18 year old Shawalin wows judges at Drop In’s Talent Competition

On Wednesday 2^nd December, Drop In’s talent competition took place at our training centre in The New Bridge Park Complex in Brent. Drop In is a service offered by BANG to 13-19 year olds from Brent, who are passionate about music and wish to use our music production and recording facilities. There are many extremely talented artists from the local area who come and use the music studio each week. We thought it only right to hold a talent contest to see who really had the skills on the mic and could be crowned Drop In’s Microphone Champion!

On the night each contestant was judged by and given feedback from a professional judging panel consisting of:

Incisive (A very talented rapper who has himself been playlisted on BANG 103.6)

Maz (presenter of the Sunday morning gospel show),

King Caztro (presenter of the piping hot show, Friday Spark)

AJ “Blaze” King (presenter of Saturday morning’s Breakfast Banquet),

These judges undeniably gave the X-Factor judges a run for their money, with their on point, constructive feedback. Not only do they look the part, these guys know their stuff too!

The evening was a huge success, with a fantastic turn out. Our host for the night was Raven, who did a wonderful job (she will soon be putting Dermot O’Leary out of a job). We were delighted when Incisive performed his street banger ‘Release’ and had the all of the audience singing along to the chorus.

(The talented artist, Kutz, the remarkable Raven and RnB singer Amber)

The winner of Drop In’s talent competition was Shawalin, an 18 year old lyrical genius from Brent. He had the judges  left in stitches when he performed his fun track, Primark Gwop. They were not only impressed by his wit, but also his delivery, lyrical content and his confidence. He will not only have his track playlisted on the radio station for one week, but will also feature on the drivetime show with Lynnike & Sefa on Tuesday 8th December. Make sure you check it out and hear what all the fuss is about.

(18 year old Shawalin shows us why he is the Microphone Champion)

Congratulations to all of the other contestants on the night, including LRS, Preacher, Amber, Kerryann, Lashan, Jay, Kutz, Romario & Reddy, Tru Lyrics and Kidtazstik (who came a close 2^nd when she wowed the judges with her skills, despite the fact she is only 13 years old).

(Above-Runner up, 13 year old Kidtazstik)

(Below- Preacher spits some hard bars)

(LRS, Kutz & Derrick)

(Some of the young people BANG works with: Matthew, Kerryann, Lashan, Derrick & Liu)

(Romario, Reddy & friend)

(Talented producer and rapper, Jay)

(Songstress Amber, Matthew & Blaze)

(LRS, A very talented spiiter/ poet whose hard hitting bars left the judges very impressed)

(Tru Lyricz shows us his sweet vocals)

We will be having another Drop In event in the new year, so please keep checking back for updates. If you (or you know anyone who) would like to come to Drop In and use our music facilities, please feel free to get in touch for more information on: 020 8963 1108.

Our opening times are:

Mondays: 5-9pm

Tuesdays: 4-9pm

Wednesdays: 5-9pm

Talent Competition winner, Shawalin joins Lynnike & Sefa on Drivetime

The winner of Drop In’s Talent Competition, Shawalin will be joining your crazy girls this Tuesday (8th December). We are going to find out all there is to know about this talented 18 year old rapper/ singer who wowed judges in a recent talent contest.

Born and raised in North-West London, George “Shawalin” Mpanga gained an early interest in music at home, where he was exposed to sounds ranging from Bob Marley to Kool & The Gang. Having developed a passion for performing at a young age, his first memorable success was at a talent competition in 2001, where on holiday in France with his primary school he performed Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me” and won. Gaining recognition as a talented singer, the young teen participated in Brent Summer University in 2004, during which he built on song-writing and performing skills. The praise he received for his song-writing not only fuelled his already burning passion for music, but also directed his attention towards rapping.

Fast forward a few years to 2009 and in August Shawalin released of his first mixtape, “Memory Bank”, titled in reference to his technique of constructing lyrics entirely in his head, a skill initiated by co-artist Dispikable. With songs such as “Primark Gwop” and “Dedicated [To Sam’s Chicken]”, the CD shows a much more mellow side to the rapper His killer combination of creativity and lyricism makes the young MC a promising talent for 2010.

Want to find out more about Shawalin and hear him freestyle? Then tune into drivetime this Tuesday from 4-7pm with Lynnike & Sefa. If you have any questions for Shawa, send them to: studio@bangradio.fm

Check out these links too:

http://www.myspace.com/shawalinnw
http://www.twitter.com/shawalin
http://www.youtube.com/shawalin

Princess Nyah on Drivetime Tuesday with Lynnike and Sefa

Princess Nyah was born and raised in Harlesden in Northwest London, to an English mother and a Jamaican father. Raised on a musical diet of 80’s pop and revival music Princess name checks such musical greats as Soul2Soul and Janet Jackson as some of her earliest inspirations. Princess always interested in the performing arts sector. She would take part in every school cabaret and regularly attend dance and acting classes at Silvia Young theatre school to keep her busy. She is the eldest of two children and attended Convent of Jesus and Mary High School for girls in the heart of Harlesden

Princess Nyah (originally called Ghetto Princess) was first known for her rapping ability.

Princess Nyah set up her very first company called Billionaire Girls Club. A society exclusive to ladies that would support other female artists, entrepreneurs alike with a female interactive website free of charge for females to use. Music always being a passion of hers she never lost site or focus of her dream to become a successful artist. Joining G*Fam a Hip Hop collective her skills developed as she made headway learning how to write and sing chorus’s. She developed her style and undertook work experience at an independent record lable to gain an insight into the music business behind the scenes that would help her own business.

Setting up a Fashion Company in 2008 Princess Nyah most defiantly makes it apparent that being a business woman is very important to her. Binghi’s Boutique an urban brand for men, women and kids.

In 2008 Princess Nyah’s writing ability exceeds expectations and her vocals on underground Funky House track “Frontline” storms to the forefront. The track that was regularly played on London pirate radio stations and throughout the club scene catapulted itself on to main stage radio. Having major support from the specialist DJ’s on Radio 1, Kiss FM, Galaxy and Bang 103.6fm.

You can hear the new single “Big Boys” on Bang 103.6fm

For more information on Princess and her bookings check out www.princesnyah.com

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