Wednesday, April 4, 2012

The Voice Of The Falklands Recalls Invasion

The Voice Of The Falklands Recalls Invasion
Thirty years ago this week Argentinian forces attacked the Falkland Islands, starting a war which would last 74 days and claim more than 1000 lives on both sides. On the night of the invasion radio broadcaster Patrick Watts was ordered by the islands' governor to stay on air and keep residents informed about what was happening. "At around two o'clock the Governor Rex Hunt called me and said all attempts to stop the Argentines invading the Falklands had failed and we can expect them by dawn," Patrick said. "Those words hit me hard and I started to shake pretty hard." But he continued broadcasting. As the assault started worried islanders called in relaying what they could see - tanks, troops and the Argentinian flag flying. But Patrick remembers one caller in particular, who said: "I can see the stars." Patrick told him: "For goodness sake don't stay outside. Get inside." The man responded: "No, I am looking through the roof. There is a hole in the roof." Patrick smiles at th! e memory now but admits to being scared. A shot of cognac helped him through and steeled him for the moment he had been expecting. At around 9am on April 2, 1982, he heard the thud of boots in the corridor outside his studio. Six Argentinian soldiers entered the room and pointed their guns at his back. It was then, over the airwaves he uttered arguably the most potent words of his career. Patrick said: "I barked 'Stop that racket'. They were shouting and smoking, and I told them to shut up, put the ...





13 - Both Sides Of The Story - We Are The In Crowd (Live in Singapore)

13 - Both Sides Of The Story - We Are The In Crowd (Live in Singapore)






Mr.Ciminal-I Remember

Mr.Ciminal-I Remember
I Remember by Mr.Criminal [Intro:] I remember, yea that's right. I remember, like it was yesterday. I sure do homie I see crystal Clear. That's right, I hope u don't mind, if I take you on a trip like this. [Verse 1:] I remember, like it was yesterday growin up everyday lookin for a place to play, Riding bikes hopping on some pegs and handle bars going to the liquor store to steal a Couple of candy bars, life was simple go to school get home make some trouble in the Neighborhood all day long, I remember getting suspended always was a class clown Always gettin into fights because I never backed down, I remember 6th grade when I Smoked my first cigarette always around foos that smoked bud but didn't hit it yet, I Remember gettin drunk off my very first bud light damn what a saturday night, I remember Getting home late makin my mom mad I remember growin up in a house with no dad, I Remember being told that family is all that we had I remember those days still remember The past.! [Chorus:] I remember all the homies, all the girls, all the parties, all the fights, that's right yea, I remember all the fun, all the drama on a hot summer night that's right, I remember we would cruse around, ready for some shhh to go down, I remember like it was yesterday. [Verse 2:] I remember getting a little bit older developed an attitude and got a chip on my shoulder, You know that teenager that thought he knew it all was the same teenager in n out of Juvenile hall, I remember being chased by ...





SUJU Presents The BROOKES BROTHERS 2nd September 2011

SUJU Presents The BROOKES BROTHERS 2nd September 2011
SUJU are very excited to announce THE BROOKES BROTHERS will be gracing the decks on Friday 2nd September. The Brookes Brothers have emerged as one of the major breakthrough drum&bass artists of recent years. In 2007 the Brookes Brothers were exclusively signed to Fresh and Adam F's Breakbeat Kaos imprint. Their first release on BBK was the huge 'Hard Knocks'/'Mistakes', which received major radio support from the likes of Zane Lowe, Pete Tong and the Trophy Twins, as well as the heavyweight drum& bass DJs such as Andy C, Grooverider and Adam F. Their remix of J Majik & Wickaman's 'Crazy World' picked up by Ministry Of Sound's Data imprint award. The Brookes Brothers are getting prime time air play on Radio 1 from various day time DJs, check out the following links to hear some of their releases and to find out a bit more about their musical journey so far: DJs in the Main Room: Drum&Bass, Fusion & Soul THE BROOKES BROTHERS SHANE 'SMF' FULLER SIMMONS DJs it the Lounge: RnB, H! ouse & Party Tunes THE CHIEF DJs in the Garden: Cassette Player Indie, Electro, Disco ROB T. MOD PHIL DIRT Doors: 11pm - 4am Entry: Free Entry for SUJU Members Before 12.30am. £5 After Click 'ATTENDING' on the Facebook Guest List for FREE ENTRY Before 12.30am. £5 After. Dress: No Hoods or Caps. ID WILL BE REQUIRED. OVER 18s ONLY. Facebook event: www.facebook.com www.suju.co.uk