Precious - film review

Clarisse Precious Jones, is not you ordinary teenager, far from it. Abused sexually by her father, and a mother herself with another baby on the way, Clarisse (better known as Precious), has to fight the tough things in life all by her lonesome.

Living in Harlem with her physically abusive mother she has no real leg to stand on, and she grows deeper and deeper into her own world in which she imagines she is a "movie star" and a singer and gets married to her light skinned boyfriend. Reality is something that is just too hard to deal with.

This movie is the first for lead actor Gabourey Sidibe and undoutably the first of many more to come. Other actors that appear in this film are Paula Patton (wife of Robin Thicke and acclaimed actor in her own right), Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd (from the view), and a STUNNING performance by comidienne and actor Mo'nique.

The film is a really compelling emotional drama that reflects very well what happenes underground in some families of society today. The tag line at the end of the film is dedicated to "all the precious girls" which i think is really encouraging. Who knows this film may help some young women who are in similar situations today find their voice and denounce their abusers.

The way the film was directed really allowed the audience to engage with the character, its no wonder Lee Daniels is nominated for an oscar in the best director category.

This film has recieved a large number of oscar nods and for a movie that was intended to go straight to DVD thats really quire something (much like slumdog millionaire actually)

So make sure you grab a friend and get down to your nearest cinema and go see the film. Its really worth it

Ty Fyffe competition... wanna be a star?

Queens based super-producer Ty Fyffe has developed his very own unique way of encouraging emerging artists to feature on his first of a kind project. Ty Fyffe Presents Raw n Uncut gives aspiring and established artists the opportunity to face off creatively and for a position on Raw N Uncut compilation album, which will be hosted by DJ Kayslay and will be heavily marketed and promoted online and to radio.

Urging MCs to take the initiative and use the platform he is providing, Ty Fyffe hopes that notoriety will follow for those who are selected to feature on the finished project. “The whole concept of this project was to give the true MCs out there a chance,” he explains. “It is not easy getting into this game now, so much politics involved but through Ty Fyffe Presents artists have the chance to get themselves out to a much larger audience, all the while rhyming & singing over production crafted by me.”

Working with a team of recognized professionals in radio, distribution and media. Ty Fyffe has secured the involvement of DJ Kay Slay who will be hosting the project and will premier the first single from the compilation on his Street Sweepers radio show. The album, upon completion, will be available for download on a variety of high profile sites and blogs with the first single being promoted digitally by coveted digital distribution powerhouse, Digiwaxx Media LLC.

Participating in Ty Fyffe Presents will give artists opportunities which some work years to procure. Each entrant will be able to record over production from the man who has crafted soundscapes for a league of A List artists including 50 Cent, Drake, Busta Rhymes, Jay Z, Eric Sermon and many more. If selected by Ty Fyffe to appear on the album, those successful entrants will recieve an exclusive track to use and submit for the final album.

The key selling points of this competition are not just the production or the publicity that artists will secure but also that it is available to artists globally. Acknowledging that both rappers and singers from the US have an abundance of things working in their favor, Ty is intent on giving artists from countries, that may not necessarily be as laden with opportunities, a chance with TY FYFFE PRESENTS RAW N UNCUT

“This competition is open to folks from all over the world, not just the US and it would be great to see the project attract artists from other continents,” says Ty.

“But as we are aware, Hip-Hop’s inception may have been on the streets of NYC but today it has no boundaries and I hope artists overseas see how being involved in this competition can put them in front of a totally different audience,” he concludes.

To find out more about the competition please go to www.tyfyffe.com or to request an interview with Ty Fyffe please contact Melanie@CriticalMMG.com

We are the world 2010

Yes Folks its that time again. After the single's 1st release in 1985 (before i was even born may i add) The single we are the world is back guys.

After the grammy awards last night stars such as Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Barbra Streisand have rounded up today in LA to record the charity single, the money it makes will benefit the victims of the haiti earthquake which happened on the 12th Jan this year.

The song was originally writen by Michael jackson and Lionel Richie. I am loking forward to listening to it, these charity singles by variuos artists are always a good un. Everyone has about 20secs to give the best of themselves. Competition... hum?

2010 Grammy awards-Celebrities

Wow the world of celebridom is really something isn't it? I just want to talk a little about last's nights 52 annual grammy awards. Now i haven't actually managed to see the awards show as of yet (it airs in the UK on wed after american idol on itv2), but i have watched some of the performances and i know the results and boy do i have a few things to say on the matter.

So just to set the scene i was watchin E! live from the red carpet last night with my boyfriend and we both seemed to be really shocked by what seems to be happening with people we deem to be "celebrities" now a days. I find it incredible (not to discredit her after all) that Taylor swift won the award for Album of the year, she was up against Black eyed peas, Beyonce Lady Gaga and Dave matthews band, all of whom are well reputed artists. It made me wonder really on what basis they grant these awards to people... because it defiently cant be on album sales.

Again today i was watching the fabulous life of on MTV and saw that Miley Cyrus is on her way to becoming a teenage billionaire, she is currently on the forbes list for the richest people under 25... thats acutally amazing for her... Madonna's net worth is currently in the region of $200,000,000 so if miley continues like this she will be worth way more before she is 50 But what is it that is feeding this pop culture? How can a country recording artists be classified as a pop artist? and how can a Rapper be classed as pop/RnB act? I think that it is defiently showing a fusion in music, but i can't help but wonder what this means for individual genres of music?

How can an artist stay true to who they are, and break into the commercial music scene at the same time? Its not really possible in my opinion. Those who stay true to their genre never seem to do as well, tell me how many people out there know who india arie is?...
Its just interesting to see what the world is turning into in terms of what is deemed commemorable music.

Alternatively though i have to say Pink's performance was AMAZING!!! (go check it our on youtube if you missed it), i saw Rene Angelil in the audience after and i am sure his mind was ticking about what Celine can do in her comeback appearences at Las Vegas next year lol.

I love music but i don't really like the politics behind it! I also have to definetly say a huge congratulations to Maxwell on his first EVER grammy wins ( can u believe it over a decade of maxwell and he is only recognised for his contribution this year), 2010 is the year to beat it seems

Anyways thats it for me...

moi