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#ThrowbackThursday: Holly Valance – ‘Kiss Kiss’

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Has it really been 15 years since Holly Valance released ‘Kiss Kiss’? Well at the start of May 2017, the song will be 15 years old and boy has time gone quickly for this track!

‘Kiss Kiss’ was Holly Valance‘s debut single after breaking away from her acting career in the Australian soap, Neighbours and it quickly rocketed to Number 1 in the UK charts. As a result of this, Valance had a string of hits and a couple of albums during the early 00s but since then, has been relatively quiet on the musical front, instead concentrating on being an ambassador for Disability Rights International.

What a great song and a brilliant blast from the past! Please share this post and re-live some memories 🙂

What are your thoughts of this old-school pop classic? Got a #ThrowbackThursday track to recommend us? Please leave your thoughts or song suggestions in a comment or via social media.

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‘Kiss Kiss’ can be downloaded off iTunes now – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/kiss-kiss/id372326348?i=372326351

#FeelGoodFriday: Dappy – ‘Kiss’

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If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know we’re a big supporter of Dappy and this song is no exception.

‘Kiss’ is the latest single to be released by the ex-N-Dubz and ‘Rockstar’ rapper and it most certainly has all the #FeelGoodFriday vibes going for it! It’s got the uplifting pop hooks in all the right places, current sounds to back it up and of course Dappy‘s incredibly distinctive vocals.

Although the video won’t win any originality awards, it suits the vibe of the song and sure as hell looks like he had fun filming it!

What do you think of Dappy‘s latest single? Would you like to hear more from him? Is this a sign of a follow-up album to 2012’s ‘Bad Intentions’? Please leave your thoughts, comments or own #FeelGoodFriday choice in a comment below or via our social media.

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‘Kiss’ can be downloaded off iTunes now – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/kiss/id1145816890?i=1145817098

#MellowMonday: Shura – ‘Touch’ featuring Talib Kweli

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Shura is an English singer, songwriter and producer popular for her electropop/synthpop/indietronica sound.

‘Touch’ was actually released back in 2014 but since her popularity has been rapidly growing she has re-released the song, with the addition of America hip hop artist, Talib Kweli.

The video has been re-worked too – the original video featured a whole range of couples, straight, lesbian and gay, kissing but this newest video is animated and the style is rather intriguing and looks traditionally animated.

This relaxing song is the perfect way to calmly start off the week.

What do you think of this re-release with the addition of Talib Kweli? Have you got a #MellowMonday track for us? Please post it in a comment below and share this post on your social media accounts.

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‘Touch’ can be downloaded off iTunes now – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/touch-feat.-talib-kweli/id1081866114?i=1081866117

#ThrowbackThursday / #ThrowbackThreesday: Lil’ Chris Special (R.I.P.)

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This week, I have decided to do a Lil’ Chris special for ‘Throwback Thursday’ and have changed it to ‘Throwback Threesday’ as there are 3 of his songs that I’d like to share.

As I’m sure you are aware, Lil’ Chris has been struggling with depression and unfortunately, suddenly, passed away at the end of March 2015, at the young age of 24. However I want to look back at his positive achievements. He first came to public attention back in 2006, when he took part in Channel 4’s Rock School, hosted by Gene Simmons of KISS – he was selected to front the band of the show.

After the show finished, Lil’ Chris went on to sign a record deal with RCA Records and released his first single, ‘Checkin’ It Out’, in September 2006.

Lil’ Chris – Checkin’ It Out


Then, in December 2006, Lil’ Chris went on to release his second single ‘Getting’ Enough??’, as well as his debut album, ‘Lil’ Chris’.

Lil’ Chris – Gettin’ Enough??


Finally, in October 2007, Lil’ Chris released his last single, ‘We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off’ from his second and final album, ‘What’s It All About’. The song was a cover of the Jermaine Stewart R&B/funk classic, released in 1986.

Lil’ Chris – We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off


I know that Lil’ Chris wasn’t necessarily everyone’s favourite singer, but he had some catchy songs, loyal fans and worked very hard. In 2012, he played a part in James Bourne’s musical ‘Looserville: The Musical’, in London’s West End. He also launched his own clothing label MAML in 2014. The most recent thing he was working on, was a comeback summer anthem, Louder with Guy Barnes, which you can hear below.

Lil’ Chris – Louder


I hope, like me, your thoughts will be with his family at this time and that you will remember the brief joy he brought to the pop-rock world and enjoy his hits and cheeky-chappy videos.

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