surprised with the Alicia Keys assisted version.

According to the rumour mill over at allhiphop.com though, there is a remix in the works featuring Nas which may be released next year. Word is that Nas was originally meant to feature but was unavailable at the time. Another reason could be that Jay didn't want his shine stolen if Nas came stronger (see Black Republican for example!).

So i'll be keeping my ear out and let's be hoping it happens. Until then here's one of the few examples we have of 2 of the greatest on the same track together.

Lupe Fiasco - Enemy of The State: A Love Story - Mixtape

Yesterday Lupe Fiasco released his latest, much anticipated mixtape, Enemy of The State: A love Story. Being a big fan I downloaded soon as I could and shamefully I have only been able to listen to it through twice so far!

As Lupe followers will know, when he's in the mood he really goes in with his metaphors. In this mixtape he is in that mood! There are so many subliminals that you will want to listen multiple times and find yourself pulling up tracks to catch them. Personally I love this, if that's not your bag, try checking out the likes of Gucci Mane instead...

Enjoy! :)

Download here

Chris Brown - Crawl / Omarion Feat Gucci Mane - I Get it in

He's on his grind.....Chris B is back again....This time with a slower track, not sure on this one need to listen to it more..

Yes people that is Cassie aka the girl who started that half shaven head thing (cha can't stand that).



Love this Omarion track..I've got the version with Lil Wayne and rather that than Gucci Mane (please someone break down what is the deal about him).

Anyway enjoy...

Luke I am your something something.....

Sooo Mister Lucas has let Seth loose to Family Guy another Star Wars episode,



coming to a TV screen near you soon on 22nd & your DVD player on the 28th Dec
Something something something Darkside looks to be as funny as Blue harvest..

The Story of Rom Houben

Looking at the news last night I heard about this story and now instantly have a new biggest fear to go alongside being buried alive! Recently it has come to light that a Belgian Man named Rom Houben had been wrongly diagnosed as being in a coma for the past 23 years. His entire body was disabled following a car crash and he was believed to be in a "vegetative state" (i hate that term).

For all these years since the accident he had laid there seeing and hearing people come and go, without being able to react or communicate. Even having to hear of his own father's death and not being able to even cry but the feelings and thoughts are still being processed in his brain.



I can't begin to imagine how frustrated, angry, depressed he must have been. Since the truth was revealed via a brain scan, it has been found that Rom is able to communicate using a special keyboard. I for one would be interested in buying his book if he ever managed to write one.

Mr Houben's story was revealed in a paper written by Steven Laureys, a doctor at Liege University who wrote a recent paper that detailed the case.

In it, Mr Laureys said that in about 40% of cases in which people are classified as being in a vegetative state, closer inspection reveals signs of consciousness.

Let's hope that these closer inspections become standard practice and in future nobody else will have to live in such a nightmare.

Albums dropping before the New Year....

Timbaland – Shock Value 2 due date 7/12/09 (can’t wait to bump some Timbo beats)

Snoop Doggy Dogg - Malice N Wonderland due 7/12/09 (bring back the old school Snoop please)

Lil Wayne – Rebirth (careful lil Wayne fans as this is his rock album which has been put back more then Chris Eubanks hair line)

Jay Sean – All or Nothing due date 20/11/09 (London boy is doing it big on the state side)

R-Kelly – Untitled (rumor is that the title will change to pee on u lol) due 30/11/09

Chris Brown – Graffiti (would like to hear this to see where he goes with this album, wonder if he has any beat em up songs lmao, can’t lie that transform ya song is the lick) due 07/12/09

Alicia Keys – Element of Freedom (the woman loves the piano and I swear it’s in the contract to always be pictured or filmed with one lol) due 14/12/2009

Usher – Raymond v Raymond (yeah whatever I say because if its anything like his last album I’ll snooze right though it) due 21/12/09

Many more will be added to the list as late entries such as Robin Thicke, Eminem and Omarion too name a few.

Slaughter House - Microphone Video

Okay people of the Hip Hop world if you don't own or heard about Slaughter House (where have you been). Slaughter House is a group of dope mc's that was put together to serve a purpose to rep Hip Hop. They are a super group who consist of Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5'9. Album done well and has been out since August 8th 2009. Here is there second single Microphone (Hip Hop) hasn't felt this good in a while....

Can I have This dance?

Just a quick laugh for a Friday. So Skerrit Bwoy was told to hype up the crowd & introduce the new Major Lazer "Pon De Floor" track,
Soooooooo what better way then to show you how to dance to the it???



The Question is did he get her number?

C'mon SON

I've always been a Big fan of Ed Lover since the days of Yo MTV Rap (if you don't remember that show SHAME ON YOU) So when I heard about Ed Lover was doing an online rant about what jackass things that sport,music & film stars were doing plus a few of his own world views I was all ears.

This is slowly becoming a massive underground hit (you know how the web works) with even the like of ESPN now re naming a section of there American football show "C’mon Man"

Press Play & get your cardboard sign at the ready...

Beyonce – Video Phone (Extended Remix) f. Lady Gaga aka Miss OTT (Video)

As Beyonce is gearing up to re-release her album "I am Sasha Fierce" (Deluxe edition) which just means she is adding some extra tracks to the album (don't you hate that, you know them ones where you have rushed out to buy an album and then they go and re-release it with more tracks cha) errrrrrrrrr credit crunch lol...Album drops 23rd November 2009.

No comment on Lady Gaga lol

(MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR VIEWING IF YOU ARE EPILEPTIC!!)

LeToya – Regret f. Ludacris (Video)

I've been playing this tune for a while now here is the video for all to see, as the ex Destiny Child member kicks it with Ludacris on this track....


This is off her second album titled Lady Love ALbum which dropped in August...

Converse All Star Strap Hi Leather

I'll be honest, when I was young and Converse Chuck Taylors were all the rage, I hated them, I just wasn't a fan. Fast forward quite a few years and I've got to say my opinion has changed a lot and i'm the proud owner of quite a few pairs.

Anyway here is the latest release of their classic and it gets the thumbs up from me. As with many of the colourways and versions that have been released over the last few years, this is not a radical departure from the original, more like a subtle improvement.

In leather and adding two straps round the ankle, the new design is a must have for fans and collectors of All-Stars.