Hot Video Alert: Dionne Bromfield & Tinchy Stryder - Spinnin' For 2012

Back towards the end of September, UK singer (and burgeoning songwriter) Dionne Bromfield released "Spinnin' For 2012" alongside electro-rapper Tinchy Stryder as "The Official Olympic Torch Song."  The song is meant to promote London as the host of the 2012 Olympic Games due to begin July 27th and promote it does. The video (directed by American music video director Rage) features footage of a sleek, new Mini Convertible as well as lots of obligatory shots of London.  The video serves it's purpose, both as a PR agent for the Olympic Games as well as a PR agent for the two stars, Ms. Bromfield and Mr. Stryder. 

The single was digitally released September 23rd in the UK via Lioness Records and Universal Island Records.  While "Spinnin' For 2012" does contain new lyrics (written by both Bromfield and Stryder), the song itself is not new.  Originally written and performed by Mercury Prize-winning English rapper Speech Debelle,  the song was featured on her debut album, Speech Therapy (via Big Dada Records) and released as the album's last single in September of 2009.  Here's hoping Debelle makes a cut off this newly re-worked version because it sounds like the girl could use a hug. Debelle is notable for having the worst ever chart showing and performance by a Mercury Prize winner, selling only 10,000 units in it's first month of release.  To put it all in perspective - 2008 winner Elbow sold over 300,000 copies of their debut album, while the debut album of 2010 winners The xx went platinum shortly after winning the esteemed prize.  

Check out the video for the TMS-produced single below (U.S. readers check out the video HERE) and look out for dance remixes by Steve Smart & WestFunk. Download the single on UK iTunes HERE.

Check out Dionne Bromfield on the web:

Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Twitter//YouTube

 

Check out Tinchy Stryder on the web:

Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Twitter//YouTube

Hot Video Alert: Tinchy Stryder feat. Jodie Connor - In My System

"In My System" is the first single to be taken off of UK Hip/Hop/Pop/R&B artist Tinchy Stryder's third album, Third Strike.  Stryder was last years biggest-selling male solo recording artist in the UK, releasing two #1 singles ("Number 1", "Never Leave You") both off of his second album, Catch 22, which managed to reach #2 on the UK Album chart.  Quite a big year for the 24 year old!  Produced by Fraser T Smith, "In My System" is "mad different" according to Stryder, featuring "bigger beats, heavier bass-lines but with his signature rhyming style.  "In My System" will be released in the UK August 9th on Island Records and features remixes by Ian Carey and True Tiger.  Check out the video!  Featuring Jodie Connor (from Pop Idol Series 2 and a string of other collaborations) this is a hot song.

Remix Promo Tracklisting:

1. Extended Mix
2. Ian Carey Remix
3. True Tiger Remix
4. Ian Carey Radio Edit

 

Check out Tinchy Stryder on the web:

Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Twitter//YouTube

HOT SINGLE ALERT! Young Soul Rebels - I Got Soul (War Child Charity Single)

Where have I been? I just learned about this fantastic charity single out in the UK on October 19th. The video is one of those "behind-the-scenes" videos interspersed with clips of happy children dancing and singing. You can see the impressive roster of Island Records talent singing their parts and rehearsing in and around the recording studio. Included on this single: V.V. Brown, Bashy, Chipmunk, Domino Go, Egypt, Frankmusik, Pixie Lott, Ironik, Kid British, McLean, Mpho, N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder and the London Community Gospel Choir.

Produced by Fraser T Smith (whom I know from his remixes but also has worked with Tinchy Stryder and James Morrison), the track is being released by Island Records and the War Child charity to raise funds for children affected by conflict around the world. Recorded back in July, the song, "I Got Soul" is a re-written cover version of The Killers' "All These Things That I've Done" The hook - "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" is one of my favorite lyrics of all time, and very touching to hear in this new single.
According to War Child in a statement, the new record is "a defining moment for the UK's music scene, which is currently ablaze with world class talent." It continues to say that "the song is the perfect way to educate British youth on the plight of thousands of children across the globe. UK urban and soul music has never been bigger - the artists here have featured on five number one singles already this year."
Well said. Well done all around. This is the feel-good-charity single of the moment. Love it.