A jailed father, a murdered boyfriend: the DJ turned TV presenter has had some hard knocks in her 25 years. She talks about her determination to overcome them. Maya Jama speaks at twice the speed of most people, as if she is on fast-forward, as if her life moves at a faster pace than normal. […]
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It’s what people turn to’: Lauren Laverne, Iain Dale and others on why radio is thriving in lockdown
Audience numbers for live radio have soared. Presenters from the national to the local talk about the medium’s unique way of connecting There was a moment, in early lockdown, when everything “live” seemed to stop. No gigs, no plays, no clubs, no classes, no festivals. Nothing happening right now, no moments that brought you closer […]
Cocktail of the week: Larry’s horn | The good mixer
A neat twist on the manhattan, in honour of a legendary DJ Named after a bespoke set of bass speakers made for Larry Levan at New York’s legendary club, Paradise Garage, this takes the classic manhattan in a more esoteric direction with the subtle, vegetal notes of Cynar, the nutty bitters and serving it over […]
Feel the heat: Gilles Peterson’s Brazilian playlist
From samba to jazz and house, the DJ and founder of radio station Worldwide FM picks 10 tracks to transport you to Brazil Originally released in 1980, this funky track from solo artist Cristina Camargo is pure “80s vibes”, Peterson says. “I’ve been loving this boogie tune, produced by Lincoln Olivetti and Robson Jorge, of […]
‘We had to choose between us or our loved ones’: bands trapped together in lockdown
From a six-strong Glasgow household with members forced to share a bed to a trans DJ thruple in a remote log cabin, we meet the bands weathering the pandemic with each other The London indie-pop band were recording at a studio in Devon when lockdown began Continue reading…
Slow days, quiet healing: what trauma taught me about surviving a pandemic | Geoffrey Mak
Some days grief entails languishing in bed, because that is surviving – clarity can come when doing nothing Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage What does it take to survive a pandemic? Waiting, mostly, and if nothing kills you, then you make it out alive. I do mean […]
R.E.M. – Radio Song (This Film Is On Video Version)
Hey, I can’t find nothing on the radio Ah, yo turn to that station The world is collapsing Around our ears I turned up the radio But I can’t hear it When I got to the house And I called you out I could tell that you had been crying, crying It’s that same sing-song […]
Jason DeRulo – Tip Toe (feat. French Montana) (Lyric Video)
[Verse 1: Jason Derulo] Big fat thang, overflowing Skinny tight dress, couldn’t hold it Way too thick like it’s swollen Girl, you’re too bad and you know it When you drop down, lose focus When that thing clap, that’s a bonus Back at lookin’ appetizing Back at that food, it’s a crisis [Pre-Chorus: Jason Derulo] […]
Jason DeRulo – Tip Toe (feat. French Montana)
[Verse 1: Jason Derulo] Big fat thang, overflowing Skinny tight dress, couldn’t hold it Way too thick like it’s swollen Girl, you’re too bad and you know it When you drop down, lose focus When that thing clap, that’s a bonus Back at lookin’ appetizing Back at that food, it’s a crisis [Pre-Chorus: Jason Derulo] […]
Bruno Mars – Where Did She Go Lyrics
I’m looking for the girl I’m looking for the girl I’m looking for the girl That girl that girl Every time I came around She made her body go down Her physical was so crazy She could make a blind man see Ooh Before then, we got separated She was gone before I could say […]
Valentino Khan – Gold (feat. Sean Paul) (Lyric Video)
[INTRO] Bounce and turn it Turn it Bounce and turn it Turn it Bounce and turn it Bounce and turn it [VERSE 1] Baby girl The way you walk and a wine it, you really define it Sexiness girl you’re hot up the climate With finesse we nah fi search fi find it Let it […]
Vince Staples – Rubbin Off The Paint (Freestyle)
[Intro] So, if I was you, I would know it’s no way possible [?] greatest DJ in the world Come grab your beat Cuz’ if he hand it to me It’s not yours no more [Verse] They be like stupid, where you been at? We ain’t seen you in weeks Yeah, I been tryna’ catch […]
Yelawolf – Get Mine (feat. Kid Rock)
[Chorus – Kid Rock] Engine, engine number 9 On that Mason-Dixon line Chasing whiskey, sipping shine Gripping nickel plated nines So you get yours and I’ll get mine You get yours and I’ll get mine You get yours and I’ll get mine You get yours and I’ll get mine [Verse 1: Yelawolf] I’m a motherfucking […]
Lil Pump – Youngest Flexer Lyrics
[Intro: Lil Pump] Ooh, Lil Pump, ooh, Lil Pump Yeah, yeah, brr, yuh, yuh Know we smoke a lot of gas on this side Ooh, Big Head on the beat (Hah) [Hook: Lil Pump] I just bought 3 thousand dollar Gucci pants (Gucci pants) I just left the trap, and I’m off the Xans (and […]
Marc E. Bassy – So Simple (feat. G-Eazy)
[Marc E. Bassy:] When I was broke girl, we wasn’t rocking But to tell the truth girl, that didn’t stop me Said you wanted to get the Wraith, Imma cop that Now we be picking up every time you drop that And your next dude, you know I’mma top that And she wanna come back, […]
Especialista – Mc Bola letra
Letra Mc Bola – Especialista Olha lá vem ela Dominando a pista Mano, essa menina Vai causar caô Mas não por culpa dela É especialista Abre alas que ela chegou. Tá parando tudo Desde que chegou Versuri-lyrics.info Ela é um luxo DJ que falou Que quando ele toca Ela se empolga E dá show. Tô […]
Zig zag – Mc Gui feat. Mc Rahell letras
Letras Mc Gui – Zig zag Meninas vamos lá Que já vai começar Aquece e movimenta Quero vê quem representa Pode se soltar.(zig zag) Faz esse corpo balançar Gata fica a vontade Versuri-lyrics.info E quando o DJ tocar Mostra a habilidade. Vem com o bumbum Fazendo Zig Zaaag Zig zig zig Zig zig zaaag Sobe […]
Juicy J – What Did I Do (Highly Intoxicated Mixtape)
[Intro: Juicy J] Play me some of that suicide pimpin’, man This a $crim beat Damn what i do Ain’t shit crazy mane Nigga out here hustling And still always some bullshit That’s why i don’t fuck with a lot of niggas DJ $crim with that 808 [Chorus] What I do? Why you mad? All […]
No music – Jacob Sartorius lyrics
Lyrics Jacob Sartorius – No music I don’t know how you make the speakers shudder With no music With no music I don’t know how you make the room start spinning How’d you do it? How’d you do it? You got me trying, and trying, and tryna keep up I think you could be the […]
Tay-K – Coolin
Aye dilip fuck em up man Da-danny wolf [Verse] Bitch I get the work and I make it do a backflip Fuckin’ with lil’ Tay-K, nigga do you want a casket Tay-K ate the beat now the DJ wanna backspin Niggas pull up on me, make ’em bounce like a mattress Fuck her, pull up […]
The Beatles – Roll Over Beethoven Lyrics
[Verse 1: George Harrison] Well, gonna write a little letter Gonna mail it to my local DJ It’s a rocking little record I want my jockey to play Roll over Beethoven Gotta hear it again today [Verse 2: George Harrison] You know my temperature’s rising And the jukebox blows a fuse My heart’s beating rhythm […]
ODESZA – Across The Room (feat. Leon Bridges)
Long hair across the room, baby she got that glow I know you see me over here, so dance on me real slow We’ve been goin’ for about two hours and I don’t even know your name So baby please reveal, reveal Your friends are callin’ you baby stay with me instead I know ya […]
Como antes – Yandel feat. Wisin letra
Letra Yandes – Como antes Si tu cuerpo me pide un deseo Te lo calmo cuando hay perreo Y de repente recuerdo lo viejo To’ el mundo pegoa’, la disco bailoteo.(como antes) Mírala bien, bien pega’ Ahora es que es, a la pared Ponle el dembow, pam pam pam. Ahora es.. (x2) A la disco […]
Charli XCX – Girls Night Out (World Album Album)
[Intro] Whoa ah ah ah oh [Verse 1] Goin’ out on the weekend Gettin’ dressed with my girls Put on my favorite lip gloss Cherry, glossy, a swirl Perfume, pleasure, and platforms Live in that kind of world We’re gonna live it up tonight [Pre-Chorus] So if you’re out with your girls And if you […]
Desiigner – Liife (feat. Gucci Mane)
Taz countin’ all this fuckin’ money CashMoneyAP Git, git, grrah Git, git, grrah Desiigner Let me tell you how it is I’m on some real life, shit life, real life shit Never satisfied when you’re goin’ past rich Throw a lot of money, put some bread on caskets They don’t wan’ see you ball, they […]
Lil B – Still Run It (Black Ken Mixtape)
[Verse 1] 2017 and I’m here to represent And I’m the DJ, It’s BasedGod in the mix And it ain’t no question if I’m down to ride On the West Coast it’s get money or die I’ma tell you this motherfucker I ain’t no punk Cause everything I seen I never said a word once […]
Chip – #YSN (League Of My Own II Album)
[Verse 1] Wave tune, durag on I keep my wave smooth She on a wave too, she a wave at me I wave too Smooth young brudda, summer wearing colours Fire over nuttin, puffin on my ganja Who’s having shots, take a double Smooth nigga me no want no trouble I’m like what’s with all […]
Kodak Black – Versatile Lyrics
[Verse 1} Seem like I lost more than I ever gained Ain’t get nun out these streets but pain Ain’t get nun out these streets but hard times Say these streets ain’t nun but hard times Tell C.B. I say wassup Tell everybody I say what’s happening Tell [?] I said shoot some Tell them […]
Weezer – Mexican Fender
[Verse 1] Met her at guitar shop on Santa Monica and 7th Street The salesman tried to get my attention to sell me a Mexican Fender She came to get her 10,000 steps and hang out with her boyfriend But I was only trying to get to know her so I took her out to […]
Malibu – Desiigner lyrics
Lyrics Desiigner – Malibu I’m with the gang up in Malibu Don’t let my niggas embarrass you Don’t let my dogs embarrass you (Yeah) My niggas, they comin’ with parachutes We jump off the jet with the parachutes She poppin’ the Xanies, the edible I got my gang up in Malibu I have my niggas […]