Brit Award inspired post (2013)

In homage to the Brit Awards I fancied doing a personal post about music and it's influence on me and my career. Basically I thought I'd fill you in about me first. So I'm a Singer/Songwriter, I'm currently writing my album. I've written for a few famous acts like Rudimental.

My music is a mix of Blues, Hip hop, Soul, Indie and a dash of pop. I've been singing since I can remember really and I knew thats what I always wanted to do. I grew up listening to Marvin Gaye, Coldplay, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones and The Who. So a mixed bag really!

At the moment I'm loving Bastille, Santigold, Mumford and Sons, Lana Del Rey, Ben Howard and Everything Everything. Again, mixed bag.

If I had to pick one LEGENDARY album it would have to be Marvin Gaye's What's going on. EPIC!

Music and fashion go hand in had, I love watching music videos to not only hear the songs but see what the artistes are wearing. My music style icons Old and New would have to be Shirley Bassey and Paloma Faith.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy watching the Brits tonight! I know I will! Let me know who you want to win what. I'd love Ben Howard to win British Breakthrough act!

Enjoy!

Basheba
 xxx

Little Elephant

Yesterday I went to the city to meet up with Linda Blacker, Linda Blacker is an incredible photographer. Linda is 21 years old and lives in Essex (yes i know she is only 21!). We were meeting to talk about potential photo shoots for both myself and my fashion line. I am planning to get some promo shots together for my music. When I was looking for the right photographer thats when I came across Linda Blacker's Facebook page and thought this is the photographer I want to do my shoot! Linda is an amazing story teller, she uses her photography as her medium. She is an extremely versatile photographer and is awesome at editing photos. We can't wait to work with her! 

Here are a few photos of her beautiful work:

You can find more of Linda's work on her website:

http://www.alukshots.co.uk

So after I met Linda I decided to go for a wonder knowing Spitalfields Market was only down the road. 

I got there at 4pm an hour before the market closes which we found was the perfect time to go as all the stalls reduce their prices, and thats where I spotted little Elephant. 

This is Little Elephant, little elephant is a Chinese sterling silver elephant pendant that caught my eye straight away. 

In chinese culture an Elephant represents:

Happiness

Longevity

Good Luck

My spice girl platform trainers from Office

Little Elephant

Apologies for the iPhone pictures my SD card was maxed out!

Have a good weekend 

&

Happy Chinese New Year! 

Basheba 

xxx