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Alexa Goddard is a Brit R&B and pop singer from Blackwater in Hampshire and she is signed to Roc Nation. Born in Surrey, Alexa went to the Yateley School before she was seen singing at a well known talent competition at the age of fourteen. From the year 2007, she featured on 3 consecutive winter vivits of Canada and United States with pop American band Trans Siberian Orchestra and she also performed a solo on Child of the Night, a song from Night Castle, the band’s 2009 album.

In 2010’s March, Alexa made a YouTube channel with an username AlexaMusicTV. She posted to these channel different videos of her own R&B covers hits. She has released 4 cover editions as singles, utilizing social media like Facebook and Twitter to promote them.

The largest selling of these was her version of Turn My Swag On that charted at number twenty on the United Kingdom Singles Chart and No 1 on the United Kingdom Indie Chart. On 13th March, 2010, Alexa registered a YouTube channel with the username AlexaMusicTV with her prodicer and manager Stewart “Stew Mac” McLean. There she uploaded popular R&B tracks like “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan, “Sweet Dreams” by Beyoncé Knowles and “Cry Me a River” by Justin Timberlake. The page got more than 56000 subscribers and eleven million views by April, 2011.

Her 2nd single was a cover of Taio Cruz’s Dynamite that was released via iTunes by McLean’s label IdleIDOL Records, followed by a release of her cover Willow Smith’s Whip My Hair on 12th November.

Rastasaurus, a Denver based band, would bring their reggae sound to University of Wyoming Summer Programs event series on 30th July, Wednesday, from 11:45 am to 1 pm. at the Simpson Family Plaza. As per review, with their original tracks featuring an infusion of reggae with elements of rock and roll and punk, improvised jamming and dub, Rastasaurus is constantly expanding and exploring their own unique blend of American reggae.

To know more about the band, you can visit – www.rastasaurus.com. To know regarding summer events and forthcoming programs, you can visit – www.uwyo.edu/cac; or follow them on Twitter at @UWYOCAC. Summer Programs would sponsor the events. Campus Activities Center can be called at (307) 766 6340.

Meanwhile, music buffs are proud of the magnificent performances by Montego Bay born artistes at Reggae Sumfest that took place at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre recently. One of the performances that left a mark on the patrons seeing the twenty second staging of the grooviest reggae festival on earth, was that of Nature on International Night 1.

The singer revealed nimble footwork as well as utilized the whole stage to send sponsors into wild cheers, as he went through Break Free, Revolution, Don’t Want to Be Lonely, Wasting Time, among others.

He was satisfied with his performance. He told that he was hundred and fifty percent satisfied. He feel good to know that contrary to what some might think, the music is alive. What sets him apart from some of the other acts is that, he does not only bring a conscious message, but he also brings entertainment.

Cyclist Laura Trott was a much cheered golden girl in the 2012 London Olympic Games. She was a double champion in the Olympics and instantly become a sweetheart countrywide. Even after that, the twenty one year old did not get satisfied with her success.

Her wins in Revolution track racing event this month once again proved that she is at fine form. In fact, things are also not going too bad for her in her private life. During the 2012 Olympic Games, her relationship with fellow cyclist Jason Kenny got some newspaper spaces. Now they couple are happily settled. They stay in a house together in Stockport in Greater Manchester. Training for both Laura and Jason are grueling – it is grueling.

Laura told that they both prefer sitting on a sofa and do nothing. They do not tend to do that much training together, because they were completely different athletes. They just go out for the odd road ride every now and again.

Still, the couple would still see more of each other now that they both agreed to work on the Disney Aim High – this program also includes start from all fields – like rapper Tinchy Stryder and footballer Aaron Ramsey. Their aim is to inspire young people to go after their dreams.

Laura is someone who can really inspire young athletes. Laura told that for children it is nice when they have got two really happy, smiley people around. When Jason and she are together that is exactly what we are like so it is a good atmosphere.

Today, Tinchy Stryder sets up an outline to bring musicians, artists as well as writers to the first new Olympic legacy village in Stratford in London. The twenty seven year old rapper is the very first of a number of artists-in-residence in East Village. This community has 1800 homes that were earlier used as athletes’ accommodation place near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Tinchy Stryder has worked with 6th form students at the Chobham Academy to draw up a school anthem as the very first art project under the program to make a cultural legacy for all the residents in this neighborhood.

According to reports, Tinchy stated that he is always willing to serve in any way, to serve the legacy. I definitely think you have to give back. The place he grew up in is just around the corner but when he was growing up in east London, they really did not have much given to them in that way. He did not have many scopes.

He stated that some musicians were almost unreachable. Tinchy, who studied at University of East London and recorded Olympic torch relay track with Dionne Bromfield, added that the students he earlier worked with at performing arts centre showed some real potential. They were very cool. When he first walked in, they were a little bit shocked and he had to break the ice and make them feel comfortable. Definitely, there were some talent there.
Tinchy is now working on his 4th album.

United Kingdom hip hop artist Tinchy Stryder and The View, the Dundee rockers, have been queued up to switch on the Christmas lights in the town. The stars will perform on 16th November, Saturday in Paisley. They will mark the start of the celebrations long with female pop sensation Alexa, Santa Claus, Clyde 1 Roadshow DJs as well as boy band Mr Meanor.

Tinchy Stryder will h it the stage and perform some of his top chart busters including a new track Help Me. With 2 number one tracks under his belt, as well as collaborations including Calvin Harris, Pixie Lott, Wiley and Taio Cruz, Stryder is promising the type of show that never took place in Paisley before.

In the mean time, The View, formed in the year 2005, when 4 school friends from Dundee got together and begun writing music. They are also expected to wow the fans. Their chart topping, Mercury nominated album Hats off to the Buskers led to several tours that saw them rocking stages across the world.

Three studio albums, including 2 top ten contenders, several Best Album awards as well as countless top ten tracks later, the high living group are now wiser and older. Before the Paisley finale, there would be a huge party beginning with the reindeer parade at Gilmour Street guided by Santa himself. Finishing the music line up is Mr Meanor and YouTube sensation Alexa.

Tinchy Stryder, the well known rapper, is one of those to finish the Bingley Music Live event line-up that was announced today. He will join Nile Rodgers, who are hailed as the must see festival act this summer, as well as Primal Scream.

There is also a very strong appearance of the regional talent with The Cribs delivering in an exclusive Yorkshire event performance as well as a headline set from Sheffield’s The Human League. The final performances confirmed for the stage are Tinchy Stryder, Wilko Johnson, Sons And Lovers, Frankie And The Heart Strings, The Neville Staple Band and Katy B.

On the 2nd stage the last round of names is Small Words, Warme, By Toutatis, JJ Rosa, Chris Helme (The Seahorses), Born Thief and Dolomite Minor. 12 final names will be announced later in the day, but the Council has named thirteen as Charlie Brown.

Bradford Council, the organizer, has revealed who will be playing in the festival in Bingley from Friday, 30th August, to Sunday, 1st September at Myrtle Park.

Executive member for leisure councilor Andrew Thornton told that the bill for this year’s Bingley Music Live offers a big balance between upcoming talent, established favorites, and present chart acts. It also offers terrific value for money, with tickets being frozen at last year’s prices.

Tinchy Stryder, the British Ghanaian rapper, is the newest act to sign for the Red Heart United’s Legends day on 2nd June at Old Trafford.

The ‘Star in the Hood’ has topped United Kingdom charts for two times with top singles – ‘Number 1′ and ‘Never Leave You’; and joins Amelia Lily and JLS in offering the pre-match entertainment show before Manchester United’s former footballers take on their European rival Real Madrid counterparts in the main event.

Recntly, while speaking to MUTV, Tinchy Stryder told that he is really looking forward to this. Manchester United is in his heart and being a part of this is great. Just coming to Manchester United home ground Old Trafford alone is something big for him. He is from East London and support Manchester United, but people ask sometime that he is a Londoner, but he has always it supported Manchester United. Therefore, it is really a great feeling to know that he would be part of it.

He added that anything to do something positive for helping out Manchester United Foundation, people does not have to ask him twice and he prefers to be involved with something like this.

“I would rather be playing in the game but I think I’m safer with performing! There is a lot of pressure playing. I don’t really get nervous, I’ll be more excited with the adrenaline. It’s such a great feeling to have all the people watching me,” added the rapper.

Rapper Giggs, Little Nikki and Bebe Black are the newest acts that are announced for the 2013 Sound Island Festival.

The rising singers will play on the 1st day of music weekend at the Quex Park which is near Margate that is being headlined by UK rapper Plan B (also known as Ben Drew), with guest appearances from James Arthur.

Giggs is one of the most well known and influential rappers in the United Kingdom, having worked with well known artists including Tinchy Stryder, Wiley, Mike Skinner, Devlin, Wretch 32 and Example.

Twenty four year old Bebe Black first hit the spotlight after lending her voice to Benga’s Icon and unveil her debut EP Deathwish just last month, with her first album anticipated sometime later this year. Mixing different music styles, once Bebe described her music as being goth-pop-step.

Dion Clements, a spokesperson, told that as fast rising artists in their own right, Giggs, Bebe Black and Little Nikki fit very nicely with the edgier sound of the Saturday line-up of Plan B, Rita Ora and James Arthur. All three have rapidly developing music careers ahead of them so they are really very pleased to be able to showcase their live talents to potentially new fans.

The Sound Island Festival will on 27th July, Saturday and on Sunday, 28th July at the Quex Park in Birchington-On-Sea.

Musician Tinchy Stryder has released Christmas Eve playlist for free. The singer has titled himself as the chief executive officer of Christmas. He has also partnered rara.com to provide a free selection of tunes for his fans.

Tinchy Stryder’s playlist does not have usual festive tracks, instead it has everything starting from Swedish House Mafia to Rihanna. The website rara.com has publicized as a Christmas gift from them to celebrate their 7 – day long free trial.

If anyone is looking forward to get the playlist, then they have to log on to rara.com and use HOLIDAY2012 (the promo code) to start the trial anytime before 31st January.

Last year, in October, Tinchy supported Cheryl Cole on her tour. Recently, the rapper spoke about his 4th LP End of Life on Earth.

rara.com which is a British based music streaming service, is backed by many artists and celeb. Along with Tinchy Stryder, Smash star Megan Hilty and NFL star Victor Cruz are also offering festive playlists.

Tinchy Stryder told that music is a huge part of Christmas for him; mainly when out with friends on the Christmas Eve. It is something he tries and does each year. He added that he has added some tunes for his fans and he expected that the tracks would provide a good vibe. Nick Massey, the rara.com CEO, told that celebs from across the world have put together their holiday playlists.