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This Week In UK Spin

Posted on November 15th, 2013
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With some new goodies from J. P Cooper in the form of Live At The Castles EP and Cory Jreamz Nina, as well as some stored up controversy from Grime Mc’s leading man Skepta claiming to be the best MC in the UK at the moment, there’s no telling what else has been happening. Peep after the jump to find out.

1. Sir Cliff Richard Blames Music Industry For Miley Cyrus’s Behaviour: “I Hope She Grows Out Of It”
Whilst in the UK, a fully clothed Miley performed an electric acoustic cover of Lana Del Rey’s “Summertime” for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge with Fearne Cotton. During the very honest chat following, the “Wrecking Ball” singer explains that she enjoyed relaxing at home with her dogs. She added: ‘I sat at my piano and played for an hour and a half just to my dogs.’

Also, legendary iconic singer Sir Cliff Richard, who recently released his 100th album The Fabulous Rock n’Roll Songbook, sat down with Sky News and touched on the “We Can’t Stop” singers behaviour as of late. ‘They don’t have the same support system that we had. They wanted us to be happy,” he said. “Today I would have been dropped after the first flop. I’ve got a sister who’s got children and getting them through the teenage years is really tough. I just hope (Miley) grows out of it.”

He added: “Will it see her through to becoming a mature star, or will it be thrown at her? Years ago a woman might be told, ‘I won’t take your picture unless you take your top off.’ I took my top off for a picture once. And after that I kept my vest on.”

2. Lily Allen’s  Feminist Music Video ‘Hard Out Here’ Makes Headlines.
Lily Allen, who we all love for some informative feminist controversy, is back with a sharp tongue in her new “Hard Out Here” video. True to her style, the track narrates details of the challenges faced by the young women. Lines like “You’ll find me in the studio and not in the kitchen” and “Don’t need to shake my ass for you ‘cos I’ve got a brain’” are ironically supported by visuals of Allen going under the knife. The clip also snags a snippet from Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” video in which sexy models danced in front of helium balloons–Lily cleverly chose “Lily Allen has a baggy pussy” to drive home her pro-woman message. “Hard Out Here” is currently #2 on iTunes and set for purchase on November 17.

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3. Tinie Tempah Reveals That Adele Recored a Filthy Rap With HimTinie Tempah sat down with Alan Carr to talk about his debut album Demonstration, but whilst there he revealed that Adele wanted to experiment with her music style. “She recorded a rap and she told us that if we ever played it to anyone she would sue us, so when you talk to her next, ask her about the rap. It is really filthy as well.” I don’t know about you, but this is something I would definitely like to hear.

4. Mr. Bigzz Returns To Music With “Back 4 More”

Reformed and back in the game with a new alias, Mr. Bigzz sets the tone for his new project My Funked Up Soul with “Back 4 More.”

5. Nick Brewer Unveils “Jail” Video Featuring Soul Sensation Jacob Banks

East London’s very own 23-year-old Nick Brewer served up the much loved and receptive cut of his Flat 1o EP “Jail” featuring soul sensation Jacob Banks. Nick admits, ”The lyrics are pretty personal and introspective. It’s the only way I know how to write.” Take a peek above.

6. British-soul singer Ayanna Writer Johnson Brings Us Black Panther

British soul and folk singer-songwriter Ayanna Writer-Jonhson is a skilled cellist and musician who is ready to take us on her journey via her forthcoming EP Black Panther. The title track, which according to Soulcuture will have a “fusion of soulful melodies, spoken word, cello and piano musical moments,” sets the tone with this amazingly vulnerable yet beautifully-directed black-and-white video. She delivers the very emotive cut with sheer beauty and warmth. Peep above.

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