Publications I've written for:
TOUCH,
Big Smoke,
Record of the Day,
ATM,
101,
Flavour,
Invincible,
s.o.s,
Wot's Poppin',
Gutta,
G3,
Out In The City,
Asian Woman,
Cooltura(Polish language Magazine),
New Nation Newspaper,
The London Paper,
The Mirror,
The Badger (Sussex University Newspaper),
www.allhiphop.com,
www.ukhh.com,
www.thesituation.co.uk,
www.urbantingz.com,
www.360-x.com
www.everyurbanthing.com,
www.britishhiphop.co.uk,
www.musicrooms.net,
www.rapnews.co.uk,
www.ukmusic.com,
www.subba-cultcha.com
Music
Some of the people I was lucky enough to interview in 2006-
Anthony David,
Afrika Bambaataa,
Akala,
Baby J,
Beverley Knight,
Blade,
Blemish Blackstorm,
Camilla,
Cassell the Beatmaker,
Cham,
Common,
Dead Prez,
Doctor,
DJ Drama,
DJ Shadow,
Danielle Senior,
David Banner,
E-Dro,
Estelle,
The Game,
Glideascope,
Guru,
Jaheim,
Joe,
Jon B,
Joy Bryant,
K-Naan,
Klashnekoff,
Kym Mazelle,
Kyza Smirnoff,
Louel Deng,
Lupe Fiasco,
Lady Sovereign,
Lil Chif,
Manage,
Mitchell Brothers,
Mz Fontaine,
Natalie Williams,
Omar,
Plan B,
Rampage,
Shabba D,
Skinnyman,
Shawn Emanuel,
Slum Village,
Scribblah,
Snakeyman,
Sway,
T-Pain,
Terri Walker,
Ty,
Tricksta,
Questlove and
Ziggy Marley
...And a few that I reviewed-
Akira The Don,
Biz Markee,
50 Cent,
Foreign Beggars,
Erykah Badu,
Janet Jackson,
Jay Z,
Kano,
Kurtis Blow,
Killa Kella,
LL Cool J,
Mary J Blige,
Pharoahe Monch,
Randy Crawford and Tracy Chapman
...And some I have interviewed and reviewed this year: Necro, Plan B, Gym Class Heroes, Musiq Soulchild, Ny, Klashnekoff, JME, Nathan, Black Twang, Aftershock Crew, Big Brovaz, Shameless, Jeannine Glasgow, Hydro, Angel, Frankie Crutches, Sniper, Safronya, Pretty Ricky, Kidz in the Hall, Damon Dash and Louie Vega.
Movies
I haven't reviewed many films, but ones I have reviewed include:
Bang! Bang! In Da Manor (did a dissertation on it at uni),
Bobby,
Get Rich or Die Tryin',
Kidulthood...
That's about it I'm afraid-offers for film reviews gladly accepted!
Television
Don't really get time to watch TV!
Books
Just got an interesting looking book in the goodie bag from this year's Record of the Day Awards last week...it's called 'The Wisdom of Crowds' and is described as "the most brilliant book on business, society and everyday life"...worth a look in
Heroes
People who have had it tough but kept on fighting and came through winning
University of Sussex
Falmer, S
Graduated: 2005
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Media
Minor: Cultural Studies
Clubs: Sub editor on the uni paper, film making soc
I'm a Journalist and PR. I grew up all over London but I'm a South girl at heart, with mixed Polish and Jewish Austrian roots. Love music, writing, travel and life...I was formally editor of the '411 Girls' section in TOUCH Magazine, a monthly celebrity news and gossip section covering events, parties and gigs. I was also Music News Writer for online download site www.7digital.com, and am involved with the City Showcase talent search, which previously helped to break people like Amy Winehouse and Akala...I now freelance for a variety of mags and sites, as well as being News Editor @ Big Smoke magazine, and working with 3 Mobile's First Cut music service.
My website can be viewed at www.annanathanson.net
Who I'd like to meet: I work with 3 Mobile sourcing new music to them, so am looking to hear from established, up and coming and unsigned artists who have got hot tracks they want heard.
I like REAL hip hop & soul...
Alright Dahl? Hope you had fun at the gig tonight...speak soon...so looking forward to catching up with you on le weekend! Love ya more than Feta cheese xXxXx
De GoldFinger live@ Klub Playaz Panska 97 Warsaw.Poland.
A New Year Eve Party You will never forget in your life Live Performance of De GoldFinger " GET LOW ". A Night untop of all nights Fun of the year Experience real Hip-hop R&B Dancahall
TO ALL MY FRIENDS/COLLEAGUES: I HAVE A NEW MYSPACE NOW: SCORPIOMIRAGE. PLEASE ADD ME! I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 15 FRIENDS AT THE MO! AND ONLY 1 COMMENT! LOL X
Hi Anna How ARE you? Been ages - you've not been to any of the club nights. Look forward to seeing you next year - hope you're free to listen to demos! x www.cityshowcase.co.uk
haha hey aunt!!! im cool went gig yester n goin again today,shdnt really i still feel fucked.. lost my phone yesterday 2 so im pretty much grounded atm ugh long!!!! xxx
Just dropping by to let you know I'm playing at Hard Rock Cafe tomorrow night... 30 minute set with a full band, if you're about stuck for something to do!
See you at the City Showcase Festival!!!!!!!! J xx
I'm a Journalist and PR. I grew up all over London but I'm a South girl at heart, with mixed Polish and Jewish Austrian roots. Love music, writing, travel and life...I was formally editor of the '411 Girls' section in TOUCH Magazine, a monthly celebrity news and gossip section covering events, parties and gigs. I was also Music News Writer for online download site www.7digital.com, and am involved with the City Showcase talent search, which previously helped to break people like Amy Winehouse and Akala...I now freelance for a variety of mags and sites, as well as being News Editor @ Big Smoke magazine, and working with 3 Mobile's First Cut music service.
My website can be viewed at www.annanathanson.net
